Type Of Business:
1) Online store 2) Jewelry design company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Writing; Pets; Jewelry
Major Product/SVS:
1) Pet humor in books, poetry, a play and a song 2) Design and production of sea shell jewelry
Hobbies/Sports:
Writing; Making jewelry; Pets; Collecting artwork, paintings and antiques; Meeting people; Volunteering; Animals; Snorkeling; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in English, Chestnut Hill College
Affiliations Awards:
Former Chairwoman of Fundraising Committee, Benjamin School; Former Secretary of Harbor Village Townhouses, Old Port Cove Condominium
Industry:
Arts, Media & Entertainment
Date of Distinction:
10/25/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Weller Reynolds' ability to make people happy through her happiness and humor through her books and plays are what separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Her greatest career achievement has been writing and publishing multiple books.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered as an inspiration to others, and someone who was loving, giving and creative.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
She would establish world peace and rid the world of cancer.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Her ancestor was George Washington; her mother is an ancestor of Mary Ball Washington, George's mother.
Expanded Biography:
Ms. Reynolds has three published pet humor books. Her first book, “The Time Marches on Dog Book,” was inspired by her female miniature French poodle puppy, Dr. Sam. Another book, “Memoirs from Moe,” contains 134 photos that she took herself. She also published "The Family Portrait Album of Dr. Sam and Bingo.”
She just completed her first play, "Dogz," and has written more than 150 poems, which she is compiling for a book titled, "Two Minute Love Poems Poured From the Soul."
While on a car trip to Virginia, Kate came up with an incredible idea for a musical play centered around the thoughts of dogs and their feelings about cats. The entire play and its songs were completed by the time the car trip was over. This amazing play also encompasses love interests.
Kate was an editor for her high school paper at Mount Saint Mary’s Academy. She worked in television for three years, first on the Jack Paar and Dick Cavett shows. She was also a personal secretary to actress Marlo Thomas. She wrote summaries for shows while working at Viacom. She designs custom shell jewelry creations and operates her company, CordonKate.
Charity:
Volunteer, Domino's House Cat Rescue; Freedom Waters Foundation; Local Chapter, The Humane Society of the United States; Benjamin School
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her love of writing and her deep connection to people and animals.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she started writing in high school. Even though life took her in many different directions, she ultimately returned to writing, and has now published three books.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
1) Handling a variety of telephone calls, e-mails and in-person events; Writing steadily; Working on a play; Compiling a poetry book; Promoting her published works through various marketing efforts 2) Producing necklaces and belts from sea shells; Visiting stores to sell her jewelry products
Awards/Honors:
Numerous Awards
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Reynolds plans to be recognized for her writing and have her books widely read.