Catt Foy, Writer
1302 Scott Street
Davenport IA 52803
563-323-0481
cattfoy@earthlink.net
Zodiac Enterprises Creative Consulting
Catt Foy's Writing Pages
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Editing/Publishing experience includes:
- Planning and launching of new publications
- Creation of marketing plans and materials
- Publication layout and design
- Advertising sales and design
- Black & white / color photography
- Research and investigations
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Present: Student, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, Majoring in English and Psychology, minor in Art.
- May 2004: A.A. Liberal Arts,Scott Community College, Bettendorf, Iowa
- Member Phi Theta Kappa; Treasurer/Fundraising Chairperson SCC Environmental Club; Honors Program; 4.0 GPA.
- April 20, 2001 - April 19, 2002: Americorps VISTA volunteer,
American Red Cross of the Quad Cities Area, Moline, Illinois
- Worked as a paid volunteer in Disaster Services as disaster responder, instructor, and community educator. Also coordinated and trained volunteers to serve following the events of September 11, 2001. Served at the World Trade Center Disaster in New York City from December 2001 - January 2002.
- 1981-Present: Freelance Writer / Consultant, dba Zodiac Enterprises Creative Consulting.
- Work included a variety of assignments and positions including:
- Freelance contributor
- QC - The Quad Cities Magazine, Davenport, Iowa, 2004
- Correspondent
- Quad City Times, Davenport, Iowa, 2002-Present
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Correspondent (Click for more details)
- Moline Dispatch Publishing
Co. LLC (The Leader), Rock Island,
Illinois, 2000-present
- Freelance Writer (Click for more details)
- Organic Valley Family of
Farms / CROPP Cooperative, La Farge, Wisconsin, 2000-present
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Contributing Writer
- Amateur Chef Magazine,
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 2000-present
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Contributing Writer
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Desert USA web site,
1999
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Contributing Writer
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USA Tourist
web site, 1999
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Contributing Writer
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Travel Base
web site, 1999
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Contributing Writer
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BackHome Magazine, Hendersonville, North Carolina,
1998-present
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Contributing Writer
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Acres USA, Austin, Texas, 1998-present
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Associate Publisher
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West Valley Times Magazine, Phoenix, Arizona, 1998-99
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Staff Writer and Marketing Representative (click for more details)
- Desert Sun Communications, Buckeye, Arizona, 1997-99
- Reporter
- West Valley View, Goodyear, Arizona, 1996
- Chief Writer / Office Manager
- CareerPRO Resume & Writing Center, Tempe, Arizona, 1996
- Contributing Writer / Marketing Representative
- The Awareness Journal, Tucson, Arizona, 1995-96
- Contributing Writer / Marketing Representative
- The Grapevine Newspaper, Phoenix, Arizona, 1995-96
- Marketing Representative
- Village Life newspaper, Houston, Texas, 1986
- Associate Editor
- The Katy Kalendar, Katy, Texas, 1985
- Reporter / Photographer
- The Alief Advocate, Alief, Texas, 1984-86
- Chief Writer / Office Manager
- American Resume Service, Houston, Texas, 1984-86
- Editor
- Colonial House Community News, Houston, Texas, 1984-85
- Marketing Representative
- Plus 60 Magazine, Davenport, Iowa, 1983
- Managing Editor
- Entertainer's Review, Rock Island, Illiois, 1983
- Publisher / Managing Editor
- The River-Cities Review, Moline, Illinois, 1982
- Correspondent / Contributing Writer
- The Rock Island Argus, Rock Island, Illinois, 1981-83; The Prairie Sun,
Peoria, Illinois, 1981-84; The Daily Dispatch, Moline, Illinois, 1981-84;
Krystal Light'n, Phoenix Arizona, 1987-91; Intuitive Explorations, Quincy,
Illinois, 1987-1991; Arizona Light, Phoenix, Arizona, 1987-1991
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Phi Theta Kappa, 2003-2004
- Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, 2004
- Who's Who in American Women, 2004
- National Dean's List, 2003-2004
- Recipient,The Hayduke Award, 2004
- Who's Who in U.S. Writers, Editors & Poets, 1988
- Certified Resume Writer, American Resume Service, 1986
- Ordained Minister, Universal Life Church, 1988
- Certified Hypnotherapist, New Beginnings Wellness Centers, 1998
- Author, "Psycards: A New Age Alternative to Tarot", 1989
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES
- President, SCC Environmental Club, 2004
- Treasurer/Fundraising Chair/Green Campus Chair, SCC Environmental Club, 2003
- Member Red Cross Disaster Action Team 1993-present
- Writer for Maricopa County Mental Health Association's "Compeer"
newsletter, 1988
EDUCATION
- A.A. Liberal Arts, Scott Community College, Bettendorf, Iowa,2002-03, 4.0 GPA, Honors Program
- Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, 1985-86, 3.86 GPA, Honors Program
- Journalism / Business major, Black Hawk College, Moline, Illinois,
1976-81, 3.25 GPA
References and additional information available upon request
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