Ashley Gray
703-***-**** adgksr@r.postjobfree.com
***** ****** ****** ***** ** Centreville, VA 20120 www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-gray-a1a579130
SKILLS
Social media analysis Budgeting Customer Service
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign Google analytics Teamwork
Data analysis Microsoft Suite Flexibility
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Strayer University Chantilly, VA
Financial Aid Advisor, Trainer January 2019-Present
Met 50 + daily inbound call volume goal to assist with internal and external inquiries about federal student funding
Scored 100% on the company’s quality assurance rubric for four months
Clarified inquiries through researching information across multiple federal databases
Counseled students on financial aid policies, requirements, and procedures
Stayed informed and responsive on changing financial aid policies and procedures through voluntary company meetings
Supported financial aid team new hires with individual training as needed
Implemented action plans created to focus on trainer performance improvement
School Environmental Action Showcase (SEAS) Fairfax, VA
Public Relations Coordinator, Media Relations Manager February 2018-April 2018
Drafted initial pitches and press releases for, and collaborated with the client
Optimized outreach campaigns through critical analysis of emails, media coverage, and Facebook Ads to improve campaign results
Produced a list of and built a repour with local news outlets
Assisted in the execution of the event by providing photography, promotional material graphic handouts, the event logo, and press releases
Organized college students to participate in the judge panel for the environmental essay contest
Darden Restaurants Fairfax, VA
Server, To-Go Server January 2017-December 2018
Increased customer satisfaction by 3% that resulted in the increase of the store’s regional ranking
Suggested specialty menu items for guests to increase restaurant sales
Ensured quality control by checking the accuracy of multi-course meals before delivery to guests
Assisted in restocking supplies and cleaning areas of the restaurant as needed
Delivered exceptional, friendly, and fast service
EDUCATION
George Mason University Fairfax, VA
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Class of 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Public Relations concentration Cumulative Major GPA: 3.6
Minor in Health Communication
Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge, VA
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Class of 2016
Dean’s List Spring 2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.43