Kathy Ely Email & Phone Number

Silver Spring, Md

Drawing from a wide array of experiences, from education to travel, from social issues to modern women, I balance creative energy with digital savvy, putting those content skills to bear on messages in whatever medium. Words + design + a fine eye for detail = a superb result. And my people skills are excellent--but you have to meet me to know that.See regular writing as ambassador for Konekii, a subscription service and networking company founded by and for women aging fearlessly.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Writing, editing, social media posts, photo editing, publication production--basically, using my extensive experience in consumer magazines and school publications to supplement an established communications program, and consult on a way forward.

Potomac, Md

Directed communications program at private girls' school (grades 6-12) in affluent DC suburb. During my tenure, relaunched all-school website, directing design, tripling content, and completing database integration; provided creative direction on award-winning viewbook and ancillary admissions materials; oversaw redesign of alumnae annual into a quality magazine, Connelly Contact, for broader appeal; reworked weekly newsletter as part of f internal communication overhaul, improving both… Show more Directed communications program at private girls' school (grades 6-12) in affluent DC suburb. During my tenure, relaunched all-school website, directing design, tripling content, and completing database integration; provided creative direction on award-winning viewbook and ancillary admissions materials; oversaw redesign of alumnae annual into a quality magazine, Connelly Contact, for broader appeal; reworked weekly newsletter as part of f internal communication overhaul, improving both channels and parent satisfaction in the process; instituted and guided social media presence and content marketing; upgraded advertising message and creative; maintained press relationships and secured publicity for all school events. Produced seven highly regarded admissions videos. Served as strong spokesperson and advocate for school mission and philosophy. Show less

Editor/consultant for start-up company serving the remarrieds among us via website, social networking, quarterly magazine, and workshops.

With my extensive background in magazines, websites, and related media, I can easily plug into numerous points in the process. Need a profile written, a section edited, a blog created? I've been on the ground floor of startups small and large, and can bring that creative energy to your project, be it consumer, trade, or new media.

Contributed to all editorial phases of regional travel and leisure bi-monthly, from issue planning through story assignments, writing, editing, copyediting, proofreading, and overall quality control.

Baltimore, Md

In addition to Chesapeake Life, Alter Communications had a successful custom publishing division. I wrote and edited for several of these publications (the clip is from Boss, a publication from Dixon, a manufacturing company). I also edited several issues of JD, the alumni magazine of the University of Maryland Law School, and the travel annual published by the Deep Creek Lake department of tourism.

Consulted on launch of adventure travel website (greentravel.com); carried the editorial torch through its relaunch and development as away.com. Set editorial direction and contributed to strategic planning, as well as staff management, writing, and editing of specialty content. Contributed to development of proprietary content management system.

Consulted on development and launch of groundbreaking website in early days of the Internet. Served as section editor, contributing to site planning, story design, and editing of aviation stories and on-air program complements. Produced multimedia stories with enhanced user experiences.

Bethesda, Md

Set editorial direction and managed edit, art, and production staff and budget for two monthly publications, Destination Discovery and TLC Monthly (later merged). Responsible for issue planning, story development, editing, writing, personnel management, budget control, and strategic planning. Also, initiated development of new products, including travel quarterly Ultimate Destinations and various book projects. As managing editor (previous) directed operations for TDC Magazine, a programming… Show more Set editorial direction and managed edit, art, and production staff and budget for two monthly publications, Destination Discovery and TLC Monthly (later merged). Responsible for issue planning, story development, editing, writing, personnel management, budget control, and strategic planning. Also, initiated development of new products, including travel quarterly Ultimate Destinations and various book projects. As managing editor (previous) directed operations for TDC Magazine, a programming guide, and its relaunch as a feature magazine, and the creation of new Learning Channel publication. Contributed to Discovery Channel Online (8/96-6/97) as section editor for aviation stories; collaborated on site planning and story design. Consulted on original development and launch of website. Joined Discovery as manager of Program Information (2/89-9/90); created new internal communications unit; acted as liaison between programming, ad sales, and other key constituents. Show less

Alexandria, Va

Contribute to all editorial phases of regional travel and leisure monthly, from issue planning through story assignments, writing, editing, copyediting, proofreading, and overall quality control.

Washington, Dc

Starting out as the assistant to the editor, a flamboyant ex-New Yorker writer named Hollis Alpert, I learned the magazine business, not to mention the intricacies of the film industry, with a talented group of creative individuals who steered me up through the ranks. I was managing editor by the time the magazine was moved to New York (before dying a slow death in California).