Ashley Ganem

Experience

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  Boston Mortgage Group

  Jun 2004 - Jan 2008

  Intern

  Processed personal and commercial loans using the database Encompass. Handled checks worth thousands of dollars. Produced a brochure using Microsoft Publisher. Updated loans from 2005 until 2007. Answered phones, typed legal documents, photocopied and UPSed loan workbooks, and other secretarial jobs. Seasonal Work - Summers 04, 05 & Winter 08. Loan processing, secretarial work, etc.

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  Compass For Kids

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2012

  Manage website, Facebook and Twitter accounts. Develop email marketing pieces using Adobe Photoshop and Constant Contact. Event planning. Create templates and PowerPoint presentations for two annual fundraising events, partners' meetings, student graduations and more. Work extensively on invites/evites, sponsorship material, marketing materials, and set-up for two annual fundraising events. Collaborate with the Lawrence office on student data and other organizational pieces. Managed two separate databases, created one on Access. Handled checks worth thousands of dollars. Typed legal documents, set up meetings and interviews, and other secretarial jobs. Created marketing pieces using Photoshop and Constant Contact, created templates and PowerPoint presentations for two annual fundraising events, and managed website and Facebook page.

  • Project Coordinator

    Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Senior Intern

    Sept 2006 - Jun 2011
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  Beverly Bootstraps

  Feb 2010 - Jul 2013

  Coordinate the Home Delivery and Summer Park Lunch programs and Food Drives, including preparation, coordinating volunteers and clients, and creating reports. Assist the Food Pantry Supervisor with ordering food and supplies from various vendors and food banks. Coordinate Evening and Saturday Pantry distribution. Train and support volunteers. Work with Food Pantry Supervisor and Director of Donor Relations on Public Relations campaigns for food donations from the community. Enter data in the Microsoft Access client database. Make food bags for distribution. Assist Food Pantry Supervisor on Administrative duties including Microsoft Excel, Word and Access. Show less

  • Food Pantry Coordinator

    Apr 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Administrative Coordinator

    Feb 2010 - Apr 2012
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  CHIVE- Sustainable Event Design & Catering

  Aug 2013 - May 2020

  Event Staff

  Chive’s mission is to bring people together through food. We combine local ingredients, thoughtful design, and a sustainable mindset to create extraordinary food and events that suit both special occasions and the every day. We do private event and corporate catering (full service or drop-off), event design (florals, lighting, custom décor), and full-service wedding planning. Primarily serve as a bartender or day-of event stay. Responsible for event/design/bar set up and break down same-day prior to and after various events including but not limited to weddings, office parties, holiday parties, baby and bridal showers, and fundraising events. Assisted in drop off events, responsible solely to provide set up assistance as well as pick up the day after events. Show less

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  Seton Hall University

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Teaching Assistant

  Teaching College English I, a non-literature based college writing course, and College English II, a literature based college writing course at Seton Hall University. This entails developing a course syllabus, conducting classes without a lead professor, creating handouts and essay assignments, correcting in-class assignments, journal entries, essays and research papers, and conferencing with students outside of class. Working in the Writing Center entails meeting with students to discuss paper ideas and acting as an editor by reading through for grammatical errors, correct citations, and syntax. Show less

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  Blue Vase® Marketing

  May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Admin/Contributing Writer

  Reading books categorized as physical and mental health and wellness books including Brad Willis's "Warrior Pose," Michael Matthews's "Bigger, Leaner, Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body," and Steven Pressfield's "The War of Art" among others and writing 500-1,000 word reviews for www.naturalknowledge247.com. In addition, filing, purchasing, and performing other administrative tasks.

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  MASSiveRoots Apparel

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2017

  Director of Operations

  MASSiveRoots is an urban roots, rock, reggae apparel company that gives back to local bands. Managed all office functions including researching and purchasing inventory for both clients and in-house and all financial operations including accounts payable/receivable. Conducted marketing campaigns and managed website and social media presences. Worked collaboratively with the President and CEO on design and vision.

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  Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc.

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2019

  Supervised the Receptionist and oversaw the day-to-day operations of the administrative office. Supervised the Administrative Coordinator and oversaw the front end of the work order system. Evaluated systems and operations to identify improvement areas; developed, updated, and created operations policies and procedures. Created and updated monthly and quarterly department dashboards for Facilities, Operations, and Permanent Housing. Interim supervisor for the Program Coordinator. Served as the Program Manager for ETO and responsible for completing intakes, exits, annual assessments, and transfers within the system and in units. Developed orientation manuals for key administrative, operations, and programs staff. Collaborated with the Property Manager and Programs team on the planning and implementation of internal client transfers and unit turnovers. Developed and managed the Operations budget. Show less Hildebrand is a non-profit organization which partners with families experiencing homelessness to provide shelter, permanent housing, work readiness programs, and life skills development. Successfully implemented a new brand, including a new logo, website, and redesign of all print materials within the first six months of employment. Managed the website, social media outlets, and email and print communication. Ediedt all communications materials. Assist the CEO with filing, scheduling, and other administrative tasks. Created Marketing, Development, and Program print materials using Adobe InDesign, Infogram, and Canva. Developed a communications calendar for print and web-based communication. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Jul 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Communications Administrator & Executive Assistant to CEO

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
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  North Shore Community Development Coalition

  Oct 2019 - now

  Responsible for organization's external communications including, but not limited to, PR, social media, web content, e-communications, marketing materials, and more. Supports the Development team's efforts and fundraising strategy by creating content including annual and impact reports, annual appeals, fundraising and friendraising events, sponsorship decks, and more. Works closely with the CEO, CPO, and Executive Assistant + Special Projects Manager on all organizational events from groundbreaking + ribbon cuttings for Real Estate developments to program events like the Restaurant + Art tour as well as legislative events like Donuts for Delegates. Provides marketing and graphic design support to all programs including the Punto Urban Art Museum, YouthBuild, and Small Business. Show less North Shore CDC's mission is to invest in neighborhoods to create thriving communities. We envision a North Shore where every neighborhood is one of choice and opportunity and are able to accomplish that through affordable housing, youth and economic development, community engagement, and public art.My role as Marketing + Special Events Manager is to ensure branding continuity across programs through program flyers, information sheets, social media, signage, and the website. I am also responsible for the planning and implementation of various events including but not limited to fundraisers, ribbon cuttings, and community events. Additionally, I work with small business partners to providing assistance with marketing, branding, etc. Show less

  • Director of Development

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Senior Communications + Events Manager

    Feb 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Marketing and Special Events Manager

    Oct 2019 - Feb 2021
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  Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition

  Nov 2020 - now

  Marketing Consultant

  Providing support with digital and print marketing efforts, including website maintenance, email marketing, social media, press, flyers, and other materials.Ensuring Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition maintains brand alignment with YouthBuild USA.