Ashley Vasquez

Avasquez313@yahoo.com Objective To secure a position in the field of journalism. Education Texas State University, San Marcos, TX Graduate School 2013 Mass Communications Illinois State University, Normal, IL Bachelor of Arts Degree 2010 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 Expected Graduation

August 2009- December

May 2010 August 2008- May 2009

Copy Editing Reporting I & II Web Content Management, graduate level Mass Communication Theories, graduate level Media Writing and Presentation Editorial and Feature Writing Basic Photography Communication Research Methods Persuasive Public Speaking Mass Media Law, Policy, and Ethics International/Global Marketing
Work Experience

Editorial Intern, San Antonio Magazine August 2011- Current Researched events in the city and wrote blurbs for the Datebook section Fact-checked articles Bartender, Metro Club, San Antonio, Tx. August 2011- Current Fast paced environment located downtown San Antonio

Waitress, Chipper's Grill, Streator, Il. Often asked to train new waitresses

2005-2011

Bartender, La Villa Vasquez, Streator, Il, 2008-2011 Also 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 June 2010-August 2010

Staff Writer, ISU Daily Vidette, Features Department Normal, Il. January 2010-May 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 Fraternity April 2010 Fraternity Alumni Association Director of Events 2010-2011 Produced online newsletter for fraternity 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 Election Judge, 3 times Lived abroad in Mexico for one month 2005 Honors/awards Received Bachelors Degree in two and a half years Minority Professional Development Grant 2010 Received Associate's Degree in one year Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society 2009 Transfer Scholarship 2009 Academic Competitiveness Grant 2008 Graduated high school with 26 college credits National Spanish Exam Teacher Top Scorer 2008 Skills Knowledge of AP style Ability to work independently or in a group Proficient in Spanish Knowledge of Microsoft Office, InDesign, and Photoshop. Capable of typing with high accuracy and speed Proficient social networking skills References available upon request