Ashley Nichole Schaeffer
Oakland, CA 94607 • (415) 672-8045
ashleynicholeschaeffer@gmail.com
Education
California Institute of Integral Studies 1/2010 - present
Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
University of California, Berkeley 8/2002 - 5/2006
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Comparative Literature and Spanish
Professional Experience
Buzzine Magazine 11/2007 - 10/2009
Contributing Writer
• Written over 30 articles, including full-length interviews, movie critiques, and album reviews.
• Corresponded with publicists from major record labels in order to arrange for album promo copies and access to concerts for review purposes.
• Interviewed various musicians in person and over the phone, from Grammy-nominated Junkie XL to Juno Award-winning LIGHTS.
Onstream Media 5/2006 - 4/2009
Content Manager
• Served as the lead content manager for C-SPAN's "Booknotes" program, which involved writing content, assigning work to colleagues, and editing all finished materials for quality assurance.
• Worked on PBS's program "Washington Week" in live time, dividing it into segments and providing each with a headline and description.
• Wrote web content for videos that appear on video.aol.com, including music videos, concert footage, movie previews, cartoons, and sports clips.
• Interviewed applicants to help the company hire the best person for the job when filling contract positions.
• Updated and maintained company style guides and used content management tools on a daily basis.
Begin2Write.com 12/2004 - 1/2006
Editorial Assistant
• Input changes the editor marked on hard manuscripts into their electronic versions while simultaneously proofreading for additional errors, resulting in flawless text for clients.
• Prepared all documents, e-mails, letters, and invoices for the company, ensuring a high degree of professionalism and boosting the company's image.
Skills
• Strong proofreading, editing, and writing abilities
• Fluent in written and conversational Spanish, Spanish to English translation
• WordPress, CMS programs, FTP servers, basic HTML, website building software
• Advanced MS Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Power Point
• Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome
• Strong interpersonal abilities, including attentive listening, team work, and interviewing
• Extensive internet research capabilities
• 75 WPM, 10 key by touch
