Kathleen M. Goggin
Feature Articles Written About my Work
"Bonding Over the Expatriate Experience: Local Newsletter Supports Americans Living Overseas" The Washington Post April 25, 1998
"Watching the Web" The Wall Street Journal Feb 18, 1999
"The Art of Int'l Living: Providing Support for a Global Mobile Lifestyle" The Foreign Service Journal June 1998
"Trailing No More: New Alternatives for Dual-Career Expatriate Couples" MOBILITY Magazine June 26, 1999
"A Global Newsletter" CyberSpouse Online Column June 30, 1999
"Resources to Assist You in Int'l Affairs" American Society of Association Executives Jan/Feb 1999
"PT Resources" The Monitor October 1998 "Global Nomads International" GNI Update Winter 1998/99
"In Your Own Words: Kate Goggin Profile" IWWG Network Magazine Issue 1, 1999
Current Assignment
Writer/Editor and Content Manager for a U.S. government agency.
Writer/Editor
Community Liaison Office Coordinator at U.S. Embassy Sofia , Bulgaria. Wrote and edited informational documents, reports, briefings and website content; established and maintained oral and written communications internally within the embassy organization and externally to the international community in Sofia; served as communication liaison for both target groups; and planned and executed events to promote American interests abroad and bolster morale and team-building.
Wrote and edited The Vitosha View, a U.S. Embassy Sofia weekly newsletter, featuring current expat and cultural news 2003-2006.
The Sofia Echo, Bulgaria 's English Language Newspaper
Features writer (2001-2005): Article Topics: Donation to Cancer Kids, Comparison of American and Bulgarian residential housing practices, Antiquing in Bulgaria.
Family Matters Columnist (2003): approximately 50 articles about all aspects of expat life from health and safety abroad to spousal employment, international schools and international taxes
The Art of International Living Newsletter: The Best Tips and Advice for Expatriate Family Members
Writer, editor, owner and publisher (1998-2000) of monthly newsletter that provided support for the global mobile lifestyle. Privately published from Woodbridge , VA and distributed internationally via email, advertiser subsidized with web presence and received favorable international press coverage.
The Washington Post, Washington , D.C.
Writer of news article: At Home Wherever You Are (Jan 1999)
The Free-Lance Star, Fredericksburg , VA
Writer of feature article: Trailing Spouses Take the Lead: Finding Work from Port to Port.
Special Projects
Editor (2002) of program paper about Bulgaria 's role in the Holocaust for a non-governmental organization called Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Writer/Researcher (1999-2001) Hello USA: Everyday Living for International Residents and Visitors - Writer/Researcher of Second Edition of this internationally acclaimed book for anyone relocating to the U.S.
Director
President's Office and Programs, National Press Club (1996-1998)
I managed the high profile weekly speaker series that aired on National Public Radio and C-SPAN as well as all aspects of public relations for the President's Office in Washington, D.C.
Consultant
United Nations (1993) - conducted two day national media training for directors of the JOBS Program ( Job Opportunities through Business Support) in Sofia , Bulgaria.
U.S. Newswire (1998) - conducted market development programs for this press release distribution service based in Washington, DC.
Public Affairs Specialist and Video Producer for several U.S. Government agencies
Press Officer and Deputy Spokesperson (2007) for the Bureau of Consular Affairs at the U.S. State Department managing media relations, public information strategy and http://travel.state.gov website updates.
Public Affairs Specialist (2006) for the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC). Wrote and edited a variety of publications including press releases and advisories, agency information products such as the Quarterly Newsletter, Annual Report and special issue brochures.
Writer/Editor (1991) for the U.S. Peace Corps DESTINATION video series. Part of the World Wise Schools Program, the videos educated American school children about world geography and oreign cultures. Broadcast on educational cable systems nationally and The Learning Channel.
Reporter/Videographer/Editor (1989-1991) for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a videographer and editor covering national agricultural issues for the department's news service and later writing and delivering on-air news reports for the same news service.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree from George Mason University; Communications Consulting.
Golden Key National Honor Society.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
International Women's Writing Guild.
List of References
Available upon request. Email me at kate@kategoggin.com.
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