I’m Ashley Lafferty, a community-focused social media assistant and coordinator who genuinely enjoys helping online spaces grow into places where people feel seen, supported, and engaged. I love creating authentic content with real engagement behind it, and I bring a strong eye for short-form video editing and design so posts feel both polished and true to the community. In my recent roles, I’ve led posting and sharing across multiple platforms, replied to comments, and built systems that keep community interactions consistent and welcoming. I also build and moderate Discord servers to support coordination for activities like podcasts and gaming sessions, and I use tools like Canva and Microsoft/Google Office to turn long-form ideas into high-performing short-form content.

Ashley Lafferty

I’m Ashley Lafferty, a community-focused social media assistant and coordinator who genuinely enjoys helping online spaces grow into places where people feel seen, supported, and engaged. I love creating authentic content with real engagement behind it, and I bring a strong eye for short-form video editing and design so posts feel both polished and true to the community. In my recent roles, I’ve led posting and sharing across multiple platforms, replied to comments, and built systems that keep community interactions consistent and welcoming. I also build and moderate Discord servers to support coordination for activities like podcasts and gaming sessions, and I use tools like Canva and Microsoft/Google Office to turn long-form ideas into high-performing short-form content.

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I’m Ashley Lafferty, a community-focused social media assistant and coordinator who genuinely enjoys helping online spaces grow into places where people feel seen, supported, and engaged. I love creating authentic content with real engagement behind it, and I bring a strong eye for short-form video editing and design so posts feel both polished and true to the community.

In my recent roles, I’ve led posting and sharing across multiple platforms, replied to comments, and built systems that keep community interactions consistent and welcoming. I also build and moderate Discord servers to support coordination for activities like podcasts and gaming sessions, and I use tools like Canva and Microsoft/Google Office to turn long-form ideas into high-performing short-form content.

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Work Experience

Merchandise Cast Member at Walt Disney World
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2026
Worked in a merchandise role where training and coursework centered on Disney social media practices. Focused on supporting team goals related to social media and hospitality practices.
Social Media Assistant and Community Manager
July 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for reposting and sharing content to multiple platforms, creating community-centered content, and transforming longer-form content into short-form posts. Leads interaction with the community by responding to comments, managing community posts, and coordinating engagement. Built and moderated a Discord server used to support and coordinate podcast and gaming recording sessions.
Barista at Starbucks
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Briefly served as a store social media assistant, including creating specialty menus and customer-facing menu chalkboards, and supporting store social accounts. Also supported by responding to emails for other store locations and customers.
Social Media Manager
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Managed social media accounts, edited and posted content, and repurposed long-form content into short-form formats. Took the lead on engaging with the community through comments, community posts, and consistent interaction. Built and managed a Discord server to support and coordinate podcast and gaming recording sessions.
Assistant Manager at Hot Topic
November 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022
Handled day-to-day running and social media posting for store accounts, and supported customer communication by responding to emails for both other stores and customers. Maintained store social presence and operational support.

Education

at Disney College Program
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
at Lindenwood University
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
at St. Charles Community College
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
at BAINDIGITAL Media Marketing Academic Milestones
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026

Qualifications

Google Ads Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
Shopify Skills
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
Mailchimp and Email Marketing
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services