Ashley Arko
Concord Township
Summary
Dynamic events and fundraising leader with over 10 years of experience driving successful initiatives that engage communities and elevate organizational missions. Proven track record in strategizing and executing high-impact events, cultivating donor relationships, and maximizing fundraising potential. Adept at leveraging innovative marketing techniques and data-driven insights to enhance outreach efforts and achieve ambitious financial goals. Committed to fostering collaboration and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager of Events
Kendra Scott
Woodmere, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Lead planning and execution of in-store and off-site events to drive traffic, brand awareness, and sales
- Build and maintain community partnerships to generate new business opportunities and repeat clients
- Leverage clienteling strategies to convert event guests into long-term customers
- Collaborate with store leadership to align event strategy with sales goals and KPIs
- Track event performance and ROI to optimize future events
Assistant Manager
Ann Taylor
Beachwood, OH
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Partnered with Store Manager to lead daily operations, team development, and sales performance
- Coached associates on clienteling strategies to increase repeat business and loyalty
- Analyzed KPIs (conversion, SPT, traffic) to identify opportunities and drive results
- Delivered a high-touch customer experience through active floor leadership
- Supported recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of new team members
Supervisor
Kate Spade New York
Beachwood, OH
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Led sales team to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly revenue goals through active coaching
- Monitored and analyzed KPIs to drive performance improvements
- Developed sales forecasts and identified trends to support business strategy
- Executed clienteling initiatives that increased repeat business and influenced sales
- Maintained strong leadership presence on the sales floor
Director of Operations & Events
Benedictine High School
Cleveland, OH
09.2017 - 04.2023
- Managed the Raiser's Edge database to track donor engagement and fundraising performance
- Wrote and executed annual fundraising campaigns and donor communications through segmentation analysis
- Supported major gift strategy and capital campaign initiatives
- Planned and executed large-scale events to meet and exceed fundraising goals
Regional Recruiter
PhysAssist Scribes
Cleveland, OH
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Recruited and onboarded medical scribe candidates across Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania
- Coordinated campus recruiting events at medical schools and built university partnerships
- Trained and managed Scribe Ambassadors to support recruitment efforts
Grant Development Specialist
Mercy Health Foundation
Boardman, OH
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Assisted with grant writing, research, and submission processes
- Managed grant tracking and reporting using Raiser's Edge
- Coordinated and led all advisory and disbursement committee meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH05-2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Assistant Manager of Events
Kendra Scott
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Ann Taylor
01.2024 - 08.2024
Supervisor
Kate Spade New York
04.2023 - 01.2024
Director of Operations & Events
Benedictine High School
09.2017 - 04.2023
Regional Recruiter
PhysAssist Scribes
03.2016 - 04.2017
Grant Development Specialist
Mercy Health Foundation
08.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Youngstown State University