Janet Davis

Creative Writer @ Home

About

I bring 23 years of Navy service shaped by resilience, leadership, and global perspective. I’m driven by curiosity, creativity, and a belief in the power of storytelling to spark change. Currently building projects that combine big ideas with positive impact — including a literacy and storytelling initiative designed to inspire children and strengthen communities. Along the way, I stay fueled by humor, an eye for life’s ironies, and a love of documentaries, period dramas, and adventures that keep me learning.

Country

United States

City

Greater Orlando

Industry

Fine Art

Skill

Navy Career, Manuscript, Literary Writing, Editorial, Microsoft Word, Communication, Storytelling, Phone Etiquette, Time Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Editing, Headline Writing, Desktop Publishing, Media Relations, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Training, Veterans, Interpersonal Skills, Press Releases

Experience

Creative Writer

Home

2023-3 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

United States

Writer

Self Employed

2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Greater Orlando

Collaborating on a novel.

Freelance Writer

Self Employed

2023-1 - 2023-12 · 1 yr

San Francisco Bay Area

Submitting a daily newsletter on LinkedIn since 2024.

Veterans Service Representative

Delaware County Veteran Service Officer

2014-1 - 2015-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

Delaware County, Indiana

Assisted Veterans and dependents with filing benefit claims as they occurred. Oversaw more than 200 new disability, compensation, and pension cases during one year as Veteran Service Officer. Committed to additional Madison County CVSO cases for nearly two months while permanent position was sought.

Youth Worker

Volunteer - Roy C Buley Center

2013-10 - 2014-4 · 7 mos

Muncie, Indiana Area

Desk receptionist for under-privileged children's after-school learning center.

Media Dept. Leader/Sr. Crew Mgr

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

2006 - 2009 · 3 yrs

Led a crew of 25 junior Sailors in graphics, writing, photography and video production. Led a varied-size crew in the refurbishment of two 100-bed berthing units for the ship while undergoing an extensive yard period. Acted as Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor for the commanding officer from 2008-2009. Successfully revitalized entire program and oversaw more than 100 cases of rehabilitation efforts.

Public Affairs Dept. Specialist

U.S. Fleet Forces Command

2004-1 - 2006-4 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Assisted with media inquiries, press releases, administrative needs. Assisted with design and editing of Sailor of the Year programs.

Media Specialist

US Navy

2002-2 - 2004-1 · 2 yrs

Japan

Forward-deployed on USS KITTY HAWK (CV 60) as member of Media department assisting with embedding media, publishing daily newsletter, and airing command broadcasts.

Public Affairs Assistant

Surface Forces, Atlantic Fleet

1999 - 2002 · 3 yrs

Assisted with coordination of more than 200 media outlets from around the world during the USS Cole bombing event. Coordinated the accommodations of the survivor families during their stay in Norfolk. Followed up with the memorial service one year later.