Lana Foe

Experience

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  USI's Student Newspaper, The Shield

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

  Writer, Student Life Editor and Opinion Editor

  - Worked with fellow editors and writers to plan each weekly edition.- Researched and interviewed sources prior to composing articles.- Used Quark to lay out the section each week.- Attended weekly editor meetings.

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  Evansville Courier & Press

  Aug 2009 - May 2010

  - Wrote both features and articles for the metro and feature sections of the Courier and Press. - Brainstormed with section editors on article ideas to pursue.- Researched topics and interviewed sources prior to writing articles and features. - Took photographs to accompany the articles. - Wrote both features and articles for the metro and feature sections of the Courier and Press. - Brainstormed with section editors on article ideas to pursue.- Researched subjects and interviewed sources prior to writing articles.- Took photographs to accompany the articles.- Developed video editing skills and fine tuned my reporting technique.

  • Freelance writer

    Jan 2010 - May 2010

  • Features intern

    Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
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  CROSSMARK

  Feb 2010 - May 2011

  Lead Event Specialist

  - Engaged with consumers and told them benefits about the product I was demonstrating that day.- Prepared food samples to distribute to the customers.- Cleaned and sanitized the cart and utensils used in the preparation of the samples.- Maintained supplies for the cart and kept track of temperatures of all food prepared.- Maintained a Food Safety Certification while employed with Crossmark.

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  Paxton Media Group

  May 2011 - May 2012

  Reporter at The Messenger

  - Won second and third place in Best Spot News Coverage in the Daily Class 1 Division in the Kentucky Press Association's 2012 Awards for Excellence in Kentucky Newspapers.- Wrote at minimum 6 articles a week along with daily briefs.- Developed potential article topics then researched and interviewed sources prior to writing articles.- Attended public meetings and reported daily police reports.

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  Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation

  Jun 2012 - Feb 2014

  Traffic Manager/ Board Operator

  - Created daily traffic logs for 3 to 5 radio stations.- Learned Marketron Traffic to input sales orders and arrange traffic logs for the stations.- Edited the radio station's website to include events, weather and up to date information.- Posted on Facebook for the radio stations.- Managed front office and receptionist duties.- Ran the board for games and shows when needed.

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  CROSSMARK

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  Lead Event Specialist

  - Engaged with consumers and told them benefits about the product I was demonstrating that day. - Prepared food samples to distribute to the customers. - Cleaned and sanitized the cart and utensils used in the preparation of the samples. - Maintained supplies for the cart and kept track of temperatures of all food prepared.- Maintained a Food Safety Certification while employed with Crossmark.

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  Evansville Courier & Press

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  Freelance writer

  - Wrote both features and articles for the metro and feature sections of the Courier and Press. - Brainstormed with section editors on article ideas to pursue.- Took photographs to accompany the articles.

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  Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2017

  Traffic Manager & News Substitute

  - Created daily traffic logs for 3 to 5 radio stations.- Learned Marketron Visual Traffic to input sales orders and arrange traffic logs for the stations. - Edited the radio station's website to include events, weather and up to date information.- Posted on Facebook for the radio stations.- Managed front office and receptionist duties.- Researched, wrote, recorded and produced the news when the news director was sick or on vacation.- Wrote, recorded and produced radio spots when the operations manager was not available.- Ran the board for games and shows when needed. Show less

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  KY RV Sales

  Jul 2017 - Apr 2020

  Marketing Manager & RV Rental Manager

  - Initiated marketing plan to target ideal demographic for the RV dealership by implementing RV Trader inventory stream and digital advertising.- Expanded reach of RV rental department by implementing on-line system for rental customers to start and complete a rental. - Organized and planned 7 RV shows which resulted in an increase of sales. - Redesigned website to include additional calls to action, more organic content to improve SEO and modern design aesthetic.- Designed ads and social media posts for media purchases and organic reach. Show less

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  King's Great Buys Plus

  Mar 2021 - Nov 2023

  Sales Associate
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  911 Billing Services & Consultant, Inc.

  Apr 2024 - now

  Claims Clerk

  I work insurance claims for ambulance services.