Experience

Chapman University Writing Center - Tutor

September 2009-present

Tutoring areas include essay brainstorming, creative writing critique, secondary language grammar instruction, and style manual formatting. Other responsibilities include handout design, video editing, and website improvement.

Litterbox Magazine - Webmaster

February 2009-present

Created and maintain the website for an online magazine. Duties extend to writing and creating content. The magaizne may be found here.

JobMatch LLC - Graphic Designer

August 2008-December 2008

Created website layouts, logos, and other graphics for mock-ups and current website projects. Web content written as needed. Work done on a freelance basis.

McGee Productions - Video Converter and DVD Author

May 2004-August 2004

Worked for a local puppeteer to digitize recorded performances and authored DVDs for distribution to possible performing venues in Southeast Asia.

Hanford High School Career Center - Teacher's Assistant

August 2002-May 2003

Worked under the Career Center advisor filing student information, sorting standardized tests, updating the bulletin board, assisting with school and career searches, and ran office errands.

Education

Chapman University

2009-present

Halfway through the MFA Creative Writing program, emphasis in fiction writing.

Brigham Young University

2003-2009

Graduated with a BA in English, emphasis in creative writing. Other areas of study focus included film, art, and Biblical Hebrew.

California State University - Fresno

2001-2003

Participated in a high school concurrent enrollment program for social science college credit.

Hanford High School

1999-2003

Graduated with distinction as a Golden State Scholar and a lifetime member of the California Scholarship Federation. Competed at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition as a sophomore, remained actively involved in the Salad Bowl multicultural club, and served as an officer in the Drama Club.

Skills

Computer Systems

Started using a computer at an early age, originally learning on an Apple II GS. Though still a predominant Mac user, I have full efficiency in Windows through Vista. Worked with Linux Red Hat for a year for programming purposes.

Digital Imaging and Video

Self-taught user of Photoshop and Illustrator; Photoshop skills well above average with over ten years of experience, Illustrator skills about average. Learned to video edit with Final Cut Pro 3 and AfterEffects 4. Final Cut skills have been maintained and polished with various freelance slideshow projects. Proficient in video conversion processes, specifically using Quicktime Pro and the Apple iApps.

Productivity

Heavy user of Microsoft Office on both Mac and PC platforms, particularly in Word and PowerPoint. Fast learner of new software programs and capable of self-teaching when necessary. Has a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and limited PHP.

Typing Speed: 65 WPM
Paper Editing: proficient
Filing: extended volunteer office experience

For reference information, please sent an e-mail to ashcro85@gmail.com with legitimate reason for requesting the information and I will gladly give it to you. Likewise, if you need for contact information for me, send an e-mail to the same address.


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Experience Chapman University Writing Center - Tutor September 2009-present Tutoring areas include essay brainstorming, creative writing critique, secondary language grammar instruction, and style manual formatting. Other responsibilities include handout design, video editing, and website improvement. Litterbox Magazine - Webmaster February 2009-present Created and maintain the website for an online magazine. Duties extend to writing and creating content. The magaizne may be found here. JobMatch LLC - Graphic Designer August 2008-December 2008 Created website layouts, logos, and other graphics for mock-ups and current website projects. Web content written as needed. Work done on a freelance basis. McGee Productions - Video Converter and DVD Author May 2004-August 2004 Worked for a local puppeteer to digitize recorded performances and authored DVDs for distribution to possible performing venues in Southeast Asia. Hanford High School Career Center - Teacher's Assistant August 2002-May 2003 Worked under the Career Center advisor filing student information, sorting standardized tests, updating the bulletin board, assisting with school and career searches, and ran office errands. Education Chapman University 2009-present Halfway through the MFA Creative Writing program, emphasis in fiction writing. Brigham Young University 2003-2009 Graduated with a BA in English, emphasis in creative writing. Other areas of study focus included film, art, and Biblical Hebrew. California State University - Fresno 2001-2003 Participated in a high school concurrent enrollment program for social science college credit. Hanford High School 1999-2003 Graduated with distinction as a Golden State Scholar and a lifetime member of the California Scholarship Federation. Competed at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition as a sophomore, remained actively involved in the Salad Bowl multicultural club, and served as an officer in the Drama Club. Skills Computer Systems Started using a computer at an early age, originally learning on an Apple II GS. Though still a predominant Mac user, I have full efficiency in Windows through Vista. Worked with Linux Red Hat for a year for programming purposes. Digital Imaging and Video Self-taught user of Photoshop and Illustrator; Photoshop skills well above average with over ten years of experience, Illustrator skills about average. Learned to video edit with Final Cut Pro 3 and AfterEffects 4. Final Cut skills have been maintained and polished with various freelance slideshow projects. Proficient in video conversion processes, specifically using Quicktime Pro and the Apple iApps. Productivity Heavy user of Microsoft Office on both Mac and PC platforms, particularly in Word and PowerPoint. Fast learner of new software programs and capable of self-teaching when necessary. Has a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and limited PHP. Typing Speed: 65 WPM Paper Editing: proficient Filing: extended volunteer office experience For reference information, please sent an e-mail to ashcro85@gmail.com with legitimate reason for requesting the information and I will gladly give it to you. Likewise, if you need for contact information for me, send an e-mail to the same address.