Ashley Werner
**** **** *** ** **** A Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-***-**** *******@***.***
Objective
Gain a position in the Communications, Advertising/ Marketing and/or Public Relations department at
an entry level position so I may work my way up the company ladder so I may exercise my current skills
while learning as much as I can with hands-on experience and training.
Education
Bachelor of Mass Communication, Advertising Expected May 2010
University of New Mexico
• Major: Mass Communication, Advertising
• Minor: Psychology
• Related course work: Professional and Business Communication, Business Management and
Communication, Business and Communication Ethics, Multicultural Psychology and
Communication, Multimedia and Visual Communication, Writing for Media, Creative
Advertising and Planning, Statistics and Economics.
• Post-graduation education: Desktop Publishing (Photoshop, In Design, Dream Weaver, Flash
etc.)
• Dean’s List, 3.6 GPA
Skills & Abilities
Advertising
• Developed and presented new advertising campaigns and business proposals for local clients
including; Kelly’s Brew Pub, Green Zia, Imbibe Cigar Lounge and Retailer, Baillio’s
Electronic & Appliance Connection and The ARCA Foundation.
• Created traditional and non-traditional media pieces for clients including magazine inserts,
billboard, direct mail, scorecards, point-of-purchase displays, product packaging, newsletters,
newspaper articles and press releases.
Sales
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Expertly trained in high intensity sales and promotions as well as member retention and
account/ billing consultations.
Communication
•Conducted numerous speeches and presentations to peers, clients and prospects.
•Interned at RJC Advertising firm conducting research, maintaining client relationships,
worked in the different departments to gain an overall education of the advertising industry.
• Interned in the Public Relations department at RJC and worked on the Roswell UFO Festival
project writing press releases and other relative documents.
Leadership
• Served as a member of Lobo Edge; the Universities’ branch of the American Advertising
Association. Attended several AAF informational conference luncheons.
• Fundraised for attendance to an advertising workshop and seminar in New York City.
• Interned as a Communication Education facilitator to provide hands on exercises and
discussion as a means for students to better grasp course material in a peer-group
environment.
• Coordinated and lead multiple small group projects for a number of different assignments and
clients.
Experience
Server November 2006 to Current
Kelly’s Brew Pub
•Perfected skills in multitasking and provided exceptional table
service in a fast-paced environment.
Member Retention Management/ Sales Representative April 2005 to Summer 2006
America Online
• Member retention, account management and billing,
promotional sales.