Ashia Henry
Durham
Summary
Experienced communications professional with a strong background in social media management and website management, adept at driving engagement and enhancing brand visibility. Expertise in web content creation, and search engine optimization (SEO).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
On-Air Radio Personality
URBAN ONE
11.2018 - Current
- Compiled and delivered entertainment news, current event information, important social topics, special updates, and more in an entertaining fashion while on air
- Engaged with listeners through phone calls, social media, livestreams, and more
- Conducted Research and compiled information for entertainment news and current event stories for radio station website hiphopnc.com
- Wrote website articles informing readers of the latest music-related entertainment news
- Edited and formatted photos, music, videos, and other content for stories for station website
- Effectively promoted blog and news stories via various social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & more.
Voice Over Artist
HIPHOPDX
12.2020 - Current
- Record and edit voiceovers daily for a vast variety of hip-hop-related news stories for an online platform with over 1,000,000 subscribers
- Edit audio via Adobe Audition to ensure audio quality
- Record voiceovers for long-form specialized video content, entertainment news, and current event stories.
Brand Ambassador
ART OF COOL FESTIVAL
02.2017 - Current
- Attend event appearances at pop-up/promotional booths
- Inform the public about festival details via social media videos, radio announcements, event pop-ups, and more
- Creatively promote the festival through various social media platforms
- Distribute marketing materials at several events and locations throughout the state.
Podcast Host
HIPHOPDX
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Host daily Hip-Hop News Podcast, delivering timely, informative, entertaining updates on events in hip-hop music culture
- Create audio content to be shared across various media platforms
- Conduct audio/visual interviews with artists
- Voice scripts for podcast news clips and advertisements, focusing on entertainment news and current event stories.
Marketing/Communications Team Member
JAXTON CREATIVE GROUP
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Developed marketing plans and strategies for various local companies
- Conducted online marketing via website and social media platforms
- Daily Management Of Company Social Media Platforms, maintaining and updating social media profiles and pages, keeping them current and accurate.
- Created Branding materials such as pamphlets, flyers, images, etc
- Assisted With Community Event Planning
Education
Mass Communications/Broadcast Media
North Carolina Central University
01.2016
Skills
- Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute effective social media strategies to achieve business goals
- Ability to cross-promote and reach sizable audiences via social media and web platforms
- Website Management: Maintain and update the company's website, ensuring it is user-friendly and up to date
- SEO: Optimize website content for search engines to improve organic search rankings
- Content Creation: Create engaging and visually appealing content for various social media platforms
- Analytics and Metrics: Use data and analytics tools to measure and improve the performance of social media campaigns
- Community Management: Interact with and engage the online community, responding to comments and messages
- Proficient in Wordpress, WIX, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva,
- Graphic Design: Utilize graphic design skills to create eye-catching visuals for social media
- Organizational Skills: Keep the office organized and running efficiently
- Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with staff, clients, and visitors
- Administrative Support: Provide administrative support such as document management, filing, and email/telephone correspondence
Timeline
Voice Over Artist
HIPHOPDX
12.2020 - Current
Podcast Host
HIPHOPDX
12.2020 - 11.2022
On-Air Radio Personality
URBAN ONE
11.2018 - Current
Brand Ambassador
ART OF COOL FESTIVAL
02.2017 - Current
Marketing/Communications Team Member
JAXTON CREATIVE GROUP
08.2014 - 01.2016
Mass Communications/Broadcast Media
North Carolina Central University
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