1. KATIE BO
WILLIAMS
1201 Q STREET NW, APT 204
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20009
804 539 7222
KATIEBOWILLIAMS@GMAIL.COM
OBJECTIVE
I am a freelance writer based in
Washington, D.C. My goal is to
contribute to quality publica-
tions with my professional writ-
ing and photography.
SKILLS
Writing and Editing Skills
Literary Analysis
AP Style
Basic HTML and CMS
Source Cultivation
Conversational French
Social Media Skills
Brand Management Skills
International Rolodex
Ethics
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, 2009
Bachelor of Arts, English
Collegiate School, 2006
High School Diploma, Honors Graduate
EXPERIENCE
Industry Dive, March 2014-Present
Associate Editor
Editor of Healthcare Dive. Responsible for producing daily coverage of
mobile-oriented health care business news for execs, including writing
daily coverage and features, managing freelancers, heading social media,
attending conferences and producing a daily newsletter via a CMS. Dou-
bled subscription base in 6 months and wrote company’s first viral feature.
Freelance Journalist, 2009-Present
Writer
Have produced content for Discover Magazine, Nautilus, McSweeney’s
and multiple papers in Berkshire Hathaway Group. Staff Writer for daily
broadsheet in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Contributed heavily to daily publica-
tion with multiple features. Freelance writer in Dubai, Virginia, Kentucky
and New York for racing industry publications.
Nautilus, September 2013-March 2014
Marketing Intern
High-level responsibility in well-funded start-up quarterly publication.
Assisted in the creation of marketing strategy, concepted campaigns, wrote
copy, managed direct outreach efforts. Contributed to editorial content
with a self-pitched full-length feature that involved travel to Ireland.
Gainesway Farm, April 2012-June 2013
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Acting brand manager of a major commercial thoroughbred farm. Con-
cepted and managed creative re-brand of company and acted as
project manager for all advertising.
Angela Pinot Noir, April 2012-June 2013
Marketing and Communications Assistant
Assisted with execution of launch of 2009 vintage, working closely with
sole distributors Kendall Jackson and winemaker Ken Wright.
Bloodstock Sales, November 2011-April 2012
Worked front-of-house to direct sell high-dollar (six-figures and plus)
bloodstock in Australia.
Darley Flying Start, August 2009-July 2011
Two-year management training program for thoroughbred
industry. Worked in commercial racing and breeding in Dubai, Ireland,
England, Australia and USA. Received formal training in marketing and
business management through U. of Dublin, U. of Kentucky and Emirates
Academy of Hospitality Management. Work placements included:
Dubai Racing Channel, Dubai: Writing and production of live and pre-
recorded content. Experience hosting live broadcast.
Keeneland Sales Company, Kentucky: Assisted with client
relations.
John O’Shea Racing, Australia: Managed client relations.
Ted Voute Sales, U.K.: Assisted with client recruiment.
COVERAGE EXPERTISE
Health care
Equine sports (Racing, Foxhunting)
Luxury goods and lifestyle
Travel
Longform
Music
Features
Outdoor living