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Ashley Wilburn

Ann Arbor,MI

Summary

Reliable, punctual, and friendly individual (and cat lady!) with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Experience in both retail and nonprofit organizations. Highly organized and hardworking, with good communication and multitasking abilities. Works well independently and within a team setting.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Pet Sitter

Petsitter.com
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.

Cat Adoptions Volunteer

Petsmart
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Fed cats, cleaned litter boxes and cages.
  • Engaged in playtime with cats and kittens.
  • Aided customers through the adoption process (e.g., filling out forms).
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Production Editor

American Society for Clinical Investigation
11.2020 - Current
  • Manage strict deadlines with effective prioritization of tasks, ensuring timely delivery of final products to clients.
  • Improve overall readability of documents through careful attention to detail in line editing and copyediting tasks.

Graphic Designer

Lansing Association of Black Social Workers
07.2019 - 09.2021
  • Created and edited calendar for the Lansing Association of Black Social Workers.
  • Adapted existing designs into new formats as needed, ensuring versatility without compromising aesthetics or functionality.

Inventory Specialist and Order Picker

Lima Beads
10.2013 - 10.2020
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Completed physical inventory counts weekly.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks, increasing overall productivity.

Contract Graphic Designer

University of Michigan
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Developed learning guides for the Food & Fitness project at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
  • Created image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Revamped outdated print collateral, modernizing the aesthetic while maintaining brand consistency.

Contract Graphic Designer

ASHLEY WILBURN
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Developed marketing collateral to drive ticket sale revenue for the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre.
  • Developed custom illustrations for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Cloud to develop designs.

Anthropologie
01.2014
  • Performed essential & creative collaborative duties as team member in store opening for Anthropologie.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

Eastern Michigan University
05.2013

Associate of Arts - Arts And Humanities

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2008

Skills

  • Experience working with various animals, including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc
  • Avid interest in animal welfare
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Extensive knowledge of customer communications
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Positive Attitude
  • Expert knowledge of MS Office Suite
  • Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud

References

  • Sara Mangus, Nurse, Laura E Babe MD PLC, Saramangus30@gmail.com, 734-276-1453‬
  • Shirley Thomas, Assistant Professor Clinical, Wayne State University, sathomas@wayne.edu, 313-673-1625‬
  • Jennifer Compton, Library Public Experience Desk Service, Ann Arbor Library, jennicompton@yahoo.com, 517-990-5321
  • Sylvia Brown, Executive Secretary, Lansing Association of Black Social Workers, bjdelta55@gmail.com, 517-303-5513‬

Timeline

Pet Sitter

Petsitter.com
12.2021 - 09.2022

Production Editor

American Society for Clinical Investigation
11.2020 - Current

Graphic Designer

Lansing Association of Black Social Workers
07.2019 - 09.2021

Contract Graphic Designer

University of Michigan
06.2018 - 10.2018

Cat Adoptions Volunteer

Petsmart
05.2018 - 03.2020

Contract Graphic Designer

ASHLEY WILBURN
01.2016 - 04.2016

Anthropologie
01.2014

Inventory Specialist and Order Picker

Lima Beads
10.2013 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

Eastern Michigan University

Associate of Arts - Arts And Humanities

Washtenaw Community College
Ashley Wilburn