Katrina Hawkins2139 Alder St., Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-727-1822 hawkins.katrinal@gmail.com

ProfileDedicated editing professional with a stellar record of client satisfaction. Extremely mindful of and knowledgeable about all copyright standards and infringement laws. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency.

Core Qualifications Exceptional writing, proof-reading, and copy-editing abilities Strong experience in editing and writing for online newsletters and other web publications Excellent knowledge of proofreading marks Superior grasp of Associated Press (AP) style Outstanding knowledge of copyright trademarks and principles High ability to work from any location at any time Thorough knowledge of content management systems

Work Experience

Doctrine EditorPrairie Quest Consulting, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate August 2015-Present40 Hours/wk

Work with Army doctrine writers to establish a common voice within Army publications. Research, analyze, rewrite, edit and correct written products covering a wide range of military

specific subjects. Provide guidance to authors regarding Army regulations and how they affect publishing of their

products. Advise authors as to the proper organization, development, format, and quality of presentation of

products, as required by Army regulations. Work with manuscripts prepared by field experts. Prepare products for final publishing. Provide proof-reading, copy-editing, and technical assistance to writers in the development of

manuscripts. Meet deadlines as assigned. Facilitated the completion of 11 manuscripts in various stages of development.

Technical Writer/Training ManagerPrairie Quest Consulting, Combined Arms Center G6 June 2013- June 201540 Hours/wk

Worked with client to provide targeted training for over 200 users who were new or wanted to improve their skills in using SharePoint.

Created training courses and course materials for three courses to support the client’s goal of having all users training in how to use SharePoint.

Edit course materials, as necessary, to better reflect training goals and techniques. Prepared technical documentation to support solutions created by web developers, and enterprise

support engineers. Interviewed developers to gain insight and information into how to be document software solutions.

RecorderCubic Applications, Inc., Unified Quest November 2011-June 201350+ hours/wk

Leader of planning and implementing a system of gathering information for over 25 high-level Army war gaming seminars. As well as 20-30 workshops, and meetings.

Originated documents and presentations for a Department of Defense client. Docments included, but were not limited to: department briefs, on-site briefs, war gaming packages, information gathering templates, and read-ahead materials for seminar participants.

Collaborated with high-ranking officials in their discussions on critical topics affecting the United States military, Department of Defense, and civilians.

Provided documentation of information gathering techniques used for the development of war gaming seminars, workshops, and meetings.

Documented work and processes performed to gather information. Wrote/edited content for Army newsletters and presentation.

Project AnalystBooz Allen Hamilton, Unified Quest September 2008- November 201150+ Hours/wk

Supported defense analytics clients in the development of strategies and methodologies for gathering and disseminating information through focused interactions with diverse groups. These groups included over 1,200 people from the military, government, and private sector.

Awarded the High 5 Award for my work as our firm’s Relay for Life captain. Awarded the Performance Recognition Award (PRA) for exceptional performance while supporting

our team’s continued efforts in assisting the Chief of Staff of the Army’s series of war gaming events.

Facilitated information gathering for nearly 50+ workshops, seminars, and meetings; working with over 50 different seminar audiences.

Worked independently to capture and visually represent complex ideas. Facilitated discussions among key stake holders designed to formulate lasting recommendations

for use in the development of strategies leading to future planning. Lead researcher for assignments developed to build institutional knowledge for clients. These

projects usually involved curating documents for read-ahead materials. Developed and checked the accuracy of information by research with subject-matter specialists

and program officials. Edited and prepared guides for publication. Completed all work on or ahead of schedule.

Managing EditorCounty Magazine September 2007- November 200820 Hours Per Week

Worked with publisher to develop interesting material from the area surrounding Leavenworth, KS. Proposed and assigned story ideas and deadlines to a group of 20 freelance writers. Assisted designer with page layout and magazine development. County Magazine is now defunct. Former publisher, Sheila Lucas, may be reached upon request.

Awards High 5 Award, Booz Allen Hamilton, July 2010 Performance Recognition Award, Booz Allen Hamilton, June 2009

Education/Training Utah State University, B.S. Journalism, 1999