Ashley is an ambitious and talented writer who specializes in journalism, business news reporting, collaboration and teamwork, as well as creative content writing and SEO optimization. She thrives in team-based environments and has reported hundreds of breaking news stories as a staff reporter at Built In, a job search platform for individuals in the technology industry.Her favorite part of being a reporter is writing feature stories that showcase unique and interesting companies and entrepreneurs. She primarily did this through a series called the Future 5 which highlighted startups across the country. Through thorough research and countless conversations with founders, she has developed a knack for writing articles that make companies and their brands shine, a skill ideally suited to marketing copywriting.Ashley is also deadline-oriented due to the breakneck pace of news reporting, an industry she's specialized in since her undergraduate days as Editor in Chief of the Pioneer Newspaper. Being well-versed in the news industry, Ashley also excels efficient and empathetic teamwork, as well as detail-oriented creative content editing.Having worked as a journalist for several years, Ashley's writing has appeared in digital publications including Chicago Agent Magazine, an online and print resource for the real estate industry. In working as a tech journalist and a real estate reporter, Ashley has become exceptionally adept at making complex topics digestible for lay audiences.