Ashley Koop

ASHLEY KOOP 204 - 392 - 3160 •- CREATIVE WRITER PROFILE • Experience writing professionally and creatively, with an understanding of the creative steps required to develop engaging content, including planning, outline, and synopsis • Conducted extensive research with a proven ability to fact-check, ensuring the work is completely accurate and factual • Received written and oral feedback from peers, adhering to suggestions made to ensure the final work exceeded expectations • Collaborated with a small team, using skills we learned from various workshop meetings to discuss action plans for current works in progress • Self-motivated learner who remained organized while taking on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing key activities to ensure deadlines were met 4+ years of experience in researching, writing, editing, relating to content creating • EDUCATION Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing Sheridan College, Mississauga, ON Expected graduation: 2022 Board Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Problem Solving Sheridan College, Mississauga, ON 2018 – 2020 AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE • • • • Proven organization, communication, and interpersonal skills Researching approaches/methods that can be incorporated into creative works to blend research and artistry Producing original content catered to various new media platforms, taking account of the features, format, and conventions required for each Creating written content that’s always clear, concise, and correct Relevant Courses • • • • Research for Writing & Publishing Various Writing Workshops Narrative & New Media Composition & Rhetoric • • • • Acquisitions & Imprint Identity Copyrights & Contracts Professional Writing & Copy Editing Creativity & Innovation ASHLEY KOOP 204 - 392 - 3160 •- VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Writers Trust of Canada Gala Toronto, ON • • • 2019 Checked-in authors and guests via tablet and informed them of their table number Sold Mystery Shelf tickets, taking payments via Square and cash Managed the Mystery Shelf table, helping guests exchange tickets for books WORK EXPERIENCE Sales Associate Virgin Mobile, Cambridge, ON • • Communicate with the client to better understand their needs and present additional products and/or services they would also benefit from Accountable for knowing daily promotions, plans, pricing, and being able to show the client the value of being a member Bartender / Server Gator’s Tail, Cambridge, ON • • • 2019 – 2020 Primary bartender who efficiently worked their allotted section while also ensuring server’s drinks were made in a timely manner Showcased a high level of team performance in hectic situations through strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills Guest Service Manager / Bartender Boston Pizza, Cobourg, ON • 2020 – present 2016 – 2018 Managed a diverse team of servers and cooks during peak hours, making sure the quality of service for guests exceeded expectations Resolved customer complaints by identifying the problem and showing empathy while presenting them with targeted solutions