"If I'm going to fall, I don't want to fall back on anything except my faith. I want to fall forward. I figure at least this way, I'll see what I'm going to hit. Fall forward."
Who am I?
Standing on the edge of cliffs or climbing to the top of a mountain is one of my favorite pastimes.
I have been to the top of The Seven Sisters Cliffs in England and stood on the edge of Devil's Bridge in Sedona, Arizona (pictured); I will never forget the feeling of realization, knowing there is infinite possibility. Reaching the peak is a constant reminder that there will always be a new, exciting challenge to conquer personally and professionally.
Aside from what is outlined on my resume, here are a few things about me: I live for adventures, such as a great hike or exploring new music at a concert. I’m always on the hunt for great food (enjoy writing about it too), care about several causes, and love interesting conversations.
Just as I don’t consider myself a one-size-fits-all individual, I also wouldn’t categorize myself as fitting a specific mold as a communicator. As you can see in my portfolio, I’ve written everything from special reports about COVID-19, long-form storytelling about the opioid crisis, social media posts about breakthroughs and innovations at biopharmaceutical companies to more lighthearted reads such as recipes and cocktails you should try for your Super Bowl party and concert reviews for a local magazine in Providence, RI.
Not only do I consider myself a content writer – I would boldly define myself as a content strategist, always thinking about how my communication strategies can affect a company’s bottom line and how the information can influence someone’s life. The most profound question I’ve always learned to ask throughout my marketing communications career so far is always “Why”?
It is never enough to produce creative content that outranks the competition through precise marketing tactics and meets all the key performance indicators. My philosophy is that there must always be a humanistic approach to any piece of writing or marketing collateral which drives the return on investment.
If you are looking for a versatile marketing communications professional with a research-driven approach and a can-do attitude to create marketing collateral, blog posts, long-form storytelling, technical writing, magazine writing, digital marketing, social media strategy, internal communications, external communications, and more, then look no further!
I am open to opportunities and can be reached at ashleybarrow03@gmail.com. You can also send an inquiry through the contact page. I look forward to working together!
