ASHLEY MILLER
1434 W 39th Street, Apt B • Norfolk, VA 23508
Phone: (757) 617-8248 • E-mail: amill010@odu.edu
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong desire to teach English
- Fluent in English and French (oral and written), four years of high school French coursework (2009-2013) and four semesters of French college-level coursework (2014-2016)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gornto Teletechnet Bldg, Old Dominion University Norfolk, Virginia
Student Worker Feb. 2014 – Present
- Modify documents and course information and insert into distance learning course development (BlackBoard, PLE)
- Create and input online course transcripts
- Edit lectures, podcasts, and other types course work media
- Work with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Programs
Virginia Zoo in Norfolk Norfolk, Virginia
Education Programs Intern June 2016 – Aug. 2016
- Assisted in daily management of the Conservation Youth Team, the Zoo’s teen volunteer program
- Assisted in recruitment and management of volunteer groups.
- Worked to develop a project related to volunteer education programming
- Assisted in tasks such as exhibit/biofact/animal interpretation, guest assistance, formal interpretive talks, tours, special events, and other tasks as needed
Ruby Tuesdays Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hostess March 2013 – Nov. 2013
- Greeted each customer with friendly eye contact
- Spoke with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and weekly restaurant specials.
Geico Region 7 Virginia Beach, Virginia
Underwriter Oct. 2012 – February 2013
- Updated and maintained a database with client policies and contracts
- Researched and customized service proposals for clients.
EDUCATION
Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA)
Bachelor of Arts, English Minor: Studio Arts
- Honors College Student
- English Honor Society Member, Sigma Tau Delta
- Current Senior(3.31/4.0 cumulative GPA)
- Graduating May 2017
Salem High School (Virginia Beach, VA)
Advanced Studies Diploma 2013
- Top 10% of Class
- Recipient of SunDevil Marketing Scholarship
SPECIALIZED SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Computers: Proficient in HTML5; Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Publisher; Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe FrameMaker; Proficient in Camtasia Video Editing
- Languages: Fluent French (oral and written)
- Accomplishments: Designed the Friends of the ODU Libraries “Sabato’s Crystal Ball” Flyer (2016); Designed British Literature Portfolio Website; Designed ODU Student Government Association Pride T-shirt (2015)