1. KATE LUDWIG
EXPERTISE
EDUCATION
CONTACT
540.336.1445
kateludwig14@gmail.com
Masters of Education
Univ. of Mary Washington
2007 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts
Sociology
Univ. of Mary Washington
2003 - 2007
Marketing
Copywriting
Management
Social Media
Implementation and
Management
Sourcing and Purchasing
EXPERIENCE
ASSOCIATE RETAIL DIRECTOR
Garden & Gun 2016-present
Charleston, South Carolina
• Collaborates to create marketing campaigns and material for
Garden & Gun magazine and G&G Mercantile + Co with a
subscriber base of 13.5 million
• Built and implements Social Media Plan for G&G Mercantile
+ Co, a retail store inspired by the pages of the Southern
lifestyle magazine, Garden & Gun
• Sole Buyer for three separate stores and events that have
combined annual sales of over $600,000
• Product development and selection
MARKETING FREELANCER
2015-present
Charleston, South Carolina
• Designed website through SquareSpace for resort retail
company ZAGS Life
• Built and implemented social media plan
• Consulting for branding strategy
EVENT PLANNER
HJ Planners 2012-2013
Arlington, Virginia
• Met with prospective clients to pitch services
• Planned and organized month-of planning for weddings
totaling $100,000+
• Collaborated with a team of four to execute events for
400+ guests
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TEACHER
Fairfax County, Virginia Public Schools 2010-2013
Berkeley County, South Carolina Public Schools 2008-2010
• Planned and executed daily lessons for a first grade class of 28+
students with a multitude of diverse abilities
• Collaborated with administration, colleagues, and parents to
provide each student with the best education for their individual
needs
ORGANIZATIONS
Charleston, South Carolina
• Lowcountry Land Trust - SOUL of the Lowcountry
Microsoft Office
Adobe InDesign
PROFICIENCY
RETAIL MARKETING MANAGER
Garden & Gun 2013-2016
• Created and managed copy for website with an average of
15,000 monthly views
• Coordinated corporate marketing gift efforts for top clients
including Volvo, Patron, and CSX
• Hired, managed, and led a team of up to ten people
• Organized and ran multiple pop-up events to create brand
awareness and increase sales