1. ASHLY BOLTON
4309 HWY 76
Cottontown, TN 37048
256-529-2515
ashlybolton81@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlybolton
Active Secret Clearance
OBJECTIVE
ProfessionalVeteranwithextensive yearsof leadership andtraining. Provenexperience and skillsinorganizationaland
operational development withacomprehensive focusonclientcare andservice, counselingandmentorship. Seekinga
position inaleadershiprole wereIcan utilize my skillsandpassionfortraining,teaching,mentoringand coaching.
FUNCTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Leadership Management-10yearsof successful leading,counselingandmentoring over500 personnel whoactively
are seekingadvancementcareersinthe civilianormilitary sector. Volunteerannuallyinsupportof Veteransandtheir
family members;settinganexample andstandardforsubordinates tofollow. Safelyledplatoonsize elementstooutof
state and out of country,successfullycompletingannual trainingtasksandmissionwithoutinjuryorlosstopersonnel
and equipment.
Training Development-Completed 12coursesfocusingonleadershipandtraining. Develop,trainanddelegate
requiredclasses,training,certificationsandbattle drillsannuallypertrainingschedule. Trained100 personnel on
militaryoccupational skillswith1500 hours of instructionandtrainedover150 personnel onbasiccommontasksand
drills.
Organizational and Operational Development- Organize and coordinate military family day activities to
include crafts and games, decorations and meal plan for 200 personnel annually. Developed standard
operating procedures for a new bank branch to ensure cash transactions and reporting operated efficiently
and effectively. Organized, tracked and managed a $50K expendable parts facility in Iraq. Developed 12
leader’s binders for efficient management tracking of personnel and equipment. Organize, develop and
distribute over $11K in products to support troops annually.
Customer Service Management- Manage 50 Veteran clients in 14 different states and 2 countries delivering
genuine client services, building a strong working relationship virtually. Created and extended top notch client
services to over 900 personnel via face to face instructional classes, personal website orders and networking
events. Provided excellent customer service to over 50 clients’ weekly, handling simple to complex
transactions showing genuine concern and importance to bank clients.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Service Obligation May 2004- Present
Veteran Employment Services Counselor Still Serving Veterans Mar. 2016- Present
Huntsville, AL
Primarycontact for Veteransanddependentswholive outside 60mile radiusand60 minute drive of one of the 3 offices
as the Virtual Counselor. Provide professional employmentandlife transitioncounseling. Assistinthe advice of job
searchstrategies,resume critiquing,social mediause,andinterviewingtechniques. Networkwiththe community
throughjobfairs,employmentworkshops,SoldierforLife classesandNational Guard/ReserveArmoriestobuilda
workingemploymentrelationshipwithinthe areaandthroughoutthe UnitedStates.
2. Achievedclienthire rate of 133% to date within8monthsof employmentstartingwithzeroclientsfromday
one.
Prepare monthlystatisticaldatatoSupervisoronVeteranhiresbasedondemographics,salaryrange,
geographical locationandemploymentretain-ability.
Provensuccessinassistingwithclientemploymentwithinanaverage of 60 days frombecomingavirtual client.
Maintainover110 clientsin15 differentstatesand2countrieswithyearsof militaryexperience rangingfrom2-
25 years.
Executive Manager TN Army National Guard Aug. 2015- Present
Fire Direction Manager
Pulaski, TN
Responsible fordeveloping,planning,organizing,andexecutingtaskscarried outto supportunitgoalsand
Commander’sintent. Coordinateswithsupply,maintenance andunitadministrationensuringuptodate statusesand
issuesare resolvedina timelymannerandprioritiesare handledprofessionally andaccurately. Responsible fortraining
and supervisionof the fire directioncenterpersonnel.Supervisesthe establishment,verification,andmaintenanceof
the Batterycomputerdatabase,ensuring all reportsare received,recorded,andprocessedaccurately,asrequiredby
unitTactical StandardOperatingProcedures. ProducesSafetyT’s,tracks ammunitioncountandusage,safesandchecks
all missionsthatare receivedpriortofire executions.
SelectedtorepresentTN State as the firstfemale tofire HIMARSfromthe countryof Estonia,makinghistory
and wasinvitedtocome back and workalongside Estonianforces.
Conductedlive fire exercise inEstoniaforNational DistinguishedVisitors,Dignitaries,andMilitaryOfficials;
performingasthe firstto fire ontime andon target with12 roundsand nosafetyconcerns.
Responsible forthe training,administration,safety,healthandwelfare of 55 personnel.
Volunteerforthe unitFamilyReadinessGroup;assistin the planningandcoordinatingannual familyday.
Bank Operations Teller BB&T Bank Dec. 2013- Mar. 2016
Madison, AL
Primarycontact for clientassistance andservice;conductingdailyaccounttransactions,providingroutineaccount
maintenance andassistance inselectingthe bestproductforthe clientsaswell ashelpwithcomplex transactionsand
problemsolvingof issuesandconcerns. Conductdailybankoperationsandreportingwhilesupporting teamsales by
referringclientsto ourIntegratedRelationshipManagementTeamtocontinue the growthandrelationshipof ourclients
priorityneeds.
Handpickedtohelpopen the firstnew constructedlocation inthe state of AlabamainBB&T’shistory without
any priorbankingexperience.
Organizedanddevelopedstandardoperatingproceduresfordailybankoperations,reporting,transactionsand
maintenance.
Accountable andresponsible for$300K as the VaultTeller,$50K as the Cash Dispenser/ReceiverTellerand $50K
as the ATM Teller.
Assistedinthe planning,organizing,coordinating,andhostingof bankeventsto grow businessandcommunity
relationshipandinvolvementin MadisonCounty toinclude Marchof Dimes,MDA, andAmericanHeart
Association.
Receivedexceptionalscore of 96 pointsthroughoutthe yearonperfectclientexperienceduring secretshop
experiences.
3. Artillery Field Manager TN Army National Guard Aug. 2014- Aug 2015
Pulaski, TN
Responsible forplanning,coordinating andsupervisingFieldArtillerytroopsduringcombattrainingexercises;ensuring
all requiredtrainingisconductedannuallyaswell asforthe accountability,health,safetyandwelfareof personnel and
theirfamilies. Coordinateandconductunitrehearsals andreconnaissance toestablishefficientandeffective movement
to operation areasandfiringpointlocations. Ensuresindividualreadinessof personnelare heldtostandardto perform
prescribeddutiestoincludeweaponsqualificationandArmyphysical fitnesstest. Operate asUnitFire DirectionOfficer,
creatingand conductingsafetychecksforsafe employmentof all ammunitionfired.
Receivedhighrecognitionforfirstunittofire during2015 annual trainingwithprecisionandaccurate fire onall
target points,firing30rounds.
Contributedtothe successof unitachieving90% pass rate on Army physical fitnesstestand100% pass rate on
individualweaponsqualifications.
CreatedanddevelopedLeaderbindersandstatusboardsforfirst and secondplatooncrew chiefstoeffectively
trainpersonnel,resultinginefficientandsafe fire foraccuracy during2015 annual training.
Conductedover8 reconsurveillance operational proceduresthroughoutthe year,resultinginsafe executionof
movementandsuccessful arrival toaccomplishthe missioninatimelymanner.
Volunteerforthe unitFamilyReadinessGroup;assistinthe planningandcoordinating annual familyday.
Maintenance Control Manager TN Army National Guard Aug. 2012- Apr. 2014
Chattanooga, TN
Responsible andaccountable forpreventative maintenance checksandservicesof all vehiclesandassociatedequipment
for the ForwardSupportCompanyand assignedunits. Assignsjobpriorities,processesjobs,ensurespartsare ordered
and jobsare fixed inatimelymanneraccordingtostandardas well assupervisesmechanics. Brief UnitSupervisor,
maintainandupdate statusof all equipmentmonthly.
Supervisedthe service andrepairof 15 vehiclesduring 2012 annual trainingwithoutpersonnel orequipment
injury,aswell ascoordinatedmovementof HIMARSLaunchers andother militaryvehicles frommaintenance
shopto trainingsite withzeroaccidents,travelingover200 milestotal.
Contributedtothe successof maintenance platoonachieving85% pass rate on Armyphysical fitnesstestand
90% passrate on individual weaponsqualifications.
Managed unitpublicationsaccountensuringrequiredmaterialswere uptodate and available using Logistical
SupportActivity (LOGSA) database.
Mary Kay Director Mary Kay Cosmetics Apr. 2011- Present
Independent Consultant/Team Leader
Instructionof skincare andcosmeticapplicationinaclassroomtaughtenvironment. Serviceclients throughmultiple
deliveryoptions utilizingandlivingby the goldenrule. Responsible forleadingandmentoringteammemberstoachieve
dreamgoalsand provide stable income andopportunities.
AchievedDirectorStatuswithin3months,exceedingstandardby1 month;leadingateamof 50 women.
Earnedthe use of a Mary Kay CareerCar throughthe leadershipandguidance of teamwork.
AchievedStarConsultantStatusinsales16 differentquarters.
Manage and maintain$10K inproduct inventoryannually.
Provide excellentcustomerservice toover75 customers viapersonal website,face toface,doortodoor and
communityinteraction.
Supporttroopswiththe organizationanddevelopmentof OperationSunscreen;annual fundraiserproviding
sunscreenproductsaswell asplan,organize,coordinate,networkandhostvendor eventsthroughoutthe year.
4. Senior Army Instructor/Writer United States Army Oct. 2008- Mar. 2011
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Responsible fortraining,counseling,mentoring,supervising andtestingof personnel obtainingcertificationinamilitary
occupational skill (MOS) asa Multiple LaunchRocketSystemsandHighMobilityArtilleryRocketSystems
(MLRS/HIMARS) Technician. Assist inthe developmentandrevisionof lessonplans, writtenandperformance
examinations, programof instructions,andsupportedtasks. Responsibleandaccountable forthe healthandwelfare of
personnel duringadvancedindividual trainingcycle.
ServedasClassCounselorreceivinga90 % evaluationrating andinstructedover100 soldierswhoreceivedclass
averagesof 93%, and achieveda99.2% graduationrate,withover1500 hoursof instructionaswell asmentored
and evaluatedthree subordinate instructors.
AchievedSeniorLevelInstructor6monthsaheadof TrainingandDoctrine Command(TRADOC) standards.
Assistedinthe developmentandrevision of 78lessonplans,28 examinationsandsupportedtasksforthe new
PilotProgramof Instructionforthe MLRS/HIMARS MOS, earningSchool of Excellence ratingduring2009
TRADOCAccreditation.
Servedas SectionLeaderanddirectlyresponsibleforthe healthandwelfare of 70personnel;trainedand
counseledonbasiccommontasksand skills,militarybearingandphysical fitnessstandardsof 155 personnel.
Resultingin97%pass rate at the End of Course and12 of whichreceiving honorsfromMOStraining.
Utilized,maintained,andaccountable forequipmentvaluedinexcessof $9.2 milliondollars,resultinginzero
losseswhileassistinginthe managementof benchstocksupplyof expendableparts.
Managed,organizedandordered school house publicationsensuringrequiredmaterialswereuptodate and
available usingLOGSA database.
Operations and Training NCO United States Army May 2004- Oct. 2008
Ft. Sill, OK
Responsible fororganizationandoperationof trainingand management/reviewof personnel files foracompany size
elementover120 personnel. Manage personnel filesandoperatedondatabasesandprogramstoinclude butnot
limitedtoATRRS,iPERMS,SIDPERS,andTAPDB-G. Review andcorrectSoldierawards,promotionsandevaluations.
Developandplanyearlytrainingschedule. Schedule andplantrainingeventsperunitModifiedTable of Organization
and Equipment(MTOE)
Volunteered forunitretention/recruiting,weightcontrol managementandremedial physical fitnesstraining
programs.
Exceededretention/recruitingstandardby10% withhighestreenlistment percentage andrecognizedasbest
retentioncounselorinthe battalionof over400 personnel.
Counseledandtrainedover15personnel onweightcontrol managementandremedial physical fitnessthrough
nutritionandworkoutschedulesandplans reducingfailure rate by50%.
Providedaccurate dailystatusreportsonover120 personnel witha100% readinessrate whilemanaging,
reviewingandupdating all trainingrecords.
Scheduled,plannedandconductedmonthlyphysical fitnesstesttobe giventoSoldiers.
PreparedandpresentedmonthlyAfterActionReviewsinexcessof 15 reviewsforthe unitaftertrainingevents.
MLRS/HIMARS Technician
Servedas LauncherTechnician,troubleshooting,repairingandmaintainingthe LauncherModule systemandits
componentsaswell ascross trainedasa LightWheeledVehicle Mechanicinsupportof OperationIraqi Freedom,bothin
supportof a companysize element.
5. Performedscheduledandunscheduled preventative maintenance checksandservices on12 launchersin
preparationfordeployment andmaintained 100% fullymissioncapablestatusatall times;providedsupportfor
three annual live fire exercises overseeingany maintenance andsafety concernsof equipmentandpersonnel.
Volunteeredtocrosstrainand supportthe unitduringOperationIraqi Freedom(2005-2006) as a LightWheeled
Vehicle Mechanic; servicedandrepairedover450 vehicles.
Maintainedandaccountable for acquired benchstockof expendable partsandaccessories leftfromprevious
unit;reorganizedandcreateddetaileddatabase forover500 linesof repairpartsvaluedover$50K, resultingina
25% increase in turnaround time reducingbacklogby50% in 90 days.
Turnedinover $7K worth of expendable partsthat createdan excesssurplusof parts.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
B.S. Agricultural Development-concentration in Secondary Education
StephenF.AustinState University Nacogdoches,TX
Officer Leadership Course Graduate
Field Artillery School FT. Sill, OK
Apr. 2014-Aug. 2014
Officer Graduate
TN Army Academy Smyrna, TN
Mar. 2011- Aug 2012
TexasState TeacherCertificate Certificate of Achievement
SeniorLevel Instructor Certificate of Achievement
Small GroupInstructor TrainingCourse Certificate of Training
Total ArmyInstructorTrainingCourse Certificate of Training
TRADOCSupportCadre TrainingCourse Certificate of Training
SystemsApproach toTrainingBasicCourse Certificate of Training
Advance LeaderCourse Certificate of Training
Warrior LeaderCourse Certificate of Training
Total ArmyRetention Certificate of Training
Group FitnessInstructor(AFAA) Certificate of Achievement
Personal FitnessTrainer(AFAA) Certificate of Achievement
Martial ArtsInstructor(ATA) Certificate of Achievement
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Volunteerinthe unitFamilyReadinessGroup;planandcoordinate annual familyday for200 personnel.
Volunteerannuallytoparticipate inOperationSunscreen,aself-developmentprogramtosupporttroopsby
sendingsunscreenproducts;supported350troops withproductstodate.
Volunteeredandservedasthe AssistantFamilyReadinessGroupLeaderfor deployedpersonnel and assistedin
planning,organizingandcoordinatingfundraisingevents;selectedover120 volunteersasoutstandingvolunteer
for the Brigade duringFiscal Year2008.