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I'm Ashley Zhou, a final-year Durham University student pursuing a BA in English Literature. I'm passionate about culture, style, stories, and people, and I aim to bring my creative skills into the corporate world. I’m excited about roles in media and marketing that combine literature, culture, and storytelling. Beyond academics, I’ve gained hands-on experience writing, designing, and producing content across print and digital media—from magazine graphics to social media campaigns and event branding. I love collaborating with teams to craft compelling narratives and visuals, and I’m eager to continue growing in creative roles across media and branding.…I'm Ashley Zhou, a final-year Durham University student pursuing a BA in English Literature. I'm passionate about culture, style, stories, and people, and I aim to bring my creative skills into the corporate world. I’m excited about roles in media and marketing that combine literature, culture, and storytelling. Beyond academics, I’ve gained hands-on experience writing, designing, and producing content across print and digital media—from magazine graphics to social media campaigns and event branding. I love collaborating with teams to craft compelling narratives and visuals, and I’m eager to continue growing in creative roles across media and branding.

Ashley Zhou

Writer, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +2

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I'm Ashley Zhou, a final-year Durham University student pursuing a BA in English Literature. I'm passionate about culture, style, stories, and people, and I aim to bring my creative skills into the corporate world. I’m excited about roles in media and marketing that combine literature, culture, and storytelling. Beyond academics, I’ve gained hands-on experience writing, designing, and producing content across print and digital media—from magazine graphics to social media campaigns and event branding. I love collaborating with teams to craft compelling narratives and visuals, and I’m eager to continue growing in creative roles across media and branding.…I'm Ashley Zhou, a final-year Durham University student pursuing a BA in English Literature. I'm passionate about culture, style, stories, and people, and I aim to bring my creative skills into the corporate world. I’m excited about roles in media and marketing that combine literature, culture, and storytelling. Beyond academics, I’ve gained hands-on experience writing, designing, and producing content across print and digital media—from magazine graphics to social media campaigns and event branding. I love collaborating with teams to craft compelling narratives and visuals, and I’m eager to continue growing in creative roles across media and branding.

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I’m Ashley Zhou, a final-year Durham University student pursuing a BA in English Literature. I’m passionate about culture, style, stories, and people, and I aim to bring my creative skills into the corporate world. I’m excited about roles in media and marketing that combine literature, culture, and storytelling.

Beyond academics, I’ve gained hands-on experience writing, designing, and producing content across print and digital media—from magazine graphics to social media campaigns and event branding. I love collaborating with teams to craft compelling narratives and visuals, and I’m eager to continue growing in creative roles across media and branding.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Clip Studio Paint

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Intern at Robb Report Malaysia

January 1, 2025 - Present

Wrote and selected images for two print articles, one print advertorial, one print blurb; produced six web articles, two web listicles, 50 web blurbs, and 15 Instagram posts. Conducted an in-person 45-minute lifestyle interview with Joe Sidek (founder of one of Asia's most significant art festivals) and authored a print and web article.

Contributor / Professional Industry Project at The Competence Club (Durham University, PracTerA, RosEn)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Analyzed and researched competition and market trends independently; collaborated with client representative and other university students online; proofread, synthesized information, and presented advice in a final report.

Events, Media & Graphics at Wayzgose Magazine

January 1, 2025 - Present

Organized open-mic and gallery events for an arts and literary magazine with a team of 4, earning the most money in Wayzgose's history. Pitched and designed differently styled graphic posters using Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, and Clip Studio Paint. Sourced content, venues, and contributors.

Illustrations Editor at Palatine Newspaper and Indigo Magazine

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Student Publishing Award (2024) winner for Best Print Design. Pitched ideas in bi-weekly editorial board meetings; collaborated with each section on respective articles; managed time management for tight illustration deadlines bi-weekly; coordinated with contributors via spreadsheets and email.

Producer, Production Manager & Assistant Set Designer at Durham Student Theatre

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Facilitated conversation and task distribution between directors, cast, crew, and executives to ensure updates. Led an ambitious creative vision for the plays from scripts to stage while marketing them. Managed production budget and time constraints; administered schedules and bookings; proactively solved problems on the job with an intensive technical production crew.

Contributing Writer at Durham UNICEF Blog; Wayzgose Magazine; First Night (DST); Indigo Magazine

January 1, 2023 - Present

Media critique and cultural analysis; conscious of shifts in pop culture; wrote live reviews for theatre, film, and TV; examples include Alternate Learning Centres in Malaysia and collaborations with indie outlets.

Freelance Artist at @ Jacketpotato

January 1, 2020 - Present

Delivered paid art commissions (including a 10-page comic for Beeku Comics) and managed social media (YouTube, X and Instagram with 10.5K+ followers); created, sourced, produced, and sold physical merchandise (stickers and prints); promotion collaboration with Veik Table.

Media Team at Fettes Park Baptist Church

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024

Led YouTube live-streaming with OBS Streamlabs, produced thumbnails, trained volunteers to use relevant software, and edited promotional videos with DaVinci Resolve.

Retail Associate at Mahaworks

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Financial management: managed sales on road shows, aided administration, and helped with branding for the NGO which works to provide sustainable jobs in Nepal.

Vice-President & Co-Founder at The Law Society, Methodist College Kuala Lumpur

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Authored events; liaised with guest speakers; leadership and detail-orientation; compiled reports and meeting minutes; conducted focused research on relevant topics (including depictions of law in TV).

Creative Team Executive & Digital Officer at Durham Film Festival

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Coordinated across marketing, publicity, and festival operations; led digital and graphic design efforts for festival branding and online presence.

Contributing Writer at Durham UNICEF Blog; Wayzgose Magazine; Indigo Magazine

January 1, 2023 - Present

Wrote and edited content; contributed to multiple outlets; supported editorial processes and publishing timelines.