Jed Keith

Experience

• 

  McCreary County Public Library

  Jun 2002 - Dec 2009

  Circulation Clerk
• 

  McCreary County Record

  May 2005 - May 2008

  Entertainment Reporter
• 

  Clinton Foundation

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Presidential Intern

  Managed logistics for President Clinton and his Presidential Advance Team, including but not limited to booking hotel lodging, arranging travel accommodations, and negotiating routes for the President to and from appointments and appearances.Aided with the management of the logistical aspects of the President’s appearances in person, on radio, by phone, and in interviews.Co-coordinated the logistical details of the President’s trip to 2005 trip to Africa, which included interacting with various media and foreign embassies, arranging flight plans and travel accommodations, and being on-hand to help negotiate any contingency that may have occurred during the President’s visit.Coordinated media appearances and negotiated contingency plans for the President’s trip to Africa.Have been asked to work functions since my time with the Clinton Foundation. Show less

• 

  Data Recognition Corporation

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2014

  Standardized Test Item Independent Contract Writer

  Compose grade level-appropriate and content area-specific standardized test passages for school districts—emphasizing national and state core content areas.Tailor research materials to fulfill district requirements and standards.Collect test-appropriate passages from books and other circulated materials.Edit those collected passages in accordance with Data Recognition Corporation guidelines and state and national core content standards.

• 

  NECA - National Entertainment Collectibles Assoc

  Nov 2013 - Nov 2018

  Entertainment Blogger
• 

  Lidget Green, Inc.

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2016

  Standardized Test Item Independent Contract Writer

  Author grade level-appropriate and content area-specific standardized test question for school districts—emphasizing national and state core content areas.Adapt research materials to fulfill district requirements and standards—including differentiated material for multiple learning styles.Collect test-appropriate passages from books and other circulated materials.

• 

  FreakSugar

  Apr 2014 - now

  Managing Editor

  Report on entertainment news and give commentary on news related to pop culture, including television, comic books, and movies.Provide reviews on up-to-date stories related to the entertainment industry.Interview talent from the TV, movie, and comic book industries on a weekly basis.Build and maintain cordial, friendly, and professional relationships with several public relations representatives with a number of firms including Superfan PR, Fons PR, and DC Comics, Netflix, Warner Bros., and Dark Horse Comics’ public relations offices.Maintain the social media platforms for FreakSugar.com, including Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr, as well as sending links to articles to interested parties for their social media and promotion purposes.Promoting the FreakSugar brand through multimedia marketing and brand awareness.See this link for articles: http://www.freaksugar.com/author/jed-w-harris-keith/ Show less

• 

  American Linen Association

  Jul 2014 - May 2015

  Freelance Contributor
• 

  The Citizens National Bank Of Somerset

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2021

  Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Compliance Officer

  Read, analyzed, and interpreted loan applications and related documentation gathered during the loan underwriting process to appropriately code for HMDA reporting purposes.Reviewed loan application data and credit files on a monthly basis for accuracy in reporting consistent for with the requirements with the HMDA.Coordinated with various departments within the bank to resolve any inconsistencies in loan data and recommend changes as warranted that will ensure the efficiency and accuracy in reporting of HMDA data.Maintained a good working knowledge of the requirements of the HMDA to assist in preparation and maintenance of the loan application register.Stayed up-to-date with the bank’s lending practices and procedures in order to performa a thorough and accurate comparative loan analysis.Prepared and submitted annual reports to government agencies. Prepared and submitted Payroll Protection Program loan applications to the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Show less

• 

  Strategic Retail Solutions

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2020

  Merchandising and Marketing Representative

  Ensure products are in store, on time, on the exact date, and in the appropriate place in the store.Work independently with retailers in Kentucky, developing professional relationships with management and staff.Stocking and rotating products as appropriate to maximize sales.Implement modular resets and constructed and placed displays on the sales floor.

• 

  Big South Fork Scenic Railway - The Polar Express

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Press Release Writer

  Wrote press release material for The Big South Fork Scenic Railway and The Heritage Foundation’s holiday production of The Polar Express.

• 

  Rocketship Entertainment

  Sept 2019 - now

  Social Media Manager

  Manage all social media platforms for RocketshiP, including Facebook, Twitter, Threads, and Instagram.Promoting the Rocketship brand through multimedia marketing and brand awareness.Interact with backers of Rocketship Kickstarter campaign backers and answer their questions accordingly.Posting campaign updates for Kickstarter campaigns Rocketship manages.

• 

  Somer City Roller Derby

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2023

  Public Relations Manager

  Acted as public relations head on the team’s board of directors, which included managing the team’s social media platforms, helping to spread news about the team, and helping build a positive brand for the organization.

• 

  Good Times Event Services

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2024

  Social Media Manager

  Manage all social media platforms for Good Times Races, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Promoting the Good Times Races brand through multimedia marketing and brand awareness.Interact with customers of Good Times Races and answer their questions accordingly.Posting race updates and promote races with which Good Times Races has a commercial stake.

• 

  Pulaski County High School

  Jul 2021 - now

  High School Social Studies Teacher