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Katherine Yocum.

Writer & Editor

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Katherine Yocum

MA in Writing

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BA in English

& Creative Writing

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About

About

MY BACKGROUND

With a well-rounded background in marketing, creative writing, and the arts, Katherine "Kat" Yocum is uniquely positioned to empower clients to build their own bold brands.

Throughout the course of her academic and professional careers, Yocum has honed her skills in long-form writing, editing, and organization. Her MA in Creative Writing and BA in English have helped her both in copywriting and proofreading, enabling her to become an excellent researcher and critical thinker.

Yocum enjoys putting pen to paper (or fingers to keys), and she prioritizes creativity and collaboration to fully understand clients' needs and bring their dreams to fruition.

Personally and professionally, Yocum is passionate about academia, justice, equity, arts and culture, health and wellness, and, of course, writing.

Education & Experience

Education

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

2020 – 2021

Master of Arts; Writing

Spalding University – Louisville, KY

Specialization in writing for children & young adults

Completed in one year

Experience

WHERE I’VE WORKED

2022 — Present

Researcher & Copyeditor, BREAKTHRU Brands

2021 – 2022

Development Coordinator, Chicago History Museum

2017 – 2021
2017 – 2020

Bachelor of Arts; English

Grace College – Winona Lake, IN

Completed in three years

GPA: 3.96/4.0

Content & Social Media Specialist, 212 Media Studios

2020 – 2021

Copywriter & Editorial Assistant, Spalding University

2019 -- 2020
2020

Racial Equality & the Law

University of Akron – Akron, OH

Explored the racial injustice throughout American history, specifically through the eyes of the law

Teacher’s Assistant and Content Tutor, Grace College

2018 -- 2019

Columnist, Grace College

2018 -- 2019

Assistant Director of the Council for Diversity & Inclusion, Grace College

Skills & Languages

WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE

Content Research

Content Writing & Editing

Microsoft Software

Scheduling Tools

Email Marketing

Social Media Management

Intermediate Image & Design Tools

English

French

Skills & Languages
Awards & Interests

Publications & Projects

ASK ABOUT MY WORK

Awards & Certifications

WHERE I SHINE

Invited Guest Lecturer, Grace College, 2023

Emerging Writer Scholarship, Spalding University, 2020

Excellence in English Award, Grace College, 2020

Summa cum laude distinction, Grace College, 2020 

Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, Grace College, 2019

Dean’s List, Grace College, 2017 - 2020

Interests

OUT OF OFFICE

Arts & crafts

Health & fitness 

Theatre

Oat milk lattes

True crime podcasts

Writing fiction

Fashion

Vegan ice cream

Bagels

Cats

Editing Mastery Certification, LinkedIn, 2023

Blackbaud Altru Fundamentals, Blackbaud, 2021

Inbound Marketing Certification, HubSpot, 2021

Content Marketing Certification, HubSpot, 2020

Social Media Marketing Certification, HubSpot, 2019

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