Ashley Varela Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

While on the weekend desk for the MLB-centric HardballTalk blog, I researched and produced news content ranging from the Cubs' acquisition of Yu Darvish to the Dodgers' payroll woes and the Houston Astros' 2017 World Series run.

Curious about the history behind Gay Days at Walt Disney World? Need upscale dining recommendations for your next adults-only vacation? Ever wondered how many times you can ride Star Tours - The Adventures Continue and experience a brand-new storyline? These are some of the topics I find myself gravitating toward as I research, develop, and write features for Theme Park Tourist every week. Though I love digging deep into theme park history and the multifaceted elements of the Disney Parks, my… Show more Curious about the history behind Gay Days at Walt Disney World? Need upscale dining recommendations for your next adults-only vacation? Ever wondered how many times you can ride Star Tours - The Adventures Continue and experience a brand-new storyline? These are some of the topics I find myself gravitating toward as I research, develop, and write features for Theme Park Tourist every week. Though I love digging deep into theme park history and the multifaceted elements of the Disney Parks, my favorite stories are those that have been long-forgotten... or are yet to be told. Show less

Berkeley, Ca

As part of Mathscribe’s outreach team, I spearheaded marketing campaigns and cold outreach efforts from 2016 to 2018 and helped implement their web-based interactive math textbooks at several Bay Area schools, working closely with teachers and students to provide ongoing support throughout the school year.During the fall of 2017, I oversaw efforts to exhibit Mathscribe’s online Common Core textbooks at the biannual California Mathematics Council conferences in Palm Springs, CA and… Show more As part of Mathscribe’s outreach team, I spearheaded marketing campaigns and cold outreach efforts from 2016 to 2018 and helped implement their web-based interactive math textbooks at several Bay Area schools, working closely with teachers and students to provide ongoing support throughout the school year.During the fall of 2017, I oversaw efforts to exhibit Mathscribe’s online Common Core textbooks at the biannual California Mathematics Council conferences in Palm Springs, CA and Pacific Grove, CA. I helped conduct demonstrations of the curriculum, designed and wrote copy for promotional and online materials, and produced engaging video content to further demonstrate the scope and features of Mathscribe’s guided discovery-centered courses.Day-to-day responsibilities varied throughout the year and included, but were not limited to, redesigning the front page and logo of Mathscribe’s website, data entry, copywriting, market research, customer service, copyediting, and tailored outreach designed to introduce and install Mathscribe’s online courses in local and nationwide 1-to-1 school districts. Show less

During my weekly columns in 2016 and 2017, I delved into the statistical significance of various MLB games, both during the regular season and the playoffs. Over the offseason, I worked on a weekly roundup of hot topics from around the league and frequently commented on trade rumors, retirement announcements, front office changes, and career-ending injuries.I also provided comprehensive player commentary for over 100 players from the 2016 Oakland Athletics and 2017 Detroit Tigers'… Show more During my weekly columns in 2016 and 2017, I delved into the statistical significance of various MLB games, both during the regular season and the playoffs. Over the offseason, I worked on a weekly roundup of hot topics from around the league and frequently commented on trade rumors, retirement announcements, front office changes, and career-ending injuries.I also provided comprehensive player commentary for over 100 players from the 2016 Oakland Athletics and 2017 Detroit Tigers' rosters and farm systems, which was published in the New York Times' bestselling Baseball Prospectus 2017 and Baseball Prospectus 2018, respectively.As of fall 2018, my contributions have narrowed in scope as I am currently working on a chapter of the forthcoming Baseball Prospectus 2019, which will be published prior to the start of the 2019 MLB season next spring. Show less

I monitored MLB.TV feeds and managed quality control on pregame, in-game, and postgame channels throughout the regular season and MLB playoffs. Within a network of remote monitors and in-house streaming media assistants and traffic coordinators, I was responsible for reporting user issues, monitoring radio and TV channels for audio and visual errors, and checking archived game footage.

My bimonthly "Say Hey, Baseball" columns focused on the hottest headlines in Major League Baseball, from safety regulations at major league ballparks to the rise of top prospects Yoan Moncada and Dansby Swanson to key trades and deadline deals.

While my biweekly columns touched on a number of topics within the Seattle Mariners' network, my favorite articles explored the history of their major-league club and minor-league affiliates. From October 2014 through July 2015, I researched and developed a 30-part long-form series that explored the rich history behind every MiLB team in the Mariners' system.

I contributed bi-monthly features to USA Today Sports Weekly. Under the banner of High Heat Stats, my work centered exclusively on the marriage of baseball and statistics, ranging from Miguel Cabrera's legendary wRAA to the myth behind clutch hitting.

Oakland, California

I wrote and compiled medical documents, country conditions, financial records, and statements of hardship for pending I-601 and I-601A applications. As part of the I-601 and I-601A process, I researched medical and country conditions for clients living in Mexico and Central America and worked closely with clients to craft statements of hardship. Day-to-day responsibilities included, but were not limited to, copyediting memos, walking clients through the process of filling out U-Visa forms and… Show more I wrote and compiled medical documents, country conditions, financial records, and statements of hardship for pending I-601 and I-601A applications. As part of the I-601 and I-601A process, I researched medical and country conditions for clients living in Mexico and Central America and worked closely with clients to craft statements of hardship. Day-to-day responsibilities included, but were not limited to, copyediting memos, walking clients through the process of filling out U-Visa forms and I-601 forms, and helping translate letters and applications in Spanish. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

I contributed weekly columns about the Seattle Mariners, their farm system, and various MLB and MiLB topics. Some feature topics included the development of Mariners' homegrown catcher Mike Zunino and original research pertaining to ejection rates among major-league umpires.

Seattle

I spearheaded the Seattle Mariners website Needle Ball under the network of Aerys Sports, a sportswriting organization headed entirely by women. Content included player analyses, game recaps, trade news and reactions, and commentary on baseball's most recent and relevant topics. I also recruited several contributing writers to assist with content production and copyedited all articles and long-form pieces for the site.

Which pitchers who bested Barry Bonds? Will Jesus Montero make it big with the Mariners? (Oh, those were the days.) My biweekly articles covered the both best and worst of the Seattle Mariners and the championship-winning ways of the San Francisco Giants.

Bachelor Of Arts, English

Associate Of Arts