Ashley H.

About

Experienced communications professional with a strong background in marketing, public administration, and political science. Skilled in internal communications, editorial content, and employee engagement with experience in diverse industries including automotive, education, non-profit, and government. Currently leading internal communications at General Motors with prior roles spanning plant communications, nonprofit fundraising, and government service.

Experience

• Internal Communications Manager in Editorial and Employee Engagement · General Motors01-01-2024 –
• Plant Communications Manager · General Motors07-01-2023 – 01-01-2024
• Marketing and Communications Manager · Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States12-01-2022 – 07-01-2023
• Assistant Marketing Manager · Terra State Community College10-01-2021 – 12-01-2022
• Staff Assistant · U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH)08-01-2020 – 10-01-2021

  • Answered constituent telephone calls, received concern, and responded swiftly via Intranet Quorum • Assisted and transferred constituent casework intake calls and letters to relevant staffer or agency • Diffused, listened, and responded ethically to difficult constituent situations and concerns • Educated constituents on current policy issues and legislation • Ensured the local representative is provided with briefing materials for events and activity attendance • Met with constituents on behalf of the Senator to listen to their advocacy efforts and concerns • Advised and oversaw the education, training, and development of interns • Conducted short speeches on behalf of the Senator at local events

• Fundraising and Event Support Specialist · United Way of Greater Toledo01-01-2020 – 07-01-2020

  • Prospected new and overlapped companies to create deeper community and fundraising relationships • Managed social media planning in accordance with stakeholder relationships, community management, and marketing strategies • Tracked Facebook analytics to improve reach, engagement, and likes • Created graphic design templates and social media graphics using Canva • Coordinated events, including managing budgets, soliciting donations, and negotiating vendor contracts • Fostered partnerships with local organizations to recruit volunteers • Helped manage verbal and written volunteer communications

• Campaign Associate · United Way of Greater Toledo07-01-2019 – 12-01-2019

  • Managed assigned 52 accounts with a focus on exceeding fundraising goals and volunteer participation • Strategized to develop fundraising plans based upon targeted research and Corporate Social Responsibility at each company • Identified and executed campaigns with specific donor engagement strategies in partnership with key account volunteers, stakeholders, and executives • Closely monitored accounted portfolio to ensure workplace campaigns are executed in a timely manner with strong attention to customer service • Solicited sponsorships and volunteer participation from local companies for fundraising events while understanding guidelines, budget, and the strategic plan • Updated campaign and individual donor information in ANDAR and in Google Applications

• District Intern |Congressman Latta| · U.S. House of Representatives10-01-2017 – 04-01-2018

  • Answered telephone calls, receive constituent concern, and respond swiftly via Intranet Quorum • Experienced with writing proclamations, writing grants, conducting projects, and updating information • Experienced with filing, printing, copying, and faxing • Navigated legislative and governmental websites • Responsible for keeping information classified and confidential

• Petitioner · Advanced Micro Targeting05-01-2017 – 06-01-2017

  • Educated and engaged citizens on Marsy’s Law for All an initiative to help crime victims • Maintained a high voter signature validity rate • Experienced in achieving daily goals and achieving bonuses

• Intern · Wood County Clerk of Courts08-01-2016 – 11-01-2016

  • Trained for the duties of deputy of common pleas • Knowledgeable of OnBase and CourtView databases • Experienced with processing tax liens, motions, and notices • Responsible for keeping information classified and confidential • Ensured all old court files were digitalized into the online database

Education

• Penn State UniversityMaster's degree, Public Administration
• Bowling Green State UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science; Minor: General Business

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