katy carter

Solicit, edit and write stories for magazine and web publication. Work with Executive Editor/Publisher of Covertside magazine. Communicate with Masters of Foxhounds Association (MFHA) Executive Director and staff. Manage e-Covertside newsletter editorial content, participate in and attend MFHA functions, establish relationship and communicate with Member hunts.

Composed copy for Charles Owen 100th Anniversary product catalogue.

Compose detailed real estate brochures and online copy, in addition to ad copy for the Washington Post and other publications.

* Manage 12 horse stable, including daily riding, feeding, grooming, and preparation of fox hunters * attend and participate in regular meets of the Piedmont Foxhounds * communicate with clients, veterinarians, blacksmith regarding progress/health of individual horses * additionally participate in assisting Head Trainer with preparation and care of steeplechase race horses * attend and care for horses at steeplechase racing meets throughout the Mid Atlantic and Southeast.

Contribute feature articles to Mid-Atlantic based newspaper covering steeplechase racing.

* Management of two grant cycles per year * planning of conferences and fundraising events * development and management of individual fundraising campaigns * web content and press release composition.

* Responsibilities included assisting permanent staff in planning and implementing three events involving the second Inauguration of President George W. Bush * compiling and maintaining database of Members of Congress, Administration VIPs, and high-ranking Administration and political staff * utilizing contacts to ensure attendance of VIPs at events.

* Responsibilities included successfully lobbying the Bush Administration to investigate tariffs on foreign steel dumped into the US market and organizing and implementing official hearings of Congressional Steel Caucus * advising on and drafting legislation relating to the federal budget, federal taxes, international trade, environment, labor and agriculture * facilitating discussions between the US and Canada relating to issues of trade, transportation, customs and border protection through the Congressional Northern Border Caucus * communicating with divisive interests groups, including local and national interest groups, lobbyists, and private industry * preparing and briefing Congressman Quinn for meetings, hearings and press conferences * acting as a surrogate speaker when Congressman Quinn was unable to attend * composing speeches, official testimony and op-ed articles for national publications.

* Responsibilities included drafting and distributing press releases * assisting Chief of Staff with the preparation of Congressman Houghton for press conferences, interviews and other public appearances * assisting in the preparation of Congressman Houghton for his weekly radio interview broadcast and for his official response to President Clinton’s 2000 State of the Union Address * assisting legislative staff with weekly Committee on Ways and Means press meetings, and attending to constituent requests.

* A national trade association that promotes and protects the $39 billion equine industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry on behalf of all horse related interests Responsibilities include managing program advocacy for equine industry educational coalition * with coalition members, developing communication, research and funding plan of the same * interfacing with equine-based publications and national media * composing feature articles for publication in national equine publications * composing articles for American Horse Council newsletter * drafting marketing collateral and recruiting new membership * working with membership teams and committees to promote and publicize coalition, and speaking at industry events and conventions.

Dean's Scholar 1995-1999 Activities and Societies: Captain, Equestrian Team