katharine miller | writer-designer

RESUME (1997–2011)

Writing—Professional (1997–2011)
Use research, critical thinking, and interview skills to write articles on a variety of topics—relationship humour, technology issues, design and advertising, and entertainment profiles. Proven creativity on tight deadlines, successful collaboration with editors.

Web (2000–2011)
Contributing Writer: UltraSwank.net; Men’s Click; Alternet.org; Developer Shed; Beyond10.com Columnist: Relationship101; Curable Romantic

Print (2002–2007)
Contributing Writer: Orlando Arts; Orlando Life; Jazel; GC; The Period; Orlando Spotlite
Staff Writer: Industry
Features Writer: Create

Other (1997–2005)
Playwright: Over the Hill, Thru the Palms; Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose; The Simple Things
Biographer: Michael Andrew show playbill

Design—Professional (2002–2011)
Worked with clients to devise creative solutions for design and marketing needs. Proven creativity on tight deadlines, successful collaboration with project managers, clients, and fellow team members.

Print and Ebook Design: KLM Designs (2009–2011)
Recruitment Advertising Design/Copywriting: AdLink Advertising, Inc. (2009)
Brochure Designer: Humber Ad Centre (2007)
Promotional Designer: Seminole Community College; Bach to Rock music camp; Peroni’s Pizzeria (2004–2007)
Designer/Owner: WHiRR (2003–2007)

Design—Volunteer/Internship (2002–2008)
Marketing Design Intern: St. Joseph Media, Toronto, ON (2008)
Promotional Designer: Orlando Theatre Project, Orlando, FL (2002–2006)

Education (1997–2008)
Institutions
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON
Advertising & Graphic Design Diploma, with honours (2008)
Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL
Theatre Arts (1997–1998)

Writing Courses
Took a variety of writing classes online. Studied Sitcom and Humour writing, Playwriting, and User Guide writing.
Design Courses
Completed the Web Design (2002) and New Media Marketing (2005) certificate programs online from Sessions.edu.

Skills
Software: Adobe CS+, Quark XPress, Microsoft Office
Languages: Proficient in HTML and CSS, experience in JavaScript and XHTML
Additional: Research, project management, time management, critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, organization

Nationality
United States citizen
Canadian permanent resident (Landed 2008)