Summary
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Work History
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Certificate of Forensic Investigation
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Ashley Collins

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Results-driven professional experienced in team leadership and operational support. Skilled in data analysis and empathetic communication, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Committed to enhancing workflows, team performance, and organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Foundations Investment Advisors
Phoenix, AZ
04.2024 - Current

Core Responsibilities

  • Serve as the team’s main resource for process questions, escalations, and advisor issues
  • Balance team workload and provide real‑time support during high‑volume or complex situations
  • Ensure accurate, timely responses to advisor inquiries and new business submissions
  • Review documents for new hires to ensure 100% accuracy and compliance
  • Act as a communication bridge between the manager and the team
  • Identify workflow issues and recommend process improvements
  • Support onboarding, training, and refresher sessions for team members
  • Highlight performance strengths and gaps while promoting a culture of accountability

Operations Specialist

Foundations Investment Advisors
Phoenix, AZ
02.2018 - 04.2024
  • Practice Management & Growth: Offered hands-on guidance, specialized systems, and resources to help advisory practices scale effectively.
  • Operational Support: Acted as a back-office partner, providing white-labeled financial planning and investment solutions, often with a focus on safety and income.
  • Client Engagement & Support: Assisted with client relationships and helped monitor and refine processes to boost profitability.
    Maintained strong organizational skills.

Portfolio Analyst

Foundations Investment Advisors
Phoenix, AZ
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Data Accuracy & Entry: Manually entered or uploaded security master data, trade confirmations, and cash movements into databases with high accuracy.
  • Reporting Support: Assisted in producing performance reports for portfolio managers.
  • Data Governance: Identified, investigated, and resolved discrepancies in data.

Trucking Dispatcher

Rhodes Trucking, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
07.2018 - 11.2018
  • Documentation: Generated and managed freight bills, invoices, and compliance paperwork.
  • Ran employee payouts and all administrative work.

Temp Portfolio Analyst

Foundations Investment Advisors
Phoenix, AZ
01.2018 - 04.2018

Temporary assisting in Data accuracy & entry, reporting support and data governance

Lead Material Handler

Ultra Clean Technology
Chandler, AZ
01.2016 - 12.2017

I worked in the semiconductor industry as a Material Handler II, where I handled all inventory transactions, parts, and adjustments. I created all the Excel spreadsheets for the Material Handler I employees and provided all key numbers and updates to the Director of Materials. I picked parts from inventory, adjusted parts in and out, counted inventory, cleaned parts, put them away, and prepped them as needed.
Any inventory that needed to be ready the moment it arrived was my responsibility—I was the go‑to person. I was also the point of contact for any questions regarding work orders, production lines, or parts.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health & Social Services

Maricopa Community Colleges, South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ
05-2031

No Degree - Certificate of Forensic Investigation

Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

Skills

    Communication

    Critical Thinking

    Time Management

    Data Entry

    Interpersonal Skills

    Teamwork

    CRM Databases

    Data Analysis

    Problem Solving

    Team Building

    Deductive Reasoning

    Empathy

Timeline

Team Leader

Foundations Investment Advisors
04.2024 - Current

Portfolio Analyst

Foundations Investment Advisors
11.2018 - 02.2019

Trucking Dispatcher

Rhodes Trucking, LLC
07.2018 - 11.2018

Operations Specialist

Foundations Investment Advisors
02.2018 - 04.2024

Temp Portfolio Analyst

Foundations Investment Advisors
01.2018 - 04.2018

Lead Material Handler

Ultra Clean Technology
01.2016 - 12.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health & Social Services

Maricopa Community Colleges, South Mountain Community College

No Degree - Certificate of Forensic Investigation

Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College

Certificate of Forensic Investigation

I am proud to share that I have earned a Certificate in Forensic Investigation, a specialized credential focused on the scientific and legal rigors of evidence analysis.
Through this program, I gained hands-on expertise in crime scene processing, including the identification, documentation, and preservation of physical evidence. My training covered the technical mastery of forensic photography, as well as the critical protocols for maintaining a flawless chain of custody.


Beyond the field techniques, I developed an understanding of criminal procedure and forensic pathology, along with the standards for courtroom admissibility. This certification has equipped me with precision and analytical skills.