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COOPER RAY

Coeur d'Alene,ID

Summary

Dynamic professional with a versatile background, including everything from impactful reporting at The Beacon Today to expert landscape maintenance. Excelled in journalistic writing and Adobe Photoshop, enhancing storytelling and visual content for news stories. Demonstrated exceptional customer service and organizational skills, significantly contributing to operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in diverse roles, showcasing creativity and precision in every task.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Copy Editor

The Gonzaga Bulletin
01.2024 - Current
  • At the Gonzaga Bulletin as a copy editor, I was tasked to verify the accuracy of news stories that our team would be publishing
  • This involves verifying information in the story, correcting any grammar or AP style mistakes, as well as reformatting graphics and story placement within our newspaper

Retail Associate

Escape Outdoors
Coeur D'Alene, ID
11.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated knowledge of outdoor products, technical features, and benefits to customers.
  • Managed backroom stock and coordinated with retailers to fulfill customer orders efficiently.
  • Operated registers and handled backend documentation to ensure smooth day-to-day store operations.
  • Processed returns and exchanges in accordance with established procedures.
  • Checked out merchandise quickly and efficiently using POS systems.
  • Created promotional displays to showcase new products and increase sales opportunities.
  • Managed social media campaigns to enhance store visibility and engagement.

Dealership Auto Porter

Parker Subaru Couer D' Alene
Coeur D Alene, ID
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Readied customer vehicles for delivery, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
  • Transported vehicles to designated service centers and workstations.
  • Coordinated customer appointments and connected them with their designated service advisor.
  • Facilitated customer transportation by operating the dealership shuttle, enhancing overall service satisfaction.
  • Transferred vehicles to external repair shops for issues not handled by the dealership.
  • Contributed to the dealership's efficiency by managing and maintaining vehicles during the summer period between school.

Doordash Driver

DoorDash
Palm Beach, FL
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Loaded delivery vehicle with food orders and ensured that all items were secure for transport.
  • Provided excellent customer service by being friendly, courteous, and professional at all times.
  • Recorded order information, collected payments and provided customers with change when necessary.

Reporter

The Beacon Today
Palm Beach, FL
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • As a reporter for The Beacon Today, I filled many roles
  • I worked as a reporter to conduct interviews and coordinate talks with local figures and news subjects
  • I also worked as a news anchor for our news coverage broadcasts regarding the Palm Beach area
  • I was also tasked with copy editing, story formatting, photography, and pitch creation for newsworthy stories

Landscape Maintenance Worker

Self-employed
Hayden, ID
06.2019 - 10.2021
  • Applied fertilizers to lawns according to schedule.
  • Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools.
  • Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
  • Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
  • Maintained lawns by mowing grass regularly.
  • Executed leaf-blowing tasks to maintain tidy and visually appealing landscapes.
  • Handled organic waste disposal, contributing to overall site cleanliness and sustainability.
  • Handled customer payments and coordinated schedules to maintain efficient operations.
  • Delivered detailed estimates for landscape maintenance services.

Education

Batchelor of Journalism -

Gonzaga University
WA
05-2025

Undergraduate Journalism study -

Palm Beach Atlantic University
01.2023

Skills

  • Journalistic writing
  • Creative writing
  • Reporting
  • Line/copy editing
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Professional photography
  • Videography

Awards

Most Dependable Journalist, The Beacon Today Newspaper, Palm Beach, FL

Timeline

Copy Editor

The Gonzaga Bulletin
01.2024 - Current

Retail Associate

Escape Outdoors
11.2023 - Current

Dealership Auto Porter

Parker Subaru Couer D' Alene
05.2023 - 09.2023

Doordash Driver

DoorDash
10.2022 - 05.2023

Reporter

The Beacon Today
01.2022 - 01.2023

Landscape Maintenance Worker

Self-employed
06.2019 - 10.2021

Batchelor of Journalism -

Gonzaga University

Undergraduate Journalism study -

Palm Beach Atlantic University

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