ASHLEY VASQUEZ

Avasquez313@yahoo.com OBJECTIVE To secure a position in the field of Journalism. EDUCATION Texas State University, San Marcos, TX Graduate School Mass Communications Illinois State University, Normal, IL Bachelor of Arts Degree Major: Journalism Minor: Spanish Advancia Negocia, Paris, France School of Business and Communication Heartland Community College, Normal, IL Associate of Arts Degree Concentration: Communication RELEVANT COURSEWORK Copy Editing Reporting I & II 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 Expected Graduation: May 2013

August 2009- December 2010

May 2010 August 2008- May 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE Features Freelance Writer, Fiesta Magazine, San Antonio, Tx Features Freelance Writer, Rio Magazine, San Antonio, Tx Bartender, Metro Club, San Antonio, Tx. Fast paced environment located downtown San Antonio December 2011- Current January 2011- Current August 2011- Current

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 Waitress,Chipper's Grill, Streator, Il. Often asked to train new waitresses Bartender, La Villa Vasquez, Streator, Il, 2005-2011 2008-

2011 Abundant experience with customer service In charge of hiring, training, and handling money 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 Staff Writer, ISU Daily Vidette, Features Department Normal, Il. 2010 Produced at least two articles per week ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS Study abroad program for one month in Paris, France May 2010 Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc., Co-ed Latino Based Fraternity April 2010- Present Fraternity Alumni Association Director of Events 2010-2011 Produced online newsletter for fraternity alumni association 2010-2011 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) Election Judge 2008, 2010, 2011 Lived abroad in Mexico for one month 2005 HONORS/AWARDS 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 Transfer Scholarship Academic Competitiveness Grant Scholarship Graduated high school with 26 college credits Dean's list four semesters National Spanish Exam Teacher Top Scorer Student of the Month for the Social Studies Department 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 June 2010-August 2010 January 2010-May

SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of AP style Ability to work independently or in a group Proficient in Spanish Basic knowledge of InDesign Capable of typing with high accuracy and speed Able to quickly learn how to use computer programs Proficient social networking skills REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST