Hi, I’m Ashley.
I’m a creative leader, brand strategist, graphic designer, and marketing specialist in Northwest Arkansas. I’ve spent my career collaborating and designing through agency work and leading out-of-the-box creative projects of all sizes. In my current role, I lead brand strategy and in-house creative efforts for Experience Fayetteville, the destination marketing organization for Fayetteville, Arkansas. My career path has led to some unexpected and incredible projects from rebranding community festivals and creating a mobile visitors center named “Vanny” to marketing an art-themed basketball court and designing for a world championship.
Out of office, you can find me traveling, cooking, reading, making art, camping, hiking, paddling, or gathering friends for laughs and snacks.
Current Roles
Director of Brand Strategy
September 2022 - Present
Experience Fayetteville
Director of Programming
AIGA Northwest Arkansas
Skills
Graphic Design
Branding and Strategy
Creative Leadership
Art Direction
Marketing
Print and Production
Photo and Video Shoot Direction
Copywriting
Communications
Destination Marketing
Travel and Tourism
Trip and Itinerary Creation
Social Media
Event Production
Abstract Art
Emotional Intelligence
Previous Roles
Marketing Manager
Experience Fayetteville
May 2016 - Sept 2022
Senior Art Director
Whytespyder
May 2015 - May 2016
Art Director
Whytespyder
April 2013 - May 2015
Graphic Designer & Project Manager
The Belford Group
Sept 2010 - Mar 2013
Education
B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts
University of Arkansas
Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
Focus in Graphic Design and Abstract Painting
Aug 2007 - Dec 2012
Minor in Marketing
University of Arkansas
Sam Walton College of Business
Aug 2007 - Dec 2012
Additional Art Studies
Richmond University
American International University Florence, Italy
Fine Art. Drawing, Art History, Summer 2009
Volunteer
Programs Director
AIGA NWA
December 2023 - Present
Communications Director
AIGA NWA
December 2021 - December 2023
Youth Soccer Coach
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation
Mar 2017 - Mar 2020
Print and Promotions Chair
Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life
Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
Awards
Experience Fayetteville was honored at the Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism in 2023 with the Henry Awards for:
Tourism Organization of the Year:
Experience Fayetteville
Natural State Tourism Award:
Art Court