Ashley Thornton Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga And Miami, Fl

· Develops and coordinates plans while managing multiple designers, administrative staff, and laborers for final installations of residential and commercial staging and design projects· Lead marketing strategies, business development, sales, social media, online marketing campaigns, promotional materials, and brand portfolio· Establish internal and external relationships, and maintain client and vendor relationships· Completed over 650 home staging and designs for homes ranging between 1,100 Sq. Ft. and 5,000 Sq. Ft. · Lead sales associate, closing a minimum of 10 deals per month to meet company sales goals equaling between $15k and $35k monthly· Grew company over $100k in sales revenue in the first year, to an increase of an additional $50k in sales revenue every year after· Establish and maintain internal and external relationships with clients to build a strong foundation and trusted rapport· Meet with clients for initial consultation to understand specific needs for each project· Create and manage schedule for all team member appointments· Manage client portfolios with all design details and budgets· Manage a team of four, with multiple designers, administrative staff, and laborers for final installations of residential and commercial staging and design projects· Educate clients on all products and services to ensure client retention· Lead marketing strategies, business development, sales, social media, online marketing campaigns, promotional materials, and brand portfolio· Prepare homes and commercial properties for a quick, profitable sale by highlighting its strengths, downplaying its weaknesses and appeal to the greatest potential buyer

Greater Atlanta Area

· Sales consultant· Serve as a product expert· Lead store flow, merchandising, and drive sales· Assist lead designers with measuring, custom ordering, and staging show room· Oversees showroom

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

· Acted as team lead, scheduling, planning, and coordinating continuity exercises, managing day to day records and supporting fellow and executive team members· Following up with about 35 clients per day on their experience, and handling inside and outside conflicts as they arise. · Provided exceptional service to internal and external clients through maintaining a consistent professional and approachable demeanor and taking responsibility for seeking solutions to problems· Acted as a liaison to clients, frequently keeping them informed of delays. Connects clients with other associates to facilitate answers to questions· Seeks assistance with solving problems as necessary while taking responsibility for facilitating the outcome· Medical record processing for 75-100 clients per day, schedule 75 appointments and meetings per week and plan about 4 team builder events per year

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

· Developed all marketing materials and systems from the ground up and promoted to Marketing Manager· Served as an expert planner, coordinator, and advisor for agency policy regarding emergency management planning and operations· Effectively managed day to day records supporting executive leadership for the balance and tracking of accounting purposes (financials, vendors, purchase orders)· Retains control of all documentation supporting roughly 15 vendors and client-based management using internal software for storage, tracking and reporting. · In charge of getting packages together for large groups of 15-200 people. Contacts 50 corporations and individuals per week for B2B selling event space and entertainment while coordinating team collaborations to work towards expected goals· Keeps leadership informed by submitting activity and status reports (daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly territory analysis).· Monitors and Controls competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, new and existing products and merchandising techniques while communicating with clients to discuss event project planning and deliverables. · Builds marketing materials for event sales purposes (project plan/layout) using multi-media products.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Serve as a product expert• Stage and design residential homes • Assist lead designers with measuring and custom ordering

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

· Managed, created, and designed 48 strategic project plans supporting hundreds of customers through effective planning, remote management of resource teams and following strong project execution methodologies· Defined and administered marketing training curriculum for more than 60 franchises and corporate stores in over 40 states. Strategically sourced travel accommodations for marketing activities working on a strict company budget · Managed the delivery compliance of Jimmy John’s services to ensure brand, food, and service quality was at compliance resulting in 10 to 20 percent increase in revenue· Provided strong attention to detail and organization creating daily and weekly reports documenting marketing efforts for executive team review to identify local franchisee guerilla marketing deployment improvement opportunities · Developed reusable local marketing business intelligence mapping data sheets for gathering perspective business and individual customers resulting in 10 to 20 percent sales increase· Corporate trainer traveling 6 days per week visiting stores around the nation, training, overseeing, and supervising an average of 60-80 employees per month to help increase revenue and efficiency in each store

Valdosta, Georgia, United States

· Translated scientific data into communication products and messages· Developed and implemented health communications and marketing programs, projects, and strategies for a variety of audiences· Developed hazard mitigation proposals to identify risks and vulnerabilities· Interpreted program guidelines to internal and external stakeholders in support of disaster operations· Established as a direct point of contact for over 100 clients seeking further knowledge and guidelines on company policy and assurance· Managed files and directives folders electronically and provided reports to leadership weekly· Created, developed, and presented PowerPoint presentations on nutrition for women and children, and organized and managed a 5K race benefiting underprivileged families · Direct customer liaison to families on nutrition and exercise plans for weight loss · Gave public speeches to schools on leading and maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Valdosta, Georgia, United States

· When tasked, undertook special studies, direct projects, and carried out assigned missions of the highest priority· Reviewed and refined existing work methods to improve program efficiency· Analyzed and demonstrated problem-solving skills to resolve complex problems· Produced all needed and requested documents supporting day-to-day operations with guidance from executive leadership· Established a strong working relationship with over 300 vendors for marketing growth and bridging the gap between clients.· Produced flyers and brochures for upcoming events, and wrote 5 articles per month for the monthly magazine · Assisted in organizing upcoming community events and press releases · Created and organized themed parties, and managed over 300 invitations and guest lists

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Intercultural And Organizational Communication And Art

Certificate, Home Staging

Certificate, Home Staging

Study Abroad Program

Madrid, Spain Cross-Cultural Communication

Certificate, Principles Of Design

Focusing on principles of interior design.

Certificate, Decorating Basics 1 & 2 - Continuing Education

Focusing on current and future industry trends.

Certificate, Kitchen Design

Focusing on the design and remodel of home kitchens.