Portfolio - Martin Kuprianowicz

I'm Martin Kuprianowicz. I'm an editor for SnowBrains.com as well as their Alta Ski Area reporter for the 2019-2020 ski season. I'm an undergraduate at the University of Utah pursuing a degree in Communication with an emphasis in Journalism. I enjoy skiing, rock climbing, surfing, scuba diving, yoga, and writing. I like anything outdoors related, really, and I love to learn things about the world in which we live. Skiing is definitely my favorite, though. 

Here's a list of my recent accolades/achievements:

• Dean’s List at the University of Utah    
• Completed an exchange semester at the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia
• Certified in avalanche safety
• Certified ski instructor 
• Certified food handler  Certified
• Advanced Open Water Diver

And these are my skills:

• Fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish
• Proficient writer
• People person
• Hardworking
• Creative

Here are some examples of my work:

• Alta, UT Report: 58" Storm Total on Opening Day 

• How The Day I Almost Died Changed The Way I Ski

• Why Thursday Night is The Best Night of The Week In Salt Lake City, Utah 

• A Tale of Ruidoso, New Mexico's Historic Storm Last Season

• And then this is my personal blog, with all of my written works stored here https://www.thebigdefluorinated.com

A photo I captured in December 2018 at Ski Apache, New Mexico.

A photo I took when skiing 'Gunsight' at Alta Ski Area, Utah in July 2019.

Resume:

Martin Kuprianowicz

609 N Cortez St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

432-770-1452

martincezarkup@gmail.com

EDUCATION

University of Utah                                                                                                             Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Minor in Spanish Language                                                                                               May 2020

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•       Dean’s List
•        Completed an exchange semester at the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia
•        Certified in avalanche safety
•        Certified ski instructor
•        Certified food handler
•        Certified Advanced Open Water Diver

SKILLS                                                                                     

•         Fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish 
•      Proficient writer 
•      People person 
•      Hardworking
•         Creative

EXPERIENCE

SnowBrains

Editor/Alta Reporter                                                                                              11642 Silverfir Dr.

                                                                                                                              Truckee, California 96161

                                                                                                                              April 2019 - Present

·       Started off as an intern and worked my way up

·       Editing and posting content online

·       Managing interns

·       Managing contracts

·       Making weather forecasts

·       Writing weekly reports for Alta Ski Area

·       Researching content

·       Social media organizing

·       Skiing

Surefoot Deer Valley                                                                                   Deer Valley, UT

                                                                                                                    February 2019 – April 2019
Boot Specialist

·       Sold and fitted custom-fit ski boots as well as ski merchandise

·       Repaired ski boots

·       Maintained customer service and brand recognition to the highest possible degree

·       Learned everything there is to know about ski boots

Dented Brick Distillery

Bottler/Distributor                                                                          South Salt Lake City, UT
                                                                                                          June 2018

• Bottling, packaging, and distributing award-winning liquor
• Operating heavy machinery 

Roger’s Performance Marine

Head Boat Detailer and Boat Lot Organizer                                                    Centerville, UT

                                                                                                                          June 2017 – September 2017

·       Parked and organized inventory of new boats and horse trailers

·       Detailed boats and horse trailers

·       Assisted in sales and customer transactions

·       Aided mechanics on work related assignments

·       Answered phone calls pertaining to parts, service, and storage

ACTIVITIES and INTERESTS

• ·         Writing 

•              Skiing 

•              Surfing 

•              Rock climbing 

•              Scuba diving

•        Reading

•        Helping people