EDUCATION

North Carolina Central University May 2014Bachelor of Arts, Mass CommunicationHonors: Magna Cum Laude

Elon University May 2015Master of Arts, Interactive Media

EXPERIENCE

NCCU Office of Public RelationsCommunications specialist 06/2014 – 08/2014

Created visual media projects for university campaigns, activities and special eventsMaintained social media websites while promoting student and faculty engagement Composed press releases and media kits while mastering the use of media technologies and software.

NCCU Office of Public Relations 08/2013 – 05/2014Visual Media Intern

Produced multiple video projects for university activities, communications and special events.Organized social media accounts efficiently with the use of media technologies and software.Created written content for university website, while encouraging student and faculty involvement.

Honda Campus All Star Challenge 04/2014, 03/2015Production Intern

Captured and edited video footage of all event game play.Created several visual media projects for social media and event promotion.Assisted in the organization of event venue and activities.Invited to return for a second year.

SKILLS & TOOLS

3109 COMMERCE PLACE, APT. EBURLINGTON, NC 27215

ashpugh8@gmail.com

ashpugh.com

+14013307372

www.linkedin.com/in/ashpugh

ASHLEYASHLEYPUGHPUGH

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Excel Adobe Premiere ProAdobe IllustratorAdobe After EffectsAdobe Edge AnimateHootsuite

Microsoft Word

Canon t3iCanon 5D Mark IICanon 5D Mark IIICanon 7D

Content StrategyVideo Production

UX DesignMotion GraphicsSocial Media Analytics

“The Tie” - Capstone Exhibition for Masters DegreeProject Creator 02/2015 – 05/2015

Interactive storytelling about an online marginalized Facebook group “Adults / Teens with Club Foot”.Scheduled, planned, conducted, & edited video interviews with participants.Researched data on marginalized groups in social media & their effects on users offline lives.Created several visual multimedia projects to illustrate research outcomes.

Project for the Public Good Fly-In – Cotuí, Dominican RepublicProject Manager 10/2014 – 01/2015

Oversaw the planning, production, and post production of the creation of CREELADR.ORGFacilitated project progress meetings while maintaining a strict schedule with deadlines.Delegated tasks to group members and ensured prompt deliverables such as video, photos, written content, social media engagement and the overall completion of the website.

INTERACTIVE MEDIA PROJECTS