Kimberly Wert
305 Magnolia Avenue • Frederick, Maryland 21701 • (301) 631-1368 • jkwert@comcast.net
PROFILE
 Accomplished lecturer with a demonstrated ability to clarify difficult concepts and to inspire students
 Core competencies in research/analytical writing, critical reading, and literature
 Skilled communications professional, combining a passion for English with writing expertise
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer, Editor and Proofreader
9/2006–present
 Write, edit and proof copy for web sites, direct mail, brochures, press releases, magazines and newsletters for
diverse industry clients. Consistently meet tight deadlines while delivering top-quality materials.
Tutor, Writing Center
9/2008–8/2009
Frederick Community College, Frederick, Maryland
 Work with students online and face-to-face, individually or in small groups, to develop their writing abilities.
 Assist students in developing their abilities through asking questions and helping them internalize “correct”
answers by explaining concepts/techniques, and giving them practice using those concepts/techniques.
 Help students understand their instructors’ written comments and priorities in writing.
Adjunct Faculty, English
University of Maryland University College, Adelphia, Maryland (3/2009-5/2009)
 Writing 394: Business Writing
1/2007-5/2009
Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, West Virginia (1/2007-5/2009)
 English 101: Written English
 English 101/Learning Community: Your Body, Your World (in conjunction with Biology 101)
 English 102: Writing for the Arts and Humanities
 English 104: Science and Technical Writing
Frederick Community College, Frederick, Maryland (8/2007-5/2009)
 English 50: Writing Skills I
 English 50A: Writing Skills II
 English 102: English Composition and Literature
Montgomery College, Germantown, Maryland (9/2007-12/2007)
 English 002: Basic English II
Assistant Director of Alumni & Parent Programs
1/2005–9/2006
Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
 Wrote and edited copy for print publications, including newsletters, magazines, direct mail and brochures.
 Wrote and edited web site copy and coordinated web site updates.
 Developed and implemented annual giving marketing plan, including the content and strategy for fundraising
materials. Wrote case for support for annual giving campaign. Developed, managed and tracked budget.
 Wrote talking points for key administrators and board members.
 Compiled and wrote grant proposal application packages.
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305 Magnolia Avenue • Frederick, Maryland 21701 • (301) 631-1368 • jkwert@comcast.net
Acting Marketing Manager
9/2001–11/2001, 8/2004–1/2005
National Institutes of Health Federal Credit Union, Rockville, Maryland
 Successfully led team of two marketing staff in the development and implementation of marketing plans.
 Managed marketing, public relations and business development budgets.
 Participated in the development of the credit union’s strategic business plans.
 Ensured compliance of materials and promotions with federal, state and local regulations.
 Led and participated in cross-functional teams to develop and implement new programs.
Marketing Coordinator
2/1997–1/2005
National Institutes of Health Federal Credit Union, Rockville, Maryland
 Trained staff on new products, services and systems; developed and produced written support materials.
Researched and wrote consumer financial education materials.
 Conceptualized, wrote and edited copy for direct mail, newsletters, annual reports, print advertising and collateral.
Managed production from concept through delivery, on time and within budget.
 Formulated and implemented comprehensive marketing campaigns; evaluated performance of campaigns.
 Wrote and repurposed copy for the organization’s web site. Maintained the design, navigation scheme, link
integrity, accuracy and completeness of the site. Developed and implemented online/e-mail marketing initiatives
and programs. Analyzed client website traffic using WebTrends; proposed site enhancements.
 Successfully managed and completed two web site redesign and deployment projects resulting in an improved
quality of communications to external audiences and an increase in accessibility compliancy.
 Maintained key marketing customer information database (MCIF) for use in analysis and development of
organizational products and marketing initiatives; developed targeting/segmentation plans.
Assistant Editor
6/1996–12/1996
American Correctional Association, Alexandria, Virginia
 Researched, wrote and edited copy for member magazine, print advertising and collateral.
 Conceptualized and designed print advertising for magazine, convention materials and membership materials.
Associate Editor
9/1994–6/1996
Leadership Directories, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia
 Produced a new 1,200-page directory on the judiciary, working in a team of two on all phases of the project.
 Researched a variety of resources and compiled specialized information on federal and state court systems.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts Degree in English
The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia
1994
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, concentration in Secondary Education
Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania
1992
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Adobe Acrobat
HTML
Microsoft Project
QuarkXPress
Macromedia HomeSite
Microsoft Publisher
Blackboard/Sakai/WebTyco
Macromedia Dreamweaver