David A. Kennedy
181 E. Reed Ave., #204, Alexandria, Va. 22305 | 386-216-6314 | me@davidakennedy.com
Experience | Education | Media Skills | Activities
Experience
Online Communications Manager, The Arc | thearc.org
Washington, D.C., September 2010 – Present
Responsibilities
- Manage the national non-profit organization’s online presence, including its website, social media profiles and email marketing.
Blogger, Fuel Brand, Inc. | fuelyourwriting.com
Seattle, WA, July 2009 – July 2010
Responsibilities
- Writes captivating articles on a freelance basis about writing tips, suggestions, and inspiration for other writers.
Accomplishments: Broadened my understanding of different audiences, while participating in a community of writers.
Multimedia Developer Intern, Guilford Technical Community College
Greensboro, NC, February 2010 – May 2010
Responsibilities
- Created an interactive, reusable, multimedia quiz using Flash.
- Wrote script, designed interface and wrote Actionscript 2 code for the project.
Accomplishments: Produced a complex multimedia project with little guidance.
Producer, Videographer and Web Developer, Barrow Hill Junior School
London, England, January 2010 – February 2010
Responsibilities
- Managed three production teams on the ground in London, coordinating assignments, troubleshooting problems and ensuring quality content.
- Shot photos and video for project.
- Served as Project Manager once back in the States, organizing workflow and managing tasks and deadlines.
- Implemented final site design, using HTML, CSS and Flash.
Accomplishments: Created a dynamic website with an original design and unique content in eight weeks.
Copy and Communications Associate, Graphik Dimensions Ltd. | pictureframes.com
High Point, NC, February 2008 – July 2009
Responsibilities
- Wrote product descriptions, press releases, web site copy, scripts and other miscellaneous copy.
- Helped oversee the company’s search engine optimization efforts.
- Managed and helped create the company’s social media profiles on Twitter and Facebook.
Accomplishments: Created a new, more engaging conversational voice for the company’s website and catalog. Established the company’s presence in two important social media spaces, gaining hundreds of new followers. Organized the company’s organic SEO efforts, gaining traction in natural search.
Editor, Copy Editor and Reporter, The Observer Newspapers | sevobserver.com
New Smyrna Beach, FL, February 2006 – November 2007
Responsibilities
- Covered a variety of beats as a reporter, including sports, the hospital and features.
- Produced an average of two stories a day and took photos to accompany stories.
- Designed inside pages daily and updated Web site daily.
- Also served as Editor when the paper turned into a weekly. Supervised staff of three, planned content, edited copy, wrote stories and designed three-section newspaper.
Accomplishments: Improved on previous sports coverage, concentrating on giving all high school and community sports equal coverage. Led paper’s transition from a five-day daily to a weekly, serving as Editor.
Education
Master of Arts in Interactive Media, May 2010, Elon University
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in History, December 2003, University of Central Florida
Media Skills
Software: Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, Quark, InDesign, WordPress.org
Languages: HTML, CSS Specialized: SEO, Social Media
Hardware: Nikon and Canon SLR Digital Cameras, Panasonic AG-HMC150 Digital Video Camera
Activities
Active Meetup.com Member
I attend as many meetups as I can because I believe there are a great way for me to further my skills in the web world. Most of the groups I belong to center around content management.
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