STEPHEN DAVEY
Winning Journalist | Editorial Coordination | Digital Publishing | Research & Fact-Checking
St Albans, GB.About
Highly organized English Literature and Politics graduate with hands-on experience in digital publishing and editorial coordination. Proven ability to manage complex editorial workflows, producing 2+ articles daily with 100% accuracy and optimizing 60+ articles to boost SEO performance by 20%. Combines strong research, fact-checking, and communication skills with a passion for high-quality editorial output, ready to excel in dynamic media environments.
Work
St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Supported a fast-paced digital editorial team by managing daily operations, overseeing multiple deadlines, and coordinating edits for over 60 articles, ensuring high-quality digital content.
Highlights
Produced an average of 2+ articles daily, meticulously verifying accuracy, source reliability, and compliance with editorial standards.
Optimized 60+ articles on WordPress, leveraging SEO best practices, keyword research, and meta descriptions to improve digital visibility by 20%.
Coordinated closely with editors, including award-winning journalist Martin Jay, to refine article clarity, structure, and style, enhancing content quality.
Efficiently managed multiple deadlines, edits, and revisions simultaneously, maintaining smooth workflow operations and stakeholder communication.
Lancaster University
|Co-President of Climate Action Society
Lancaster, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Led the Climate Action Society, balancing administrative duties with a full academic load while organizing 20+ events and public engagement initiatives to drive society growth.
Highlights
Organized and managed 20+ society events, overseeing all logistics, scheduling, and correspondence, which increased attendance by 30%.
Researched, wrote, and delivered three public lectures on environmental activism, enhancing public understanding and engagement.
Chaired regular meetings and coordinated all internal and external communications, developing strong leadership and public speaking skills.
Designed and created 15+ promotional social media posts using Canva, significantly increasing audience engagement and event visibility.
Rennie Grove Hospice Care
|Charity Shop Volunteer
St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Provided professional customer service and managed retail operations for a busy charity shop, contributing to sales, positive customer experience, and efficient stock management.
Highlights
Delivered friendly and professional customer service, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate as a charity volunteer.
Efficiently processed donations, sorted stock, and prepared items for sale, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Assisted with pricing and merchandising, ensuring attractive displays and adherence to shop standards to maximize sales potential.
Education
Lancaster University
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
English Literature and Politics
Courses
Politics Dissertation (10,000 words): An intensive research project praised for being 'well-structured,' 'well-written,' and 'ambitious', with comparisons drawn to the work of Adam Curtis.
Awards
Mary Talbot Prize
Awarded By
Lancaster University
Awarded for exceptional academic performance under challenging personal circumstances, demonstrating resilience, reliability, and professionalism.
Skills
Communication & Leadership
Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Communication, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Public Relations, Presentations, Correspondence, Chaired Meetings.
Editorial & Publishing
Editorial Coordination, Digital Publishing, Content Management, WordPress, SEO Optimization, Keyword Research, Meta Descriptions, Article Production, Fact-Checking, Research, Copyediting, Proofreading, Editorial Judgement, Long-Form Writing, Contributor Communication, Digital Production Workflows, Publishing Standards.
Project & Event Management
Project Management, Event Organization, Logistics Management, Deadline Tracking, Scheduling, Prioritization, Administrative Processes, Diary Management, Workflow Management.
Digital Tools & Marketing
Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, Audience Engagement.
Analytical & Organizational
Attention to Detail, Accuracy, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Record-Keeping, Resilience, Adaptability.
Customer Service
Customer Service, Retail Operations, Client Relations, Stakeholder Engagement.