Ashley Gottula

A s h l e y L. G o t t u l a Hurdegaryp, The Netherlands Mobile Phone: - E-mail:-A B O U T M E: I am 27 years old. Originally I am from New Mexico in the United States, but I currently live in Hurdegaryp, Friesland. I am currently writing my Master’s thesis for a Masters degree in International Communications. I am a very social and cheerful person. I am not afraid to take initiative and I have experience in being responsible for my own projects and work, but I also work well in a team environment. I am currently looking for a full-time position. E D U C A T I O N: M.A., International Communications Geert Hofstede Consortium Anticipated completion: May 2017 Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands Thesis Topic: Adapting Strategic Messages to Different Cultures in an Entrepreneurial Setting Courses completed: • Diplomatic Protocol communication • International Relations in the Age of Communication • Intercultural Communications • International Public Affairs • Intercultural Management and Training • Strategic Marketing and Communication B.A. 2011, European Studies and German (Double Major) University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Martin Luther Universität, Halle, Germany TEFL (Teachers of English and Foreign Languages) Professional Certificate The TEFL Institute, Online Institute • 150 hours online certification course including practicum P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E: Communications and Social Media Intern Rockstart, Amsterdam, the Netherlands July 2016 - December 2016 • Created and implemented communication plans for different products including content, branding, and distribution • Ran multiple social media profiles on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram on a daily basis • Created and implemented short and long term social media campaigns for events and programs including Twitter Ad campaigns, multi-platform product promotion campaigns, and a weekly Twitter campaign to boost online interaction • Wrote regular blog posts including a weekly productivity tip post • This Week’s Productivity Tip: Set Your Goals Smartly • The Ins and Outs of Being an Intern • Dance, Trance, or Rock? • Planned and implemented a plan to build blog content by having employees and external guest writers contribute blog posts • Performed website changes through Wordpress • Produced a weekly newsletter • Aided in the creation of value propositions and branding communication for various company products English Teacher, Foreign Relations Coordinator June 2013 - July 2015 Rise English Immersion School, Dalian, China • Taught children ages 4-14 • Developed Oral English curriculum • Counseled other staff and the public on similarities and differences of the Chinese culture compared with the rest of the world • Mentored Chinese teachers in how to work with people of other cultures Oral English Teacher September 2012 - June 2013 Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China • Taught Oral English to first and second year university students L A N G U A G E S K I L L S: Chinese—Basic Spoken Dutch—Basic English—Native French—Proficient German—Fluent A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S: • Member of Venturing Crew 149, Boy Scouts of America, March 2003 – December 2007 • President of Venturing Crew 149, Boy Scouts of America, August 2007 – December 2007 • Rotary International Foreign Exchange Student Scholarship, Bad Zwischenahn, Germany, August 2005 – July 2006 • Rotary Youth Leadership Award – attended camp RYLA July 2005 O T H E R S K I L L S: • Twitter • Facebook • LinkedIn • Instagram • SEO • Online Marketing • Website management through Wordpress • Advanced writing skills • Experience with Microsoft Word Excel and Powerpoint • Experience with Windows and Mac platforms • Great presentation skills • Detail oriented R E F E R E N C E: Catherine Smith - Head of Communications, Rockstart-