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Ashley Foster

Chicago,IL

Summary

Ashley Foster is a dedicated teaching artist who believes in nurturing each student’s unique creative voice through detailed character work, thoughtful preparation, and accessible artistic practice. Her goal is to help students recognize the value of their creativity as an essential part of their identity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Enrollment and Marketing

St. Benedict Prep School
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed enrollment data to identify trends and inform decision-making processes for strategic planning purposes.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of 70+ prospective students, 570 current students, thus enhancing recruitment strategies.
  • Drama Elective Teacher

Artistic Director

Aurora Community Theatre
Cleveland, OH
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Directed casts of 60+ students ages 7-14 in productions of Madagascar Jr., Matilda Jr. ,James and the Giant Peach Jr., and Once on This Island Jr.
  • Managed production staff
  • Acquired licenses for productions and implemented marketing plan.

Public Relations Associate

Junior Theater Festival
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Utilized Airtable and Muckrack to organize data collection in order to generate 150+ multi-outlet press releases across the nation. Assisted in press coordination for large-scale event.

Assistant Teaching Artist

ITheatrics
New York, NY
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Contributed as part of the creative team for five musical adaptations in collaboration with Music Theater International, Concord Theatricals, and Disney Theatricals. Developed and implemented skill building activities for over 500 students globally while providing office and secretarial support.

Student Producer/Media Manager

Different Like You/ WKYC Channel 3
Cleveland, OH
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Served as liaison between non-profit and news station. Produced a bi-weekly segment on "Live on Lakeside" highlighting students doing good in their communities.
  • Increased nonprofit's media viewership by 13% in first quarter.

Education

BA - Communication Studies, Minor in Teaching Artistry

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2023

Skills

  • Google Suite
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Microsoft365
  • Muckrack
  • Airtable
  • FACTS SIS
  • Canva

Timeline

Director of Enrollment and Marketing

St. Benedict Prep School
04.2024 - Current

Assistant Teaching Artist

ITheatrics
08.2022 - 08.2022

Public Relations Associate

Junior Theater Festival
01.2022 - 01.2023

Artistic Director

Aurora Community Theatre
06.2021 - 08.2023

Student Producer/Media Manager

Different Like You/ WKYC Channel 3
04.2018 - 05.2019

BA - Communication Studies, Minor in Teaching Artistry

Loyola University of Chicago

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