Ashlee Ryan Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Greater Denver Area

Coordinate start-to-finish logistics for recruitment-focused eventsWrite candidate outreach emailsDevelop annual calendar and quarterly outlook for marketing and eventsManage day-of event activities

Littleton, Co

Plan & implement highly visible, company-wide events, ranging from 400 to 6,000+ participantsDevelop and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and venuesEvaluate program efficacy and expand event participation ratesManage & track $2M+ budget, identify cost-saving alternatives, maintain vendor relations, & manage contractsLead project team consisting of creative media, administrative, A/V, catering, & event design functions to produce events with “wow” factorEngage & liaise with executive leadership team & other high profile stakeholdersAssess areas for growth and/or improvement & implement change management plansTrain and oversee volunteers for eventsProvide tours to customers, maintaining protocol standards and positive, business development opportunities

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Analyze operational costs and in-kind/monetary donations; develop annual operating budgetPlan and organize programs and event calendar of 40+ events annually that compliment the 5-year strategic planRevamp and maintain social media presence (Twitter, Facebook, blog), website content, weekly newsletter, and overall communication strategyDevelop and run internship programExpand membership program; maintain membership of 1000+ membersIncrease revenue and membership generating potential of programs and eventsDevelop and launch new community outreach strategies to gain new partnerships and event attendees from previously untapped resourcesAnalyze volunteer guidelines to improve volunteer recruitment and retentionDesign corporate sponsorship package and guidelines; research and write grant proposalsLiaise with board to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative, effective events and programsManage day-to-day office needs, including accounting and budget management

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Planned and organized over 15 events, meetings, and fundraisers (finding speakers, venues, and in-kind donations/corporate sponsors)Coordinated new format for Human Rights Reception with 100+ attendees, raising $4000+ despite saturated event seasonRaised over $4,700 and recruited over 30 new members from Career Dinners program, a networking event that includes a reception and 8 dinner partiesLaunched community outreach plan to develop new partnerships and event attendees from previously untapped resourcesExecuted a grant provided by the UN Foundation by developing event concept for large-scale working session on Post-2015 MDGS with over 150 attendees and concluding with report on consultation’s findingsDesigned corporate sponsorship package and guidelines; researched and wrote grant proposalsLiaised with board to develop and implement innovation events and programsLed, guided, and oversaw team of interns during supervisor’s extended leave

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Liaise with program offices to ensure stream-lined planning of events and smooth event managementAssist with event management for 2-3 events/dayTrack and manage RSVP systemUpdate website and email blasts with event details

Greater Denver Area

Managed and led team of 15+ Student Advisors in daily operations, customer service protocol, and client retention performance objectivesCoached 12 advisors to promotionsDeveloped and led leadership training program; enriched employee engagement and morale through planning and execution of a range of team and department eventsLed beta test of team of new job function achieving success; supervised the roll out of the new position to the remainder of the department via the merger of two departmentsLed 3 process-improvement workgroups resulting in streamlined departmental Standard Operating ProceduresServed as department Hiring Manager, vetting and interviewing candidates for hire and promotionLead Academic Advisor 6/2008 – 9/2010

Master'S Degree, Public Policy

Ma, Organizational Managment

Ba, Us History, Minors = Writing, Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Chi Omega; Associated Students Women's Commission; Order of Omega