Emily Davidson

Emily Davidson

Communications Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical and Creative Writer

  • Education

    • Longwood University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English/Creative Writing

      Activities and Societies: Lambda Iota Tau National Society of Leadership and Success

    • University of California San Diego - School of Extended Studies and Public Programs

      2014 - 2015
      Certificate of Copyediting
  • Experience

    • Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
      Communications Intern

      Worked in an office environment writing articles for the Girl Scout Council’s monthly publication, Coastline, using Microsoft Word. Successfully managed multiple project deadlines simultaneously. Position required strong time management skills, as well as both written and verbal communication skills.

    • Textbroker International

      May 2013 - Nov 2014
      Freelance Writer

      Authored 68 articles for various clients using Microsoft Word. Body of work includes articles on scientific and technical topics such as: product descriptions of projection screens and listening devices; description in everyday language of Blu-ray technology; and an analysis and written interpretation of an infographic regarding oil spills.

    • Barnes & Noble College (TCC)

      Aug 2013 - Jan 2015
      Textbook Sales Associate

      Worked as part of a team to distribute the correct textbooks and supplies to students. Interacted with student population and other store employees to resolve customer problems. Position required learning a unique software system (TextAid) and the ability to focus on the task at hand despite multiple distractions.

    • URS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC

      Nov 2014 - Apr 2015
      Word Processor II

      Edited a wide variety of technical documents for format, clarity, and grammatical accuracy.Used a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Sharepoint.Maintained and applied in-depth knowledge of grammar, writing style guides, and the mechanics of the English language.Assisted in the production of finalized proposal documents (including editing and desktop publishing).Assisted with front desk coverage as needed. Show less

    • Amentum

      Apr 2015 - now
      Secretary 2

      Edits and proofreads a wide variety of technical documents for format, clarity, and grammatical accuracy.Assisted in several major proposal efforts by formatting resumes for key personnel and providing editing/desktop publishing support.Provides direct technical writing support for a government customer.Provides support for program management personnel by providing technical writing and editorial services. Coordinates with internal and external customers to generate program documentation such as schedules, briefings, and technical reports. Prepares monthly reports with detailed technical and financial information, including compiling data from subcontractors and Amentum.Generates various ad-hoc, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly requests and reports. Submits to the government customer in accordance with the established schedule.o Maintains a checklist of requirements to ensure everything is submitted in a timely manner.Participates in International Standard for Organization (ISO) internal auditing process and other Quality Assurance processes. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Copyediting

      University of California, San Diego
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Emily Davidson
      Girl Scout Gold Award Girl Scouts May 2009 For this intensive service project, I made and collected 81 baby blankets to donate to the neo-natal intensive care unit at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters.