ASHLEY VASQUEZ

Avasquez313@yahoo.com
www.ashleyavasquez.com
(815)674-8809
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position utilizing my new media skills while working in an environment that fosters
opportunities to learn and grow.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Social Media Specialist, TechLaunch, New York City (Virtual)
January 2014- Current
Created social media strategy using SproutSocial
Managed Twitter, Facebook, Storify and Meetup group
Created and distributed email campaigns
Gathered information on and reached out to potential collaborators and interested parties
Built up an email subscription list
Social Media Intern, Social Power Hour, Chicago, Il.
January 2014- Current
Managed Facebook and Twitter using platforms such as Sprout Social, IFTTT, and
Tweepie. Participated in tweetchats.
Planned, researched and wrote blog posts 5 days a week. Managed website and event
listings.
Attended events
Edited blog posts for clients
Social Media/Blogger Freelance Writer, Social Media Beast, Chicago, Il December 2013Current
Created Facebook and Twitter content calendars via Google Docs for various clients
Researched and wrote blog posts
Features Freelance Writer, Fiesta Magazine, Rio Magazine, and Healthy Living Magazine
San Antonio, Tx
December 2011- August 2013
Bartender, Club Space, San Antonio, Tx
Fast paced environment, often asked to train new bartenders

August 2011- July 2013

Social Media Intern, CollegeRecipes.Com

August 2012- December 2012
Worked on a team to develop social media strategies, content and schedules
Waitress, Guenther House, San Antonio, Tx.

May 2012- July 2013

Editorial Intern, San Antonio Magazine, San Antonio, Tx.

August 2011- October 2011
Researched events in the city, wrote blurbs for the Datebook section, fact-checked articles
Bartender, La Villa Vasquez, Streator, Il,
2011
Abundant experience with customer service
In charge of hiring, training, and handling money

2008-

 Created and maintained social networking profiles for La Villa, which includes advertising
and writing about the business
Intern, JohnnyJet.com
Produced and edited articles for the Web site

June 2010-August 2010

Staff Writer, ISU Daily Vidette, Features Department Normal, Il.

Produced at least two articles per week

January 2010-May 2010

EDUCATION
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Graduate School
Major: New Media

August 2011- May 2013

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: Journalism
Minor: Spanish

August 2009- December 2010

Advancia Negocia, Paris, France

School of Business and Communication

May 2010

Heartland Community College, Normal, IL

Associate of Arts Degree
Concentration: Communication

August 2008- May 2009

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Web Design, grad level

Advanced Online Media, grad level
Mass Media and Society, grad level
Web Content Management, grad level
Mass Communication Theories grad level
Media Writing and Presentation
Editorial and Feature Writing
Basic Photography

Communication Research Methods

Persuasive Public Speaking
Mass Media Law, Policy, and Ethics
Intercultural Management
International/Global Marketing
Reporting I & II
Copy Editing

ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS

San Antonio Youth Literacy Reading Buddy Volunteer

August-December 2012
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc., Co-ed Latino Based Fraternity
April 2010- Present
Fraternity Alumni Association Director of Events
2010-2011
Webmaster for Fraternity Alumni website www.apllambdaalumni.com August 2012-current
University Spanish Club, Head of Fundraising
2009- 2010
Regular Community Service including YMCA Fun Day, Relay for life, Mount Pisgah Baptist
Church Food Pantry, Western Avenue Hispanic Outreach Program, and Cedar Ridge
Elementary School (helping bilingual students in the library), SAYL Reading Buddy Program
Election Judge
2008, 2010, 2011
HONORS/AWARDS

Texas State School of Journalism and Mass Communication Scholarship

Received Bachelors Degree in two and a half years
Minority Professional Development Grant
Received Associate's Degree in one year
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
Academic Competitiveness Grant
National Spanish Exam Teacher Top Scorer

2012
2010
2009
2008
2008

SKILLS
Basic skills in HTML, analytics, JQuery, Ruby on Rails, PHP, MySQL, Python, Javascript,
Dreamweaver, InDesign and able to quickly learn how to use computer programs
Excellent MS Office, iMovie and Photoshop skills
Proficient in social networking and Wordpress
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of AP style
Ability to work independently or in a group
Proficient in Spanish
Capable of typing with high accuracy and speed