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Ashleigh Nicole
ad4nrw@r.postjobfree.com 256-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-nicole-78353b228/ https://ashleighapple.journoportfolio.com
EXPERIENCE
Writer
Wealthy Living Inc. September 2023 -March 2024, Remote
• Conceptualized, pitched, and wrote high-quality content (travel and news articles) for various Healthy Living publications
• Analyzed content metrics to identify trends and inform future content strategy
• Increased website traffic and engagement through SEO best practices Newsbreak Contributor
Newsbreak March 2023 -March 2024, Remote
Produced engaging local news content that reached over 50,000 viewers monthly, driving a 150% increase in user interaction and community engagement through SEO optimization and social media strategies.
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• Built a following of 16K readers.
Freelance writer
Various clients and projects January 2020 -March 2024, Remote Produced over 300 SEO-optimized articles within a year, leading to a 150% increase in website traffic for various clients across health, technology, and finance sectors.
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Cultivated and nurtured long-term relationships with over 25 clients by consistently delivering high-quality content, resulting in a 90% client retention rate over a two-year period.
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Executive Chef
Jj's Bistro September 2016 - January 2016, Jacksonville, FL Curated an innovative seasonal menu that resulted in a 25% increase in restaurant patronage by sourcing local ingredients and implementing farm-to-table concepts, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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Achieved a sustainable reduction in food costs to 21% from 28% within six months by strategically renegotiating supplier contracts, optimizing inventory management, and implementing waste reduction techniques, leading to improved profitability and budget compliance.
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• Developed a strong understanding of food and nutrition topics through research and recipe development. EDUCATION
Associates in Culinary Arts
Virginia College The Culinard • Birmingham, AL • 2008 • 3.8 SKILLS
Remote Workspaces: Google Workspace, Asana, Slack
Creative writing
News writing
Travel writing
Food writing