Katie Ashley

Experience

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  Pickles & Ice Cream Franchising, LLC

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

  Director of Finance

  Pickles & Ice Cream, former maternity clothing franchise operating 18 locations, catalog, and online retail space.Decreased operating expenses by 25%. Responsible for all receivables, payables, reconciliations, and tax preparation for four corporate entities. Responsible for preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and budgets.

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  Electrolux

  May 2004 - Dec 2005

  Now known as The Husqvarna Group, the world's largest producer of outdoor power products. The Group maintains facilities in more than 100 countries.Sales Manager for Package and Service Parts product line for the largest customer, Sears. Responsible for forecasting sales and meeting sales and margin goals. Worked directly with Sears to tailor sales plans and product offerings. Monitored production, inventory, and replenishment of product to Sears. Oversaw production of customer packaging designs, specifications, and preferences. Increased sales of Package and Service Parts by 10%. Show less Now known as The Husqvarna Group, the world's largest producer of outdoor power products. The Group maintains facilities in more than 100 countries. Responsible for month end closing processes, preparing financial statements and corporate reporting. Oversaw forecast and margin analysis while monitoring actual to forecasted and identifying variances. Consolidated forecasts from sales team and four plant locations into integrated financial plan. Monitored customer and supplier programs encompassing accruals and payouts. Show less

  • Sales Manager

    Mar 2005 - Dec 2005

  • Financial Analyst

    May 2004 - Mar 2005
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  Hull Storey Gibson Companies, LLC/Gemini Construction Company, LLC

  Jan 2006 - Feb 2013

  Controller

  Hull Storey Gibson Companies, LLC is a privately owned multi-faceted retail real estate acquisition, management, and development company with a portfolio of more than 11 million square feet. Gemini Construction Company, LLC, is the in-house general contractor for Hull Storey Gibson.Implemented Timberline accounting and project management software for company wide use. Responsible for all Payables, Receivables, Billing, Cash Management and General Ledger functions. Responsible for all monthly, quarterly, annual closing procedures and financial reporting. Developed contract, insurance and lien waiver processes and oversaw accuracy and compliance. Developed records management program and supervised for easy retrieval. Interfaced with construction management team for accurate and timely job cost accounting. Oversaw contractor and business license compliance in seven states. Responsible for construction loan draws and compliance with lender regulations. Show less

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  ADP

  Mar 2013 - Feb 2024

  Provided direction and leadership to client facing associates. Influenced behaviors to exceed performance goals, especially in the areas of quality, client retention, and call management. Provided clear feedback, development and coaching to associates to increase engagement and team performance. Delivered performance evaluations and initiated performance management plans when necessary. Determined training needs of the team through analysis of associate knowledge and skills. Communicated and coordinated functional activities with corporate and other regional departments to ensure effective client support. Oversaw escalated client issues and backup to Client Relations Executive. Show less

  • Program Manager - Implementation & Service

    Sept 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Project Manager - Implementation Strategy and Operations

    Apr 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Implementation Sr Manager, Major Accounts Implementation

    Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Client Services Sr Manager, Major Account Client Services

    Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Support Team Manager - Client Loyalty and Technical Support Specialist, Small Business Services

    Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Client Loyalty Manager, Small Business Services

    Aug 2015 - Mar 2018

  • Client Service Manager, Small Business Services

    Mar 2013 - Aug 2015
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  Georgia Lou’s BBQ

  Apr 2018 - now

  Owner/Operator

  GeorgiaLousBBQ.com

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  Viventium

  Feb 2024 - now

  Product Manager

  Viventium Software Inc. is a SaaS-based human capital management solution that provides a remarkable user experience and award- winning software. Viventium provides flexible software and expert guidance so clients can be sure their payroll is done right.Viventium offers specialized solutions in the health services markets which include home care agencies and skilled nursing facilities. Owner of product lifecycle for Workforce Management solutions, providing product vision and leadership for partners including development, marketing, sales and client experience operations. Show less