Ashley Reiff

Summary

I am a recent graduate of Valdosta State University. I graduated in May with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Speech Communication. I was a Public Relations Intern for the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce during the summer of 2010. I drafted press releases, wrote blogs and e-newsletters, restructured the websites, operated their social networking sites and assisted in planning and executing special events. I also helped brainstorm marketing and branding ideas between the staff and board members. I am avidly seeking a career in the Public Relations and/or Marketing industries. I am searching the job market to obtain a position with a company that will appreciate my skills, willingness to work with others and my eagerness to learn and grow within the organization. I hope to offer a company longevity.

Work experience

May 2010 - Jul 2010

Public Relations Intern

Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce

·Draft press releases, blogs, e-newsletters

·Help brainstorm marketing and branding ideas

·Restructured the websites

·Create and update member information

·Assist in planning and executing special events

·Operate social networking sites

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

Sales Associate and Accounts Manager

Boom Fitness

Work 30 hours a week while attending college full-time

·Reach goal sale number of memberships 100-300 \

·Train new employees on proper ways to sell

·Planned and executed special events

·Develop ‘giveaways’ to pursue prospective members

·Pursue 30-100 prospects via phone calls on a daily basis

·Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable

May 2007 - Aug 2007

Property Administrator

Jones Lang LaSalle

·Enter in accounts payable and accounts receivable

·Operate five phone lines and direct calls to the proper departments

·Distribute all work orders

·Assist the Vice-President with any and all departmental needs

Jan 2003 - Aug 2006

Sales Associate

Gold's Gym

·Assist team in meeting monthly membership sales quota of 2,000-4,000

·Pursue on average 75 prospects via phone calls on a daily basis

·Answer 4 phone lines and direct calls to their proper location

·Take any questions or comments from clients to the proper manager

Education

Aug 2006 - May 2010

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Valdosta State University

Overall GPA: 3.10; Major GPA: 3.50

Skills