ASHLEY M. MAGNESS
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Media, PA 19063 Cell Phone: 610-***-****
EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA May 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Marketing, GPA: 3.40
Minor: Human Resource Development, GPA: 4.00
Cumulative GPA: 3.12
CERTIFICATIONS AND HONORS
• Certified eMarketing Associate (CeMA) December 2010
• Dean’s List Spring 2010 - Spring 2011
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Malvern, PA May 2008 - Present
Banquet Server
• Communicate effectively in a team environment
• Efficiently follow the meticulous serving process to provide a functional and appealing environment for
customers
• Maintain excellent time management while courteously meeting customer needs
• Possess exceptional organizational skills in assisting with the set up and breakdown of facilities for
events
White Manor Country Club, Paoli, PA June 2006 -
May 2007
Banquet Server
• Exceeded customer expectations by anticipating service needs
• Worked with a team of employees to successfully prepare the ballroom for special events
• Created a friendly atmosphere and connection with a wide variety of members
ACTIVITIES
James Madison University Equestrian Club Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
• Represented James Madison University in an upstanding and honorable manner as a sports team and as
an individual by participating in a variety of activities and competitive riding.
Rockingham County SPCA, Harrisonburg, VA October 2009 - Present
• Voluntarily socialize dogs and cats to help prepare them for a new home by spending quality time
playing, grooming, and teaching basic commands and manners.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
• Participated in the 2011 Google Online Marketing Challenge, a global online marketing team
competition. The Challenge involved developing and executing an effective PPC campaign for a real
client using a $200 budget in Google AdWords. Spring 2011
• Developed skills in pay per click (PPC) marketing using Google AdWords and performed top in the
class with exceptional performance on a PPC assignment. Fall 2010
• Developed a complete integrated marketing communications plan and client pitch presentation for a
soccer boot for adidas. Client: Andrew Lux, Global Marketing Communications. Spring 2010
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Proficient with the uses of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Presenter and Photoshop
ASHLEY M. MAGNESS
541 N. Middletown Rd. ********@*****.***.***
Media, PA 19063 Cell Phone: 610-***-****
• Proficient in basic HTML coding, WordPress, Google Analytics, Google AdWords (PPC), Google
Webmaster Tools, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).