Katherine Negele
Writer | Editor | Engager
Resume
Education
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Michigan State University | 3.8 GPA
May 2013
B.A. in Professional Writing, editing and publishing concentration
Professional Experience
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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