Jillian Ashton, CFRM

Experience

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  Alpha Gamma Delta

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  Director Chapter Services

  Delivered services to 130,000 member association with affiliates throughout United States and Canada. Orchestrated all aspects of traveling consultant program including the recruiting, hiring, training, supervising and reporting for 26 off-site employees; as well as managing the $135,000 budget, and drafting of educational grants proposals. Planned, drafted and conducted leadership training for staff and for regional and national leadership conferences. Was one of five internationally selected women to travel to universities throughout United States and Canada, assisting collegiate women and alumnae in areas of leadership, membership retention, recruitment and officer training. Show less

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  ICAN

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Volunteer

  Served as board member and Chairman during the foundational years of the organization. Worked closely with founder to develop fiscal security, policies and proceedures, as well as recruit key volunteers to advocate for the organization.

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  American Heart Association

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Director of Corporate Events

  Coordinated inaugural Go Red for Women (Woman’s Legacy Luncheon) in less than 6 months and raised 70K (net) in addition to securing $710,000 for American Heart Association events in 2 years.Successfully administered the cultivation, management and support of volunteers.

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  Community Health Network

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Director of Development

  Raised over $710,000 for inaugural capital campaign, $120,000 for nursing education endowment, and $50,000 in underwriting in 11 months. Cultivated all facets of hospital volunteer program for four campus hospital including procurement, recruitment, placement, recognition and retention of over 200 volunteers achieving a 14% growth in 12 months.

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  Komen Race for the Cure

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Volunteer

  Managing the kids area for the after race gathering. Organized activities and volunteers to provide an enjoyable experience for families.

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  Indy Chamber

  Jan 2007 - Nov 2010

  Directed the delivery of over 80 networking/educational events to approximately 5,700 attendees annually. Built multi-level sponsoship and marketing campaigns for customers using the assets of these events. Responsible for sponsorship sales, contract negotiation, resource management, event budgeting (1.1M budget), marketing and collaboration with various stake holders to ensure successful project fruition. Facilitated strategic partnerships, and coached events and programming staff. Raised over $1.4 M in cash and in-kind sponsorships, increasing revenue over 5% from 2007 to 2008.

  • Director of Corporate Sponsorships & Events

    Jan 2009 - Nov 2010

  • Manager, Corporate Partnership

    Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
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  500 Festival

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Volunteer

  Planned and orchestrated aspects of the post-race (Indianapolis Mini Marathon) party.

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  Majestic Stone Imports

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2012

  President/Owner

  Operated a 1.8M granite and marble fabrication shop. Cultivated relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors as well as legal, accounting, banking and insurance representatives to increase profitability 4.4% in less than 14 months and to better serve clients and employees.

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  Me.com

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

  Sabatical

  A period in time where I helped others which in turn renewed my soul!

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  Right On Interactive

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Employee Engagement Manager

  Right On Interactive is a marketing automation company helping organizations win, keep and grow business.

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  Indiana Canine Assistant Network

  Aug 2013 - now

  President