Ashton L. Taft Email & Phone Number

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

*Streamlined insurance prior approval process for all new intakes and current clients promoting greater organizational efficiency*Contributed to the planning and physical development of outpatient clinics*Continuously organizing outpatient clinic to improve daily functionality and therapist/client productivity*Developed positive relations among therapists and staff to allow for greater cohesiveness and communication*Completed coursework and training to become an American Red Cross Certified Instructor for First Aid/CPR/AED for organization

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

• Designed and developed complete website utilizing WordPress in addition to creating and updating content, software updates, user experience, and data forms• Created content on social media sites highlighting products and events to increase retail sales and membership growth

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

• Increased merchandise sales by 28% and overall revenue by 56% since 2018; increased membership by 47% since 2019• Directed daily operation of all member and staff services, merchandising, and membership sales• Developed customer relationships leading to increased customer satisfaction and membership retention• Responsible for purchasing, inventory control, and merchandising of all apparel, equipment, and corporate orders in adherence of operational budget while assessing industry trends and market conditions• Created digital and printed media to promote new products and memberships• Negotiated purchase contracts with sales representatives• Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised staff to foster a positive customer service environment• Presented annual sales and operational reports to board of directors• Annually coordinated organization and operation of 25 member events, 20 public events, clinics, and over 120 instructional lessons with customer focused approach

Fort Wayne, Indiana

• Assisted customers in purchases and related customer service activities• Responsible for organization, scheduling, management, and scoring of golf tournaments and events• Responsible for daily operations and management of employees, training, inventory maintenance, and food and beverage services

Fort Wayne, Indiana

• Assisted head coach in areas of practice organization, hosting of annual collegiate tournament, transportation to and from tournaments, psychological and physical skill development, scouting of recruits, and daily operations• Coordinated volunteering presence within community for student-athletes and coaches• Organized annual fundraising events, social media presence, statistical data and reports, and mentoring of student-athletes

Fort Wayne, In

• Worked with Director of Diversity and Inclusion to create survey distributed to over 1,000 employees to determine levels of diversity and inclusion in the workplace• Analyzed statistical data and created report based on findings• Presented data and recommendations to Parkview Hospital’s Multicultural Advisory Board and community leaders

Fort Wayne, Indiana

• Provided one-on-one lessons to children and adults with special needs and disabilities• Instructed group clinics for veterans • Assumed responsibility for the organizational aspects of golf clinics and day camps

Master Of Science (M.S.) - Purdue University, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Purdue University, Organizational Leadership And Supervision

Activities and Societies: Division I Women's Golf Team Member, 2011-2015 Team Captain 2013-2015 Minors: Communication & Psychology