Ashley S.

Ames
2013

ashleysames1.blogspot.com
Phone: 813-420-8875 Email: ash.s.ames@gmail.com Website and writing samples: ashleysames1.blogspot.com

OBJECTIVES My craft and my skill is in the written word in a variety of fields, which range from blogging to newspaper articles and editing to creative writing. EDUCATION Florida State Univer sity 2011, Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts Degree, Creative Writing major and French minor H.B. Plant High S chool 2007 Top 15% of Class of 400+ Students EXPERIENCE Editor | T a l l a h a s s e e D e m o c r a t , T a l l a h a s s e e , F L 2011 - 2012 Oversaw the launch of and was editor of the Tallahassee Democrats TLH local section. Managed 5 reporters and a digital media producer. Was responsible for the transfer of the new section to a new software and publishing system, preparing and editing stories on deadline and in advance as well as the procurement of bloggers and aggregation of community photos for the section.
Staff Writer | T a l l a h a s s e e D e m o c r a t 2011

K-12 education reporter, but able to report on all topics. During summer, published the most front-page centerpieces.
Writer | T a l l a h a s s e e D e m o c r a t 2010
Delivered 40+ articles, including several front-page stories and centerpieces, during four month internship.

Staff Writer | T h e S o u t h e a s t R e v i e w

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2010 Edited Florida State Universitys literary journal and helped review submissions. Aggregated and created content for online writing regimens. SELECT EXPERIENCE Dean's List (7 Terms) Completed two competitive writing workshops: One with Julianna Baggott, author of 16 published books and winner of the 2010 Developing Scholar award; and, One with Elizabeth Stuckey-French, author of Revenge of the Radioactive Lady and winner of the O. Henry Award.

PERSONAL I have been instilled with a love of the English language since I was a small child. My greatest passions in life are reading and writing. I was born in Idaho but raised in the south, the result being a mutual love of rocky hills and sandy beaches. I read as much as I can, from literature to the NY Times Bestseller list, and I hope one day to be lucky enough to make my living contributing to the world of the written word. REFERENCES Available on request.

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