Websites and Tech Support by Kate

One of the many upsides of being an accomplished musician is that it means I'm a creative person with an analytical brain and Rain Man levels of recall. One of the downsides is that it can be hard to make a living as a musician alone. However, this is good news for you if you need my non-musical services!

I spent the first decade of my post-undergrad career working in-house for nonprofits, professional associations, and higher education, using my English B.A. and (mostly) self-taught coding skills to solidify my reputation as an online communications expert. After completing my M.S. in Information Systems Technology at The George Washington University, I began working for small (mostly woman- and/or queer-owned) consulting firms, expanding my skills from website and email support to everything from business development and account management to UX research and design to user documentation and testing… the list goes on and on.

Even while working 40+ hours per week and playing music multiple times per week on top of that, I often end up taking on freelance projects for friends and strangers alike who needed help with setting up or editing their website, configuring their email and/or marketing automations, or figuring out their digital or communication strategy. It's a big and scary world for those who aren't deep in it day-to-day, and I have a passion for making things accessible and approachable using today's best and most customer-friendly technologies, so I like to carve out time to offer help (surprise, surprise) wherever I can.

Some of my recent clients include:

• Abby Jiu Photography
  Website and email support for wedding photography and videography service provider

• Concern Hotline
  Website redesign + reimplementation for a nonprofit org providing resources for suicide awareness and prevention in the Shenandoah region of northwestern Virginia

• Crossing Thresholds
  Website redesign + reimplementation for a nonprofit org focused on raising funds and leading trips to build schools in Kenya

• Eden Luxe Bridal
  Website and email/mobile marketing support for a small business specializing in curated and handmade bridal accessories

• Julia Coplan Photography
  Website launch for an independent nature photographer

• Lisa Boggs Photography
  Website and email support for wedding photography and videography service provider

• Washington Internists Group
  Website launch for an independent medical practice in Washington, D.C.