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

Awards
SAE International Achievement Award, 12/13/2017

Writing Awards and Publications

• “Garbage Day” – essay published in the University of Michigan’s Bear River Review, 2021
• Shortlist, Short Memoir Prize – Fish Publishing, Durrus, Bantry, 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

 

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, Act!