ASHLEY E. PUGH

1801 Fayetteville Street
PO Box 20686 Durham, NC 27707

EDUCATION

Elon University
Elon, NC

  • Masters of Arts, Interactive Media
  • Anticipated Graduation: May, 2015


    • North Carolina Central University
    Durham, NC

    • Bachelor of Art, Mass Communication
    • Minor in Literature
    • Cumulative GPA: 3.75
    • Graduation Date: May 5, 2014

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

      Administrative Assistant

      NCCU College of Arts & Sciences, Durham, NC 09/2013 – 05/2014
    • Created and organized administrative portfolios, records and reports for 70+ faculty members.
    • Assisted with the implementation of quality improvement programs and the coordination of departmental events.
    • Assisted with developing effective resolutions for conflict between faculty and students.

      Resident Assistant

      NCCU Department of Residential life, Durham, NC 08/2012 – 05/2014
    • Maintained an active leadership role through implementing and preserving a productive living learning environment.
    • Oversaw student engagement, community development, administrative tasks, and student safety.
    • Served as a liaison for all campus resources and first respondent to resident needs or concerns.

      Speaking Coordinator Assistant

      NCCU Quality Enhancement Plan, Durham, NC 02/2013 – 12/2013
    • Facilitated 1 on 1 consultations with students seeking assistance with oral and written communication.
    • Developed and implemented effective critical thinking and public speaking techniques.
    • Assisted with the creation of several multimedia projects and promotional campaigns.

      Supplemental Instruction Leader

      NCCU Department of Supplemental Instruction, Durham, NC 12/2011 – 05/2013
    • Facilitated individual and group student engagement sessions.
    • Worked closely with faculty to improve student development and retention in traditional English courses.
    • Developed effective grammar exercises and essay composition strategies.

    INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

      NCCU Office of Public Relations Intern

      NCCU Office of Public Relations, Durham, NC 08/2013 – 05/2014
    • Created visual media projects for university campaigns, activities and special events
    • Maintained social media websites while promoting student and faculty engagement
    • Composed press releases and media kits while mastering the use of media technologies and software

    SKILLS