Ashleigh T. Clyde

Experience

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  COALITION FOR QUALITY CHILDRENS MEDIA

  Oct 2019 - now

  Broadcast Journalist

  - Reviewed and critiqued children’s media, providing insightful and engaging reviews that helped parents and educators make informed media choices. Authored reviews across 5 publications.- Conducted interviews with filmmakers, actors and industry professionals, showcasing strong communication and journalism skills.- Hosted and produced a radio show, podcast and YouTube channel with over 1M followers collectively.

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  Posse Empowerment

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

  Project Program Coordinator

  - Researched and taught third to fifth grade girls about Marine Biology and Design-Based Technology. - Created professional Microsoft PowerPoint & Google Slides Presentations. - Conducted creative and engaging Virtual Meetings using Zoom every Saturday for a month (5:20 - 6:50 pm ET).- Created a Discord Server in order to delegate and communicate with my team to send out assignments

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  George Mason University

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

  Associate Researcher

  - Collected data about Participatory Action Research. - Conducted and moderated 'research' meetings. - Spoke about research findings (Phd level classes, international panel). - Co-authored research papers. - Created regular meetings and events using zoom- Conducted and organized a campus-wide event featuring two connections; Benjamin Backer and Emily Salter, two political activists

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  BridgeUSA

  Feb 2021 - May 2021

  Student Fellow/ Chapter Leader

  - Chosen personally by CEO Manu Meel to participate in pilot program.- Facilitated political bi-partisan conversations. - Learned how to moderate politically driven discussions in an efficient and unbiased manner

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  Merkle

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Communications and Marketing Intern

  - Designed, executed and managed the company-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to strengthen approach to the development of inclusive corporate culture that empowers people, fosters innovative thinking, and creates successful outcomes.- Facilitated meetings, documents decisions, and provided other support as needed to several teams.- As the Business Resource Groups (BRGs) assistant program leader, supported and guided the implementation of BRGs, participated as an advocate. - Conducted analyses to review program success and identifies opportunities for improvement.- Thorough problem solver who is result-oriented and proficient in managing project development, overcoming management barriers, and executing multi-team feature deliveries to ensure quality outcomes.- Worked with Chief Equity Officer and DEI Program Director, to build upon and execute a multi-year diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roadmap- Leveraged experience and evidence-based practices to provide effective consultation to help implement programs that are scalable and sustainable- Built strong relationships at multiple levels within the company in order to get an understanding of the needs of teams, departments, and the company as a whole- Worked cross-functionally to drive the successful completion of DEI initiatives and to effectively integrate DEI into operational routines- Tracked, evaluated, and reported on the progress and effectiveness of our DEI initiatives and programs- Kept tabs on external and internal changes to the DEI landscape in order to inform changes to our DEI strategies- Became the primary point of contact for existing and ongoing initiatives at the company level such as monthly programming and establishing of Business Resource Groups Show less

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  The Economic Club of New York

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Research Analyst

  - Conducted comprehensive research on economic trends, industry developments, and policy issues to support the Club's events, publications and membership.- Developed and managed a database of graduate and private investment clubs, significantly expanding the organization's networking resources and improving membership outreach by 30%.- Led the Women in Finance project, identifying and compiling a list of 100+ current female CFOs, resulting in a valuable resource that supported diversity and inclusion initiatives within the organization. Show less

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  Genesys Works

  Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

  Marketing and Communications Intern

  - Managed the Genesys Works Alumni Speakers Bureau, facilitating outreach among alumni, and representing the organization at Board Meetings to discuss strategic initiatives with the CEO.- Led social media campaigns and revamped the organization's online presence, achieving a 75% increase in LinkedIn followers and significantly boosting overall engagement.

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  District Media, Inc.

  May 2024 - Jul 2024

  Finance Journalist

  Authored daily articles across three financial and lifestyle blogs, ensuring unique, compelling, and topical content for SavingAdvice.com, Budget and the Bees.com, and Kids Ain't Cheap.com.

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  Library of Congress

  Sept 2024 - Jan 2025

  Economic Research Analyst

  To support the United States Copyright Office’s Chief Economist’s mission of cultivating scientific evidence to further inform decisions around copyright policy and USCO procedures.

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  Virginia House of Delegates

  Jan 2025 - Jan 2025

  Legislative Aide