About

First-Class English Literature and Politics graduate with a strong passion for cultural writing, with a proven ability to communicate clearly, remain organised, and work independently. A self-starter with wide-spread cultural knowledge. I hold a strong passion for various mediums of art and for what it encourages us to challenge.

STEPHEN DAVEY

London, United Kingdom.

Work

Tulleys Tulip Fields

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Barista

St Albans, Hertfordshire

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Summary

Made a range of drinks with oat and dairy milk in a captive high-traffic environment whilst maintaining personable customer service.

Highlights

My friendly customer service was praised in multiple Google reviews for the site.

I worked collaboratively within a team while also taking initiative during busy shifts.

Trained to manage transactions using the till, handling cash and maintaining smooth daily operations.

Maintained clean, organised, and visually appealing service areas

Maghrebi.org

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Journalism Intern

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Summary

Actively contributed to a digital news platform, producing online articles, coordinating with editors and gaining practical experience in digital News creation.

Highlights

I produced 2+ articles daily, demonstrating rigorous fact-checking and strong research-skills.

Optimised 60+ articles on WordPress, utilising SEO best practices and meta descriptions to improve digital visibility.

Liaised with senior editors to manage revisions and approvals.

Efficiently managed multiple deadlines, edits, and revisions simultaneously, maintaining a smooth workflow.

Coordinated closely with editors to refine article clarity, structure, and style

Broke down complex developments in geopolitical affairs and environmental politics in clear and concise language for a wide audience.

Lancaster University

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Co-President of Climate Action Society

Lancaster, England

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Summary

Led and managed a university society, balancing administrative duties with a full academic load while organizing weekly events.

Highlights

Managed a busy calendar of meetings and events while balancing full academic commitments.

Researched, wrote and delivered three public lectures on environmental activism, ensuring I can convey ideas with clarity and understand how to engage wider audiences.

Chaired regular meetings and coordinated internal and external communications, developing strong leadership and public speaking skills.

Designed and created promotional social media posts using Canva, significantly increasing event visibility.

Developed experience engaging with complex social and political research and communicating it clearly to varied audiences.

Utilised Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to organise the society's affairs and data.

Rennie Grove Hospice Care

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Charity Shop Volunteer

St Albans, Hertfordshire

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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 in a busy retail environment.

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

Lancaster, United Kingdom
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English Literature and Politics Grade: First Class

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.

Developed advanced critical reading skills across literary fiction and non-fiction.

Extensive experience analysing narrative structure, voice, and thematic development.

Trained in media law when published in Lancaster's student paper SCAN.

Awards

Mary Talbot Prize

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

Visitor Engagement s, Retail Operations, Professional Telephone & Email Communication, Front-of-House Presentation.