ASHLEY ELSASS
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614-***-**** abky28@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a fast paced and challenging position in the public relations, marketing or event-planning
field.
EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University: Grand Rapids, MI (2005-2009)
- Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fraud Recovery Group, Inc.: Worthington, OH (April ‘09-Present)
Marketing and Research
- Creates direct mail pieces for different target audiences
- Plans promotional events
- Attends networking events and trade shows
- Researches court documents for new investment scams
- Communicates with potential customers to generate sales
- Designs marketing materials in Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft programs
- Conducts surveys to measure satisfaction of clients
- Develops weekly call schedules for telemarketers
jbandme.com: Holland, MI (May ’08 - Aug ’08)
Website Marketing Intern
- Helped coordinate website clothing shoots
- Researched new trends
- Promoted website at community events
- Generated buzz on fashion blogs about jbandme.com
- Wrote press releases and website feature stories about new store items
VOLUNTEERING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Member of the Worthington Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals (June ’09 - Present)
- Volunteered at Chicago Ox Bow Art Show (Feb ‘09)
- Participated in fundraising for Make - A - Wish Foundation (Aug ’08 – April ’09)
- Head of Advertising for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (Jan ’09 - April ‘09)
- Volunteered at the Midland, MI Boys and Girls Club (Mar ’08 and ’09)
- Executive board member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (Jan ‘07 - April ‘09)
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETE
Member of the Grand Valley State University Varsity Soccer Team (2005-2008)
- All-Conference Player 2007 & 2008
- All-Conference Academic Player 2007 & 2008
- Final Four participant 2006 & 2007
- Best Offensive Player 2008
- All-Region Player 2008
- Student-Athlete of the Week 2008
- NCAA record holder for fastest hat trick