Ashley Mcleod Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Lead Project Manager - 20 projects / year, duration 2 – 6 monthsSupporting Project Manager – 2 projects / year , duration 3 – 4 months- Managed full event lifecycle from initiation to close / lessons learned- Led collaborative, cross-functional teams to achieve client goals- Created and communicated detailed timelines, logistics and budgets to internal and external stakeholders; flagging and proactively resolving potential conflicts and risks- Managed client expectations through relationship building, quality communication and facilitating productive meetings- Invited by management to lead the Process Improvement Team which built, implemented and trained on new processes and procedures across the account

Lead Project Manager – 75 projects / year, duration 1 – 11 months- Solely responsible for all aspects of the Associations meetings and events logistics- Created and built detailed processes for consistent and high-quality event execution- Managed contracting, scope and budgeting; regularly updating management on KPI’s- Contributed new and innovative ways to grow HDMA’s membership base, enhance association relevance, and increase revenue

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Lead Project Manager – 75 projects / year, duration 2 – 11 months- Developed long-lasting client relationships through clear communication, trust and consistently exceptional quality - Managed and communicated schedules and oversaw operations to deliver services that met or exceeded client expectations- Created internally and external-facing training and resource documents- Streamlined operational procedures across-departments resulting in a more efficient workflow

Durham, North Carolina, Us

- built and implemented training manuals to improve daily function and productivity- recruited, selected, trained and supervised full-time and part-time staff- managed the University Campus Center master schedule for events and bookings, workshops and conferences- consulted during the build of two key event spaces and managed their launch- managed conference and event-related logistics for campus-wide events and served as on-site point of contact

Orlando, Florida, Us

- managed events in all stages to ensure compliance with the Centers’ written and expressed policies and procedures and Orange County life safety codes- effectively developed client relationships by helping to shape and coordinate their vision with internal departments and exclusive on-site partners- exercised independent judgment in all activities with clients, third party vendors, event attendees and internal departments

Seattle, Washington, Us