Expertise in strategic planning, program development and communications with strong writing, interpersonal and organizational skills. Experienced leader with proven record of translating abstract concepts into executable strategies and actions and delivering large and medium-scale projects on time and on budget. Innovative, big picture thinker with excellent analytical skills and recognized ability to work collaboratively in cross-departmental projects and to forge strategic partnerships with external stakeholders. Fluent in English, Greek, French and Italian. Great command of social media.

1. SYLVIA PAPAPOSTOLOU - ΚΙΕΝΖL
28 Huron Road - Bellerose Village, NY 11001 - Phone: 917-846-1209 - Email: SylviaPKienzl@gmail.com
PROFILE
Expertise in strategic planning, program development and communications with strong writing, interpersonal and organizational
skills. Experienced leader with proven record of translating abstract concepts into executable strategies and actions and
delivering large and medium-scale projects on time and on budget. Innovative, big picture thinker with excellent analytical skills
and recognized ability to work collaboratively in cross-departmental projects and to forge strategic partnerships with external
stakeholders. Fluent in English, Greek, French and Italian. Great command of social media.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Strategic & Program Development / Management
- Developed and implemented “Queens Public Library Global Commons” - a new strategic and programmatic umbrella-
initiative that leverages and targets the county’s multi-cultural and diverse community and delivers educational and
cultural programming to better serve its needs.
- Established relationships and collaborations with national and international foundations and non-profits to leverage
funding and achieve broader programmatic impacts and outcomes (United Nations, Chinese Consulate, Korean
Education Services, Goethe Institut, Rockefeller Foundation, 100 Resilient Cities, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Asia
Society, Museum of Chinese in America, among others).
- Developed strategies and actively participated in fundraising and community outreach.
- Pursued, researched and evaluated grant opportunities that led to innovative programming.
- Planned, organized and managed public events (public events, roundtables, panels, fundraising and “friend-raising”
meetings, conferences, seminars, press conferences and publicity events).
- Developed a system for the coordination and tracking of development/fundraising activities and grants.
- Managed executive director’s office.
- Functioned as executive director’s liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
New Initiatives Specialist - Queens Public Library, Department of Institutional Development, New York 08.2014-present.
Administration Director - International Building Performance Simulation Association, IBPSA-USA, New York 05.2013 – 10.2014.
Special Assistant to the Executive Director & Development Associate - ReServe, Inc., New York, 09.2011- 01.2012.
Producer/ Member of Advisory Committee - Hellenic Public Radio, Cosmos FM - WNYE (radio program), New York, 10.2006 –
present.
Public Relations & Consulting
- Organized and coordinated press conferences, targeted public relations, and media events.
- Developed and implemented targeted public relations concepts in collaboration with foreign affairs supervisors.
- Performed “soft diplomacy” and cultivated relations with international diplomatic entities and media organizations.
- Designed and edited community outreach newsletters and op-eds in national, international and ethnic publications.
- Developed media advisories and served as liaison and point person for members of the national and international
press.
- Formed and implemented media and communication strategies for the dispersion of public service/foreign relations
information.
- Secured publicity placements in local, national, international and ethnic media.
- Served as speechwriter.
New Initiatives Specialist - Queens Public Library, Department of Institutional Development, New York 08.2014-present.
Media and Communications Consultant - Greek Press and Communications Office, Permanent Mission of
Greece to the United Nations, New York, 08.2006 - 06.2010.
Partner - Apopsis Media Communications Services, New York, 03.2003 - 07.2005.

2. SYLVIA PAPAPOSTOLOU – ΚΙΕΝΖL PAGE TWO
Newspapers/ Magazines/ Online Publications
- Interviewed distinguished personalities in the realm of politics, economics, science and art (among many others:
Joseph Stiglitz, Michael Dukakis, Ingrid Mattson, Helen Evans, Daniel Dennett, Phil Angelides, Ari Patrinos, Bob Costas,
Bob Colacello, Chris Hondros).
- Conducted political analyses and wrote numerous articles on American and international current affairs.
- Reported on current news, lifestyle and arts.
- Had editorial oversight and coordinated online publications and internet content providers.
Contributing Writer - Kathimerini (daily newspaper) and K (weekly magazine), Athens, Greece, 09.2004 – 09.2011.
Contributing Writer - To Vima (daily newspaper), Vima Style (weekly insert), and Vimagazino (weekly magazine), Athens, Greece,
03.1999 - 07.2001.
Chief Editor - Premium S.A. (internet news content provider), Athens, Greece, 10.1999 - 07.2001.
Television
- Broadcasted news stories and interviews in the New York area.
- Corresponded live from the U.N., the State Department and the White House.
Reporter - Antenna Satellite TV, New York, 04.2008 - 02.2010.
US Correspondent - Alter Channel TV, New York- Athens, Greece 03.2003 – 07.2006.
Radio
- Produced bilingual radio shows on current affairs, news, and culture
- Coordinated and oversaw radio programming and producers/hosts
- Organized and oversaw fundraising, community outreach and publicity efforts
Producer - Hellenic Public Radio, Cosmos FM - WNYE (radio program), New York, 10.2003 – present.
Program Director - Hellenic Public Radio, Cosmos FM – WNYE, New York 10.2003 - 07.2005.
Program Director - Hellas FM – Antenna (radio station), New York, 09.2001 - 08.2003.
EDUCATION
New School University, New York, NY
- Department of Political Science, courses in the Master of Political Science program, 09.2001 – 04.2003.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Department of Political Science and Sociology, Graduate Degree Program, 09.1999 - 06.2001.
- Department of Communications and Mass Media, Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Mass Media, 09.1993 -
06.1999.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The Foundation Center of New York
Accredited seminars on Grant Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Establishing Relations with Corporate and Individual Donors, 9.2011.
Lawyers Alliance for New York
Accredited seminars on the Legal Implications and Requirements of Fundraising and Community Outreach, 10.2011.
LANGUAGES
Native Greek - Fluent in English, French - Conversational in Italian