Ashley L. Alt

Email: acdi32@r.postjobfree.com Mobile Ph.: 419-***-****

OBJECTIVE Seeking a freelance writing position with a Chicago publicaiton.. Available to begin immediately.

EDUCATION University of Dayton (UD) Dayton, OH

Journalism, Public Relations, B.A. Degree Minor: Psychology Graduation: August 2012

WORK

EXPERIENCE Customer Service Representative/Fashion Consultant January 2014-April 2014

BOGA Menswear Chicago, IL

Played a critical role in a small, startup company Contributed to BOGA blog Conducted extensive research on fashion influencers, fashion bloggers, stylists Conducted conferences with PR agencies, social media vendors Was in charge of inventory, recruiting potential candidates for brand ambassadorship

Store Manager/Stylist April 2013-December 2013

Strut Boutique/Niala Conte Boutique Chicago, IL

Responsible for opening and closing the store Responsible for driving sales on the floor and all stock duties Responsible for interviewing/hiring/training other staff members Hosted fashion events with partnering stylists/prominent media Assisted in client appointments and styling In charge of fashion shows regarding styling models and show production

Key Holder December 2012-March 2013

Calypso St. Barth Chicago, IL

Responsible for opening and closing the store in absence of the manager Responsible for driving sales on the floor and all stock duties Responsible for training and motivating other staff members, serving as a liaison between staff and management Assisted in the hiring of new associates and in the training of new employees

Fashion Marketing Assistant/Intern August 2012-November 2012

Anna Fong Fashion Collection Chicago, IL

Designed invitations, flyers, advertisements and sketches for fashion shows Created newsletters and press releases for sponsors and partners in the industry Conducted target market profiling and market research regarding fashion stylists, graphic designers and modeling agencies Updated look books, social media and website Attended conference meetings with general managers, stylists, photographers and designers Produced creative ideas for future wardrobe collections

Social Media Intern/Dating Service Consultant May 2012-August 2012

Stef And The City Chicago, IL

Coordinated online marketing and advertising campaigns Coordinated client and customer meetings Prepared presentations for meetings and research reports for companies and products Created press releases and media pitches for radio and television segments Attended networking events connecting with prospective clients Researched current trends in the dating/entertainment industry

Part-Time Event Coordinator May 2012-August 2012

Chicago Twenty Something Chicago, IL

Coordinated and organized special events and private/public events Collaborated with venue management and hosted weekly public events Provided online marketing support Initiated new promotional strategies Advertised events/promotional parties

Fashion PR Personnel/Intern May 2012-August 2012

Plus Fashion Week Chicago Chicago, IL

Hosted weekly fashion events and parties Created press releases for company partners and sponsors Promoted brand awareness through social media outlets, advertisements and brochures

Student Tutor August 2010-May 2012

The Write Place Dayton, OH

Enhanced writing competency across the curriculum for students Helped students build confidence in their writing skills Assisted in all areas of students’ writing, specifically first-year students’ English 101 papers, international students mastery of English idioms, upper-level students’ research papers, students’ applications to graduate schools

Fashion Columnist September 2011- Present

GALO magazine New York, NY

Publishes the latest news in travel and fashion, aiming to bring joy through in-depth profile and feature pieces on artists, celebrities and every day people, exploring the artistic depths of NYC and Poland, interviewing well-known television personalities, fashion designers, etc.

Arts & Entertainment Editor of School Newspaper, Writer August 2009-December 2011

Flyer News Dayton, OH

Edited daily submissions of students’ articles, profile pieces and editorials Assisted in gathering stories and publishing school newspaper weekly Produced creative headlines for stories Conducted interviews with administration members/professors/students

Fashion & Celebrity News Writer May 2011-Present

The Celebrity Café New York, NY

Writes daily posts on fashion and celebrity updates Writes opinion pieces on celebrity news Promotes published work on social networking sites Optimizes texts and headlines for search engine optimization

Sales & Marketing Intern June 2011-August 2011

LJB Inc. Kettering, OH

Assisted the sales/marketing coordinators with media relations, proposal preparation, presentation materials, marketing materials, photo services, web site management, database management, trade show preparation and other special projects

Social Media Intern May 2010-August 2010

U! Creative Dayton, OH

Attended Social Media Conferences to converge ideas and focus on building of new website Provided web traffic for projects with Facebook and Twitter Designed various blog sites Wrote templates to promote company’s status Engaged/participated in discussions regarding website’s layout

EXPERTISE Extensive experience in feature writing, media writing, freelance writing, creative writing, public relations writing, press release writing and event planning Expertise in communication, presentation, public speaking and interviewing Knowledgeable about AP Style Knowledgeable about the fashion industry regarding designers and brands Conducts excellent customer service

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