Meet the Writer
Hiya, my name is Ashley and I’m a writer. I write my own stuff with the goal of becoming a published author, but right now I also write for other people. I have a pretty strong foundation of writing for local businesses. I interned at an ad agency that put together and managed the EatLafayette and ShopLafayette campaigns. These campaigns really sparked my passion for small and local businesses. They also really showed me how much these businesses can benefit from some professional social media management.
I have my bachelor’s degree in advertising with a minor in psychology. I focused a lot on strategies and advertising plans while working on my undergraduate degree. I studied graphic design and creative writing for a while before going back to school to earn my graduate degree. An opportunity arose that I could not refuse and I earned my MBA while working as a student manager. I lost a few years of experience in my field of study, but I took as many extra classes on marketing and social media as I could. Since graduating, I’ve made sure to spend a good portion of my free time continuing the learning process. I have some great reference books and I have bought access to some courses on Udemy.com, but my favorite way to learn is through free resources I can find in places like YouTube.
Now, I know this is a portfolio website, but this wouldn’t be a very good introduction if you didn’t get a good sense of who I am. So, if you’re really not interested, go ahead and skip the rest of this.
I self-identify as a huge nerd. I play D&D, I read a lot (20 books so far this year), and tons of other nerdiness. Putting How I Met Your Mother or Friends on in the background is extremely comforting for me (it regularly puts me to sleep). I love food and I believe in finding a balance between the healthy greens and the rich, chocolaty cakes.
I might live in Louisiana, but my ideal weather is cold and snowy. I actually lived in Alaska for a while before moving to Louisiana. I have a real passion for small and local businesses, but I also love traveling and I even lived in Germany for a while before moving to Alaska. I’m a military brat, so moving around is second nature to me. It’s actually been a while since I moved and I’m getting a little antsy.
You can find out a little more about me on my Instagram and through this post.
There’s a lot more, but you’re just going to have to stick around to learn more. See you around. (: