Katie Rieger

About Katie Rieger

I am a writer, proposal manager, and experienced educator who values collaborative, reflexive relationships. I am drawn to organizations that support educational equity programs and underserved populations and have a focus on DEIA initiatives.With a broad, 10-year experience in professional writing, proposal work, and higher education, my skills in directing and managing teams, project management, grant/research/reporting writing are well-aligned to add value to a mission-driven or nonprofit organization.HOW I DESCRIBE MYSELF Energetic Collaborator Continuous Learner Empathetic MentorMY TOP AREAS OF EXPERTISE Proposal Management Teaching Communication Project Management Grant WritingDISCstyles™ COMMUNICATION AND BEHAVIORAL STRENGTHS ASSESSMENTTakes the seed of an idea and develops it into a successful solution. Possesses an innate optimism and creativity and is able to think both quickly and analytically about ideas. A positive spirit has the potential to be a catalyst for positive change within an organization or team.Both people-oriented and detail-oriented with equal skill and confidence.Persuades others in an assertive manner without being demanding. Shows a special skill in helping others visualize the activities necessary for success. Responds quickly and maintains a positive climate of communication.Strengths: Diplomatic in working with others. Deadline-savvy. Juggles many issues simultaneously.Behavioral Patterns: Outgoing. Persuasive. Influential. Optimistic. Verbal. Likes Variety. WHY PEOPLE ENJOY WORKING WITH MEI am positive and easy to get along with. I support others through supportive acknowledgements. I am open to feedback, and I strive to create environments where everyone’s ideas are heard and valued. ADVOCATING FOR THE EQUITABLE ACCESS AND SUPPORTAs a professor, I noticed a lack of technology not only in my classrooms but also for my most vulnerable students. I worked with key stakeholders across campus, targeted, and secured a grant that would meet their needs. This $35K grant was used to purchase technology and tools to provide students with equitable access to resources. I now bring that framework into large-scale, complex proposal writing.ON A PERSONAL NOTEI love long conversations related to Marvel, book clubs, spoiling my dogs, playing guitar, and long nature walks.

Experience

1. Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

   Linda Hall Library

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• Oklahoma State University

  PhD , English

  2016

• Missouri State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing

  2011 — 2014

• Missouri State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Blogging
• Research
• Creative Writing
• Facebook
• University Teaching
• Editing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Indesign
• Social Media
• Template Creation
• Newsletters
• Citations
• Proposal Management
• Grant Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Proofreading
• Photoshop
• Technical Writing
• Writing
• Public Speaking
• Grammar
• Powerpoint