Kate Potterfield Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Leads marketing and communications strategy for research and evaluation firm committed to improving education and workforce outcomes• Supports research and evaluation specializing in STEM education, postsecondary education, workforce development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion

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• Provides 1:1 coaching to individuals seeking to align with their true purpose and unlock more joy, freedom, and meaning in their lives• Leverages a combination of evidence-based solutions and structured self-reflection• Certified by the International Association of Wellness Professionals

• Teaches Barre3 Signature classes in-person and virtually

Http://Www.Katepotterfield.Com/

• Pitched, wrote, and edited magazine articles, reports, web content, speeches, and presentations• Developed communications strategy, including branding, messaging, and digital property alignment for national clients

• Wrote and edited speeches and other public messages• Provided guidance and training to team of five writers

Washington, Dc

• Led team of four writers• Wrote and edited speeches, talking points, press statements, and briefing materials for university president• Worked closely with senior colleagues on narrative development for president and university

Various Locations

• Developed social media strategy and content with refine+focus agency (www.refineandfocus.com)• Acted as Contributing Editor for apexnews Daily SmartBrief (www.smartbrief.com/apex) • Crafted social media marketing plan with Thomas Boston (www.ThomasBoston.com)• Wrote and photographed travel articles for Dream of Italy newsletter (www.DreamofItaly.com)

Washington D.C.

• Wrote public speeches and remarks for President John J. DeGioia• Conducted interviews, library research, and statistical reviews for speeches• Subjects covered included the University’s global health initiatives, international relations and academic partnerships, interreligious dialogue, and donor engagement• Participated in meetings with University leadership, board members, and faculty• Maintained President’s “Speeches” web page • Left this position to pursue Master of Fine Arts Degree in nonfiction writing

Washington, Dc

• Managed and directed projects for two to three clients at a time• Developed and implemented innovative communications strategies, specializing in human rights issues, Congressional legislative campaigns, and progressive media outreach• Drafted press materials, messaging documents, talking points, and official letters for clients• Hired and supervised interns• Achieved national and targeted regional media coverage for clients including Free the Slaves (www.freetheslaves.net), ENOUGH: the project to abolish genocide + mass atrocities (www.enoughproject.org), and the Sundance Summit: A Mayors’ Gathering on Climate Protection

Cambridge, Ma

• Researched and wrote memos on short deadlines for Carr Center projects, including Sarah Sewall’s examination of US civil-military relations and Samantha Power’s book on Sergio Vieira de Mello, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and Special Representative in Baghdad• Monitored human rights news daily; developed weekly email of most under-reported stories

Meredith, Nh

• Developed and pitched stories; researched, reported, and wrote four to seven articles per week covering local government, human interest topics, the arts and business • Collaborated with editor to copy edit and paginate each issue using Quark software • Cultivated relationships within the government, civic organizations, and the artistic community

• Dream of Italy, travel newsletter and web site- Editorial Intern, Washington, DC (2004)• Zambian Children’s Fund, children’s home and school- Volunteer, Lusaka, Zambia (Summer 2004)• Anthem, Georgetown University literary magazine- Editorial Staff Member, Washington, DC (Spring 2004)• C-SPAN, Book-TV Department- Production Intern, Washington, DC (Fall 2003)• WMUR News- News Room Intern, Manchester, NH (Summer 2003)

Ba, English, French, Magna Cum Laude, Gpa: 3.8

Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Writing (Nonfiction), Gpa: 3.97

Activities and Societies: Teacher's Assistant for Literature & Environment course