Lindsay K. Saunders

Communications Consultant

August ​2010 - present

• Provide on-strategy, creative, detail-oriented work and understand scope of projects for clients

• Blogged for fitness solutions company to create content for client-focused web projects

• Advised communications firm on development of their social media strategy

• Worked with SPIN event productions as a copywriter to proof and condense an awards submission for an International award; proposal achieved placement on the Top 3 and is a contender for finals

• Create, develop, and manage content for nonprofit Models for Charity’s marketing blog using WordPress from September 2012 to April 2013; http://modelsforcharityraleigh.wordpress.com/

• Grant writer partner with Stop Hunger Now, International Hunger Relief NGO – Jan - May 2014; Consulted with SME’s and research to write content in efforts to acquire grant funds for South Sudan

• Content strategist for Offline Media – http://get-offline.com – from Dec 2013 to February 2014; wrote and designed client-focused content which linked to other relevant material and sites

• Legal media presentation assistance for Noted Media – October 2013

• Support offline promotions of Yelp at local festivals, fairs and events as a brand ambassador; engage with users via social media to promote the brand - Sept 2012 to present; Write reviews, host/post/promote events as an Elite Reviewer via: http://lindsayks.yelp.com

• Triangle Downtowner Magazine contributing writer since 2011

 

Additional writing samples are available upon request.

 

 

Quality Assurance Coordinator (contractor), AICPA, Durham, NC, May 2014 to June 2014

• Applied technical design and editing skills to confirm publications adhere to institute’s guidelines

• Collaborated with Content Management Team to finalize course reference materials

• Ensured error-free quality in print and online courses by referring to style guides to proof content

• Assisted with review of eLearning courses and make suggestions for improvements where appropriate

• Supported the Institute in all aspects of its work internally as needed

 

Intern at Triangle Downtowner Magazine

​May 2013 - December 2013

 

• Contributing writer to various articles including First Friday, Restaurant Profile: Zydeco, Nightlife: London Bridge Pub, Cover Story: Triangle Transportation - Get on the Bus!, Charity Feature: Walk for Hope

• Edited articles and proofed publication before and after press

• Attended events on behalf of publication

• Assisted in monthly magazine distribution and marketing of publication

• Developed comprehensive media list for ongoing use

• Compiled calendar listings for events section of print magazine and electronic postings

 

 

Paralegal at Podgorny Law

July ​2011 - August 2013

 

• Maintained multiple client accounts simultaneously and was liason between client and company​

• Ensure client satisfaction by interacting directly with clients

• Managed cases, pleadings, filings and discovery preparation for mediations and trials

• Conferenced with and maintained various lines of communication with clients

• Attended, filmed and recorded minutes of depositions and mediations

• Interpreted, summarized, and synthesized medical data, documentation, and other evidence

 

Marketing and Sales Representative (PT) at Sylvan Learning Center

April 2011 - July 2011

• Responded to inquiries in admissions office by determining potential client needs, describing how program can meet needs, along with promoting and selling the programs

• Summarized data in reports to monitor communications progress

 

Worker's Compensation Paralegal at Oxner Thomas + Permar Law

May 2009 - June 2011

• Established relationships with clients; was liaison between client and company

• Regularly managed approximately 60 diverse client accounts simultaneously

• Professionally addressed client needs during conferences and interactions

• Composed notices of discovery, representation and other correspondence

• Interacted with clients and establish good relationships with them

 

 

Teacher, Administrator, Program Designer (PT) at Sylvan Learning Center

December 2008 to November 2009

• Trained teachers, assisted with center management, and taught reading and writing

• Administered testing to students, designed education programs according to each individual plan for student and taught students various subjects in small group settings