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PortfolioAshton M. Newman

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ashton.m.newman@gmail.com

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Contents

About me (3)

Cover letter (4)

Resume (5)

View my work (6)

References (27)

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About MeBorn and raised in Iowa, I studied journalism and communication studies at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, which taught me diverse skills in journalism, public relations, marketing, publication design, and mass communications.

After graduating in 2009 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Journalism and Communication Studies, I relocated back to my home town of Fort Dodge to begin a career as the Director of Communications for the Fort Dodge Community School District.

Currently serving in this position, I have gained a range of experience, including marketing, Web development, publication design, and experience in internal and external communications.

My responsibilities are diverse as I am the only communications specialist among the District.

Time management, attention to detail, and my ability to partner with others are critical skills as I work to implement marketing campaigns and regulate communication among community members and approximately 600 staff members.

I am a great believer in continually developing my own skills and experiences. I am always eager to learn, and I enjoy working with others to further my knowledge. I describe myself as creative, friendly, driven, and personable.

My experience and expertise demonstrate success. However, my hard work, commitment, and determination is what sets me apart. Please take a closer look at my portfolio, and explore how I can help further your organization.

Thank you for your consideration.

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Cover LetterClick on the link above to view my cover letter on SlideShare.net. After arriving to Slide Share, click on the full screen icon at the bottom of the publication to view the document in full.

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ResumeClick on the link above to view my credentials.

View My Work

Press Releases

Published Writing Samples

Publications & Design

Discover my qualifications

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Press Release

By Ashton NewmanReleased to print, radio, and Web media outlets Oct. 4, 2011

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Press ReleaseBy Ashton NewmanReleased to print, radio, and Web media outlets Aug. 20, 2011

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Press Release

By Ashton NewmanReleased to print, radio, and Web media outlets June 30, 2011

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Press Release

By Ashton NewmanReleased to print, radio, and Web media outlets March 10, 2011

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Press Release

By Ashton NewmanReleased to print, radio, and Web media outlets Dec. 9, 2010

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Web PressBy Ashton Newman

Click on the image

to view published

Web content on

fdschools.org

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Web PressBy Ashton Newman

“The Rewarding

Career of a School

Bus Driver”

May 2, 2011

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Web PressBy Ashton Newman

“Kindergarten Class

of 2010 – 2011

Plants Their Roots”

May 17, 2011

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Web PressBy Ashton Newman

“Purple Hand

Pledge: A Daily

Devotion in

Elementary

Schools”

Jan. 20, 2011

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NewsletterClick on the image to view the Fort Dodge Schools e-Newsletter, a strategy implemented to increase communications. The newsletter is distributed via e-mail to approximately 2,500 contacts and growing.

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Newsletter

Containing links to the District’s Web site, the e-newsletter also serves as a tool to increase Web traffic.

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Published NewsClick on the link above to view the following news pieces, which were published in the local newspaper, the Fort Dodge Messenger.

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Published NewsClick on the link above to view the displayed news article, which showcases my writing skills and ability to collaborate with media outlets.

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Published News

View the adjacent news article by clicking the link above. I wrote the following article on behalf of the Fort Dodge Superintendent of Schools.

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Published NewsThe link above will direct you to news submissions that demonstrate how media is used to promote a positive identity and community relations.

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Published NewsClick on the link above to view the news announcements shown on the left. The following were published December 2010.

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Publications & Design

The displayed publication was used during a community groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 23, 2011. The 8 ½ X 11 program was created using Adobe InDesign CS5. Click on the image to view the publication in full.

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Publications & Design

The illustrated

curriculum chart was a

collaborated project

between myself and

the Fort Dodge Director

of Curriculum. The

publication

demonstrates my

design skills and ability

to work well with

others.Click here

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Publications & DesignView the letterhead document at left, which was created using Adobe InDesign software.

Click here

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Publications & DesignClick on the images below to view the informational booklets created using Microsoft Publisher.

ReferencesAvailable upon request

A decision to hire me will be one not regretted.

Contactashton.m.newman@gmail.com