I am Kevin C. Dietz, a communications manager with more than 15 years of experience leading editorial teams, developing content strategies, and producing high-impact publications for government, corporate, and non-profit organizations. I enjoy turning complex topics into clear, plain-language content that informs, persuades, and engages diverse audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments where listening to stakeholders and aligning voices across channels drives measurable results. In my work, I lead proposal editing, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance for web and print media. I’m passionate about building processes that improve readability, accessibility, and impact, and I excel at guiding writers, editors, and freelancers to deliver high-quality content on deadline.

Kevin C. Dietz

I am Kevin C. Dietz, a communications manager with more than 15 years of experience leading editorial teams, developing content strategies, and producing high-impact publications for government, corporate, and non-profit organizations. I enjoy turning complex topics into clear, plain-language content that informs, persuades, and engages diverse audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments where listening to stakeholders and aligning voices across channels drives measurable results. In my work, I lead proposal editing, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance for web and print media. I’m passionate about building processes that improve readability, accessibility, and impact, and I excel at guiding writers, editors, and freelancers to deliver high-quality content on deadline.

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I am Kevin C. Dietz, a communications manager with more than 15 years of experience leading editorial teams, developing content strategies, and producing high-impact publications for government, corporate, and non-profit organizations. I enjoy turning complex topics into clear, plain-language content that informs, persuades, and engages diverse audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments where listening to stakeholders and aligning voices across channels drives measurable results.

In my work, I lead proposal editing, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance for web and print media. I’m passionate about building processes that improve readability, accessibility, and impact, and I excel at guiding writers, editors, and freelancers to deliver high-quality content on deadline.

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Work Experience

Manager, Writing & Editing Services at Bixal
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led a team of writers and editors delivering high-quality internal and external communications materials. Guided editorial efforts for government proposals and business development initiatives; delivered substantive editing of complex topics with plain-language techniques. Conducted research and authored technical articles, papers, reports, flyers, and client-facing content; served as quality-control manager to ensure consistency and accuracy; coordinated cross-team project management to meet tight deadlines; contributed over 400 hours of editorial support and oversaw a team delivering more than 1,685 hours in a 10-month period.
Senior Communications Specialist at Woodward Communications
December 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Directed FHWA’s bi-monthly newsletter R&T Now, including interviewing subjects, writing stories, and updating content in templates. Developed story ideas for Public Roads magazine; supported website development, rollout, testing, and maintenance using Drupal. Performed editorial and content creation duties, edited research summaries, supervised on-site staff and freelancers, and ensured consistency across print and digital publications.
Technical Communications Specialist at Woodward Communications
April 1, 2016 - October 26, 2025
Developed and maintained research project databases; edited and proofread technical and marketing publications; wrote website articles on transportation technology and policy; reviewed content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to publishing guidelines.
Technical Editor at American Red Cross
September 1, 2012 - October 26, 2025
Edited training documentation, formatted Word documents to Red Cross style guides, and collaborated with subject-matter experts to ensure accuracy; supervised SharePoint site content to boost visibility and accessibility.
Communications Manager at Association of Academic Physiatrists
October 1, 2010 - October 26, 2025
Directed daily communications to members as Managing Editor for the quarterly newspaper; interviewed members to generate content; established social media presence to boost brand awareness and engagement; managed design for programs and flyers in InDesign and supervised freelance designers; maintained and updated the association’s website.
Managing Editor at Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
April 1, 2008 - October 26, 2025
Managed the book publishing process, supervised authors, editors, and contributing authors; hired copy editors, artists, and designers; oversaw budgets and book launches; produced regular reports and edited manuscripts to high editorial standards.
Manager, Writing & Editing Services at Bixal
January 1, 2020 - Present
Managed a team of writers and editors delivering consistent, high-quality editorial materials for internal and external stakeholders. Led editorial efforts for government proposals and new business development. Delivered substantive editing on complex topics using plain-language techniques to sustain readability. Researched, wrote, and edited technical articles, papers, reports, flyers, and client-facing materials for professional publications. Directed quality control reviews as the quality control manager, proofreading for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style to ensure clarity and consistency. Coordinated across teams to meet tight deadlines and communicate updates. Contributed over 400 hours of editorial support and supervised a team delivering over 1,685 hours across 10 months.
Senior Communications Specialist at Woodward Communications
December 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Directed FHWA’s bi-monthly newsletter R&T Now; conducted interviews, wrote stories, and integrated content into templates. Developed story ideas for Public Roads magazine. Supported web development, rollout, testing, and maintenance of Drupal-based sites. Performed editorial and content creation duties, including writing summaries for research reports, proofreading and editing multiple print and digital publications, and supervising on-site staff and freelancers.
Technical Communications Specialist at Woodward Communications
April 1, 2016 - October 26, 2025
Developed and maintained research project databases to improve data accuracy and visibility across FHWA programs. Copyedited, edited, proofread, and formatted technical and marketing publications. Researched and wrote website articles on transportation technology, innovations, policy, experiments, and TFHRC programs. Reviewed and edited publications and website content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to publishing guidelines.
Technical Editor at American Red Cross
September 1, 2012 - October 26, 2025
Edited training documentation, formatted Microsoft Word documents to adhere to Red Cross style guides and quality standards. Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of training materials. Supervised the content of SharePoint sites to boost visibility and accessibility.
Communications Manager at Association of Academic Physiatrists
October 1, 2010 - October 26, 2025
Directed daily communications to members, serving as the Managing Editor for the quarterly newspaper and interviewing association members to generate content for articles. Established the association’s presence on social media, bolstering brand awareness and engagement. Managed the design process for programs and flyers using InDesign while reviewing the work of freelance print and website designers. Wrote and updated content for the association’s website.
Managing Editor at Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
April 1, 2008 - October 26, 2025
Managed the book publishing process, supervising authors, editors, and contributing authors, hiring copy editors, artists, and designers, and overseeing book budgets. Collaborated cross-functionally with production and marketing to ensure successful book launches. Maintained monthly and weekly reports to provide visibility and accountability. Edited and rewrote manuscripts using exemplary editing, proofreading, and writing skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Loyola University Maryland
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature at Loyola University Maryland
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025

Qualifications

HubSpot SEO Certified
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Department of Justice Public Trust
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
HubSpot SEO Certified
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Department of Justice Public Trust
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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    writer editor planning