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Katharine Swan Leppert

FREELANCE WRITER

Full-time freelance writer with 17+ years experience produces high quality online marketing materials to client specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in psychology
• 17+ years of professional writing experience
• 7 years as volunteer regional coordinator for NaNoWriMo
• Experienced blogger and SEO marketing copywriter

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Writer, Mar 2005 - Present

• Researches and writes blog posts, web pages, marketing copy, articles, and more
• Works closely with clients to ensure satisfaction

Technical Writer, Dec 2004 - Oct 2005

Saluti Cahn & Company, Boston, MA

• Documented client procedures for recordkeeping and training
• Drafted and reviewed workflows and procedural manuals
• Captured images for clearer, more concise instructions
• Worked closely with clients to ensure accuracy

VOLUNTEER WORK

Board Member & Doll Event Organizer, Dec 2021 - Present

Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys, Denver, CO

• Attends bi-monthly board meetings and votes on decisions impacting the museum
• Plans and carries out doll events to benefit the museum
• Organizes a team of event volunteers

Municipal Liaison (ML), Nov 2015 - Present
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), nanowrimo.org

• Manages a full schedule of ML- and participant-planned events, primarily in November
• Organizes events ranging from 5-70 participants
• Writes weekly motivational email blasts and other communications
• Coordinates with Come Write In partners

Works with co-MLs to organize local events for the Denver region.  Writes email blasts and leads forum participation in a busy region of more than 9,000.

EDUCATION HISTORY

BA in English Literature, Dec 2004
Metropolitan State University, Denver, CO

• Magna Cum Laude, Cumulative GPA of 3.95
• Member of Sigma Tau Delta
• Member of Golden Key International Honour Society