Ashley Roberts Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Assistant Manager/Director of 8000 sf Fitness complex; director of Group Fitness program; marketing point person; group fitness instructor & personal trainer.

• A not-for-profit movement that integrates faith and fitness. Taking a Biblical perspective, ShemaFit is designed to shift perspectives and habits about how we view, care for and steward our bodies.
• Consult non-profits/churches, delivering fitness and faith programs at conferences and retreats.
• Leverage diverse formats, activities and experiences to train hundreds of members and clients.
• Built a proof-of-concept through research, creative collaboration sessions and by leveraging a diverse set of business experiences, to pilot and produce a unique client experience.
• Launched online brand and physical location, 4:13 Fitness Club in downtown Palatine, managing concept, design development and marketing strategy in collaboration with leadership.
• Designed/developed training curriculum and programs, as well as, guides for class participants.

Grayslake, IL

• Oversaw the communications department and execution of all strategic activities related to graphics, video, print and internet across all campuses and locations.
• Managed a staff of six to complete departmental tasks, collaborated across teams and church ministries to identify programs and events to add to the overall communication plan.
• Led creation and deployment of internally and externally facing organizational communications.
• Built partnerships and negotiated agreements with vendors.

South Barrington

• Designed, developed and began implementation of small group leadership development curriculum, supporting videos, training and development tools, for 3000+ organizational leaders.
• Developed and launched small group leadership strategy, programs and communication vehicles.
• Collaborated with leaders to create and implement a church-wide vision, strategy and plan for small group ministry at the 20,000+ member church.
• Acted as the communication liaison between executive leadership and the church.
• Planned and facilitated training sessions for small group staff of 100+.
• Supervised cross-departmental staff and volunteer teams for collaborative and special projects,

Chicago

• Recruited to the world’s largest law firm, remaining on the Partnership track throughout tenure.
• Acted as corporate defense and prosecution of multiple claims, including misappropriation of trade secrets, violation of non-compete, breach of fiduciary duty and employee raiding.
• Presented and argued motions before judges and juries and at internal firm training conferences.

Chicago

• Led corporate defense of general commercial claims, products liability and anti-trust.
• Researched and wrote complex legal motions and briefs.
• Prepared clients, experts and witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Negotiated settlements and resolution reducing time/expenses required for trial.

High Point, NC

• Served as on-air talent for health and physical fitness awareness and improvement programming.
• Awarded Radio & Television News Directors Association Award for Health & Science Reporting.

Ma, Summa Cum Laude

Jd

Ba, English; Communication, Top Three Communication Students

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi Sorority