Kathryn Davis Email & Phone Number

United States

- Handles all logistical aspects of photo and video production, from project ideation to closeout- Works closely with a project’s Director throughout the process to ensure that all areas of production are accounted for and on track for success- Serves as primary contact and project manager throughout the production process, always with the goal of ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a notable degree of quality

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

- Planned and wrote all social media and newsletter content for the organization, photographing and designing posts as needed- Managed social media calendars and outbound organizational communications, from grant proposals to newsletters- Served as editorial consultant for all staff-generated marketing content

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

- Ideated and outlined articles, drafting questions to guide conduction of interviews- Wrote extensive magazine content, including cover stories and feature columns- Launched and served as managing editor for a bi-weekly community interest newsletter, planning and drafting all content- Developmental- and copy edited entire magazine issues before printing- Managed content through WordPress and MailChimp

- Utilized Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to translate plaintext nonfiction book proposals into aesthetically compelling and fully designed layouts- Created designs that served written content and leveraged proposals’ merit to potential publishers- Proofread and copy edited documents for clarity, grammaticality, and flow

- Drafted articles focused on a wide variety of client-specified topics spanning dozens of industries, each article between 500 and 2000 words in length- Utilized client-specified sources alongside additional research necessary for thorough and specific content development- Proofread, copy edited, and optimized article copy and keyword content for effective SEO function

• Writes extended serial fiction stories of approximately 1,500 words based on provided outlines• Communicates directly with radish supervisors and creative teams, fielding edits and critiques as necessary

• Works with an in-development off grid RV and tiny home park to prepare all kinds of business and marketing materials, designing, editing, and revising existing ones to establish the company’s credibility through tone and voice• Brainstorms solutions to ongoing content and marketing issues, communicating with and appealing to high profile partners and investors through carefully tailored materials

Allendale, Mi

• Worked with students one-on-one and in groups to revise and edit academic, professional, and creative pieces of writing• Tutored students in the craft of writing, drafting detailed revision plans for guidance

Grand Valley State University

- Performed managing-, developmental-, and copy editor duties for the university-wide annual print journal- Solicited submissions of writing and art using various inbound marketing strategies- Supported and coordinated over 60 student readers, editors, and layout designers throughout the publishing process, leading staff-wide and small-group editorial sessions and launches

Allendale, Mi

• Drafted stories for a bi-annual newsletter through traditional and creative reportage regarding relevant campus and department events, such as readings and craft talks from visiting writers• Worked alongside writing faculty and other student writers to thoroughly copy edit the newsletter before publication

Traverse City, Mi

• Researched, interviewed, and wrote original lifestyle magazine articles including press releases, business profiles, community news, and human interest pieces • Worked with other writers to develop month-by-month content plans, as well as to workshop, proofread, and copy edit articles prior to publication

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Desk Assistant

Ya Workshop