Ashley DillAshley Dill, who recently nabbed third runner-up at the 18th annual Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant in Las Vegas, recalls the first time she dined at one of the restaurants.
“I noticed that the employees actually enjoyed their jobs and had a great time while they were making an income,” says Dill, 24, a 2008 graduate of Silverdale Baptist Academy and presently a mass communications student at Chattanooga State Community College.
What she didn’t know, however, was that the company held swimsuit competitions that would land her in the national limelight.
“I was actually unaware of the additional incentives, so I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered all of the special opportunities,” Dill says. “This was my first time participating in a pageant. I had previously seen the pageant on TV and remember thinking that it was awesome that Hooters provided a way for our stores to showcase their employees and show everyone that there is more than just a pretty face behind those orange shorts. I met some amazing girls whose main focus is helping their community and bettering their futures, all while working at Hooters.”
As third runner up, Dill also will be given a presence in Hooters advertising.