Katie Foster Howard

Media Educator & Digital Storyteller

Greater Sydney Area

About

I'm a media educator at Macquarie University who is deeply curious about how we tell stories in online spaces. Whether by advertisement, TikTok, podcast, or brand pitch, I encourage my students to consider how methods of storytelling can forge connections with their audiences and create meaningful work. Before teaching, I completed my Master of Media at Macquarie, where I was awarded the university's Award for Academic Excellence. I was also acknowledged within the Faculty of Arts for my high achievement in writing and screen studies.

Experience

  • Sessional Teaching Academic at Macquarie University
    Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Teach and mark assessments for courses within Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Languages and Literate: Media and Advertising PACE Media Internship Public Relations and Social Media: Foundations and Cases Seeing Social Media

  • Contact Centre Consultant at Stockland
    Apr 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

  • Executive Assistant to the Mayor at City of Montevallo
    Nov 2017 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Assisted Mayor Hollie Cost with city, county, and statewide initiatives. Planned and promoted city-sponsored events, such as the annual Mayor’s Breakfast, arts festivals, workshops, and public forums. Designed educational and marketing materials for city-wide projects. Wrote reports, grants, and press releases. Worked with multiple organizations, such as The University of Montevallo, The Women's Council of Greater Birmingham, The American Village, Main Street Alabama, Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority, and United Way of Central Alabama. Managed day-to-day operations of the Mayor’s Office, duties as needed.

  • The Walt Disney Company (Internship · 10 mos)
    • Disney Vacation Club Sales Assistant | Disney Professional Internship
      Jan 2016 - May 2016 · 5 mos

      Based at the DVC Sales Centre at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. Assisted day-to-day operations and managed appointments between potential and current members and their sales guides. Led guided tours of DVC offerings, including the Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Resort and examples of the Aulani DVC Villas.

    • Front Desk Host | Disney College Program
      Aug 2015 - Dec 2015 · 5 mos

      Based at the All-Star Resorts – the largest resort on property. Interacted with guests from all over the world, often using my language skills in Spanish and French. Worked to provide an unparalleled and memorable experience for our guests, while managing high check-in volumes. Helped manage large group check-ins for major sporting events. Made lots, and lots of magic.

  • Executive Director | The Black Warrior Film Festival at The University of Alabama
    Aug 2014 - May 2015 · 10 mos

    Awarded Outstanding Special Interest Organization at the 2015 University of Alabama Profiles in Service and Leadership Awards. Coordinated a student-produced film festival that celebrated student work and gave students the opportunity to network with professionals in the entertainment industry. Managed a team of directors in all realms of festival production, including business, publicity, programming, brand identity and outreach. Hosted industry professionals, such as Tom Heller (Foxcatcher) and Margaret Brown (The Great Invisible). BWFF previously hosted Ava DuVernay (When They See Us).