Photographer and Writer
Lillian Jay Merriman
Writer | Photographer | Content Creator
1705 Hickory Grove Road, Acworth, GA 30101
Phone: ------------ � ------------
Work History:
Insourced Digital � Telecommute
Content Blogger (09/9-Current)
� Write one to two 500-word blog posts per week for various companies looking for SEO
� Optimize SEO capabilities with keyword/phrase notification
� Conduct research about each client prior to writing of article
Tracy Lyn Photography � Telecommute
Content Blogger (09/2019-Current)
� Write two 500-word blog posts per month for T------------
� Optimize SEO capabilities with keyword/phrase notification
� Create interview questions for couples to answer
� Select photos to be used in each blog post
Creative Loafing - 115 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW Suite 415, Atlanta, GA 30303
Intern (05/2019-07/2019)
� Create event and music listings for website
� Write for Music Menu spread
� Write for Arts Agenda spread
� Edit podcast scripts
� Help record weekly "Live From the Archives" musical performances.
The Peak at KSU - 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Editor-in-Chief (05/2019-Present)
� Coordinate and oversee all functions of the organization.
� Assign and remove positions. .
� Mediate disputes.
� Oversee Special Projects. Special Projects include: New newsstands, fundraising events/activities,
billing for previous ads that have not been paid for.
� Has final say in all decisions of The Peak.
� Approve or reject content published by The Peak.
BBC Southeast Today � The Great Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1QQ
Shadowing Internship (04/01/2019-04/06/2019)
� Shadow Assistant News Editor (AE) & Senior Broadcast Journalist (Planning SBJ)
� Complete BBC course on data protection and safety at work
� Pitch a story idea to Planning Editor and Planning Broadcast Journalist
� Shadow Video Journalist, Amanda Akass
� Shadow BBC Southeast social media editor, Lee Gibbs and BBC Southeast social
media producer, Bob Dale
The Sentinel at KSU (Kennesaw State University)- 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Staff Writer (01/2019-Present)
� Write one article per week for Arts & Living section
� Contact interviewees/schedule interviews, weekly
� Prepare interview questions, weekly
The Peak at KSU - 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Staff Writer/Photographer (12/2018-05/2019)
� Write one article per month for Health section of magazine
� Conduct research for articles, monthly
� Take photos as assigned for various articles, monthly
KSU Recreation Center - 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Climbing Gym Attendant (10/2018-Present)
� Facilitate daily gear checks
� Facilitate small group belay clinics
� Check out gear to patrons
� Responsible for all gear being returned properly
� CPR Certified
We Suki Suki Restaurant (Mushi Ni) � 479b Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Server (01/2018-08/2018)
� Assisted with social media profile/advertising
� Register Operator
� Customer Service Provider and Server
Senoia Coffee and Caf� - 1 Main St, Senoia, GA 30276
Barista (06/2017-06/2018)
� Crafted and served coffee
� Customer Service Provider and Server
� Register Operator
� Opened and closed caf�
KSU Outdoor Adventures (Nature Bound) � 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Trip Leader (01/2017-08/2017)
� Planned and led outdoor trips for students and faculty such as backpacking, rock
climbing, white water rafting.
� Conducted advertising sessions across campus
� Managed petty cash
� Coordinated and gathered necessary equipment for trips
Education:
Kennesaw State University (2016-2020) � 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
� Junior year of Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Emerging Media candidate
� Studied abroad in Montepulciano, Italy for the second half of freshman year
Northgate High School (2016 Graduate) � 3220 Fischer Rd, Newnan, GA 30265
� Beta Club Member
� Maintained a 3.5 GPA
� Worked as a top editor for the school`s online newspaper, Crimson Times
� Dual enrolled at West Georgia Technical College � junior and senior year
Volunteer Work:
Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity (2013-2014) � 150 Pine Rd, Newnan, GA 30263
� Helped build on site homes for families in need
� Assisted in arranging volunteer donations for the storefront
Awards/Achievements:
� Wrote one of the top 5 most viewed online articles for The Sentinel (02/2019)
� Young Georgia Authors (04/2015)
� School and County Winner-Creative Communications Essay and/or Poetry
Skills/Qualities:
� Blog building
� Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
� Microsoft Word
� Feature writing
� News writing
� Interview question writing/interview conducting
� Portrait photography
� Feature photography
� Integrity
� Collaboration
� Versatility
Lillian Jay Merriman
Writer | Photographer | Content Creator
1705 Hickory Grove Road, Acworth, GA 30101
Phone: ------------ � ------------
Work History:
Insourced Digital � Telecommute
Content Blogger (09/9-Current)
� Write one to two 500-word blog posts per week for various companies looking for SEO
� Optimize SEO capabilities with keyword/phrase notification
� Conduct research about each client prior to writing of article
Tracy Lyn Photography � Telecommute
Content Blogger (09/2019-Current)
� Write two 500-word blog posts per month for T------------
� Optimize SEO capabilities with keyword/phrase notification
� Create interview questions for couples to answer
� Select photos to be used in each blog post
Creative Loafing - 115 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW Suite 415, Atlanta, GA 30303
Intern (05/2019-07/2019)
� Create event and music listings for website
� Write for Music Menu spread
� Write for Arts Agenda spread
� Edit podcast scripts
� Help record weekly "Live From the Archives" musical performances.
The Peak at KSU - 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Editor-in-Chief (05/2019-Present)
� Coordinate and oversee all functions of the organization.
� Assign and remove positions. .
� Mediate disputes.
� Oversee Special Projects. Special Projects include: New newsstands, fundraising events/activities,
billing for previous ads that have not been paid for.
� Has final say in all decisions of The Peak.
� Approve or reject content published by The Peak.
BBC Southeast Today � The Great Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1QQ
Shadowing Internship (04/01/2019-04/06/2019)
� Shadow Assistant News Editor (AE) & Senior Broadcast Journalist (Planning SBJ)
� Complete BBC course on data protection and safety at work
� Pitch a story idea to Planning Editor and Planning Broadcast Journalist
� Shadow Video Journalist, Amanda Akass
� Shadow BBC Southeast social media editor, Lee Gibbs and BBC Southeast social
media producer, Bob Dale
The Sentinel at KSU (Kennesaw State University)- 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Staff Writer (01/2019-Present)
� Write one article per week for Arts & Living section
� Contact interviewees/schedule interviews, weekly
� Prepare interview questions, weekly
The Peak at KSU - 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Staff Writer/Photographer (12/2018-05/2019)
� Write one article per month for Health section of magazine
� Conduct research for articles, monthly
� Take photos as assigned for various articles, monthly
KSU Recreation Center - 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Climbing Gym Attendant (10/2018-Present)
� Facilitate daily gear checks
� Facilitate small group belay clinics
� Check out gear to patrons
� Responsible for all gear being returned properly
� CPR Certified
We Suki Suki Restaurant (Mushi Ni) � 479b Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Server (01/2018-08/2018)
� Assisted with social media profile/advertising
� Register Operator
� Customer Service Provider and Server
Senoia Coffee and Caf� - 1 Main St, Senoia, GA 30276
Barista (06/2017-06/2018)
� Crafted and served coffee
� Customer Service Provider and Server
� Register Operator
� Opened and closed caf�
KSU Outdoor Adventures (Nature Bound) � 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Trip Leader (01/2017-08/2017)
� Planned and led outdoor trips for students and faculty such as backpacking, rock
climbing, white water rafting.
� Conducted advertising sessions across campus
� Managed petty cash
� Coordinated and gathered necessary equipment for trips
Education:
Kennesaw State University (2016-2020) � 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
� Junior year of Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Emerging Media candidate
� Studied abroad in Montepulciano, Italy for the second half of freshman year
Northgate High School (2016 Graduate) � 3220 Fischer Rd, Newnan, GA 30265
� Beta Club Member
� Maintained a 3.5 GPA
� Worked as a top editor for the school`s online newspaper, Crimson Times
� Dual enrolled at West Georgia Technical College � junior and senior year
Volunteer Work:
Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity (2013-2014) � 150 Pine Rd, Newnan, GA 30263
� Helped build on site homes for families in need
� Assisted in arranging volunteer donations for the storefront
Awards/Achievements:
� Wrote one of the top 5 most viewed online articles for The Sentinel (02/2019)
� Young Georgia Authors (04/2015)
� School and County Winner-Creative Communications Essay and/or Poetry
Skills/Qualities:
� Blog building
� Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
� Microsoft Word
� Feature writing
� News writing
� Interview question writing/interview conducting
� Portrait photography
� Feature photography
� Integrity
� Collaboration
� Versatility