Ashley Jacobson Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

• Identified and vetted potential funders and processed gifts, contracts, and grants for the three DCI research campaigns, including completing an $8 million campaign for a four-year research project• Ensured financial stability through ethical financial reporting, risk management, budgeting, and fundraising • Exercised sound judgment and discretion with confidential research, data, and personal information, including strategic management of stakeholders and supporters• Single-handedly developed our events strategy, program guidelines, and standard operating procedures• Defined, implemented, and updated best practices respecting MIT policies while overseeing multiple projects across all phases of development • Made vital and effective decisions in interdisciplinary teams and working groups to establish and achieve targets• Developed student engagement programs leading to over 50 student employees, internships, and research assistants. The program’s success has led to the DCI mentoring its first two female Master of Engineering students• Established and maintained DCI’s research and operational databases, including Google Shared Drives, GitHub, SAPGui, Mailchimp, and Squarespace• Promoted internal diversity and inclusion programs improving staff collaborations at retreats and through daily efforts• Strategically guided relations between stakeholders, researchers, non-MIT, and MIT departments, including “translating” technical content to non-technical audiences• Managed the hiring processes, recruitment, and interview committees for dozens of successful DCI new hires • Identified gaps in team knowledge and experience and healed these gaps through employee education/hiring• Hosted and developed numerous in-person and remote events, ranging from public-facing meetings to internationally renowned conferences for up to 600 guests and VIPs • Represented the DCI and its research at various conferences, high-profile meetings, and through engaging communications

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

•Defined, implemented, and updated best practices respecting MIT policies while overseeing multiple projects across all phases of development. •Made vital and effective decisions in interdisciplinary teams and working groups to establish and achieve targets.•Developed student engagement programs leading to multiple student employees, internships, and research assistants.•Established and maintain DCI’s research and operational databases. •Exercised sound judgment and discretion with confidential research, data, and personal information, including strategic management of stakeholders and supporters.•Powerfully guided relations between stakeholders, researchers, non-MIT, and MIT departments, including “translating” technical content to various non-technical audiences.•Ensured financial stability through ethical financial reporting, risk management, budgeting, and fundraising. •Identified gaps in team knowledge and experience and healed these gaps through employee education or hiring.•Hosted and developed numerous in-person and remote events. •Represented the DCI and its research at various conferences, high-profile meetings, and in written format

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

• Excelled at calendar, travel and event planning for various individuals. • Provided financial stability through thorough financial reporting and budgeting. • Engaged with funders and special guests from prestigious companies from across the world. • Curated an acclaimed conference series and multiple retreats. • Created powerful communication through website and quarterly newsletter creation and management, • Served as an ambassador to students and interns. • Welcomed all employees through effective onboarding and off-boarding. • Exercise sound judgment and discretion with confidential research, data and personal information.• Successful project coordination and management.

• Set up and tended to private events with reputable clients; while creating a warm professional environment.• Promoted tact and diplomacy in fast-paced multitasking conditions.

London, London, Gb

• Posted and maintained daily legal notices and requirements based on national mandates. • Managed company databases and was praised for continual goal achievement. • Solved customer problems/complaints in a discreet professional way

• British Artistic Gymnastics Association Level 3 Coach• Directed girls and boys gymnastics classes (ages 4 - Adult).• Launched an Aerial Arts Program and taught the inaugural students. • Selected to coach an Elite Camp with some of the top gymnastic instructors in the world.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

• Complied with safety procedures and legal regulations set forth by the national and international authorities (F.I.G/USAG) • Lead and directed staff and volunteers• Controlled financial operations and schedules• Coordinated the purchase/rental of all necessary apparatus and facilities• Communicated efficiently with governing bodies, participants, spectators and coaches through email, social media etc • Organized travel details for clients

• Orchestrated the professional, legal and financial growth of multiple departments• Established budgets and verified billing/payments through various software (Excel, etc) • Managed over 20 employees, including hiring, inspiring, and firing• Assisted President of company in daily activities, calendar management and travel plans • Launched Circus Art program which expanded 300% in first two years• Built a successful competitive gymnastics team and aerial arts programs (4-75 years old) • Created team moral and a healthy competitive attitude

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• Contract 1 Year• Effectively taught students of varied academic/age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds.• Praised for volunteering to take ‘high-priority’ schools.• Provided a safe and stable environment for children.• Earned ‘General Substitute/Supply Teacher - Middle School Biology Teacher(eligible)’ certification.

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• Expanded Bill Jacksons SCUBA program by adding weekend courses.• Awarded for over 5 years of Instructor commitment.• Gained recognition from NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors), for “Dedication to a high standard of teaching and safety.”• Instructed over 400 students.• Conducted SCUBA Trips to the Florida Keys and other FL dive sites.• Assisted in designing the NAUI sanctioned course, Wrecks of the Florida Keys.• Notable certifications - Dive Master, Nitrox Diver, Advanced Search and Rescue. Instructor.

St. Petersburg, Florida, Us

-Contract 1 year-Pioneered Teaching Assistant position at Eckerd College’s Biology program.-Tutored students in lecture and lab material.-Assisted in executing concise and effective Labs through preparing and conducting Laboratory sessions.

St. Petersburg, Florida, Us

Eckerd College Prospective Student on Campus Host. (2006-2007) • Hosted day and over night prospective students. • Gave campus tours and allowed students to follow my day-to-day life at Eckerd, which included attending classes and other extra-curricular activities. Hosted: Information table for Eckerd College prospective students at the 2013 National College Fair in Tampa.• Represented Eckerd on the National and International Stage. • Answer any questions and gave information to parents and students about college programs, campus life, financial aid, and other facts.

Tallahassee, Florida, Us

• Developed and executed the first Sclerochronology project on Argopecten irradians, leading to further conservation of Bivalves in Tampa Bay, FL. • Addressed distinguished scientists of the FWRI to advise on first Sclerochronology Research Project of its kind, titled ‘The Tampa Bay Scallop, Daily Growth Lines?’ • Gained recognition from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for “efforts in furthering the goals of the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.”

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography

Non-Degree Seeking: Individual Graduate Courses, Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography