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CAREER FOCUS Dedicated visual communications professional with extensive experience in television media and journalism, known for writing informative, engaging, and balanced stories. Accomplished results-oriented Project Manager in television and radio production, content branding, and media strategies. Talented script writer, editor, voiceover specialist with exceptional public speaking skills seeking a position that allows me to execute my skills. My passion is helping organizations differentiate themselves among their target audiences by representing their brand as a spokesperson/advocate across multiple media platforms. ACCOMPLISHMENTS * National Emmy Award for coverage of Crack Cocaine Addiction * Regional Emmy Awards for Health reporting on AIDS Epidemic and Treatment Emmy Nominations: * Special report on children in Russia, The Bosnia conflict * Coverage of The Death of North Carolina State Head Women's Basketball Coach Kay Yow * Named top 25 Women of the Year by the Triangle Business Journal * Named Distinguished Woman of North Carolina and received a News Excellence Award by the Susan G. Komen Foundation * Earned multiple commendations for excellence in reporting and community service work * Ally of the Year Award, LGBT Center * The President's Volunteer Award (presented by U.S. Veterans Corps.) Twice awarded. * Author: "Ashley's High Five For Daddy" * Music Artist: Album recordings - "Holding It Down" and "The Full Measure of a Woman"