Hi, I’m
Ashley Nicole Williams
Summary
Howard University alumna committed to her continuous journey of developing and expanding her skills in content creation, broadcast engineering, administrative assistance, and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with a superior performance in both autonomous and/or collaborative environments. While also maintaining the abilty to provide a flexible and reliable asset of professionalism many initiatives require to be successful.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Data Recognition CorporationMaple Grove, MN
Test Scorer
04.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Analyzes data from standardized test essays to identify trends in annual student achievement.
- Reviews essay scores for accuracy after essays are run through an AI-generated scoring process.
- Uses programs: Island.io, Big Blue Button, Zulip, and Dayforce
New Mercies Christian ChurchLilburn, GA
Media Intern
02.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Operates a multi camera setup during live church services twice a week.
- Occasionally serves as the Assistant Director to the Director of Camera Operations.
Diamond In The Rough Inc.Snellville, Georgia
Leadership Mentor/Admin
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Mentoring female youth, ages 3rd-12th grade, on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving, and goal setting in preparation for graduation.
- Bridging a connection of generations through facilitating group activities for mentors and mentees, with the initiative to build healthy relationships and foster collaborations with others while creating emotional intelligence and confidence within themselves.
- Serves as a mentor for the Creators Club and Core Leadership sub-programs within the organization, guiding and training the mentees through creative media projects, social media management etiquette, and professional skills.
- Monitoring and evaluating mentees' progress, providing feedback, and guidance to ensure success.
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.Sterling, VA
Master Control Operator
04.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Handled quality control for on air content for Discovery and Warner Bros. networks on a global scale.
- Resolved equipment issues by identifying problems and utilizing appropriate troubleshooting methods.
- Checked equipment to verify compliance with FCC regulations.
- Monitored broadcast streams live to identify and recover audio/video utility issues.
- Scheduled logo bugs, commercials, and other broadcast events into daily high profile programming for WBD networks.
- 2x "Top Op of the day" winner for identifying and recovering air-affecting program issues before scheduled air time.
TEKsystems/EdgioAshburn, VA
Live Events Operator
11.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Broadcast operator for clients ESPN (Yahoo) and CNBC (ReachTV)
- Coordinated preventive and corrective maintenance actions to keep live broadcast events streaming at peak performance.
- Lead the communication of time limits with on-site media crew for national and international events.
- UpLynk/Edgecast programming software, Slack, Google Suite, Humanity.
Beyond Brilliant BroadcastAtlanta, GA
Production Assistant
07.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on. Developed creative solutions to prevent delays during shoot days.
- Assisted talent with scripts, cue cards, and stage blocking.
- Maintained schedules and managed deadlines with teammates to support production activities.
Glasshouse RadioWashington, DC
Intern
01.2021 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Created and hosted original 5 episode podcast series titled "Loded Biskitz" that highlighted Howard students and their hobbies/professions.
- Interviewed guests based on the topic of the episode.
- Maintained the station's social media platform @glasshouseradio on Instagram.
- Canva, Wix, SoundCloud, Instagram, Adobe Creative Cloud.
Rutgers Business SchoolNewark, NJ
PhD Research Assistant
05.2017 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data for Dr. Lutisha S. Vickerie-Dearman, investigating the challenges African/Caribbean immigrant entrepreneurs and businesses face in Essex County, NJ.
- Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and samples as appropriate to specific objectives of study.
- Transcribed and reviewed over 175+ audio transcripts of interviews between Dr. Vickerie and various Essex County entrepreneurs.
- Coded and verified data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, entering data into computer database for subsequent analysis.
Butterfly Dreamz Inc./ #BisonWriteNewark, NJ
Social Media Manager Intern
05.2017 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Interviewed 20+ Howard alumni through in-depth, face-to-face and phone conversations.
- Wrote, edited, and published interviews on #BisonWrite website for high school graduates to learn more about the Howard experience through stories told from alumni.
- Analyzed media engagement, curated tracking reports from promoting maximum exposure to viewers.
- Wix, Canva, MailChimp, Instagram.
Unbought. Unbossed. Unfinished. PodcastNewark, NJ
Media Intern
05.2016 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Developed social media content and managed social media accounts.
- Assisted with marketing campaigns and outreach efforts by developing communications tools to increase podcast subscriptions.
- Provided millennial/Gen Z perspective to all communication and branding approach.
- Canva, Wix, SoundCoud, Instagram, Adobe Audition.
Education
Howard UniversityWashington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts from Radio, Television, and Film, Sociology
05.2021
University Overview
- Minored in Sociology
- GPA: 3.7
- Graduated honors, magna cum laude
- Cathy Hughes School of Communications Dean's List Spring 2019-Spring 2021
- Howard University Transfer Student Association- Member (2018-19), Public Relations Intern (2019-20), Public Relations Chair (2020-21)
- The Georgia Club- Public Relations Chair/Member (2019-21)
- Radio Personality, WHBC 96.3 HD3 Programming Department (2019-20).
- Committee Member, WHBC 96.3 HD3 Music Department (2018-19).
- Committee Member, WHBC 96.3 HD3 Promotions Department (2019).
- Social Media Committee Member, HerCampus Howard University Chapter (2019-20)
- Press & Publicity Committee Member, NAACP Howard University Chapter (2019-20)
- Health Committee Member, NAACP Howard University Chapter (2019-20).
- Glasshouse Radio Station Podcast Intern (Spring 2021)
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA
Aug 2016- May 2018 from Interdisciplinary Studies
08.2016 - 05.2018
University Overview
- Humanities based studies (Sociology and Performing Arts)
- Dean's List Fall 2017 and Spring 2018
- Received HOPE Scholarship
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Best Undergraduate Director for Road To Howard's Hottest (Documentary), The Paul Robeson Awards 2021
- Created and hosted a podcast, Loded Biskitz, for Glasshouse Radio via the Howard University Radio Network
- Graduated honors (magna cum laude) from Howard University, 2021
Certification
- Certified Qualitative Coding Research Assistant, Rutgers Business School - 2017-2020
Skills
- Live event switching
- On air signal quality
- Written and verbal communication
- Broadcast media
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teambuilding
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
Work Preference
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Timeline
Test Scorer
Data Recognition Corporation
04.2025 - Current
Media Intern
New Mercies Christian Church
02.2025 - Current
Leadership Mentor/Admin
Diamond In The Rough Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Master Control Operator
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.
04.2022 - 04.2023
Live Events Operator
TEKsystems/Edgio
11.2021 - 10.2022
Production Assistant
Beyond Brilliant Broadcast
07.2021 - 09.2022
Intern
Glasshouse Radio
01.2021 - 05.2021
PhD Research Assistant
Rutgers Business School
05.2017 - 07.2020
Social Media Manager Intern
Butterfly Dreamz Inc./ #BisonWrite
05.2017 - 09.2017
Georgia State University
Aug 2016- May 2018 from Interdisciplinary Studies
08.2016 - 05.2018
Media Intern
Unbought. Unbossed. Unfinished. Podcast
05.2016 - 10.2016
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts from Radio, Television, and Film, Sociology
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