1. 1Katherine A. Clark
1010B Gum Place
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19406
267-397-1661
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position with a staff where my skills and qualities can
be utilized. I would like to be able to help others, as I was helped in the
past.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Accomplish numerous tasks while under a strict deadline of a daily newspaper
Work effectively while being a part of a team or staff
Lead and teach skills to others
Manage a staff of 15 or more.
Coordinate and generate ideas and events
EMPLOYMENT:
The Times Herald. Norristown Pa. June 2009-May 2013
o News Editor/Manager. August 2012 – May 2013
Manage a staff of reporters and editors
Train employees on workflow
Generate story ideas and photo assignments
Produce breaking news stories and human interest stories
Produce video and photos for print and web
o Content Editor. June 2009-August 2012
Layout of 5-10 pages a night under strict deadline
Produce content for print and web
Keep website and social media up to date for community
Healthcare Services Group, Inc. Bensalem, Pa. August 2013-Present
o Environmental/Infection Control Specialist
• Travel to different nursing homes in area.
• Manage a staff of 15.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
The Loquitur, A&E Editor, Summer 2007 to May 2008
Developed and implemented editing skills
Researched and developed different story ideas for publishing
Coordinated with a staff and worked as a team to publish a weekly newspaper
Edited over 20 layouts for Arts & Entertainment
Took photos for publication
Led a group of 5 staff writers each week
The Loquitur, Assistant Features Editor, January 2007 to May 2007
Learned how to manage and complete the tasks of an editor
Copyedited over 10 issues
Assigned stories to staff writers
The Loquitur, staff writer, Fall 2006 to Spring 2007
Wrote over 20 stories using Associated Press style guidelines under strict deadline
Took photos for publication
EDUCATION:
Cabrini College, Radnor, PA, Bachelor of Arts in English and Communication
Graduation Date: May 2009 GPA: 3.1
2. HONORS:
Editor’s Choice Award. 2011 – The Times Herald
Best of The Times Herald. 2010: For work on the Ben Franklin Project.
The Loquitur, A&E Editor, May 2007.
o ACP Pacemaker: The Loquitur, Fall of 2007. Best University Non-Daily Newspaper in Nation
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
Adobe Programs, Microsoft Office, Saxotech, Website management and social media.