Welcome!

Hi, I’m Katie McKechnie, a storyteller, passionate artist, and lover of all things creative based out of Santa Monica, CA.

I recently graduated from the University of Oregon, earning my degree in Public Relations and Art. My professional and educational experiences range from crafting narratives, delivering compelling designs, and working alongside teams to conduct research, write newsletters, and perform editorial work. From painting bright, whimsical pieces to tackling the serious stuff like PR campaigns or organizing chaos into more organized chaos—I’ve got you covered.

Easy Day Sports
Sept 2024- Present
Brand Ambassador for Curad & Medline

Supported booth operations and client communication across three IRONMAN events, including the IRONMAN World Championship
Gained hands-on experience in traveling for business

Duggan McHugh Law Corporation
Oct 2023- Present
Social Media Assistant

Freelance schedule
Graphic & Brand design
Delivers content within tight deadlines

ETA in a Box
August 2024- Present
Editor & Graphic Design Assistant

Freelance schedule
Editing & Design services for a entrepreneurship education startup

Align Magazine
Oct 2022- June 2024
Blogger & Executive Blog Editor

Managed communication with 23 bloggers through Slack, pitch meetings, and writing workshops
Approved and edited 45+ blogs every academic term (10 weeks)

MY WORK EXPERIENCE

Institute for Public Relations
Jan 2023- March 2024
Research Assistant

Assisted with drafting, editing, and sending the weekly IPR research letter to 2,000+ professionals
Collaborated with a virtual team via Slack and Zoom on IPR Signature Studies and Wordpress pages