Ashley Buchholz
West Des Moines,IAIA
Summary
Attentive Social Media Coordinator and Graphic designer with proven history developing engaging social posts that support business communications goals. Self-motivated with understanding of brand promotion and online marketing. Known for working authentically and efficiently across multiple media platforms.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing, Event, and Social Media Coordinator
Gatherings at the Ridge
West Des Moines, WI
05.2026 - Current
- Managed weekly social media postings and interactions to maintain consistent online presence.
- Created engaging content for social media platforms to increase audience interaction.
- Assisted in developing social media marketing strategies to align with overall brand goals.
- Coordinated event logistics and setup to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitored online engagement and audience feedback.
- Researched current trends in the industry to identify opportunities for growth through new social media channels.
- Professional real-estate photography for marketing
Interior Design Intern
Red House Remodeling
West Des Moines, Iowa
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted designers with creating layout plans and selecting materials.
- Conducted research on current design trends and client preferences.
- Organized project files and maintained design documentation for accuracy.
- Measured rooms and documented information to plan layouts.
- Curated color palettes based on customer preferences to achieve desired visual outcomes. for residential and commercial spaces based on customer needs and preferences.
- Participated in client meetings, taking notes on their design visions.
- Performed site visits to assess existing conditions prior to beginning a new project.
- Visited showrooms to evaluate potential products that could be included in the final design.
- Compiled samples of materials including paint chips, fabric swatches, carpet tiles, wall coverings for clients' review.
- Organized material boards displaying various products to present to clients at meetings.
- Created mood boards to visually communicate design concepts to clients.
- Sourced furnishings and fixtures from various suppliers for projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 08.2024 - 09.2026
Skills
- Visual communication
- Product marketing
- Digital advertising
- Motion graphics
- Video editing
- Print design
- Web design
- Logo design
- Mastery of adobe creative suite
- Typography design
- Image editing
- Illustration
- Sketching
- Event coordination
Timeline
Marketing, Event, and Social Media Coordinator
Gatherings at the Ridge
05.2026 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design
Iowa State University
08.2024 - 09.2026
Interior Design Intern
Red House Remodeling
03.2024 - 06.2024