Assistant Director
Resume:
Ashley L. Adkins
**** ********* ***. 606-***-****
N. Hollywood, CA 91601 **********@*****.***
Education
• M.A. Communication Research Morehead State University
August 2005-December 2007
• B. A. Journalism Morehead State University
Minor: Psychology August 2002-May 2005
Career Development
• Smiley Pete Columnist May 2008-Present
Lexington, KY
o Contributing writer for several issues of The Southsider and The Chevy Chaser.
o Focused primarily on public interest pieces including music, art, and fashion.
• ITT Technical College Instructor November 2011-present
Los Angeles, CA
o Instruct Composition, Creative Writing, Study Skills, and Group Dynamic courses in a diverse and interactive classroom.
o Frequently employ technology and one-on-one interaction with my students.
• DeVry University Instructor August 2009-present
Online
o Responsible for instructing Composition and Business Communication courses in the classroom and online setting.
o Assisting students through the transition from academia to real-world career applications.
• Nossi College of Art Instructor January 2007-January 2008
Nashville, TN
o Responsible for writing and delivering all Speech 100 lectures.
o Wrote and administered exams.
o Aided Nossi College of Art in designing a set curriculum for future communications courses.
o Instructed students on how to develop a portfolio and introduce their artistic skills to potential employers.
• Morehead State University Instructor December 2005-Dec. 2006
Morehead, KY
o Taught several sections of Speech 108 in which students learned the basics of public speaking.
o Wrote and delivered original lectures to students.
o Administered exams and calculated final grades.
o Inspired students to enjoy public speaking through original exercises, open discussion, and a supportive environment.
• Claypool Young Art Gallery Gallery Assistant August 2005-May 2006
Morehead, KY
o Skilled in the display and arrangement of artwork.
o Aided in the planning and hosting of gallery openings.
o Assisted the Gallery Coordinator in choosing the featured artwork for exhibits.
• The MetaChava Initiative Executive Director May 2008-Present
Lexington, KY
o Founder and Director of MetaChava, an organization that merges the music, visual art, and video production world with activist pursuits.
o Organized several events to benefit local non-profits including Local First Lexington and The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
• Feminist Majority Foundation Activist May 2006-August 2006
Ms. Magazine Los Angeles, CA
o Worked on numerous campaigns relevant to current human rights issues including; Get Out Her Vote, Proposition 41, National Center for Women and Policing, Campus Initiative, Women’s Health Care Initiative, among others.
o Volunteered for membership drives and fact checking for Ms. Magazine.
o Participated in petitioning, marching, protesting, lobbying, and phone banking.
Skills & Achievements
• Microsoft Office
• Web Design
• Managerial Training
• Excellent organizational skills
• Published Author & Journalist
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