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Lindsey Davis

Lexington,Kentucky

Summary

Passionate and driven journalist with experience in social media management and the ability to develop innovative and relevant content promoting engagement and brand exposure.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Reporter

Kentucky Kernel
Lexington, KY
01.2022 - Current
  • Interviewed guests on specific topics.
  • Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information for stories.
  • Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
  • Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
  • Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
  • Developed knowledge of AP Style rules.

Leasing Agent

Hub Lexington
Lexington, KY
07.2020 - Current
  • Toured property with prospective tenants and provided wealth of information in regards to its key features.
  • Handled tenant communications by quickly responding to requests for maintenance and answering any questions or concerns.
  • Distributed and followed up on tenant renewal notices.
  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns to close contracts.
  • Resolved conflicts between tenants.
  • Invited prospects to fill out application upon completion of property tour.
  • Escalated major issues to property manager for immediate remediation.
  • Kept meticulous records of correspondence between management and tenants.
  • Validated rental eligibility by using Hub Lexington's screening and verification process.

Social Media Intern

Northwestern Mutual
Lexington, KY
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Created and managed TikTok account for Taylor Davis, a Northwestern Mutual financial advisor and political commentator.
  • Brainstormed and produced original content and developed a following.
  • Generated 41.7k views on one video alone (over 88.6K total views).
  • Created engaging content to catch attention of potential customers.
  • Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.
  • Responded to comments, posts and questions from viewers.
  • Tracked social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas for campaigns.
  • Analyzed trends in social media posts and followers to maximize views.
  • Maximized strategic approaches by keeping close eye on performance and making appropriate adjustments.

Assistant News Editor

Kentucky Kernel
Lexington, KY
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
  • Reported to Editor-In-Chief about news articles for print and online publication.
  • Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
  • Sought out stories by pursuing other news organizations information periodically and either assigned or wrote stories according to strict timelines.
  • Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
  • Planned for coverage of large events by assigning reporters and photographers.
  • Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
  • Created and updated staff calendar for coverage of upcoming events on and off campus.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Editor

Kentucky Kernel
Lexington, KY
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
  • Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.

Audio and Video Editor

Sensible Majority Podcast
Lexington, KY
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
  • Exported final cuts and upload to client platforms.
  • Assembled various amounts of footage into seamless end product.
  • Edited hours of audio and video content down to 20-30 minute podcasts and uploaded them to the Sensible Majority Podcast Youtube channel.
  • Created trailers for episodes and posted them on Sensible Majority Podcast social media accounts.

Customer Service

Environmental Risk Management
Florence, KY
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Consulted with customers to assess service requirements and produce accurate orders.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive business rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Gathered information through research and vendor inquiries to provide job estimates.
  • Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Rhetoric And Digital Studies

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.2023

Skills

  • Building Professional Relationships
  • Audience Engagement
  • Editing Written Materials
  • Journalistic Reporting
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Feature Writing
  • Story Pitches
  • Source Development
  • Excellent Communication Abilities
  • Associated Press (AP) Style
  • Social Media Digital Marketing
  • Story Development

Timeline

Social Media Intern

Northwestern Mutual
11.2022 - 12.2022

Assistant News Editor

Kentucky Kernel
08.2022 - 12.2022

Editor

Kentucky Kernel
05.2022 - 08.2022

Staff Reporter

Kentucky Kernel
01.2022 - Current

Leasing Agent

Hub Lexington
07.2020 - Current

Audio and Video Editor

Sensible Majority Podcast
05.2020 - 08.2020

Customer Service

Environmental Risk Management
04.2020 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Rhetoric And Digital Studies

University of Kentucky

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