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Linda Dawkins

Linda Dawkins

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Dynamic self-employed professional with a proven track record in content creation and web design. Leveraged critical thinking and exceptional written communication to develop engaging content and user-friendly websites, significantly enhancing brand identity. Demonstrated leadership in team management and project completion, consistently delivering innovative solutions under pressure.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Podcaster

Self-Employed
09.2022 - Current


  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

Freelance Writer

Self-Employed
10.2015 - Current
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate news topics and write stories.
  • Studied and commented on current news and events.
  • Prepared and submitted professional proposals to select publishers.
  • Build, established and maintained relationships with sources.
  • Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts, and arranged designs.
  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
  • Wrote fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, novels or biographies as well as advertising material.
  • Created content for websites and online publications.
  • Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
  • Completed accurate and polished formatting in line with publishing standards prior to submission.
  • Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
  • Promoted and marketed works through social media platforms.
  • Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for online publications.

YouTuber

Self-Employed
10.2015 - Current
  • Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
  • Directed work of lighting and sound.
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels.
  • Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
  • Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements.
  • Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences.
  • Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
  • Determined priority for stories within each broadcast.
  • Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.

Freelance Web Designer

Self-Employed
02.2015 - Current
  • Promoted brand identity by creating company logos.
  • Enhanced functionality and appearance of website and repaired functionality issues.
  • Reviewed designs and provided feedback for revisions.
  • Completed domain name registrations and maintained website and web hosting account.
  • Designed user interfaces.
  • Conducted post-deployment evaluations to measure user experience success.
  • Designed highly engaging interactive user interfaces that complied with modern web standards.
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot, and other editing software.
  • Discussed site and app requirements with clients to produce actionable development plans.
  • Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.

Education

Applied Health

BYU-Pathways
Idaho Springs, CO

Certificate Of Completion - Logistics And Materials Management

Prologis Logistics Academy
Las Vegas, NV

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Team Management
  • Written Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Recordkeeping
  • Multitasking
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking

Software

Wordpress Jetpack

Interests


Art & Painting

Creative Writing

Public Speaking

Health & Wellness

Social & Political Issues

Timeline

Podcaster

Self-Employed
09.2022 - Current

Freelance Writer

Self-Employed
10.2015 - Current

YouTuber

Self-Employed
10.2015 - Current

Freelance Web Designer

Self-Employed
02.2015 - Current

Applied Health

BYU-Pathways

Certificate Of Completion - Logistics And Materials Management

Prologis Logistics Academy
Linda Dawkins