Kate Kosturski, MSLIS
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Work Recommendations


All Recommendations are from my LinkedIn page. 

“Kate is full of energy, organized, and is able to multi-task. This is how I remember Kate when she was the Graduate Assistant for the Collection Development course I took during Spring 2009.” 
Frances Athias, Student, Pratt Institute

studied with Kate at Pratt Institute 

"Kate is amazing - she has found a way to integrate her work with her passions and she makes a difference. Kate has an outstanding work ethic and it shows through her work. She writes so intelligently and uses social media tools to increase the value of her work. She always stays on top of the current trends and topics. Anyone would be lucky to work with her - she is a great partner to me at Microsoft."
Kristin Bockius, Microsoft US State & Local Government Relationship & Social Media Marketing Manager & Editor, Bright Side of Government, professional contact 

“Kate was the graduate assistant for Nassar Sharify when I took his class on Collection Development. She was always meticulously prepared and professional with our class. In her role as Professor Sharify's assistant she guided us through the complex material and assignments always offering clear and consistent feedback. She has a kind and bright personality and is a pleasure to know. I would want Kate on any team I was part of. Her reliability, level of expertise, and commitment would be an incredible asset to any project or position.”
Heather Brown, Director of Subscriptions, Editor, RILM Abstracts of Music Literature
studied with Kate at Pratt Institute

"Kate is one of the most capable and competent people I have ever met.  And to underestimate that description is to underestimate just how rare competence is in a person, a peer, a colleague, and an employee.  She is passionate about libraries, technology and government and is only an addition to any environment or workplace she is in."
Tatiana Bryant, Student and Vice-President Elect, SILSSA (ALA Student Chapter) Pratt Institute
studied with Kate at Pratt Institute

“Kate approaches the given task with great initiative and with a very positive attitude. Her interpersonal and communication skills are excellent. Kate also has exceptional analytical skills that allow her to diagnose problems and devise viable solutions, not to mention she works well under pressure. I highly recommend Kate Kosturski without reservation."
Carla Edwards, Librarian, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
studied with Kate at Pratt Institute

“Kate was my fellow student and a project partner. She has a lot of energy, is very well organized, and takes the initiative to get things done. I think she would have great talent as a manager or promoter. She was also accomplished in her writing, oral presentations, and her grasp of digital communications.”
Emily Fairey, Student, Pratt Institute
studied with Kate at Pratt Institute

"As SILSSA President, Kate was a student leader that I frequently looked to for advice with my own fledgling organization. Her knowledge and commitment is unparalleled. I greatly appreciated the time and energy Kate devoted to developing the SILS student community.”
Kendra Hadlock, Student, Pratt Institute
studied with Kate at Pratt Institute

“Kate is an extraordinary individual. Her work ethic, superior organizational, time management and leadership skills are an asset to any company fortunate enough to hire her. She is proactive and gets the job done, with careful attention to detail while keeping the big picture in mind. I am honored to endorse her and do so without reservation.”
Bonnie Hahn, Bankruptcy Paralegal, Saiber LLC
worked directly with Kate at Saiber LLC

“I found Kate to be a very detailed-oriented employee and extremely well organized. When asked about a matter, she gets back to you in a timely fashion, often going above and beyond to make sure a matter is resolved.”
Janet E. Harris, Legal Assistant, Saiber LLC
worked directly with Kate at Saiber LLC

"Kate is a great person to have on your team--she is always willing to take the lead when necessary, and she is also the first to get down to the nose-to-the-grindstone hard work. I'd love to work with Kate again, and think that she would be an asset to any endeavor.”
Yasmin Mathew, Production Editor, Palgrave Macmillan

studied with Kate at Pratt Institute

“I can certainly recommend Kate to prospective employers. Kate is smart, enthusiastic, dedicated and always willing to take on extra responsibilities. She helped out in many ways at our firm, is a proven team player and will be an asset to anyone that hires her.” 
Vincent F. Papalia, Member, Saiber LLC
worked with Kate at Saiber LLC

“As Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at York College, it gives me great pleasure to endorse Kate Kosturski. I have worked closely with Kate since June of 2007 and I am consistently impressed with her maturity, leadership and organizational skills. She is extremely team oriented and has the ability to work on multiple projects while maintaining a positive attitude. As a current member on the YCP New York Executive Chapter, Kate is responsible for a wide variety of projects including special event logistics, volunteer management and serving as a liaison to the alumni in our New York Chapter. Kate is extremely trustworthy and I have complete faith that she will finish everything that is assigned to the best of her ability. Kate is an intelligent, capable and personable young woman. She is a pleasure to work with and her hard work in her position does not go unnoticed. I feel confident in saying that she is capable of handling any situation with thoughtfulness and maturity.”
Kristin Summers Schab, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, York College of Pennsylvania
worked with Kate on the Executive Board of the YCP NYC Alumni Chapter

"During her time at Pratt, Kate amazed everyone with her ability to do so much in 24 hours.  In addition to classes and studying, Kate worked, volunteered at the MoMA on a regular basis, worked as graduate assistant, played an active role in the student association, acting as Treasurer and then President, and somehow still also managed to knit in her "spare" time (whenever she found it).  And even with all that, Kate was always willing to help out with projects or events. She is enthusiastic and dedicated to the field of librarianship and I am confident that, given the chance, she will go far in her chosen profession." 
Jessica Speer, Student, Pratt Institute
studied with Kate at Pratt Institute

“Kate Kosturski has been an Information Desk Volunteer at the Museum of Modern Art since October 2004. Reliable and consistently composed, Kate is quick to learn and endlessly professional. Kate arrives at the Museum for each scheduled shift on time, with a cheerful demeanor, and eager to do anything asked of her. She is extremely courteous with all of the Museum’s visitors. Her devotion and the high quality of her work enable her to cope with the demanding pace of our Information Desks. Her interest in the role of museums (and libraries!) in today’s society is contagious. She is a dependable and kind person, and she has shown great dedication to the institution. It is clear to me that Kate has a genuine interest in the work done in a museum, unfailingly performing her tasks with great involvement, integrity, and enthusiasm. I am delighted to recommend Kate as a wonderful addition to any organization."
James Vickers, Volunteer Program Supervisor, Museum of Modern Art
worked with Kate at the Museum of Modern Art

“I enjoyed being in classes with Kate because she was always prepared and had useful contributions to the class discussion.”
Jana Wagner, Student, Pratt Institute
studied with Kate at Pratt Institute
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