Catherine K. Brown

Current

Communications Consultant at self-employed
Voice Teacher (private) at www.findingmysingingvoice.com
Voice Teacher at Music Centre (Exton, PA)

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Past

Assistant Director of Public Relations at Inglis Foundation
Public Relations Coordinator/Writer at Philadelphia Orchestra Association
Marketing, Public Relations, and Development Associate at Academy of Vocal Arts

Special Events Intern at Glimmerglass Opera
Marketing and Public Relations Intern at WCAL 89.3 FM - classical radio
Education and Special Events Intern at Minnesota Opera

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Education

St. Olaf College

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Public Relations and Communications

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Catherine K. Brown’s Summary

Over five years experience employing words and images to promote organizations and their products and services

Catherine K. Brown’s Specialties:

WRITING: Versatile writer capable of writing in many styles and accurately conveying another person’s “voice”
RESEARCH: Passion for thorough and accurate research
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Able to envision a process or an end product and see it through to completion
TIME MANAGEMENT: Able to maintain varied assignments simultaneously while under tight deadlines

Catherine K. Brown’s Experience

Communications Consultant

self-employed

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

September 2009 — Present (3 months)

I am a communicator with over five years experience in writing, public relations, marketing, and project management. I am passionate about bringing together words and visuals in print and online to promote causes and organizations.

Skills and Strengths

* Writing: Versatile writer capable of writing in many styles and accurately conveying another person's "voice"
* Editing: Eye for detail and consistency in language and design
* Research: Passion for thorough and accurate research
* Design: Strong eye for design and branding with experience creating and guiding web and print design projects
* Project Management: Able to envision a process or an end product and see it through to completion
* World Wide Web: Skilled at utilizing Web 2.0 social media as marketing and public relations tools
* Media Relations: Strong media contacts in Philadelphia region, especially in arts, society, and community press
Voice Teacher (private)

www.findingmysingingvoice.com

(Performing Arts industry)

July 2009 — Present (5 months)

I offer private lessons in voice and musicianship at my home studio in West Chester, PA. For more information, visit http://www.findingmysingingvoice.com/lessons.
Voice Teacher

Music Centre (Exton, PA)

(Music industry)

June 2009 — Present (6 months)
Assistant Director of Public Relations

Inglis Foundation

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

April 2008 — September 2009 (1 year 6 months)

Duties include:
• Media relations
• Advertising and design
• Website management
• Social Media / Web 2.0
• Edit newsletter
• Photography
Public Relations Coordinator/Writer

Philadelphia Orchestra Association

(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Performing Arts industry)

January 2005 — March 2008 (3 years 3 months)

WRITING/EDITING/RESEARCH:
• Primary writer for public relations department, responsible for writing news releases, media advisories, monthly e-mail newsletters, public statements from upper management, and copy for website and brochures
• Maintain institutional materials, including histories, timelines, fact sheets, and staff biographies
• Edit print materials as a member of proofing team

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
• Manage major photo shoots; hire and manage contract photographers
• Manage print projects, including press kits, signage, and commemorative books
• Coordinate successful press events for TV, radio, web, and print news outlets

ORGANIZATIONAL LIAISON:
• Select images that best represent the organization to the public
• Coordinate interviews with artists and the media
Marketing, Public Relations, and Development Associate

Academy of Vocal Arts

(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Music industry)

October 2002 — December 2004 (2 years 3 months)

WRITING/EDITING:
• Wrote news releases
• Created copy for newsletter, website, marketing e-mails, and advertisements
• Edited and updated biographies of staff and artists

MARKETING:
• Managed print and online advertising
• Maintained website and e-mail marketing campaigns
Special Events Intern

Glimmerglass Opera

(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Performing Arts industry)

June 2001 — August 2001 (3 months)
Marketing and Public Relations Intern

WCAL 89.3 FM - classical radio

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

February 2001 — May 2001 (4 months)
Education and Special Events Intern

Minnesota Opera

(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Music industry)

September 2000 — December 2000 (4 months)

Catherine K. Brown’s Education

St. Olaf College

B.A. , music and German , 1997 — 2001

Activities and Societies:

wrote for school newspaper

Additional Information

Catherine K. Brown’s Websites:

Catherine K. Brown’s Interests:

• Singing, opera, classical music, vocal pedagogy • Blog - http://www.findingmysingingvoice.com • Non-profit management, arts management, public relations, communications, writing, design • Mindfulness meditation • German language