I'm Ash, a freelance artist and writer based in Melbourne. My skills span across visual arts and writing, having completed a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at RMIT, and a Master's of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. I am available for art/design projects including illustrating, painting, bookbinding and curating, as well as writing work such as copywriting, copyediting, proofreading and typesetting.…

Ashley Worthington

I'm Ash, a freelance artist and writer based in Melbourne. My skills span across visual arts and writing, having completed a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at RMIT, and a Master's of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. I am available for art/design projects including illustrating, painting, bookbinding and curating, as well as writing work such as copywriting, copyediting, proofreading and typesetting.…

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I’m Ash, a freelance artist and writer based in Melbourne. My skills span across visual arts and writing, having completed a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts at RMIT, and a Master’s of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. I am available for art/design projects including illustrating, painting, bookbinding and curating, as well as writing work such as copywriting, copyediting, proofreading and typesetting.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Copyeditor/Proofreader at Grattan Street Press
July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Led copyediting in a team with structural editors and production teams. Responsibilities included copyediting, creating a cover design brief, vocab and style sheet, and proofreading digital and physical files.
Tutor/Administration at HSC CoWorks
February 1, 2020 - February 29, 2024
Team leader, leading a team of up to six tutors and 20 students. Social media marketing, administration work and promotional design.
Intern at Hardie Grant Publishing
April 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Assisted multiple production teams; gained experience in content writing, document styling, image research, proofreading Word and PDF documents, and creating sales presentations and materials.
English Tutor/Content Writer at Ada & Woolf
April 1, 2026 - Present
Tutor in all levels of high school English (ages 14-18) via remote video calls; also writes and edits educational content.
English Tutor at Tutero
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Tutor in all levels of high school English (ages 14-18) via remote video calls; liaising with students’ parents and managing schedules.
Volunteer at Re-assemble Art Education Conference
August 27, 2022 - August 27, 2022
Student volunteer working with primary and secondary school teachers; organized groups and acted as a point of contact for event organizers and participants.

Education

Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing at The University of Melbourne
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2026
Bachelor of Art (Fine Arts) at RMIT University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

Current Working with Children Check
January 11, 2025 - February 1, 2030

Industry Experience

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