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About
Kathy Davie

Résumé

Co-workers and friends have described me as fearless with a love of learning.

Accomplished Writer | Editor | Proofreader with diverse experiences in writing how-to and feature articles, manuals, technical documentation, and end-user software documentation and book editing.

  • Research specialist – able to rapidly develop authoritative summaries in specific subject matter, leveraging intellectual curiosity and an ability to qualify sources.
  • Talented Trainer | Instructor | Educator with passion for promoting technical and artistic skills in learners of all ages through classroom facilitation and online tutorials.
  • Multi-functional Web site design using HTML and CSS; broad graphic design and photography skills.
  • Engaging, personable communicator who readily builds rapport with individuals of all backgrounds through listening and appropriate humor.
  • Recognized as an organized, efficient, results-driven team member who takes initiative, tackles difficult projects, and delivers excellent results.

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Experience

Webmaster

  • Marketed Carol Campbell as a candidate for Denver City Council, 2007-Present
    • Created election website.
    • Developed photo gallery to support fundraising efforts
    • Created and implemented the Print Your Own Campaign page which saved campaign funds and garnered positive attention for Ms. Campbell
    • Earned Gulchie Award for best use of Internet technology for the print a sign application on Carol Campbell's website
  • Marketed therapy websites for Pamela Potvin and Karole Sharpe
  • Organized a plumbing website for Steve Hessil
  • Reorganized an arts website for Karole Sharpe
  • Consulted on design, layout, and Euro requirements for Aufgestiegenemeister spiritual website
  • Developed an arts website for the Women's Arts Center & Gallery

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Instructor | Technical Writer | Graphic Artist 2000-2010
Clients included:

  • Colorado Department of Public Health and Education - intranet site content.
  • Metropolitan State College of Denver School of Business Computer Information Systems - developed illustrated instructions and a glossary for three class modules.
  • Over the Edge Quilters - Wrote text for artist statements.
  • Patricia Smith, Nussloch, Germany - Edited German-into-English brochure for physical therapist.
  • Front Range Contemporary Quilters - conducted workshops and wrote monthly column for newsletter over three years on artist portfolio development, including résumés, artist statements, and biographies.
  • Designed business cards, brochures, office letterhead for P. Potvin
  • Consulted on advertising materials for K. Sharpe

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WOMEN'S ARTS CENTER & GALLERY, Denver, CO  1998-2002
Vice President, Non-Profit Administration

  • Created website for gallery catering to clients and members, featuring events calendar, downloadable forms, permitted online membership payments saving postage money for both gallery and members and cut down on time spent on the telephone while promoting the gallery and its shows.
  • Edited numerous letters and information handouts; created templates for commonly used letters.
  • Established the organization's first membership database using MS-Access enabling direct-mail and email campaigns.

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