Ashly Stracener
What can I do?
Technical Skills
Adobe Indesign
During a publications design class, I studied the main ideas of different publications designs and learned the essentials of various basic design programs. I was able to create several different projects:
Business cards were a large focus through which I created a card for a fictional client.
I researched, wrote, and designed a magazine spread for a fictional outdoor magazine.
I was challenged to completely redesign a church bulletin which allowed me to move out of my comfort zone and attempt something new.
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Through an online media class I challenged myself by making a creative graphic for an article.
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Social Media Management
I learned and grew new social media management skills, especially for business settings, through a social media class.
Characteristics
Dependable
Through working for the Signal and Ouachitonian, I have proved myself dependable by meeting deadlines and taking up slack when needed.
Through the positions I've been elected to in my social club, I have proven myself reliable through communication, handling money, and leadership.
Committed
Despite being rigorous, I have committed and stuck to the Carl Goodson Honors program in college. I am currently completing my directed study and will write my thesis to complete the program next year.
Through my social club on campus, I have taken on positions that needed to be filled, but no one else was willing to take them on. Because of my love for and commitment to this club, I have taken on multiple positions, two of which are long term and require planning, leadership, and mentoring of large groups of girls and collaborating with others.
Open-Minded
After spending a life of moving around the U.S., I have learned to be extremely open-minded. I am open to embracing new experiences, places, people, challenges, and ideas. I am completely open to what I do after graduation, as long as I can be passionate about what I do.
Genuine
I am devoted to being as open and reliable as possible because I believe in presenting an honest, consistent, and dependable image.
Eager Learner
I am quick and eager to learn on the job, such as when I waitressed, I quickly learned the computer system. I am also extremely open to critiques as I always want to produce and deliver the best work possible.