Ashley Grady Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Serves as the project management lead for educational components of selected educational initiatives, such as the annual meeting and leadership conference events; including the development of project and communication plans and timelines for deliverables.Develops an educational blueprint for traditional and innovative learning experiences for all designated events and ensures a successful and meaningful execution of all events for attendees. Based on program evaluation reports and data, evolves areas of improvement.Participates actively in the strategic planning for all educational events at ENA. Serves as a lead on the leadership conference and a lead on the annual conference under the executive champions. A key partner and contributor for the enhancement of all events. Participates in site visits to determine effective space planning and utilization.Contributes to the workplace culture that is consistent with the association’s culture statement and emphasizes the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Exemplifies extensive and strong working relationship with departments across the association.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Manage all logistics for continuing education during Annual Conference along with annual Dental Hygiene Leadership Summits. Beginning from the speaker selection process including call for proposals, working with ad hoc review committee and program design. Develop CE schedule, manage all logistics with speakers, convention center, volunteers, content development, meeting app development, meeting website development, marketing, etc. Platform skills include: IMIS, Cadmium, Alchemer, Ugo, Zoom, Intrado, Gathering Voices, Sharepoint, TopClass, Informz, Articulate - course authoring software. Implement and assess ADHA's in-person and online continuing education to ensure the organization is meeting the learning needs of its members and customers. Manage all webinar speakers, content, Zoom platform, and CE surveys in Alchemer from beginning to end. Convert webinar content and annual conference content via Articulate 360 platform into Learning Management System (LMS). Ensure ADHA is current with all accrediting bodies. Support Corporate Development partnerships with Director and lead the execution of programs to ensure success in meeting program objectives.Skilled in virtual online conference platforms, recordings with speakers, and AV coordination.

Chicago, Illinois

Responsibilities include student membership management with financial dues payments, student chapter initiatives, video competitions, social media, communication with Student Chapter Presidents and advisors. - Dental Hygiene National Board Review lead tech and customer support. - Annual Conference continuing education logistic management - collection of speaker agreements, management of speaker ready room, and conference temps. - Continuing education webinar platform, learning management system customer service and course creation through course authoring software, and accreditation renewals.

Oak Brook, Il

Responsibilities include the development and implementation of the registration, housing, and administrative functions for the ASNR Annual Meeting including online registration, database management, Annual Meeting registration, housing brochure development, ASNR Meeting website, shipping, and daily customer service to attendees. Additional duties include assisting in the development and promotion of Specialty and Regional Societies' exhibits as well as administrative support with ASNR and ACCME activities.

Oak Brook, Illinois

Coordinate the development and implementation of the registration and housing administrative functions for the ASNR. - Handle online registration forms, database management, and annual meeting website for over 2,000 attendees and exhibitors attending the Annual Meeting - Organize and order attendee and Technical Exhibitor printed badges, food vouchers, and ribbons- Process continued medical education credit (CME) and attendance certificates- Compile all pieces of the Annual Registration Brochure and finalize the online registration website before the live release- Contribute to the logistics and execution of the Annual Meetings with attendees and exhibitor trade show - Responsible for overseeing the registration counters and handling on-site registrations during the 6 day Annual Meeting

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Full-time intern rotating throughout all departments of the hotel- Trained and completed the Hilton Worldwide University front desk agent program- Shadowed and assisted maintenance staff, housekeeping, front office manager, and general manager- Catered to guests during breakfast and dinner receptions- Applied my education of revenue management by using occupancy percentage and how many rooms left to sell for the night- Studied the Hilton loyalty programs and the Hilton brand standard to ensure proper customer service

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Responsible for opening, closing, and maintaining cleanliness in the buffet and dining areas during morning and evening services.- Trained and became certified in food management and on-premises alcohol selling- Handled salad bar, warmers, side items, and pour alcoholic beverages for guests- Maintained clean dining room and buffet areas while stocking all food and beverage items- Ensure hospitable atmosphere for guests

Chicago, Il Wedding Planner

Participated in a virtual editorial internship within the wedding industry- Communicated via Skype and daily tasks lists- Gather photographs for inspiration boards- Compiled and created blog pieces featuring bridal showers, first look, and bridesmaids- Learned the art of blogging through Wordpress, Podio, and shared articles via social media - Contacted photographers for permission of photo usage for blog pieces

Lexington, Kentucky

Responsible for assisting, organizing, and planning networking events, workshops, career fairs, and promotional outreach- Visited university classrooms and presented Wildcat CareerLink resource available to students- Hosted workshops for students related to resume building, networking, writing cover letters, and an employer panel event- Promoted student involvement and attendance through marketing events and tabling for the Career Center- Handled social media accounts through Hootsuite and created weekly PowerPoints displayed in the lobby- Hosted LinkedIn photo booth at Employer Showcase- Completed 150 hours and presented my experiences to advisors

Geneva, Illinois

Managed cash register and food delivery for all guests- Worked with team of employees to open, close, and maintain cleanliness of restaurant- Handle questions from incoming guests and ensure highest food quality for the table delivery- Adjusted to busy environment, demanding customers, and handling any unsatisfied guests- Returned to work over holiday breaks during Undergrad

Bachelor’S Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management, Business Minor

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Participated in a two week study abroad trip to Ikaria, Greece. - Studied.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Participated in volleyball all four years. Captain during sophomore and senior years.