Resume

Katherine Palmer
Freelance Writer / Essayist / Poet / Retired Technical Writer‐Editor

Author

 

Writing Awards and Works Published

  • “Friday Nights” and “Lost in Translation” – poetry in Westland Writes, 2024
  • “Garbage Day” – essay in the University of Michigan’s Bear River Review, 2021
  • “My Father, the Magician” – essay in the Shortlist, Short Memoir Prize – Fish Publishing, Co. Cork, Ireland, 2013
  • Second Place, Journalistic Essay Division – University of Michigan Writing Awards, 1995
  • First Place, Critical Essay Division – University of Michigan Writing Awards, 1994
  • Finalist, Essay Contest – Liberal Arts Network for Development Writing Contest, 1993-94
  • Honorable Mention – Francis G. Barrett Memorial Creative Writing Award, 1993

Professional Awards
SAE International Achievement Award, 12/13/2017

Educational Achievements

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree With High Distinction – University of Michigan; Major: English,1995
  • Associates Degree in Liberal Arts (Summa Cum Laude) – Henry Ford Community College, 1993
  • Advanced IBM computer skills certificate (360 hours) – Cambridge Adult Education Center, 1989

 

Scholastic Awards

  • University of Michigan Honors Scholar  English Department Award, 1995
  • University of Michigan Honors  James B. Angell Scholar Undergraduate Excellence Award, 1995 and 1996
  • University of Michigan-Dearborn Transfer Scholarship, 1993
  • Phi Theta Kappa Society Inducted into Honor Society, Alpha Xi Mu Chapter

 

Certifications
Articulate Storyline Fundamentals Certificate, 5/14/2015
Advanced IBM computer skills certificate ﴾360 hours﴿ Cambridge Adult Education Center, 1989

 

Technical Knowledge
Operating Systems: Windows, Macintosh
Software: Microsoft Office: Word, Visio, Excel; Adobe: Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; Articulate Storyline; WordPress customization