C-level management, communications, outreach, education
Resume:
ANDREA ASHMORE
Marietta, GA 30064
770-***-**** (home); 404-***-**** (cell); ***********@*****.***
Objective: To obtain an advanced-level management position where my organizational, project management, public/government relations, writing/editing, client/business/community engagement skills can be utilized for profitable growth of a company or institution.
January, 2014-- Executive Director, Global Youth Ambassadors Program
August, 2014 Responsible for overall administration and management of GYAP, which included creation of the leadership curriculum, development of the international travel segment, collaboration with community partners, fund raising, coordination of international excursion with foreign entities, and being a liaison with school, parents and government administration.
May, 2012-- Chief Operating Officer, Nouam USA
October, 2013 As a key member of the executive management team, responsibilities included oversight of the USA operations for Nouam LTD, Atlanta office management, creation and staffing of all other U.S. offices, contract and document assurance, client relationship development and management, representation at client meetings, project management, etc.
March, 2011-- Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Pro Player Holdings
April, 2012 Managed all office operations, coordinated project management, assured positive client/partner relations, managed all events toward building Pro Player Holdings’ brand and ensured a smooth operation. Located, built and ensured productive and successful business partnerships and investor relationships that supported client and business needs in an ever-changing market. In addition to helping build the Pro Player Holdings’ business, Andrea was instrumental in staff development, business plan preparation, complete office administration and documentation management, and represented Pro Player Holdings at various industry events.
August, 1997-- Special Assistant to the President/Director of Institute Partnerships/Adjunct Instructor
February, 2011 Georgia Institute of Technology
Directed the community outreach policies and procedures of the Institute and built/enhanced the Institute’s relationships with private/public organizations and institutions in Atlanta and the surrounding area. Furthered the business aspects of Georgia Tech by being a key liaison and representative for Georgia Tech with local communities, city and county government entities, Metro Atlanta K-12 schools, along with creation of over 150 business partners and non-profit organizations. Paired the Institute’s expertise in technology with corporations, agencies, associations, school systems, other institutions, local communities and city government in order to maximize the effectiveness of outreach efforts. Specifically, she encouraged faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees to exhibit civic responsibility in local community outreach and K-12 enhancement. Collaborated with her peers at three graduate/research institutions and formed/managed the Atlanta Outreach Consortium where the four institutions worked together in response to the needs of communities and the City of Atlanta by seeking creative ways of addressing metropolitan problems through education and service. In addition, Andrea co-taught an Honors Program/History Technology and Society course that allowed students to better understand the history of Atlanta and local communities that border the campus, and to craft research and outreach projects that helped build capacity for the neighborhood. Also, Andrea chaired the Atlanta Partners for Education Board for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce from 2008-2011. APFE provides a bridge between Atlanta Public Schools, the Chamber of Commerce and corporate entities to help enhance the education process.
June, 1991 -- Interim Associate Vice President/Director of Public Relations,
August, 1997 Spelman College
Managed the activities of the Institutional Advancement Division in the Vice President’s absence; directed the Public Relations and Publications efforts of Spelman College, which included media management; developed and implemented annual communications work plans; directed and implemented marketing strategies that enhanced the image of Spelman; placed proactive articles about Spelman locally, regionally, nationally and internationally according to work plans; guided editorial and visual content of Spelman newsletters, magazines and fund raising support materials; assured a consistent, polished image on all printed material; managed the communications department’s staff members and student interns; devised plans, strategies and methodologies for special events and projects on campus; devised and implemented a student training program as well as wrote/updated the training manual. In addition, Andrea advised the President and Senior Staff members on issues of public and media concern, and was spokesperson for the College and publicist for the President, and taught a freshman leadership course.
April, 1990 -- Corporate Communications Manager, Yokogawa Corporation of America
April, 1991 Managed the marketing support/communications functions of three product divisions, which included advertising plan development and implementation; public relations and media management; speech and technical writing for the President and Division Vice President; introduction of new products to industry; development and management of an operational budget for the sales and marketing division; creation and promotion of informative internal and external newsletters; coordination of promotional programs; management of print catalog production; coordination of major international and national trade shows; liaison activities between YCA and other international facilities; and hired, trained and managed communications/marketing services staff.
Education: Cornell College, Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Secondary Education
Post-graduate education:
Mt. Vernon College, Graphics for Editors
Georgetown University, Advanced Editing
Midtown Leadership, 1998; Leadership Atlanta, 2001
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