Ashley’s Blog

Ashley L. Brown
227 Ivy Lane
Auburn, AL 36830
256.312.3688
brownas@auburn.edu

Career Objective

I am seeking a position in a progressive company that will appreciate my ability to learn quickly and work hard. My personality and ability to work independently and as a team player would enhance my skills in a competitive company. This position would allow me the opportunity to apply my exceptional communication and organizational skills along with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications and Experience

Oral Communication Proficiency
• Corresponded with other universities to benchmark new communication tactics and commerce solutions for Auburn University’s Office of Alumni Affairs
• Maintained customer satisfaction while managing complaints and accounts at All South Services
• Promoted new merchandise at Tuxedo Inn, Inc and All South Services
• Negotiated bids with vendors at the Office of Alumni Affairs

Organizational Skills
• Created and coordinated an area for designers to readily select samples for various projects at the Office of Alumni Affairs
• Managed college coursework, IMPACT volunteer program, children cancer charities, internship, and a social sorority successfully while at Auburn University
• Executed numerous group projects, papers, and presentations while attending Auburn University
• Completed sales orders and other detail-specific tasks without error while working for All South Services
• Ensured jobs were completed in a timely manner by maintaining the production calendar and monitoring jobs at the Office of Alumni Affairs

Strong Work Ethic
• Achieved academic success by making Auburn University’s Dean’s list
• Demonstrated being a self-starter in all previous employment positions
• Diligently worked until all assignments were successfully completed for prior employers
• Learned all the products and their features at All South Services and Tuxedo Inn, Inc
• Gained an understanding of social media outlets and computer programs such a Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

History

2008-present Production Management, Office of Alumni Affairs, Auburn

2004-present Member of social sorority, Auburn University

Summer 2007 Customer Service, All South Services, Auburn, AL

2003-2004 Sales Representative, Tuxedo Inn, Inc., Gadsden, AL

Education

2004-present Auburn University
2006 dean’s list, Auburn University
2003-2004 Dual Enrollment, Gadsden State Community College, AL
2000-2004 High School Diploma, Southside High School, AL, 2004

*Currently seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations at Auburn University.
Expected graduation date: May 2008

References

Shannon Bryant-Hankes
Communications Senior Administrator
217 S. College St.
Auburn University, AL 36830
(334) 844-1442

Savannah Benford
Customer Service Manager
1667 Shug Jordan Parkway
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 319-4364

Robert J. Kintz, Sr.
President, Tuxedo Inn, Inc.
1501 Rainbow Drive
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5947

Southwest Airlines has received a lot of attention since a whistleblower leaked information that claimed the airline and the FAA had a questionable relationship that may have contributed to an overlook of safety procedures. Since the incident, Southwest has taken several actions to ensure customers that their safety was never jeopardized and that they are taking every step necessary to investigate and address the issue.

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Most companies undergo changes over the years to keep up with the latest trends and attract more people. NASCAR has gone through several changes in policies, entertainment and other areas over the past few years and their fans haven’t been happy.

A lot of times companies loose sight of what’s important, but that wasn’t the case with NASCAR. When fans began calling and sending in letters about their concern with the recent changes, NASCAR listened.  Many fans were upset with NASCAR’s move away from country music to more pop like Kelly Clarkson. They were also frustrated with the penalty for drivers speaking their minds. (Read on …)

Social networking Web sites such as MySpace and Facebook are extremely popular among people of all ages. Members of these sites are provided with the opportunity to meet and connect with people across the globe. In 1996, Congress enacted a law to protect companies like these and to help encourage Internet growth. These sites have numerous benefits, but they also provide an opportunity for sexual predators to target minors. To join MySpace, children have to be at least 14 years old, but there is no way to verify that information.  (Read on …)

On March 4, 2008, tragedy struck Auburn University. Freshman Laura Burk was murdered just miles from campus, and her car was set on fire in a parking lot on campus. Most students were shocked to learn that something this horrible could happen at the loveliest village on the plains. (Read on …)

Lack of trust is an issue most news organizations face. The Spokesman-Review is taking a proactive approach to rebuild trust with its audience and develop a mutually beneficial relationship. They are implementing a new ethics policy that includes transparency and allows the opportunity to receive feedback from the public. (Read on …)

There are less than 80 days until I graduate and I still don’t know what I want to do when I graduate. It seems like everyone I’ve talked to lately wants to know the answer to that question, but I don’t have a response. I’ve tried researching different public relations jobs and talked with my professors, but I’m just not sure. (Read on …)

It seems as though going green has become the hottest trend. Green campaigns are being embraced by a multitude of corporations such as automobile manufacturers and grocery stores. No matter what you’re shopping for, it seems as if you are faced with a choice between the regular product and a more expensive, but environment-friendly product. (Read on …)

Friday afternoon I received a test text message from Auburn University’s new AU Alert system. This system has been implemented to inform students, faculty and staff via E-mail, voicemail and text messages when there is an emergency situation on campus.

The messages will inform students on immediate actions that they need to take to avoid a crisis. According to the Auburn University Web site, “Examples of alerts include severe weather, building evacuations, dangers requiring lock-down or shelter-in-place, or other emergencies requiring immediate action.” (Read on …)

When I read the article about Target shrugging off a blogger, I was completely shocked. One of the points that have been stressed to us at Auburn is that social media is an essential part of public relations. I assumed that a company as large as Target would already be a member of the social media community. (Read on …)