Ashley Butler

646 Derby-Milford Rd. Orange, CT 06477 Phone: 2039548232 E-Mail: abutler114@gmail.com

Driven and collaborative recent English/Communications graduate with experience in writing, communications and social media. Seeking entry-level editorial position in fast-paced, growing environment.

Industry Experience
Haute Living Magazine, New York, NY June 2011- August 2011 Editorial Intern Most-read online blogger for duration of internship. Wrote, edited and fact checked print articles. Assisted on a fashion photo shoot. Contacted and worked with PR firms.

Experience
BeautifulSocial.org September 2010-May 2012 Social Media Strategist Aided non-profit organizations with social media strategies to engage their communities through outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Flikr, WordPress, etc. SJU Communications Club, Philadelphia, PA September 2010- May 2012 Founding Member Club focuses on exploring and using emerging communication technologies outside of classroom setting. Members are an active part of Beautiful Social and gain experience through aiding real clients. TEDxSJU, Philadelphia, PA September 2010-October 2011 Event Organizer Assisted in organizing the first independently sponsored TED event on campus, which explored the roles of emerging communication technologies and social networks. Coordinated schedules of the eight speakers and facilitated the attendance of over 200 attendees. Butler Commercial Services, Shelton, CT December 2008- August 2011 Cashier/ Office Organizational Manager Organized office and displays in a useful and appealing way. Communicated with and met customer needs. North Sails Group, Milford, CT June 2008-September 2008 Office Assistant Updated customer records and revived lines of communication. Helped office evolve from paper to electronic communication outlets. Filed, faxed and organized computer data. Made phone calls.

Education
Saint Josephs University, Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Arts, May 2012 Double Major in English and Communications with a minor in Business. Deans List

Presidential Scholarship

Activities

Member of Hand in Hand 2009- 2012 Yearbook Editor 2008

Romero Center Youth Program 2010-2011 Member of National Honor Society 2007-2008

Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Soundslides, Audacity. Proficient with social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, YouTube, Flikr, Pinterest.