Kim Lees Rymer

About Kim Lees Rymer

I help organizations turn complex ideas into clear and compelling stories, and I pair strong writing with thoughtful design to create polished and consistent communications.• I bring more than 25 years of experience in marketing, communications, and technical writing. My work blends strategic messaging, clean design, and a deep understanding of audience needs. I build communication systems that keep messages aligned across print, digital, and social platforms. I write with intention and design with clarity, so each finished piece supports the goal.• At KL Engineering, I develop proposals, award nominations, project write-ups, press releases, and marketing materials. Each piece reflects accuracy and precision, and each one strengthens how our work is understood by clients, partners, and communities.• My background spans nonprofit advocacy, corporate investor relations, community development, and international membership organizations. This range helps me connect with diverse audiences and shape communication strategies that support organizational impact.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Writer, Marketing & Communications

   Kl Engineering, Inc

   Sep 2022 — Present · Madison, WI, US

   Translate complex subject matter into clear, accessible insights without sacrificing accuracy.• Draft and design proposals, award submissions, project summaries, press releases, and marketing materials.• Create unified messaging and clear corporate documents for business development, client communication, and industry visibility.• Combine technical writing and graphic design to produce visually strong and consistent materials.

Education

• Minneapolis College of Art & Design

  Fine Arts, Continuing Studies

• University of St. Thomas

  Mini Master of Marketing Management, Executive Education

  2014

• Metropolitan State University

  Finance, Continuing Studies

Skills

• Communications Strategy
• Shareholder Communications
• Fundraising
• Social Media
• Strategic Communications
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Copywriting
• Nonprofits
• Communications Planning
• Non-Profits
• Message Development
• Writing
• Financial Modeling
• Investor Relations
• Reputation Management
• Newsletters
• Photography
• Editing
• Budgets
• Web Content Management
• Team Leadership
• Community Outreach
• Scriptwriter
• Publications
• Email Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Budgeting
• Corporate Communications
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• Team Building
• Speech Writing
• Video Production
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Publicity
• Social Networking