Katie Wrigglesworth

About

With over a decade of specialized experience in creative and instructional writing, my role at HALIGHT Inc was centered around developing immersive learning experiences and engaging content. I collaborated with clients, subject matter experts, and my team to elevate knowledge retention through innovative course design and meet diverse training needs. At the heart of my professional journey lies a passion for storytelling and audience connection, which I've cultivated through projects that demand visual and narrative flair. My expertise in creating supportive media, such as audio and video, contributes substantially to delivering impactful educational materials that resonate with learners.

Experience

• Freelance Writer · Self-Employed05-01-2013

  Specializing in genres of creative nonfiction, opinion, and social commentary. Essays published on: Opentohope.com, xojane.com, TheMighty.com

• Creative Content Writer · HALIGHT Inc05-01-2022 – 09-01-2024

  Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention. Work with subject matter experts and identify target audiences training needs. State instructional end goals and create content surrounding them. Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product. Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts. Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods. Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process. Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role-plays, games). Decide on the criteria used to judge learners performance and develop assessment instruments. Maintain project documentation and course folders. Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Marketing Coordinator · MARDA Management Inc.05-01-2021 – 05-01-2022

  Travel to various rental properties throughout the city and inspect for cleanliness, damage and overall condition in preparation for marketing. Take photos and videos, as well as report on the condition of units and/or buildings to our leasing and maintenance team through the Propertyware software. Complete inspections and submit reports with uploaded photos and comments to the team using the property management software. Upload photos, videos and property information on our company website and social media sites: Facebook, Instagram and Kijiji. Update all property listings daily on Kijji, Propertyware, and Facebook Marketplace. Greet prospective tenants on site at locations and present the rental home to them as required. Hang lockboxes for prospective renters to view units through contactless showings. Answer questions and inquiries in regard to the rentals, and the MARDA rental process. Send listings and applications in response to inquiries and assist with the adjudicator in preparing applications as needed. Promote acquiring reviews online and respond to all reviews promptly. Maintain all company social media platforms. Write weekly blog posts.

• Learn To Skate Instructor · Suburban Sports Group05-01-2018 – 05-01-2021

  Learn To Skate Instructor with The Onyx Suburban Skating Academy. Coach for both group classes and private lessons for a variety of ages and skill levels (Parent/Tot, Snowplow Sam, Basic, Edge, Adult). Tested students on skills learned in classes on a monthly basis to assess grasp of material. SafeSport Certified, active USFS (United States Figure Skating) and PSA (Professional Skaters Association membership).

• Supervisor / Lead Restaurant Trainer · Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants05-01-2018 – 07-01-2020

  Create efficient work and training schedules for new team members to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed. Monitor new employee performance and provide coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern. Work with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities. Enhance training programs to strengthen employee knowledge and promote positive brand and culture awareness.

Education

• Loyola Marymount UniversityMFA, Feature Film Screenwriting
• Michigan State UniversityBA, Professional Writing

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