Ashley Dunaway

Ashley Dunaway is the CEO of Solana Talent Group, a talent acquisition and consulting firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah. With a strong background in sociology, she has extensive experience in recruitment services, particularly in sourcing and hiring for executive-level positions across various industries, including green energy and advertising sales.1

Professional Background

• CEO at Solana Talent Group (August 2012 - Present): Under her leadership, the company has successfully filled over 12,000 positions within the circular economy sector. Solana Talent Group focuses on creating tailored recruitment strategies to meet the unique needs of emerging companies in the green energy field.12
• Recruitment Consultant at WilsonHCG (February 2010 - May 2013): Here, she developed strategic recruitment processes and solutions for clients.1
• National Sales Recruiter at Culver Careers (2005 - 2008): Responsible for all aspects of the recruiting process, from sourcing to negotiating fee agreements.1

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Utah State University (1997 - 1999) and the University of Utah (1999 - 2001).1

Key Achievements

• Ashley is recognized for her innovative approaches to recruitment, particularly in adapting to changes in the green energy sector due to legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act. Her methods have streamlined hiring processes significantly, reducing the average number of initial interviewees from twelve to approximately 2.3.23

Dunaway's commitment to helping professionals achieve their career goals is evident in her work at Solana Talent Group, where she emphasizes quality placements and a positive candidate experience.1