William Ashley
Founder
Conroe,TX
Summary
Accomplished Founder with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founder & CEO
Solaris EV, LLC
05.2021 - Current
- Advised on high-level hiring decisions for key leadership positions, conducted senior hire interviews and nominated new board members.
- Drove implementation of market penetration to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated 4 staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
Senior Consultant
Booz Allen Hamilton
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Provide acquisition, program management, and logistics support services to NAVSEA clients on ACAT 1 programs:
- Managed product lifecycles from experiment-to-production for Littoral Combat Ships
- Expanded US Naval Fleet Forces Anti-Submarine Warfare Mission Package capabilities
- Coordinated 10 teams, totaling 100+ members
- Established global sustainability models
Logistics Specialist
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Responsible for reducing inventory by $100M through strategic supply chain optimization initiatives:
- Demonstrated design thinking by developing SOPs for warehousing, distribution, and supplier networks
- Restructured company buy-outs by aligning logistics processes to parent company sustainability model
- Conducted complex data analysis by data mining between internal systems and external contractors’ systems
- Resolved high-value shipment discrepancies by coordinating with suppliers, compliance, & logistics teams
Petty Officer Third Class
United States Navy Reserve
10.2015 - 10.2019
- NCAGS and AWNIS experience applied in the London NATO Shipping Centre responsible for shipping vessel safety, first enlisted Naval Engineer to hold the title of NATO Deputy Battle Watch Officer:
- Tracked merchant shipping vessels in the Black, North, and Mediterranean Seas
- Escalation protocol followed to ensure safety/security for merchant ships in high-risk areas
- Identified and troubleshot root causes of port efficiency issues
- Restored shipping trade flows to normal conditions after natural disasters
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain and Logistics Technology, Purchasing
University of Houston
Houston, TX 08.2017 - 05.2020
Skills
Operations management
Business planning
Program oversight
Transportation activity management
Additional Information
- AWARDS & HONORS: Certificate of Appreciation from Columbian Navy, Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America
Timeline
Founder & CEO
Solaris EV, LLC
05.2021 - Current
Senior Consultant
Booz Allen Hamilton
06.2020 - 07.2021
Logistics Specialist
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
05.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain and Logistics Technology, Purchasing
University of Houston
08.2017 - 05.2020
Petty Officer Third Class
United States Navy Reserve
10.2015 - 10.2019