Ashley Loudan
Freelance Writer & Editor
Résumé
Professional
Qualifications
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Excellent writing, editing, and research skills
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Excellent visual communication skills through photography and infographics
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Outstanding creativity, organization, problem-solving, leadership, individual and teamwork skills
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Experienced in writing and editing web-based news articles
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Knowledgeable with social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English & Creative Writing
Shepherd University, West Virginia
Graduated: May 2012
Relevant
Experience
Environment Division Editor, The Ian Somerhalder Foundation
December 2012 - March 2017
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Edited grammar, sentence structure, and content for news articles published monthly
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Collaborated with all team members to brainstorm topics to cover for campaigns
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Wrote news articles to raise awareness on environmental issues and clean energy developments
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Created and developed projects and campaigns to promote participation from supporters
Work History
Personal Property Assistant, The Assessor's Office
August 2017 - present
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Compose exoneration spreadsheets to submit to the County Council for weekly meetings
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Assemble any consolidations and/or divorces with submission of exonerations
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Collaborate with the Assessor to complete any important office documents
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Manage and deposit funds for our "Dog Tag" county tax
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Organize and complete all employee time cards and time sheets for payroll
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Continue to provide excellent customer service to the public
Personal Property Transfer Clerk, The Assessor's Office
January 2015 - August 2017
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Proofread, corrected, and processed county and city tax assessment forms
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Provided efficient customer service when creating personal property tax bills for the public
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Effectively used problem-solving skills to handle any arising issues with tax accounts
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Learned how to multi-task office responsibilities with the pace of customer traffic
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Aided in updating and editing our new county website for 2015
Third Key Manager, Claire's
April 2014 - October 2014
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Gave excellent customer service through helping meet customers' needs
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Learned how to safely pierce ears in a sanity environment
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Handled shipment processing and merchandise flow
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Responsible for opening/closing store on designated days and occasionally handle conference calls
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Handled the drop-off and pick-up of the daily deposit for the store when needed
Sales Associate, Bath & Body Works
September 2007 - September 2009 / October 2012 - September 2014
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Gave excellent customer service through helping meet customers' needs
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Handled shipment processing and assisted with monthly marketing changes
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Developed excellent communication/teamwork/leadership skills through effective multi-tasking
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Constantly learned time management skills through tasking and merchandise flow
Computer Skills
Windows 7: Microsoft Word & PowerPoint / Panstoria Artisan 4 / Photoshop / Google Chrome
Apple OS X: MacBook Pro / iTunes: iPad & iPhone user
Workshops
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Projects
Creative Writing Workshops: Poetry, Non-Fiction, & Advanced Composition: Shepherd University (Spring 2011 - Spring 2012)
Senior Capstone Project: "The Keystone XL Pipeline: Finding a Balance between Argument and Communication" (Spring 2012)