Katherine Negele
Writer | Editor | Engager
Resume
Education
Michigan State University | 3.8 GPA
May 2013
B.A. in Professional Writing, editing and publishing concentration
Professional Experience
Hurley Medical Center
Editorial Assistant, Research Dept.
Dissemination Specialist, MSU–Hurley Pediatric Public Health Initiative
Mar. 2016–Present
Mar. 2019–Present
Writer, Marketing Dept.
Aug. 2020–Present
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Assisted faculty and physicians with manuscript preparation, revision, and submission
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Conducted interviews and wrote editorials for employee newsletter and local publications
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Recruited subjects and conducted 150 participant interviews for NIH-funded study (NCT03093779)
MSU Eli Broad College of Business
Managing Editor, Decision Sciences Journal
Oct. 2015–Jan. 2020
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Corrected proofs, sped up review times by emailing late parties, and processed manuscripts
MBA Program Writer, Temp
May 2014–Aug. 2014
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Interviewed alumni by phone and translated experiences into profiles for new web initiative
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Revamped emails to prospective students
Development & Alumni Relations Office Assistant
June 2013–April 2014
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Created and edited content for donor, board member, and alumni correspondence; college website; and event booklets
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Prepared instructional documents to increase efficiency
Communications Writer/Editor
Sept. 2012–June 2013
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Produced and edited internal and external communication materials, including articles, newsletters, and web resources
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Provided website maintenance through WordPress
Freelance
May 2013–Present
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Continued role as managing editor of Decision Sciences Journal
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Researched references for endnotes in What the Eyes Can't See by Mona Hanna-Attisha
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Copyedited article subsequently published in the European Journal of Information Systems
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Developed company story and brand of Motor City Coffee
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Generated index of The Pop Culture Zone: Writing Critically about Popular Culture, 2nd ed.
MSU Writing Center
May 2012–May 2013
Writing Consultant
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Worked with clients at various stages of the writing process
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Helped plan, promote, and run community events fostering collaboration and inquiry
PBJ Outreach
Volunteer Server
Oct. 2006–Present
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Served drinks and collected trash, while greeting 200+ guests and answering questions
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Communicated with people of diverse backgrounds, ages, socioeconomic statuses, genders, and sexual orientations
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Proposed and discussed new approaches to ensure efficiency, site safety, and line control
Proficiencies & Awards
Writing:
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Academic, informative, reflective, content strategy, analytical, persuasive, creative
Editing:
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Developmental, copyediting, proofreading, AMA, APA, Chicago, house style
Awards:
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"Awesome pin" recognition from PPHI leadership for work on legislative testimony references