Usability Report
Full usability report from a testing session I ran for a wireframe I created as my final class project.
Katelyn Quinley
writer and digital media producer
Welcome to my portfolio!
I am a creative communications professional specializing in multimodal content creation and editing. Here you will find a selection of my written publications, video production and design work.
With a BA in English and a MA in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication, I aim to connect the disparate threads of audience, message, media, and design by crafting content that meets the needs of both client and user.
I also have experience teaching collegiate level writing courses, and am currently offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and writing consultations. Contact me for more information.
Things that bring me joy in life include, but are not limited to: mountains, books by dead people, strong coffee, and backpacking around foreign countries.
Writing
MA Thesis Project Portfolio
My portfolio created for the defense of my graduate thesis project which outlines the methodologies, research and outcomes of my project.
Finding Belonging When You Don’t Fit the Mold (Guest Blog Post)
I was a guest blogger on Sarah K. Butterfield's website, where I shared my experience as a solo backpacker and person of faith.
"Social Styles" eblast copywriting
Content researched and written for Assessment Pros, a company that conducts employee engagement assessments.
Hotel & Conference Center breaks (new) ground in Harrisonburg
It won’t be long before construction begins on the Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Valley Conference Center at the intersection of Grace and Main Streets. Many Harrisonburg residents are undoubtedly wondering what the venue will be like and how it will impact the downtown area.
Chef Coles elevates southern cuisine at Jimmy Madison's
It’s been just over a year since Jimmy Madison’s Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar took up residence in the former location of Dave’s Taverna—a year, and regrettably I am just now checking it out. I couldn’t have picked a better time.
Level 2 Editing Plan
Detailed editing plan for a manual. Level of edit chosen as outlined by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's "Levels of Edit." A Level 2 (complete edit without comments) was suggested for this project.
Top 5 things to know before building a log home
Log homes generally require more maintenance than people initially take time to consider.
JMU Transfer Credit Copy
Copywriting done for the JMU Office of the Registrar
Better Together: JMU and city of Harrisonburg collaborate to make bicycle and pedestrian improvements
Construction continues on the Bluestone Trail—a shared use greenway that offers safer passage for bicyclists and pedestrians through campus and surrounding areas.
One year in Roanoke: 1910
One hundred years ago, the Magic City saw the addition of a few new icons. With a population of 34,874, new development was inevitable.
The Little School That Could
Before the magnificence of St. Andrew's Catholic Church appeared on the Roanoke skyline, there stood on the hill off Jefferson Street a humble school for boys.
Master plan continues paving the road to progress
Projects from the JMU Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, completed in April of 2014, continue to be implemented across campus and throughout the Harrisonburg community.
Design & Social Media
Resources Grapic
E-newsletter graphic created using Canva for Brown Library at Virginia Western Community College.
Back the Burg campaign Facebook post
Tradeshow Banner Design
Forbes Center Box Office Manual
Excerpt from a training manual that I redesigned and edited.
Riverside Church Logo
Logo designed for client Riverside Church using Adobe Illustrator. This logo was part of a rebranding effort of two different churches becoming one new congregation in a new space. The client wanted a logo that would look good in black and white as well as color, could work as an embroidered design on staff shirts, and emphasize the new brand of the organization. I presented three prototype designs and developed the final deliverable from the design the client liked best.
"Back the Burg" Poster
Poster created for "Back the Burg" fundraising campaign.
Valley Fourth Poster
Poster created using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Progress Graphic
Graphic created for Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance website visualizing fundraising progress.
Video
Back the 'Burg- Joyce - SV SBDC
Business spotlight video from the Back the 'Burg social media campaign. I handled all aspects of production from storyboarding to post-production as part of my Master's capstone internship.
Footage shot with Canon rebel T5i, edited in Adobe Premier Pro. Graphics created in Adobe Illustrator.
Back the 'Burg - Chiedo Labs - Video
One of three spotlight videos showcasing local business owners and donors of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance. I handled all aspects of production and created all graphics as part of my Master's capstone project.
Footage shot with Canon rebel T5i, edited in Adobe Premier Pro. Graphics created in Adobe Illustrator.
Meet Our Friends - Promotional Video
I handled all aspects of production from storyboarding to post-production as part of my Master's capstone internship.
Footage shot with Canon rebel T5i, edited in Adobe Premier Pro. Graphics created in Adobe Illustrator.
HDR Art & Music Final Version
"Art & Music" video segment with clickable on-screen links produced as part of a prototype for a local tourism Touchcast app project.
Photo of musicians property of Dan Gorin. All other photos property of Katelyn Quinley. Music by The Judy Chops and used with permission. Filmed on an iPad 4, edited in Adobe Premier Pro.
How to Transfer VCCS Courses - JMU Office of the Registrar
An informational video for transfer students. Produced using Camtasia Studio.
