The University of Southern Mississippi

Daphne High School

News/Content Specialist  at WLOX-TV

Summa International

Project Manager

Pineapple Procurement

Skills: Hotel Design · AutoCAD · Customer Service · Sketching · Residential Design · Revit · Presentation Design · Project Management · Skilled Multi-tasker · Communication · Retail Design · Creativity Skills · Retail · Lumion · Attention to Detail · FF&E Specifications · FF&E

Mendil + Meyer Design Studio

Interior Designer

Developed and implemented all aspects of the hotel design process including the initial design concept, client presentation, FF&E selection and purchasing, brand submittals, budgeting, bidding, scheduling and project management
Prepared and distributed project documents, such as construction plans, furniture layouts, wall and floor finish schedules, interior elevations, casework shop drawings, vendor specifications and other relevant material
Produced interior CAD drawings, created 3D renderings, analyzed blueprints, conducted material takeoffs, completed field measurements, executed property improvement plans (PIP), performed hotel site visits 
Maintained communication on a regular and timely basis to ensure all project participants (contractors, clients, vendors, hotel brand design team members, etc.) were informed of project status and required actions
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once through effective time management and task prioritization
Identified project-related issues and recommended necessary improvements, cost saving initiatives and substitutions to positively impact project budget/schedule
Spearheaded the design and management of more than a dozen different hotel properties consisting of renovations, new builds and conversions

Eastern Shore Hospitality

Interior Design Project Manager

WLOX-TV ABC CBS Bounce

TV/Digital Content Producer

News/Content Specialist

Coordinating and assisting the sales representatives with customers at trade shows, Managing all money transactions, shipping orders and product issues throughout the show, Preparing invoices, counting inventory and creating daily reports, Helping sales representatives meet show goals by upselling products and reporting event progress, Traveling and supporting smooth execution of event, including show set-up and take-down.

Martelli Enterprises

Trade Show Sales Assistant

Created and utilized effective social media marketing plans, Marketing through various social media outlets, Updated website and social media sites regularly, Researched various topics pertaining to the facilities, Brainstormed creative marketing ideas, Worked closely with two separate departments: PR and Marketing, Assisted with multiple events, Photographed conferences and events, Helped organize and plan the Sales and Marketing Professional's Awards Banquet, Gained first hand experience into the public relations and marketing field.

Hattiesburg Convention Center

Public Relations and Marketing Intern

Beverage cart attendant, Pool server, Banquet server, assisted a variety of planned events, worked in various golf tournaments, gained experience working multiple positions within the organization, demonstrated exceptional communication skills to assist the needs of the country club members and guests

Hattiesburg Country Club

Server

Verified account numbers at front gate, Hosted multiple birthdays and other pool events, Assisted customer needs, Used excellent communication skills to maintain member and guest satisfaction.

Ashley Ward