Rylee Spence
Lexington
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a background in sports reporting at the Kentucky Kernel. Proven expertise in deadline management and fact-checking, complemented by strong writing skills. Adept at engaging audiences through unbiased narratives and statistical analytics, consistently delivering high-quality content that enhances team visibility and performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Kentucky Kernel
11.2024 - Current
- Reported on games, events, players, teams and other information pertaining to University of Kentucky sports department.
Golf Course Attendant
University Club of Kentucky
08.2024 - Current
- Checked driving range and grounds daily to identify and manage maintenance needs.
- Maintained golf cart fleet with regular upkeep to fluids and parts replacements.
- Handled clerical and cashier work inside clubhouse to assist players.
- Monitored first tee, tee off times and turn times to anticipate schedule problems.
- Greeted golf course guests and shared information on course conditions, rules and gameplay.
- Monitored guests and enforced rules, maintaining safety for visitors and staff.
Golf Shop Attendant
Pendleton Hills Golf Course
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Administered point of sales applications and trained new team members in customer service and operations details.
- Modeled professional conduct and safe working habits throughout club and encouraged others to follow safety protocols.
- Assisted in overseeing outside golf operations and staff and followed daily procedures and policies.
- Reconciled daily tee sheets, checked in customers and resolved payment discrepancies.
- Packed and unpacked shipments, arranged and displayed golf shop stock and assisted with physical inventory at month-end.
- Maintained clean, orderly and inviting golf shop and assisted with merchandising and advertising.
- Promoted game of golf and specific golf course and maintained high level of professionalism and service.
Store Team Member
Oakley Store
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Followed inventory management and loss prevention policies to minimize shrink in store.
- Maintained general knowledge of departments to help customers quickly locate products and merchandise.
- Used cash register to tally purchases, collect payment and execute fast and friendly check-out experiences.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Store Associate
Wyatts Supervalu
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Journalism
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2027
Skills
- Sports reporting
- Deadline management
- Sports features
- Fact-checking expertise
- Interviewing techniques
- Editing and proofreading
- Statistical analytics
- AP writing master
- Unbiased writing
- Strong writing skills
Timeline
Intern
Kentucky Kernel
11.2024 - Current
Golf Course Attendant
University Club of Kentucky
08.2024 - Current
Store Team Member
Oakley Store
12.2023 - 03.2024
Store Associate
Wyatts Supervalu
11.2021 - 03.2023
Golf Shop Attendant
Pendleton Hills Golf Course
03.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Journalism
University of Kentucky
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