Ethan Lindsay
Seminole,FL
Summary
Dynamic Editorial Assistant with a proven track record at Launch Potato, enhancing article credibility through expert interviews and boosting brand engagement via strategic social media management. Skilled in writing, editing, and content development, with a flair for maintaining editorial consistency. Excelled in technical and creative writing, demonstrating exceptional journalism and digital editing abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier
Surf Styles
07.2024 - 11.2026
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Editorial Assistant
Launch Potato
04.2016 - 03.2026
- Conducted interviews with industry professionals, adding depth and credibility to published articles.
- Supported senior editors with research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy in published articles.
- Edited manuscripts to maintain consistency in tone and voice while adhering to established style guidelines.
- Managed social media accounts, increasing engagement and promoting brand awareness.
- Drafted assignment forms and style guidelines for team of 10 reporters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FLMaster of Arts - Journalism
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2015
Skills
- Assigning stories
- Technical writing
- Creative writing
- Writing and editing
- Content development
- Proofreading
- Journalism
- Digital editing
- Transcription
Certification
- Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Adobe Systems.
- Society for Editors and Proofreaders Membership (SfEP) - Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Word, Excel, PowerPoint – Microsoft Corporation.
- Grammar Fundamentals Certification – LinkedIn Learning.
Timeline
Cashier
Surf Styles
07.2024 - 11.2026
Editorial Assistant
Launch Potato
04.2016 - 03.2026
- Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Adobe Systems.
- Society for Editors and Proofreaders Membership (SfEP) - Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Word, Excel, PowerPoint – Microsoft Corporation.
- Grammar Fundamentals Certification – LinkedIn Learning.
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
St. Petersburg College
Master of Arts - Journalism
St. Petersburg College
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