Kate Van Pelt

Public Relations Specialist at Word's Out PR
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(386) 825-5501
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Salem, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Relations Specialist
      • Jan 2023 - Present

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Contributing Writer for The Spruce
      • Mar 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Contract Writer
      • Nov 2020 - Present

    • Corporate Writer
      • Jun 2015 - Nov 2020

      Salem, Oregon -Create and review educational materials, website content, and newsletter correspondence. -Produce compelling written articles and stories for the company magazine, website, and other materials. -Conduct interviews with customers and produce materials based on their feedback and support. -Assist marketing team in the development of effective promotional campaigns. -Edit and proofread CEP marketing and corporate materials. -Provide assistance to various departments within the… Show more -Create and review educational materials, website content, and newsletter correspondence. -Produce compelling written articles and stories for the company magazine, website, and other materials. -Conduct interviews with customers and produce materials based on their feedback and support. -Assist marketing team in the development of effective promotional campaigns. -Edit and proofread CEP marketing and corporate materials. -Provide assistance to various departments within the company (writing letters to investors, creating a grant proposal for our donor-based ministry, proofreading financial statements, etc.). -Manage the company's social media platforms—Facebook and Twitter—by conducting research on social media marketing, developing content, and posting regularly. -Participate as a member of the company's Health and Wellness team by creating opportunities for staff to engage in healthy living.

    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Writer
      • Dec 2022 - Jul 2023

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Freelance Writer
      • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

      Remote

    • United States
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Writer
      • Feb 2020 - Dec 2022

      -Write educational articles for a Millennial audience, focused on financial topics such as banking, credit cards, mortgage, insurance, budgeting, and more.

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Contributing Writer for MyDomaine
      • Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Freelance Writer
      • Dec 2020 - May 2021

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Freelance Writer
      • Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
      • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

      -Recruited high schools students across the Pacific Northwest to enroll at Corban University. -Planned and implemented a variety of recruitment events across the Pacific Northwest, including traveling to approximately 150 high school, as well as multiple fairs, church youth groups, and homes. -Promoted and represented Corban University through informational presentations, one-on-one interactions, and email and phone conversations. -Counseled prospective students and parents in the… Show more -Recruited high schools students across the Pacific Northwest to enroll at Corban University. -Planned and implemented a variety of recruitment events across the Pacific Northwest, including traveling to approximately 150 high school, as well as multiple fairs, church youth groups, and homes. -Promoted and represented Corban University through informational presentations, one-on-one interactions, and email and phone conversations. -Counseled prospective students and parents in the college admissions process, by explaining opportunities available at Corban University as well as addressing individual financial, physical, and behavioral needs. -Created multiple promotional materials including a monthly newsletter, flyers for meet and greet events, and several prize contests. -Assisted in development and execution of on-campus recruitment activities. -Reviewed application materials submitted by students and determine admissions results. Show less

    • Volunteer Proofreader
      • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

      -Edited 5-10 magazine articles monthly for Single! Young Christian Women as well as Genuine Motivation magazines.

    • Volunteer Writer
      • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

      -Wrote bi-monthly financial advice articles (800-1100 words) for an online magazine, Single! Young Christian Women.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Library Student Assistant (Circulation)
      • Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

      Corban University -Assisted students, faculty, and various patrons in finding books, placing holds, checking out/in books. -Worked in customer service for the Corban University library.

    • Library Student Assistant (Technical Services)
      • Aug 2012 - Apr 2014

      Salem, OR -Prepared 100-120 new books weekly for library use by adding pockets, book jackets, hardcovers, etc. -Restored old books for library use by removing/adding pockets, spine labels, stamps, etc.

    • Writing Tutor
      • Sep 2011 - Apr 2014

      Salem, OR -Edited 10-15 papers and speeches monthly for Corban University undergrad/graduate students -Educated English-speaking students in writing skills such as format, grammar, sentence structure, and more -Taught English writing skills weekly to 5-10 foreign exchange students

    • Editorial Intern
      • Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

      Salem, OR -Edited a book (218 pages), written by the dean of Corban University’s Hoff School of Business.

    • Business Management and English Student
      • Aug 2010 - Dec 2013

      Salem, OR

    • Community Life Team Member
      • Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

      Salem, OR -Designed and implemented an on-campus club of 5-10 members for the purpose of encouraging and building community between students

    • Camp Team Member
      • Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

      California and Washington -Traveled to various Christian camps on the west coast and served as a camp counselor -Led devotionals and discussions in small groups of 6-9 middle school or high school girls every weekday -Worked at a total of 4 camps and counseled 6 cabins with approximately 35-40 middle school and high school girls over a two month time frame

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research and Writing Assistant
      • Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

      Lake Oswego, OR -Edited a weekly devotional, written by Chief Servant Officer Patrice Tsague. -Wrote various pieces such as promotional emails, event brochures, news articles, etc. -Assisted staff members by editing a number of materials including promotional emails, event brochures, news articles, etc. -Performed research on several topics such as publishing books and writing articles for Wikipedia. -Developed and presented a social media marketing plan to increase customer awareness.

Education

  • Corban University
    Bachelor's degree in Business Management and English
    2010 - 2013

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