Ashley Denson
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Results-driven Senior AV Project Manager specializing in multi-million-dollar project portfolios and cross-functional team leadership. Expertise in financial forecasting, change management, and risk mitigation supports effective client communication and operational discipline. Proven ability to deliver complex programs under budget while ensuring margin protection.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AV Project Manager
One Diversified
[City], State
10.2022 - Current
- Manage a portfolio of 10–30 concurrent AV integration projects totaling approximately $4M, with full ownership of scope, schedule, budget, and delivery.
- Led 5–15 Field Engineers and subcontractors per project, coordinating labor resources and resolving field escalations to maintain execution standards.
- Deliver projects sold at an average 33% profit margin, achieving $50K under baseline through proactive cost control and forecasting accuracy.
- Own project financial forecasting, tracking actuals vs. baseline and identifying risks early to protect margin and delivery commitments.
- Develop, price, and manage change orders, clearly documenting scope, cost, and schedule impacts while securing timely approvals.
- Proactively manage project risks, issues, and escalations, partnering with operations leadership, engineering, vendors, and clients to drive resolution.
- Delivered weekly executive-level client updates on milestones, risks, financial health, and next steps to ensure transparency and alignment.
- Coordinate with general contractors and construction teams to ensure spaces are AV-ready (power, data, infrastructure, access).
- Oversee equipment procurement and logistics, including ordering, tracking, and delivery sequencing.
- Served as primary delivery lead for enterprise accounts such as Gulfstream, BMW, and Microsoft to foster long-term client relationships.
Office Manager / Marketing Director
Petro Law Firm
[City], State
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Planned and executed community and partnership initiatives, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
- Led website management transition, reducing annual operating costs by 65%.
- Developed productivity and financial reporting across AR/AP, collections, and ROI tracking, leading to a 15% reduction in cost-per-lead.
- Executed IT service changes with minimal disruption, achieving $12K in annual savings.
- Managed a $1M active case portfolio, overseeing intake, negotiations, settlements, and client communications.
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
04.2013 - 04.2019
- Led operations for the largest distribution center in the U.S. Air Force while deployed, overseeing $13M in inventory with ahead-of-schedule delivery.
- Managed Europe’s largest distribution center, ensuring timely support for 54,000 service members across 9 coalition forces.
- Maintained <1% inventory variance on a $21M inventory portfolio through disciplined controls and audits.
- Led process improvements during POS system transition, achieving 14% reduction in labor hours.
- Received four commendations for operational excellence and impactful leadership.
Education
MBA - Finance
Park University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO05.2023
MBA - Project Management
Park University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Finance
Park University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO12-2021
Associate Degree - Hospitality Management
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Program & Portfolio Management
- Financial Forecasting & Margin Control
- Change Orders & Scope Management
- Risk, Issue & Escalation Management
- Field & Subcontractor Leadership
- Client & Executive Communication
- AV / Technology Integration Delivery
- Operations & Process Optimization
Personal Information
Title: Senior AV Project Manager | Program & Delivery Leadership
Certifications And Leadership
- OSHA 30 Certification
- PMP (In Progress / Planned)
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) – Service Officer
- Elks Lodge – Treasurer (Budgeting & Financial Oversight)
Certification
OSHA 30
Timeline
AV Project Manager
One Diversified
10.2022 - Current
Office Manager / Marketing Director
Petro Law Firm
12.2021 - 10.2022
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
04.2013 - 04.2019
MBA - Finance
Park University
MBA - Project Management
Park University
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Finance
Park University
Associate Degree - Hospitality Management
Community College of the Air Force