Ashley OBerry

4500 COLLEGE AVE 2166A

COLLEGE PARK, MD 20740
(203) 648-8765/ASHLEY.OBERRY84@GMAIL.COM

Education
AUGUST 2014 - PRESENT

University of Maryland, College Park, MD - Current Junior

Bachelor of Arts, Communication-Public Relations Anticipated May 2018
University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Relevant Classes
COMM331: News Editing for Public Relations - Currently Taking
Writing and researching news and information media for public relations
Learning news-gathering tools and writing techniques for public relations

COMM201: Introduction to Public Relations - Fall 2016

Basic concepts and principles of public relations
Roles in organizations and society; history; skills and practices of public relations
Theories and models of effective and ethical public relations

COMM398O: Digital Media and Democracy - Spring 2016

A survey of theoretical frameworks for understanding contemporary media practices
Emphasis on social media and how digital technologies affect modern democratic advocacy

COMM400: Research Methods in Communication - Spring 2016

Philosophy of scientific method
Empirical research methods (measurement, sampling, design, analysis)

Experience
America Reads*America Counts, University of Maryland, MD - Mentor
SEPTEMBER 2014 - MAY 2016
Mentored children who struggled with reading or mathematical skills
Helped make skills easier for them and to make them feel more confident in what they can do
Acted as someone children could confide in and feel comfortable talking to about their
struggles
 2

Elite Gymnastic Center, New Milford, CT - Gymnastics Instructor

OCTOBER 2012 - JULY 2016
Taught basic fundamentals of gymnastics to students ages 2-16
Desk work, answered phone calls, answered questions from parents
Worked with other instructors during lessons

The Bagel Place, College Park, MD - Cashier

AUGUST 2016-PRESENT
Work at the cash register
Communicate with various people
Converse with regular customers who come in everyday and maintain relationships with
them
Build relationships with colleagues to maintain an enjoyable working experience

Leadership Activities and Interests

Varsity Member: University of Maryland Cheerleading Squad, College Park, MD (August
2014-Present)
Mentor: America Reads*America Counts, College Park, MD (September 2014-May 2016)

Skills
Microsoft Office programs
University of Maryland database system
Social Media skills (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Snapchat)