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Adobe after effectsAdobe creative suiteAdobe digital publishing suiteAdobe premiere elementsAerial cinematographyAerial photographyAnnual reportsAp styleAvidBloggingBrightcoveBroadcastBroadcastingCanon dslrCreative problem solvingCustomer serviceDigital marketingDigital photographyDrone photographyDrone pilotingDronesDrone videographyEditingEntertainmentFinal cut proGraphic designHtml 5JournalismMultimediaNewspaperNewspapersPhotographyPhotoshopProblem solvingProducingProject managementPublicationsSeoSocial mediaSocial networkingSocial skillsStorytellingTeachingTelevisionTroubleshootingUiUxVideoWeb contentWeb presenceAbout me
Ashley J. Gilmer, M.A., is an award-winning creative entrepreneur at Divine Eye Media and an adjunct professor at Clayton State University, dedicated to educating, entertaining, and inspiring. With over 15+ years of multimedia expertise and 8 years in academia, Ashley infuses each client project with passion and expertise. Her extensive storytelling experience spans creative communication roles in news, content marketing, higher education, and hospitality for distinguished companies such as CNN, Walmart, Cisco, Gannett, and The Home Depot. An accomplished videographer, photographer, graphic designer, and website developer, she also holds an FAA certification as a drone pilot, boasting 60+ flight hours as pilot in command. Ashley believes effective communication is a blend of science and art, a philosophy deeply rooted in her exceptional education. She achieved a Master of Arts degree in Interactive Media from Elon University, graduating in the top 10% of her cohort, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from North Carolina A&T State University with Summa Cum Laude distinction. For more about Ashley, visit her websites: divineeyemedia.com and ajgilmer.com.
Education

The early college at guilford
2004 - 2008
North carolina agricultural and technical state university
2008 - 2012Bachelor of science (b.s.)
Elon university
2013 - 2014Master of arts (m.a.)
Experience

Clayton state university
Aug 2018 - nowAdjunct instructor - visual & performing arts department• Teach JOUR 3012, a journalism workshop for Clayton State Internet Radio• Teach CMS 3700, a graphic design course focused on corporate communication• Advise and mentor students on journalism best practices• Prepare class sessions and assignments to help students grasp course content and how it integrates with overall student learning outcomes for the course

Divine eye media
Sept 2020 - nowCeo and creative director• Create and implement tailored marketing plans based on individual client requirements for company branding, promotional campaigns, and marketing communications• Manage the creative process from concept to completion by alternating from videographer to graphic designer to web developer• Meet with clients regularly to explain campaign strategies and solutions• Shape brand standards and create procedures to ensure all products are brand appropriate• Monitor results and propose actions for the future Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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Agca 2019 honorable mention
Adobe government creativity awardsAug 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ashley J. Gilmer, M.A.Web Design Category Winner - Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Page Adobe Government Creativity Awards Aug 2020 View winning entry: https://adobecreativityawards.com/gallery?livesubmission=2020839
- Awarded to Ashley J. Gilmer, M.A.2019 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence APEX Awards Aug 2019 Focal Point: GWCCA 2018 Annual Report
- Awarded to Ashley J. Gilmer, M.A.2019 Summit International Creative Award: Silver Winner Summit International Awards Aug 2019 SILVER WINNERCategory: Website/GovernmentGWCCA.org
- Awarded to Ashley J. Gilmer, M.A.2019 Summit International Creative Awards: Silver Winner Summit International Awards Aug 2019 SILVER WINNERCategory: Videos/Employee CommunicationMy Authority Life
- Awarded to Ashley J. Gilmer, M.A.Visual Communications, Motion & Video Honorable Mention - My Authority Life Adobe Government Creativity Awards Aug 2019 MY AUTHORITY LIFE: GWCCA BRAND AMBASSADORS TELL THEIR STORIEShttps://adobecreativityawards.com/virtualgallery?year=2018&_ga=2.28612536.583105558.1565890423-677274432.1563824526&livesubmission=2018730
- Awarded to Ashley J. Gilmer, M.A.The Real Guilfordians of Atlanta - Integrated Marketing Campaign (GOLD) Higher Education Marketing May 2018 Guilford College received gold recognition for The Real Guilfordians of Atlanta integrated marketing campaign. This campaign featured the stories of six alumni living and working in the Atlanta metropolitan area through a series of videos, photos and articles — getting real about what it takes to live and succeed in Atlanta. View campaign here: https://www.guilford.edu/atl
- Awarded to Ashley J. Gilmer, M.A.2019 Summit International Creative Award: Bronze Category Summit International Awards Focal Point: GWCCA Annual Report 2018
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