Katherine M. Wertz

Self-starter with diverse editing, writing, and verbal communication skills and a track record of consistently meeting deadlines and commitments. Solid background in SnagIt, Camtasia, Captivate, RoboHelp, Notepad++, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite as well as Prezi and social media.

Education

Marketing/Design Experience

Anaphora Literary Press, Virtual

Editorial Intern, May 2012 – August 2012

• Designed press releases and book signing fliers using Publisher.
• Interviewed a film director for a Q&A article published in the Summer 2012 issue, Volume IV, Issue 2, of the Pennsylvania Literary Journal.
• Reviewed book submissions.
• Edited the Anaphora website.
• Helped design and develop a marketing contact list as part of a group of interns.

Missouri State University Graduate Writing in the Health Professions Class, Springfield, MO

Writer, January 2012 – May 2012

• Collaboratively wrote, designed, and edited exercise and physical therapy pamphlets geared towards senior citizens for use in SHU workshops.
• Wrote a research paper on medical tourism.

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Documentation Experience

Missouri State University Graduate Writing for the Computer Industry Class, Springfield, MO

Writer, January 2012 – May 2012

• Used RoboHelp 8 and 9 to write procedural documentation for Sonar3, a publication submission management software program.
• Used RoboHelp and Captivate to write a tutorial on how to use Word 2010 to create a booklet.
• Used Microsoft Publisher to create a quick reference guide on using Sonar3.

Missouri State University Graduate Document Design Class, Springfield, MO

Writer, January 2012 – May 2012

• Worked as a part of a group creating a collaboration tool via Mindjet Connect Action (a free online project management program) to improve the communication between Rebuild Joplin and the Long Term Recovery Committee as well as writing, editing, and designing task-oriented documentation for Mindjet Connect Action.
• Collaborated on an accompanying Camtasia video based on our user guide.

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Web Experience

Missouri State University Graduate Writing for the Web Class, Springfield, MO

Writer and Designer, August 2012 – December 2012

• Learning how to design, build, and write content for websites using HTML5 and CSS3 via Notepad++ and Photoshop.

Personal Experience, Springfield, MO

Writer and Designer, October 2011 – Present

• Used WordPress to design and write my own portfolio website (www.katherinewertz.com).

Missouri State University Graduate Professional Writing Class, Springfield, MO

Writer, August 2011 – December 2011

• Researched and wrote promotional web copy, brochure copy, and a blog entry for the Cabool, MO, website.

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General Writing Experience

Missouri State University English Department, Springfield, MO

Graduate Assistant, August 2011 – May 2013

• Taught freshman composition (August 2011 – May 2013).
• Planned daily activities.
• Developed lectures and activities on brainstorming, researching, planning, and revising research papers.
• Developed grammar activities and worksheets.
• Organized individual, paired, and group peer review conferences for student papers.
• Graded student projects, including an exploratory essay and an argumentative essay.
• Maintained attendance and grading records.
• Advised students on how to improve their writing.
• Acted as a monitor for the Recent and Relevant section of Technical Communication under Dr. Gattis (August 2011 – Spring 2012).
• Collected abstracts from journals related to technical communication.
• Edited submitted abstracts for format, grammar, and content.
• Worked as a Writing Consultant at the Missouri State University Writing Center. (August 2012 – May 2013)

Missouri State University Practicum in Teaching Composition Class, Springfield, MO

Associate Editor, January 2012 – May 2012

• Helped compile the 2012–2013 freshmen composition anthology, Access, as a part of my ENG 703: Practicum in Teaching Composition class (a class for first-year freshman composition graduate teaching assistants).
• Wrote pedagogy questions for readings in the book.

Metropolitan Bride Magazine, Springfield, MO

Contributing Writer, October 2010

• Interviewed a newlywed couple and wrote a published article about their wedding.

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Editing Experience

Missouri State University Writing Center, Springfield, MO

Writing Consultant, October 2008 – May 2011; August 2012 – May 2013

• Helped 100+ students develop and polish research papers and writing assignments.

Missouri State University Writing Center, Springfield, MO

Editor, Spring 2011

• Edited the Supplemental Instruction Faculty Guide using the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Levels of Edit.

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Computer Skills

• SnagIt
• Camtasia
• Notepad++
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design and Web Premium(Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Adobe Technical Communication Suite (RoboHelp, Captivate)
• HTML4.01 & HTML5
• CSS2.1 & CSS3

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Language Skills

• Traveled to Qingdao, China and participated in four-month intensive language program.
• Languages: Six years of Spanish, one year of Japanese, and one and a half years of Chinese.

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Activities

• President, Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society (Delta Nu chapter), 2012 – 2013
• Member, Society for Technical Communication, 2011 – Present
• Research Assistant, Ozarks Writing Project, September 2011
• Student Editorial Board Member, LOGOS: A Journal of Undergraduate Research, 2009 – 2010
• Undergraduate Consulting Editor, Moon City Review 2009, Fall 2008 – Spring 2009

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References