Ashley Simcox aesimcox@gmail.com 201.724.5652 220 Walnut Street Northvale, New Jersey 07647
EXPERIENCE CNNgo.com , Bangkok 101, and Bed Sheets Nov. 2009 - May 2010
New York, NY & Bangkok, Thailand
Contributing Writer (Contract Assignment) • Researched and pitched article ideas to the Bangkok Editor • Interviewed business owners and managers to review Bangkok’s culture and lifestyle JEH United Advertising Agency November 2009 - May 2010 Copyeditor and Office Assistant (Contract Assignment) • Proofread and edited a wide variety of campaign presentations for clients such as Nestle, Singha, and Sunbites Multi-grain snacks • Assisted with multiple presentations and media research simultaneously
Assumption International University May 2008 - October 2009
Bangkok, Thailand
English Professor • Taught Basic English and English I to Thai students • Effectively prioritized and altered the curriculum to best suit each class • Edited grammar and prepared daily lessons to implement excellent communication
The Rosen Group September 2007 - May 2008 Editorial Intern and Administrative Assistant • • • •
Baltimore, MD
Contributed feature editorial pieces to AmericanStyle magazine & Niche magazine Handled, sorted, and directed Executive mail and correspondence Researched and compiled upcoming craft show information, working closely with PR firms Interviewed artists, fact-checked articles, and selected accompanying images
Apprentice Publishing House September 2007 - May 2008
Book Design Contributor • Created the cover design and layout for a published companion art book: Judge, Judge Not • Collaborated with contributing artists and writers to ensure a fluid, well-represented book
Cosmopolitan Magazine Winter 2006
New York, NY
Fashion Intern • Organized the closet by promptly ordering & returning samples to PR firms • Constructed quick-look boards for photo shoots and fashion spreads • Filed and kept track of all clothing receipts and current look books
Baltimore Magazine Fall 2006
Baltimore, MD
Art Intern • Scanned and organized the photograph archives • Designed binder covers and mock feature layouts
EDUCATION Loyola College 2004-2008 • Bachelor of Arts in Communication; GPA: 3.8 Deans list all semesters • Advertising Specialization, Marketing Minor in Loyola College Sellinger School of Business University of Auckland Spring 2007 • Studied liberal arts abroad in New Zealand
SKILLS • • • •
Proficient with Outlook, all Microsoft Office software, Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Highly organized and accountable with a strong attention to detail Performs effectively while working independently or as part of a team Conversational in Spanish and Thai
Baltimore, MD
Auckland, New Zealand