ashley blyth resume

Freelance Writer - 2005 to present
Write and edit marketing materials for several companies on an as-needed basis. Design web ads, edit print ads, and supervise various production needs. Code manuscripts with HTML for online publication. Synthesized print and online research for specific projects. Provide project directional feedback and staffing advice.

Marketing - Scott Studios - August 2000 to May 2005
Planned, designed and created Web sites for three divisions: radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, and digital signage. Added new content as product lines evolved and maintained existing Web pages within three sites. Planned, designed, and oversaw printing of large-format signage for tradeshows for all Scott divisions. Planned, designed, wrote, and published press kits for tradeshows. Created press releases describing product advancements and announcements, and distributed them to trade publications. Edited technical product manuals for multiple products. Designed, wrote copy for, and proofread print ads. Oversaw special projects for sales including targeted marketing efforts, direct mail, and regional sales campaigns.

Editor - Stevens Publishing - August 1996 to August 2000
Security Products magazine (editor-in-chief): Launched this new title from conception for security professionals. Managed editorial staff, worked with graphic artist to conceptualize and execute creative ideas, oversaw layout of editorial pages, determined placement of ads and specific editorial pages, solicited editorial from industry experts, wrote technical articles, assigned articles to editorial staff, and edited magazine. Created editorial calendar. Attended trade shows. Updated editorial content on Web site: daily news applet, monthly features, and montly product information.

Rental Center Products magazine (editor-in-chief): Managed editorial staff, worked with graphic artist to conceptualize and execute creative ideas, oversaw layout of editorial pages, determined placement of ads and specific editorial pages, solicited editorial from industry end users and dealers, and edited magazine. Created editorial calendar. Attended trade shows. Updated editorial content on Web site bi-montly.

Environmental Protection magazine (managing editor): Determined placement of ads and specific editorial pages, write editorial content, supervise assistant editor and editorial assistants, work closely with art director to meet all deadlines for this monthly magazine.

Assistant Editor - Texas Gardener - December 1995 to August 1996
Wrote feature articles, edited articles and regular departments, and paginated editorial in Pagemaker. Responsibilities included evaluating unsolicited editorial materials including completed articles, article proposals, photographs and letters to the editor. Responded to reader inquiries by phone and mail regarding all things gardening. Assisted with magazine-sponsored trade show.

Esthetician - Bliss - Dallas, Texas - 2006 to Present
Provide customer service including skin care, front desk, and customer relations from spa set-up until present on a part-time, commission-only basis.

Amberton University - Garland, Texas
Pursuing Master of Arts degree in Professional Development
GPA: 3.0

Ogle School -Dallas, Texas - 2005
Esthetician program graduate

Baylor University - Waco, Texas - May 1995
Awarded Bachelor of Arts degree, major in Professional Writing and minor in World Affairs
GPA: 3.2

Exceptional Achievement awarded by Ogle School for professionalism, skill, conduct, grades, and attendance

American Society of Business Press Editors - 2000 Editorial Excellence Award recipient

Newsletter Publishers Foundation scholarship - 1999 recipient

Associated Press style, Corel Draw, Corel Photo-Paint, Dreamweaver, Flash Frontpage, Help & Manual, HTML, HTML Kit, Keynote, Microsoft Office, Page, PageMaker, Photoshop, Quark XPress, Sales Force, Taco HTML Edit, Transmit, Visio, WS FTP, Type 60 wpm

Contact me at ashley dot blyth at gmail dot com.