Ashley Davies
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced problem solver and project manager with a focus on public sector work and data driven decision making. 10 years of experience in public education planning, operations, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record of growing strong teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
09.2022 - Current
- Created a stakeholder road map of people and responsibilities for a state government looking to improve its coordination of services to asylum seekers
- Supported a major city in creating a plan to revitalize its downtown economy through data analysis and benchmarking
- Analyzed store level data for a major food and beverage company to support changes to their staffing and scheduling practices
Executive Director of Operations
Seattle Public Schools
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided leadership over the departments of Enrollment Planning, Admissions, Transportation, and PK-12 Operations across 104 schools
- Developed transportation plan as a result of the national bus driver shortage that included a temporary reduction of bus service aligned with the District’s commitment to racial equity
- Implemented improved communication plan to schools and families around transportation issues
- Worked directly with Associate Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Operations around daily COVID-19 response issues to improve operations and communication across the district
Director of Enrollment Planning & Services
Seattle Public Schools
09.2015 - 09.2021
- Managed team of 20 employees across Enrollment Planning and Admissions teams to create enrollment forecasts and policies for all Seattle schools in support of proper resource allocation
- Led initiative that improved school leader satisfaction of the Enrollment Planning department by 30% in first year on the job
- Developed and managed district family survey process with a 92% response rate to determine who will be returning in person during hybrid learning which helped schools and district departments prepare classrooms
- Lead community meetings, racial equity teams, and resource fairs to review school changes in partnership with district and community leaders
- Presented to the School Board on topics related to enrollment projections and district demographic changes
- Created and implemented department restructuring and individual reclassifications to support employee growth and department needs
Director of Bronx Planning
New York City Department of Education (DOE)
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Managed team of district planners to address community needs and efficiently utilize school facilities in the Bronx for over 370 schools and 200,000 students
- Led cross-functional meetings with District Superintendents and numerous DOE offices to discuss potential school changes that would support increased student learning
- Developed and implemented plans for the opening of 9 new district and charter schools which replaced historically failing schools
- Supported the implementation of school integration efforts in the South Bronx, one of the lowest performing districts in NYC in order to increase students’ access to high quality school options
- Supported senior leadership in restructuring division after mayoral change
Associate Director of Bronx Planning
New York City Department of Education (DOE)
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Increased the diversity of staff through strategic outreach and expanding our recruiting locations
- Created over 1,000 new K-12 public school seats for traditionally underserved students through strategies such as opening new schools
Project Manager, Best Practices Research Division
Pittsburgh Public Schools
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Led initiative to research and recommend best practices for increasing parent engagement among 16,000 parents across the city
- Managed team of four consultants who served as liaisons between Pittsburgh Public School parents and the city’s Office of Teacher Effectiveness
Education
Master of Science in Public Policy and Management -
Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College
Pittsburgh, PA05.2012
Bachelor of Arts in Economics -
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA05.2010
Pro Bono Experience
- Girls on the Run (GOTR), New York, NY, Board Member and Coach, 02/2013, present, Raised over $5,000 to fund programs at NYC shelter sites and scholarships and shoes for GOTR Puget Sound
- Developing Responsible Economically Advanced Model-Citizens (D.R.E.A.M.), New York, NY, Director of Programming, 12/2012, 08/2015, Led campaigns to recruit new scholars for program initiatives that teach unrepresented youth financial literacy
Timeline
Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
09.2022 - Current
Executive Director of Operations
Seattle Public Schools
09.2021 - 09.2022
Director of Enrollment Planning & Services
Seattle Public Schools
09.2015 - 09.2021
Director of Bronx Planning
New York City Department of Education (DOE)
07.2014 - 08.2015
Associate Director of Bronx Planning
New York City Department of Education (DOE)
06.2012 - 01.2014
Project Manager, Best Practices Research Division
Pittsburgh Public Schools
01.2012 - 05.2012
Master of Science in Public Policy and Management -
Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College
Bachelor of Arts in Economics -
Swarthmore College