KATIE WELCH

To consistently create language that represented the organization's identity, communicated its message with excellence, clarity and creativity, and move the audience to action while adding value to their lives.

• Ghostwriting and Book Manuscript Development - ensured client satisfaction by delivering high-quality written content tailored to their specific needs, including writing proposals for publishers, drafting sample chapters, developing book content, and writing manuscripts.
• Translated complex concepts into easily-understandable language for various target audiences without compromising clarity or depth of meaning.
• Edited manuscripts and content from other contributors, ensuring project goals were met and content was thorough, well-organized and clear. Ensured that there was continuity in style and tone across all content pieces.
• Researched, wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure, including books of various lengths, website content, magazine articles, email campaign content, social media posts, scripts and more.
• Conducted thorough research to ensure factual accuracy and credibility in all written works.
• Maintained a keen eye for detail, resulting in polished final drafts free from grammatical errors and inconsistencies.
• Refreshed and optimized existing content to make it more compelling, clear and on-brand with the organization's culture and voice.
• Created scripts for television program, video productions and creative events and performances (spoken word pieces, poetry, narration for productions, etc.)
• Developed, wrote and edited curriculum and supplemental materials for leadership development program, internships, small groups, training and more.
• Played a key role in brainstorming ideas and developing projects alongside teams that met the organization's goals, solved problems, and positioned them for greater impact.

Additional roles and responsibilities:

• Occasional public speaking and teaching to both large audiences and small groups
• Served in a pastoral capacity, counseling individuals, participating in local community work, leading groups and teaching in various capacities for internships and leadership development programs.

• Worked with management to design product marketing assets and create brand consistency in visual and written marketing pieces.
• Designed and created marketing catalog to showcase products and increase sales.
• Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.

• Supported editorial team with research, fact-checking, transcription and layout/design work.
• Enhanced content quality by proofreading and editing articles prior to publication.