Kathleen Martin Email & Phone Number

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Write for ads, website, operational communicationEnsure copy aligns with Elevations brand, goals, and audienceReview and edit external emails and social media posts Lead public relations initiatives (press releases and sponsored content)Write the annual report and collaborate with stakeholdersManage the blog and create monthly posts

Edit for a variety of clients, including widely distributed newsletters, articles, content marketing, CVs, job applications, and more. My work centers on open communication, attention to detail, and pivoting between voices. I prepare writing for publication by adjusting grammar, style, mechanics, clarity, and tone. Writers who work with me learn and become.

Coordinated with clients, project managers, and writers to deliver high-quality, search engine-optimized articles that support brand goalsHired, managed, and trained writers to be successful on client productsEnsured tone, grammar, style, and SEO compliance for client articles

Crafted think pieces and profiles for art&culture and Stuart Magazine highlighting key topics and individuals in South Florida art communities.

Copyedit manuscripts for clarity, accuracy, and mechanics (grammar, spelling, and style), and I give feedback for potential revisions.

Review and edit web content for tone-of-voice, publication and company style, readability, and optimization. Give feedback to guide revision. Communicate opportunities for improvement to writers.

Gave engaging lectures, activities, and assignments to encourage student development of reading and writing skills. Graded over 250 assignments per week on average. Communicated with administration and parents regarding student progress and behavior.

Edit lab reports and other documents on as-needed basis for clarity, tone, style adherence, and correctness of grammar, and spelling. Created lab style guide. Give feedback on patterns of error so writers can strengthen their skills

Developed semester curriculum and daily instruction to guide writers’ critical thinking, writing, and revision skills. Communicated with students regarding opportunities to improve writing. Led lectures and activities designed to spark debate and build writing skills. Taught a total of 250+ students.

Implemented reading curriculum with kindergarten through high school classes. Tested reading speeds and comprehension. Encouraged a love of reading through classroom debate and discussion. Communicated with supervisor and parents regarding student progress and classroom operations.

Served as a founding staff member and editor of special issue showcasing acclaimed regional artists. Helped to drive successful application process to gather and review over 100 poetry and visual arts submissions per issue. Weighed in on solicitations and planned acceptances for other genres.

Designed and executed arts-integrated lessons for underprivileged youth in Palm Beach County schools in tandem with sister class in Glasgow, Scotland. Collaborated with art teacher on art and writing activities that expanded students’ worldview.

Emporia, KS

Built positive relationships with community members and organizations to generate relevant story ideas. Pitched and refined story ideas in weekly editorial meetings, Conducted research and interviews with community officials and citizens. Used time management and organizational skills to compose and edit 12-15 articles per week for daily print and online.

Hired, trained, supervised, and assessed work performance of 22-person staff at Wichita State's independent, student-run news source. Built and maintained campus connections to find story ideas. Delegated and coordinated with reporters, photographers, and designers to publish three print editions per week and update website and social media.

Kansas City, Missouri

Drafted and revised press releases per director’s instructions and feedback. Escorted commercial photo shoots in museum. Researched gallery donors. Assisted with event preparation for gallery openings

Masters Of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication, Journalism (Music Minor)

Activities and Societies: Member of the Wichita University Symphony Orchestra (performed at Carnegie Hall and with the band Kansas).