ASHLEY
ANN
NEESE
Content Strategist
Project Manager
Website Specialist
Ashley is an experienced project manager with a special focus on content strategy and website development. Her industry experience ranges from big tech to oil and gas, and her executed projects include major website redesigns, extensive content audits, and large-scale commercials. Ashley loves working on data analytics, process improvement, content organization, and professional development.
EXPERIENCE
Paving The Way
SENIOR WEBSITE SPECIALIST
Paycom: Nov. 2021 - Present
Executes optimization of user experience across Paycom website
Has a thorough understanding of customer segments and journeys using client collateral and secondary research,
Develops standards, workflows, systems, and best practices for creating and implementing high-quality deliverables
Meets goals, committed timelines, and quality standards on all projects
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER
Edmond Chamber of Commerce: Nov. 2020 - Oct. 2021
Lead marketing, branding, communications, and public relations efforts, while setting strategic goals and executing all deliverables.
Managed creation and delivery of all publications, social media, videos, promotional content, website updates, research, and collateral materials on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
Coordinated programming, planning, and goal-setting for Edmond Young Professionals and Diversity & Inclusion Series
MARKETING PROJECT SPECIALIST
Paycom: Sept. 2019 - Nov. 2020
Lead, facilitated, and coordinated the execution of large-scale marketing projects from beginning to end.
Aligned strategy, suggested tactics, and organized timeline for campaigns to ensure consistency and on-time delivery
Set deadlines, monitors workloads, prioritizes projects, and owned the outcome of marketing projects
Managed large-scale commercial shoots including legal contracts, shoot calendars, talent usage, and budgets
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Candor: May 2017 - Sept. 2019
Public Relations and Communications:
• Created strategic plans and managed full-scale public relations campaigns
• Orchestrated video shoots, conducted on-camera interviews, and directed production process
• Planned and executed high-budget events, including promotions, design, and vendors
Media Relationships:
• Developed and maintained connections with local media contacts, crafted news releases, and pitched relevant story ideas
• Managed media monitoring, community sponsorships, stakeholder introductions
and promotional activities across rural Oklahoma for multiple energy-related companies
Content Development:
• Developed and executed digital marketing and social media campaigns
• Crafted content, including websites, blogs, and newsletters, to position clients as thought-leaders in their industry