James Ashley

P.O. box 1263 Kettle Falls, WA 99141 Primary phone: (509) 690. 3387 malefactorcollective@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: An accomplished and determined freelance journalist and editor with seven years of experience gained in multiple work environments, including various newspapers and magazines. I also owned and operated my own private writing firm, tackling various writing and editing projects, including web content, preparing manuscripts for publication, and press releases. SUMMARY OF KEY QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced communications and leadership skills. Includes a generous background in public speaking. Strong creative and technical command of the English language, and journalistic excellence. Ability to work efficiently under pressure, deadline, and in a multi-task environment. OTHER SKILLS: FinalDraft, QuarkXPress, and experience with Adobe software (including InDesign & Illustrator) Advanced understanding of all Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Access, etc) Ability to type 85-90 WPM

HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR, Spokane/San Diego As an independent contractor, I have owned and operated my own private writing firm. SPOKESMAN REVIEW BOZZI MEDIA, Spokane, WA Publisher of Washington magazine; Spokane Coeur d' Alene Living; Spokane Catalyst, and Prime. STATESMAN EXAMINER, Colville, WA Largest weekly newspaper in eastern Washington January 2005 - Present March 2012-Present March 2011 Present February 2010 Present

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
GLOBAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, Spokane/San Diego Appointed as an instructor in Bible education, religious and cultural studies. Public speaker and presenter for regularly scheduled programs of instruction. Take the lead in organizing instructional meetings, campaigns, curriculum. EDUCATION Clairemont High School - San Diego, CA Emphasis on Language Arts Theocratic Ministry School Student/instructor Advanced, University-level education in communications and public speaking Pioneer Service School Emphasis on Instruction/Leadership PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Chris Cowbrough Darin Burt Vincent Bozzi Managing Editor/publisher, Statesman-Examiner Managing Editor, Washington Magazine; Prime Publisher, Bozzi Media (509) 684. 4567 (509) 981. 4410 (509) 533. 5350 2003-2007 2004-pres. 2012 January 2005 - Present