Ashley Chapman is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Howard Payne University, expected to graduate in May 2016 with majors in Spanish, Political Science, and honors. She has received numerous awards and held leadership roles including Who's Who, Senator, and thesis work. Her experience includes political campaigning, local government internships, teaching assistant roles, resident advising, and student life work. She has strong research, communication, and problem solving skills.

1. ASHLEY CHAPMAN
1208 Crestridge | Ennis, TX. 75119 | 972-825-7655 | Ashleybrichapman@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities
Howard Payne University, Brownwood TX
Expected May 2016
 Major: Spanish, Political Science, and The Guy D. Newman Honors Academy: The Program
for Civic Leadership and Public Policy
 Related course work: American Political Culture, Political Economy, Political Theory,
Legislative Process: Federal, State, and Local, U.S. Foreign Policy, Comparative
Government, Advanced Grammar and Composition in Spanish, Advanced Conversation in
Spanish.
AWARDS
 Who’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Sophomore Senator,
Junior Presiding Senator, Senior Presiding Senator, Honor Roll, Dean’s List, Department
Award, Senior Thesis
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Researching and Analyzing
 Qualified to use various databases, resources, and interview skills to assemble information
on particular topics.
 Interpreted gathered data to identify trends and important details.
 Computer operation: Excel, PowerPoint, Prezi, Word, Pages, Keynote.
 Self motivated and has an ability to quickly learn and master different software platforms.
Communication
 Spanish and English.
 Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Public speaking: Executes speeches for
peers and University events.
 Strong experience in quality content writing.
EXPERIENCE
Intern with Greg Abbott for Governor
Greg Abbott for Governor
January of 2014 to July of
2014
 Implemented phone banking every week, block walking, outreach, and recruiting students at
local university and towns in the county.
 Excellent organizational skills with a high attention to detail and outcomes.
 Enjoyed working on own and with groups to achieve goals through enthusiasm and focus.
Internship at the City of Early
Early, Texas
January to Present
 Works under the City Administrator doing a variety of roles such as GIS Mapping, data input,
Economic Development Plans, Parks and Recreation, and also website design to ensure the
highest quality and effective improvements for the needs of citizens.
 Works to foster growth with community members.
 Solves problems that arise with strong abilities and analytical skills.
Internship with the Department of Spanish
Howard Payne University
August of 2015 to Present
 Passion to help and tutor peers over course material related to all Spanish classes in person,

2. over email, and on the phone.
 Grades papers and tests for Professors for all levels of Spanish classes.
 Active listener and excellent verbal communicator.
Resident Assistant
Howard Payne University
August of 2013 to Present
 Worked irregular hours to foster growth with community members and socialized and
assisted them with any issues that arose.
 Daily and active presence that fostered a positive environment and built lasting relationships
with residents in co-ed apartments while staying up to date with events in their lives and
facilitated issues that arose within the community.
 Developed and executed online and offline events and activities that helped create a strong,
connected dynamic between community members.
 Ability to deal with conflict and challenged with getting different groups of people from all
social and economic backgrounds to exist better together.
Student Life Worker
Howard Payne University
August of 2014 to August of 2015
 Emphasized with customers needs and worked hard to truly understand their experience
with Howard Payne.
 Answered questions, assisted, mediated, and worked to close issues.
 Executed solutions to real time issues.
EXTRACURRICULAR
Model United Nations
Guy D. Newman Honors Academy: The Program for Civic
Leadership and Public Policy
August of 2012 to January
of 2014
 Represented diverse countries as a delegate in nations such as Turkey, Sweden, and the
United States and understood the global nature of my work while thinking of ways to work
closer with other delegates to maximize efforts, learnings, and tactics.
Presiding Senator
Student Government Association
January of 2014 to Present
 Comfortable representing as a middle ground between the students and faculty at the
university.
 Directed events such as Homecoming convocation, Student Government Elections, and
Non-academic Awards.
 Experience balancing development with administrative tasks.