Ashley Dixon

Experience

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  Georgia State University

  May 2013 - May 2015

  Programming Director of Live Entertainment for Spotlight Programs Board

  • Responsible for programming, implementing, and promoting both large and small scale acts on campus; including but not limited to open mic events, library plaza entertainment, hypnotist and special talent shows, and the annual Panther-Palooza Spring Concert• Selected and managed relationships with diverse musicians and other talents through agents and managers, and arranging the co-programming of events within Spotlight and with other groups on campus if needed• Actively met with volunteers, maintained the listserv, and represented Spotlight in concert issues to the local media and other departments and student organizations in conjunction with the advisor Show less

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  Ted's Montana Grill

  Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

  Student Intern- Accounts Payable

  • Served as administrative and clerical support for the Accounts Payable department • Responsible for managing chargebacks, uploading receipts, and recording accurate accounting information for restaurants within the local region

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  Omni Hotels & Resorts

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Front Desk Agent

  • Responsible for providing a five-star welcome and departure experience to each guest, as well as, serving as an ambassador throughout the guest’s stay• Served as first impression upon guests by extending a warm welcome, providing information about the hotel and local area, and offering a full range of upscale hotel amenities and services• Responsible for settling guest accounts upon check-out, resolving guest issues and completing special requests• Worked closely with all hotel departments especially our Concierge, Bell-Door and Ideal Services teams Show less

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  Messe Frankfurt North America

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

  Operations Coordinator

  • Facilitated the organization of USA Pavilions at internationaltrade-shows for up to 100 companies• Served as direct administrative support for Operations Manager and Director of Operations

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  Roam - Work, Meet, Office

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2020

  Community Manager + Meeting Coordinator

  Community Manager• Responsible for supporting co-working facility operations, hosting 200 members and up to 350 guests weekly• Cross-trained in multiple areas to support member and guest needsfrom administrative and clerical to hospitality support• Co-led company-wide partnership with non-profit organization, Atlanta Mission, through organizing volunteer opportunities for up to 50 employeesMeeting Coordinator• Interacted with up to 20 meeting planners weekly to secure event details and logistics• Managed relationships with 20+ catering providers and event décor specialists in the local Atlanta area• Acted as on-site contact for meeting and event trouble-shooting forAudio-visual equipment, catering, and guest needs Show less

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  McCormick Theological Seminary

  Jun 2020 - Mar 2021

  Project Lead + Web Designer

  • Facilitated the organization of annual conference via virtual platforms during 2020 COVID-19 pandemic• Managed individual staff progress on annual conference and department specific project tasks, including the 2020 Presidential Election and other sociopolitical campaigns• Designed and managed weekly updates to SAWUBONA Online (sawubonaonline.com)

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  Neighborhood Church Atlanta

  May 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Coordinator and promoter of internal/external special events, managing master calendar of 20+ reservations weekly • Overseer of recruiting for event scheduling and assisting with payroll management, actively supporting community partnerships • Manager of resources and inventory related to hospitality and vendor partnerships • Coordinator and promoter of internal/external special events, managing master calendar of 20+ reservations weekly • Overseer of recruiting for event scheduling and assisting with payroll management, actively supporting community partnerships • Manager of resources and inventory related to hospitality and vendor partnerships

  • Operations Manager

    Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Community Curator

    May 2021 - Jun 2022
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  RECIV.net

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  Project Intern