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I am a published author, screenwriter, and artist with over four decades of experience in writing, editing, and storytelling across books, film, and education. I enjoy mentoring others, leading writers’ groups, and building collaborative projects—from novels and screenplays to training videos and art installations. I’ve taught at universities, directed and edited productions, and helped organizations grow through creative leadership.…I am a published author, screenwriter, and artist with over four decades of experience in writing, editing, and storytelling across books, film, and education. I enjoy mentoring others, leading writers’ groups, and building collaborative projects—from novels and screenplays to training videos and art installations. I’ve taught at universities, directed and edited productions, and helped organizations grow through creative leadership.

Kathy Wernly

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I am a published author, screenwriter, and artist with over four decades of experience in writing, editing, and storytelling across books, film, and education. I enjoy mentoring others, leading writers’ groups, and building collaborative projects—from novels and screenplays to training videos and art installations. I’ve taught at universities, directed and edited productions, and helped organizations grow through creative leadership.…I am a published author, screenwriter, and artist with over four decades of experience in writing, editing, and storytelling across books, film, and education. I enjoy mentoring others, leading writers’ groups, and building collaborative projects—from novels and screenplays to training videos and art installations. I’ve taught at universities, directed and edited productions, and helped organizations grow through creative leadership.

Available to hire

I am a published author, screenwriter, and artist with over four decades of experience in writing, editing, and storytelling across books, film, and education.

I enjoy mentoring others, leading writers’ groups, and building collaborative projects—from novels and screenplays to training videos and art installations. I’ve taught at universities, directed and edited productions, and helped organizations grow through creative leadership.

Skills

Script

Copywriting

Video Advert

Experience Level

Script

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Video Advert

Intermediate

Work Experience

Author and Screenwriter

January 1, 1983 - Present

Authored ten feature-length screenplays (three optioned); one adaptation made into a cable movie (1994); film festival awards for best screenplay; researched, authored (as Kathy Clark), edited and promoted 48 best-selling novels; co-authored YA series (as Bob Kat); conducted writers’ workshops and taught screenwriting and editing at universities and writers’ groups.

Owner/Artist at Gallery at Cimarron Hills

September 1, 2019 - Present

Sculptor, stained glass artist and painter.

Secret Shopper

May 1, 2013 - Present

Specialized in customer service audits and entertainment projects, standee installations, trailer checks, audits and audience reactions; assignments in restaurants, USPS stations, fast food locations, retail and other locations.

Owner/President at BobKat, Inc. dba Greater Denver Mr. Rooter & AireServ of Greater Denver

October 1, 2005 - May 1, 2012

Owned and operated one of the top Mr. Rooter franchises in the U.S.; responsibilities included customer service, HR duties, payroll, A/R/A/P, collections, training, dispatching, and day-to-day operations for up to 35 employees; oversaw closure and employee relations during bankruptcy.

Adjunct Professor at York College of Pennsylvania

January 1, 2005 - June 1, 2005

Created content, wrote syllabus and taught an upper-level class - Media Writing 332, Dept. of Music, Art and Communications.

Owner at Captiva Films

June 1, 2002 - October 1, 2005

Wrote, directed, filmed and edited corporate training videos; directed wedding videos; oversaw all operational duties including hiring, training and marketing.

Vice-President of Media Operations at Premier Performance Network

January 1, 2001 - October 1, 2005

Edited brochures and professional manuals; wrote, directed, edited and produced videos for training, seminars and online media; coordinated events with customers and speakers.

Internet Service Owner at Scripts-OnScreen

January 1, 1993 - October 1, 2005

Started and manages a website business providing education, reference materials, script critiques and marketing for screenwriters and producers from over 50 countries; provides rewrites, line-edits, training videos, and wedding/industrial videos.

Principal at Wernly and Company, Inc.

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998

Provided marketing and consulting support for clients; front-line customer contact problem solving training for retail investment employees; process flow analysis and improvement for USPS; coordinated extensive travel for employees.

Manager, Coors Field Tour Program and Supervisor, Game Day Guest Relations at Colorado Rockies Baseball Club

March 1, 1993 - October 1, 1997

Developed and managed the Coors Field Tour Program; policies, training, tour scripts and routing; coordination with construction, maintenance, security and local government; oversaw large group tours and guest relations with tens of thousands of fans.

Production Company Partner at Tahoe Star Entertainment

March 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

Screenwriter and Production Assistant for a cable TV film; involved in script, casting, site selection and wardrobe; on-site during filming.

Real Estate Sales Agent at Alvin, Texas Real Estate

February 1, 1978 - October 1, 1985

Residential and commercial sales; million-dollar sales club for five years; top sales associate for four years.

Rural Route Carrier at U.S. Postal Service

February 1, 1977 - November 1, 1979

Part-time rural route carrier; sorted and distributed mail to four rural routes.

Administrative Assistant to Manager of Skylab Simulator Development at NASA

September 1, 1971 - October 1, 1975

Top security clearance document preparation; coordination between engineers and programmers on Skylab simulator development on-site at NASA.

Author and Screenwriter at Self-Employed / Independent

January 1, 1983 - Present

Published author, screenwriter and association officer. Authored ten feature-length screenplays (three optioned); one adapted into a cable movie (1994); earned film festival awards for best screenplay. Researched, edited and promoted 48 best-selling novels translated into many languages with 3.5 million copies sold. Co-authored YA series (as Bob Kat). Taught screenwriting and editing at multiple universities and writers’ groups; led and organized monthly meetings for the Colorado Romance Writers; served as Vice President and on the Board of Directors for Romance Writers of America (1988-1992). Co-managed a WGA-signatory literary agency for six years.

Secret Shopper at Various Companies (Contract)

May 1, 2013 - Present

Specializes in customer service, standee installation, audits, and audience reactions; assignments across entertainment projects and various locations.

Manager at Colorado Rockies Baseball Club

March 1, 1993 - October 1, 1997

Coors Field Tour Program; developed and managed the tour program; created tour scripts and routing; managed 30,000–40,000 fans per event; led to significant attendance and fundraising outcomes; helped launch and sustain the Guest Relations program.

Residential and Commercial Sales Agent at Real Estate

February 1, 1978 - October 1, 1985

Licensed sales associate; achieved Million Dollar Sales Club for five years; top sales performer for four years.

Part Time Rural Route Carrier at U.S. Postal Service

February 1, 1977 - November 1, 1979

Sorted and distributed mail across four rural routes.