Katie Wicker
Athens,GA
Summary
Accomplished writer, award-winning author, and public speaker, leveraging over a decade of experience. Currently working on first novel.
Versatile content writer proficient in researching, writing, and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative, and error-free work.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Author/Journalist
Self Employed Writer
Ahens, GA
07.2000 - Current
- Professional writer with experience in medical writing, health journalism, consumer magazine writing, and business and nonprofit writing. Served a regular health columnist for several publications, including Augusta Magazine and Catholic Digest. Previously served as a senior contributing editor at Faith & Family (no longer in publication).
- Author of Getting Past Perfect: Finding Joy & Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood (a 2018 Catholic Press Association Award Winner) and Weightless: Making Peace with Your Body.
- Author of hundreds of articles for both national and regional publications and websites, including Woman’s Day, Pregnancy magazine, WhattoExpect.com, WritersWeekly.com, DollarStretcher.com, Family Fun, Writer’s Weekly, Catholic Digest, and Atlanta Parent.
- Built a loyal following through engaging writer-reader interactions at book signings, speaking engagements, or online platforms.
- Experience overseeing the publication process of numerous newsletters and brochures for hospitals, nonprofits and corporations, and a fashion website.
- Strong research and interviewing skills.
Public Speaker
Self-employeed
01.2012 - Current
- Morning Air Radio Show regular guest for over a decade sharing stories, inspiration, and expertise on topics such as family life, feminism, and body image.
- Media appearances on HuffPost LIVE, the Momnipotent DVD series, The Busted Halo, and other outlets.
- Speaker at events such as the University of Notre Dame's Edith Stein Project Conference, Women Celebrate Conference, and the Behold Conference
- Researched material extensively before writing informative, inspirational speeches.
- Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
- Leveraged humor appropriately within speeches to maintain interest while still conveying important information effectively.
- Collaborated with event organizers to ensure seamless execution of keynote speeches at conferences and industry events.
- Received consistently positive feedback from event attendees, leading to repeat bookings and referrals for future engagements.
Assistant Editor & Contributing Editor
Metro Augusta Parent and Sass Magazine
Augusta, GA
03.2003 - 10.2004
- Managed article submissions from freelance contributors, providing feedback and revisions as necessary for publication readiness.
- Wrote and edited articles; assisted with design and layout.
- Hired as a freelance writer for the publications after resigning from an full-time, on-staff position.
- Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling.
- Maintained strict adherence to AP Style guidelines in all editorial work completed for the publication.
Marketing Specialist
Medical College of Georgia - Augusta University
Augusta, GA
07.2001 - 09.2003
- Managed all editorial aspects of several newsletters.
- Wrote a weekly health column for the Augusta Chronicle website
- Provided support for events such as health fairs and fundraising events.
- Copyedited brochures and other marketing materials and worked with physicians and other healthcare professionals to write research-driven articles for consumers.
- Enhanced customer engagement, utilizing email marketing campaigns and newsletters.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase awareness of health conditions and healthcare services MCG offered to the consumer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Dramatic Arts Minor
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2000
Skills
- Proven success in writing and copyediting
- Published Author
- Solid research and interviewing skills
- Experience in reading and evaluating copy for marketing materials
- Creative writing; graduate of Gotham Writers' Workshop and currently working on a novel
- Editorial review using both AP Style and the Chicago Manual of Style
- Highly self-motivated individual with a knack for creativity, who combines journalism, public relations, communication, and project management skills
Affiliations
- Avid Writers' Collective
Hobbies
Reading, running, and hiking
Community Involvement
- Athens Parent Wellbeing TheraParent; provides mentoring and peer support to mothers in community
- Rise Against Hunger and Feed My Starving Children volunteer
- Catholic Democrats member
- Creative writing volunteer instructor for school-age students
- Volunteer story reader for local school district
- Team In Training Participant and Light The Night Team Leader for the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Athens Road Runners member
Timeline
Public Speaker
Self-employeed
01.2012 - Current
Assistant Editor & Contributing Editor
Metro Augusta Parent and Sass Magazine
03.2003 - 10.2004
Marketing Specialist
Medical College of Georgia - Augusta University
07.2001 - 09.2003
Author/Journalist
Self Employed Writer
07.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Dramatic Arts Minor
University of Georgia