Resume

Ashley Marie Davis 

Career Objective: With a Bachelor of Arts and an education in business administration, I am seeking a career where I can apply my knowledge of design and technology.  I enjoy working on teams or individually to synthesize information in order to acquire creative solutions.

EDUCATION

University of Richmond, Richmond, VA, May 2009

          Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, minor in Business Administration GPA: 3.70, Major GPA: 3.9

• Study Abroad: University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, July 2007- December 2007

ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE

Designer, University of Richmond, February 2009

• Used Photoshop to design the title and layout for the postcard invitation to our senior honors thesis exhibition

Publication,  Artes Liberales, School of Arts and Sciences, University of Richmond, January 2009

• My painting was featured on the back cover of the publication

Art 180, Richmond, VA, September 2008- January 2009

• Volunteered with an after-school program at Broad Rock Elementary School

Student Research Fellowship, University of Richmond, School of Arts and Sciences, May 2008-August 2008

• Researched artists and techniques
• Constructed a cohesive body of work in preparation for my senior thesis development

WORK EXPERIENCE

Melito’s Restaurant, Richmond, VA, June 2005-February 2006

• Promoted from busing tables and hosting to waitress

Abercrombie and Fitch, Richmond, VA, June 2005-August 2005

• Sales representative and cashier

Modelogic, Richmond, VA, May 2005- June 2005

• Worked on company website, managed clients, and performed various organizational jobs

Hollister Co., Richmond, VA, June 2004-May 2005

• Sales representative and cashier

Phoenix Roofing Co., Richmond, VA, June 2003-August 2003

• Secretarial duties: was responsible for answering phones, greeting customers, and managing files
• Responsible for payroll

EXHIBITIONS

Honors Senior Thesis Exhibition, University Museums, University of Richmond, Virginia, April 2009

Honors Senior Thesis Exhibition, Artspace, Plant Zero Art Complex, Richmond, Virginia, April 2009

University of Richmond Student Show, Capital One, Glenn Allan, Virginia, April 2008

Annual Student Exhibition, University Museums, University of Richmond, Virginia, April 2006

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Bobby Chandler Award in Art, University of Richmond, April 2009

Honors Thesis, University of Richmond, School of Arts and Sciences, Studio Art, January 2009- May 2009

Departmental Merit Award, University of Richmond, School of Arts and Sciences, April 2008

Dean’s List, University of Richmond, December 2006-Present

Golden Key National Honors Society, University of Richmond, October 2006-Present

Delta Gamma Sorority, University of Richmond, Active Member, January 2006-Present

• Public Relations Crew

Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society, University of Richmond, December 2005-Present

WCGA Class Cabinet, University of Richmond, September 2005- April 2006

SKILLS

• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign and Final Cut Pro
• Competent in French Language