Hello. I'm Ashley!

 

A bridge-builder and relationship manager. Thoughtful, empathetic communicator and cross-functional collaborator. Highly effective project and program managing in highly matrixed environments. Excellent organizational, analytical, anticipatory, and written communications skills. Proven ability to make independent decisions, manage multiple projects, and deliver results. Strong executive backbone with a high level of integrity. Consistently positive attitude with the ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive material with tact, aplomb, and professionalism. Able to work successfully in team environments and build effective working relationships. Loves developing people. Recognized by coworkers and colleagues for hearing what is unspoken and being a coach, mentor, and teambuilder. Frequently considered “the intermediary” or “the mediator” between people and teams. Primary leadership and communication style is Harmonizer (reliable, quality-driven, execution-focused, creates positive and stable environments and inspires loyalty—according to the Harvard Business Review.  

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•    Project Management: 16+ years of successful project and program management experience. Defines issues, looks at the data, outlines challenges, and improve processes through implementation of solutions. Track record of measuring success by tracking various key data to see improvement in results/performance/metrics and KPIs. Effective delegator.  
•    Risk Mitigation and Compliance: 16+ years in risk management and risk mitigation. Demonstrated excellence in interfacing with Enterprise Risk Management teams in collaboration with local and branch-level leadership regarding compliance with financial laws, regulations and corporate policy. 
•    Compliance Laws & Regulatory Experience: 15+ years of experience navigating federal laws, private regulations, and corporate policies. 
•    Mediation / Conflict Resolution: 11+ years of cumulative mediation and conflict resolution expertise primarily earned at two Fortune 500 firms. Known for hearing what is unsaid and appreciating the voice of the customer. Exceedingly neutral and able to see multiple sides of issues.  
•    Direct Personnel Management: 9+ years of expertise leading, developing and mentoring talent. Personally led 150+ directs throughout career (in multiple markets). Effectively leads directs through one-on-one meetings and mutual action plans. 

•    Human Resources (HR) | Employee Relations (ER): 9+ years working in conjunction with Human Resources (HR) and Employee Relations (ER) to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws from the talent acquisition phase, performance management, and up to potential termination of employment. Proven track record of sourcing, interviewing, screening, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, evaluating, and sharpening talent.

•    Driving Revenue | Growth | Business Development: 6+ years experience building business and driving new revenue. Works closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. market executives and divisional business managers). Highly capable of developing macro strategies across a market and managing micro KPS.