Ashley Nally - Nagel
Journalist
New York,NY
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and observant journalist with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Quinnipiac University, who has a passion for investigative reporting, world news, and telling stories through unique and personable lenses. As a dedicated writer, photographer and creative thinker, I am eager to delve into work where I can generate exciting story ideas, big and small, through all forms of media.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Creator and CEO of HummusJC
Self Employed Writer
Jersey City, New Jersey
08.2018 - Current
- Co-created an Instagram community consisting of over 10,000 people focused on raising awareness on the impacts of gentrification.
- We share multiple posts daily ranging from weather updates and street closures to crime and corruption in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey.
Brand Ambassador
Porch Finds
Jersey City, New Jersey
12.2017 - Current
- Increase brand awareness through event planning and hosting, sales and brand promotion.
- Communicate product information with confidence and educate consumers about company.
- Engage, educate and befriend customers to deliver fun, unique shopping experience.
- Manage social media accounts.
District Coordinator of Mail-In Ballots
Hudson County Board Of Elections
Jersey City, NJ
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Handled and processed thousands of mail-in ballots during the 2020 Presidential Election, as well as many local elections in New Jersey, ranging from school board elections to Mayoral, all during the height of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Enumerator
United States Census Bureau
Jersey City, New Jersey
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Traveled door-to-door in assigned communities and requested participation in census interview, clearly explaining process and purpose.
- Assisted people in filling out surveys with complete and accurate information.
- Reached hundreds of households in diverse, multilingual communities per week.
Freelance Content Writer
Jersey Journal
Jersey City, New Jersey
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Strengthened content by thoroughly editing and proofreading content multiple times prior to submission.
- Conducted extensive internet research to provide facts and statistics for articles.
Intern
CNN
Cleveland, OH
07.2016 - 07.2016
- Interned for CNN at the 2016 Republican National Convention.
- Worked with legendary journalists such as Christiane Amanpour and Wolf Blitzer.
- Escorted guest commentators to and from set.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT2020
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame School of Manhattan
New York, NY2015
Skills
- Critical Thinker
- Investigation Ability
- TV Broadcasting
- Column Writing
- Effective Communicator
- Story Editing
- Interviewing Skills
- Media Operations Knowledge
- News Anchoring
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Community Events
- Associated Press (AP) Style
Accomplishments
- Honored by Councilman Frank "Educational" Gilmore as one of Jersey City's Extraordinary Women of 2022 for work at HummusJC
- One of two from the tri-state area invited to study at the Famine School in County Roscommon, Ireland
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Latin
Limited Working
Timeline
Enumerator
United States Census Bureau
06.2020 - 10.2020
District Coordinator of Mail-In Ballots
Hudson County Board Of Elections
04.2020 - 12.2020
Creator and CEO of HummusJC
Self Employed Writer
08.2018 - Current
Brand Ambassador
Porch Finds
12.2017 - Current
Freelance Content Writer
Jersey Journal
12.2017 - 04.2018
Intern
CNN
07.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Quinnipiac University
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame School of Manhattan