Kathy Doran, founder of WORDrunner Inc., has over 15 years of writing experience. With a master's degree in Instructional Design and an undergraduate degree in English and Public Relations, her writing is a marriage of grammatical correctness and creative style.
Her clients include corporations, government agencies, magazines, public relations firms, advertising agencies, non-profits, and more.
Deliverables in the training arena include video scripts, job aids, brochures, participant and instructor manuals, as well as flowcharts incorporating engineering specs and other technical information.
Skills SummaryResearch, write and design training materials, brochures, video scripts, feature articles, press releases, etc. Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
Computer SkillsWRITER/FOUNDER, WORDrunner Inc.
Founded freelance writing business to develop training materials for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, FPL and Sumter Electric. Also write articles for publication in Textile Rental Magazine, Absolutely Florida (an online travel publication), The Miami Herald, etc.
WRITER, Florida Power & Light (FPL - Contractor Capacity)
Wrote and designed training materials for apprentice program for newly hired linemen.
PROPOSAL WRITER/FILM SALES MANAGER, The Image Bank (Kodak Subsidiary)
Licensed stock footage, developed client base, and managed the film department of world's largest footage library. Closed So. Florida office, February 1998.
WRITER/MARKETING DIRECTOR, Kesser Post Production
Wrote scripts and produced television commercials, sales videos and documentaries; handled all aspects of marketing and advertising for Kesser Stock Library.
PROGRAM MANAGER, University of Miami, Continuing Studies
Wrote contract training proposals, developed course content for training, brochure copy, and master schedules for degree and non-degree programs. Laid off 90% of department.
RESEARCHER, Finley Kumble Law Firm
Researched cases, organized and updated various legal publications, and maintained excellent relationships with attorneys. Firm dissolved in December, 1987.
WRITER/RESEARCH DIRECTOR, Behrens Productions
Researched, wrote and produced news stories about young people for "YOUNG UNIVERSE" and "KIDSWORLD."
FLIGHT ATTENDANT, Eastern Airlines
Provided excellent passenger service in the challenging world of air travel. Dissolved.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Miami, FL;
Master of Science; Instructional Design
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY; Richmond, KY
Bachelor of Arts; English