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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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