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I have Master s degree in Rhetoric and Technical Communication and a background in research and the sciences. My diverse range of professional experiences a writer, teacher, researcher, volunteer, and a strategist is indicative of nimble thinking and my adaptable nature. My trademark inquisitiveness is well served by critical thinking skills and scientific training. I am a published author in a scientific journal and I have penned several white papers on digital and online topic. During my tenure as an academic, I presented on modes of communication. My work spans data collection, analysis, reporting, interfacing with clients, and proposal writing. Taken together, I am a consummate professional with solid analytical capabilities.

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI

MS Rhetoric & Technical Communication

June 2006

BS Applied Ecology & Environmental Sciences

May 2004

The Nerdery

Chicago, IL

Solutions Engineer

January 2012 – Resource Center

Chicago, IL

Development Manager

September 2010 – December 2011

The Resource Center is an environmental not-for-profit organization based in Chicago. The organization ran several programs, all under the umbrella of creative reuse, encompassing recycling, urban agriculture, and food rescue. A Jill-of-all-trades, I shaped messaging around hese various programs targeting donors and our volunteer base. I also liased between local chefs and media to plan and coordinate events at City Farm.Managed donor relations, grants and fund development.Managed online communications, social media and email list.Wrote grant proposals, appeal letter, emails to subscribers and newsletters.Created and maintained company blog.Planned fundraising events and employee outings.

Oneupweb

Traverse City, MI

Marketing Researcher

June 2009 – June 2010

Key player on marketing team, worked closely with design team.Recognized for writing distinctive, engaging and informative white papers.Analyzed and reported on trends in digital marketing, SEO and social media.Actively managed complex research projects, including online surveys.Lead writer on website copy for top clients.

Corporate Communications Manager

June 2010 – September 2010

After several changes in the company, I was promoted to Corporate Communications Manager. I was responsible for guiding the direction of and reviewing internal and external communications.

4-H Grand Traverse County

Traverse City, MI

Youth Programming / Boys & Girls Club Program Leader

February 2008 – February 2009

Collaborated on grants and program development.Served on Boys & Girls Club s PR & Marketing Committee.Developed and managed Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Traverse website.Responsible for coordinating PR and advertisements in local papers.Coordinator (interim) of Boys & Girls Club s Mentor program.

Michigan Groundwater Stewardship / Environmental Educator

February 2009 – June 2009

Produced and edited a groundwater educational video.Coordinated programming and volunteer recruitment for groundwater stewardship education.Designed and developed brochures, presentations and press releases.

Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Station

Traverse City, MI

Horticultural Research Technician

May 2007 – October 2007

Scouted orchards and vineyards for pest damage using Integrated Pest Management.Set-up, managed, and conducted experimental trials.Spearheaded research project on Powdery Mildew pathogen in wine grapes.Wrote and presented on grants and research projects.

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI

Peer Reviewed Journal: Forest Ecology & Management

Webster, C.R., K. Nelson*, and S. Wangen. 2005. Stand dynamics of an insular population of an invasive tree, Acer platanoides. Forest Ecology and Management 208: 85-99.

*Listed as second author, maiden name used.

National Communication Association

Chicago, IL

Faith in Documentary Truth: An Analysis of Multiple Modalities in the Film Capturing the Friedmans.

2007

Conference on College Composition and Communication Chicago

Chicago, IL

The Working Condition: Humans, Nature & Work

2006

Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Station

Traverse City, MI

Fungicide Resistance and Control of the Powdery Mildew Pathogen in Wine Grapes

2007

English Crazy Club (Learn2Give)

Pho Sai, Thailand

Volunteer ESL Teacher

February 2010

I taught English to grade school children in a rural village in Thailand. Read more .

4-H Grand Traverse County

Traverse City, MI

AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer

February 2008 – February 2009

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI

Feminism(s) & Rhetoric Conference Planning Committee

Fall 2003

She Tweets! Don't go out into the rain, you're gonna m e l t freeze, sugar http://t.co/w7GpztLP #ChiWeatherReport from web I can *hear* the freezing rain crackle. It sounds creepy. from web

@katlepera

Vital Stats

Location: Chicago

Hobbies: Cycling, Snark, and Cooking

Reading: The New Yorker

Furthest Place I've Been:Thailand

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