Ashley Bridges is seeking a sales/marketing position where she can utilize her event planning and product promotion skills. She has a B.A. in Social Sciences from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. Her experience includes planning promotional campaigns and executing on-site events as an Events Specialist at Brookshire's and a Sales Representative for Republic National Distributing Co. She also has experience in marketing, sales, and coordinating corporate events from her roles at Olde Oaks Golf Club and The Golf Club at Stonebridge.
Looking for new opportunities. Strategic and versatile professional experienced in new business development, recruiting talent, office management, project management as well as assisting top level executives in advertising, public relations and marketing firms in the Twin Cities and New York City.
I am an experienced professional with an emphasis in event planning, education, recreation, and hotel resort operations. My expertise consists in various areas including; conference center scheduling, group lodging accommodations, restaurant reservations, and numerous responsibilities associated with golf tournaments, and recreational events. I am an adaptable, value-oriented player with a strong sales and administrative background. Reputation for a strong work ethic and undeniable dedication in doing what it takes to complete a given task.
Looking for new opportunities. Strategic and versatile professional experienced in new business development, recruiting talent, office management, project management as well as assisting top level executives in advertising, public relations and marketing firms in the Twin Cities and New York City.
I am an experienced professional with an emphasis in event planning, education, recreation, and hotel resort operations. My expertise consists in various areas including; conference center scheduling, group lodging accommodations, restaurant reservations, and numerous responsibilities associated with golf tournaments, and recreational events. I am an adaptable, value-oriented player with a strong sales and administrative background. Reputation for a strong work ethic and undeniable dedication in doing what it takes to complete a given task.
Currently leading a team of 4 sales reps collectively covering nearly 600 accounts in downtown Manhattan, NY. Generated $10M in revenue through 2015. Responsibilities include training and coaching reps to hit monthly and quarterly goals, keeping accounts within their assigned credit terms, managing delivery day schedules and operations, planning and organizing special event logistics, and capitalizing on account growth and development opportunities.
1. ASHLEY BRIDGES
oashley26@gmail.com 480 South Morgan Doyline, LA 71023 318-465-9511
Objectives
A sales/marketing position where I can utilize my event planning and product promotion skills.
Education
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
2004 B.A. Social Sciences
Skills
PRODUCT PROMOTION
o Planning promotional campaigns along with a client to achieve mutual goals/objectives.
o Coordinating & executing successful on-site promotional events.
ACCOUNT/RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
o History of building new client relationships, maintaining excellent customer service, and
surpassing quotas.
o Excellent interpersonal skills and solid presentation capabilities.
MARKETING/SALES
o Ability to dependably prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a timely manner.
o Design & distribution of direct marketing tools.
Experience
Brookshire’s | Haughton, LA
Events Specialist 2010 – 2011
● Responsible for planning and executing all on-site/in-store product promotions and other
special events.
● Managed support staff for large events at store.
● General Cashier duties as head cashier. Also responsible for management of front staff
during shifts .i.e. coordinating register assignments, overseeing breaks, performing voids and
corrections.
2. ASHLEY BRIDGES
Republic National Distributing Co. | Shreveport, LA
Sales Representative-On Premise 2006 – 2007
● Provided top level service as outside sales representative to 65+ key accounts through order-
writing, merchandising, brand representation, and customer service.
● Responsible for the sale and distribution of numerous top spirit brands within the Shreveport-
Bossier areas for On-Premise (bars, nightclubs, restaurants) as well as four area casinos.
● Achievement of route growth targets through effective selling and merchandising totaling
over $100,000.
Olde Oaks Golf Club | Haughton, LA
Marketing Coordinator & Corporate Event Sales 2005 – 2006
● Developed and implemented an aggressive, but achievable sales and marketing plan
consistent with the strategic plan to maximize profitable growth.
● Managed the effective implementation and distribution of direct-marketing campaigns
consistent with business plan and sales objectives.
● Outside sales efforts successful in generating over $60,000 in tournament contracts for the
upcoming season.
● Along with Events Coordinator; Co-planned and coordinated all large events at the golf club
including corporate outings, large weddings, and all corporate golf tournaments.
The Golf Club at Stonebridge | Bossier City, LA
Assistant to Controller 2005
● Responsible for employee communication, information development & distribution and
maintaining all personnel files.
● Primary day-to-day administrative tasks including accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and
human resources in addition to task of tax audit preparation for two golf clubs.