Catherine S. Read

My greatest strengths and passion are working with businesses, professionals, non-profits and other organizations in leveraging the power of social media tools in marketing and business development. I focus my efforts on working with organizations in a variety of industries to craft a unique strategy and implementation plan that works for that specific enterprise. I provide one-on-one consulting services, hands-on group workshops, seminars customized to a specific agenda, and keynote presentations.

It's important to help organizations harness the power of online social media tools and to integrate those efforts into an overall cohesive marketing strategy. Using social media marketing strategies is imperative to pushing the reach of other initiatives already being successfully employed. I bring my skills to the collective wisdom of a group to emerge with a one-of-a-kind business plan that meets the needs of the organization and draws on the strength of the existing culture.

• Rotary Club of Centreville, VA

  President
  • October 2008 to Present

  Currently the President of the Centreville Rotary Club for 2011-2012. A member of this organization since 2008 and former Public Relations Chair.

• City of Fairfax Democratic Committee

  Precinct Captain (6)
  • May 2008 to Present

  Oversee volunteers and campaign activities in Precinct 6 of Fairfax City on behalf of Democratic Candidates.

• Our Daily Bread (Fairfax, VA)

  Board of Directors
  • August 2011 to Present

  Joined the Board of Directors of this local non-profit serving the needs of the working poor in the Fairfax area with financial assistance, education programs and food programs.

1. Online Marketing
2. Social Media Marketing
3. Public Speaking
4. Training & Development
5. Political Communication
6. Political Campaigns
7. Non-profit Marketing
8. Marketing Strategy
9. Social Media
10. Small Business
11. Non-profits
12. Social Networking

Websites:

• Creative Read, Inc.
• Read Think Act
• Creative Read on Facebook

Groups and Associations:

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  GMU Business Roundtable
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  George Mason University Alumni Association (Official)
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  Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators Innovation Network by Gerald Haman
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  NAWBO Greater DC Chapter
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  Need A Speaker / Be A Speaker
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  Northern Virginia Democratic Business Council
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  Northern Virginia Technology Council
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  Personal Branding Network
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  Political Campaign Consultants, Managers & Candidates
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  Social Media Today
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  WASHINGTON DC CONNECTIONS
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  Women Business Owners Network - www.WBOnetwork.com