Ashley McGee
DC/Virginia/Maryland Area
Summary
I am a results-driven marketing executive with over 15 years of experience leading strategic initiatives across the technology and public sectors. My career is defined by building high-performing marketing engines for complex, high-stakes environments, from global tech giants to agile AI startups. I specialize in aligning marketing efforts with core business goals to drive measurable pipeline growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Industry Executive Director, Public Sector Marketing
ORACLE
10.2024 - Current
- Architected innovative customer engagement strategies to boost adoption in Public Sector and Global Defense and Intelligence accounts.
- Orchestrated collaboration among Product, Sales, and Marketing teams to develop tailored assets that enhance customer trust.
- Managed comprehensive event execution, including budgeting and forecasting to maximize executive engagement and lead conversion.
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
FINCH AI
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Led cross-functional team to execute innovative marketing campaigns, achieving an 85% rise in lead generation.
- Developed personalized nurture campaigns, resulting in a 42% increase in lead conversion rates.
- Established thought leadership strategy with whitepapers and speeches to enhance brand authority.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product positioning and messaging.
- Developed comprehensive marketing strategies aligning with company goals.
Head of Global Events
AMAZON SUPPLY CHAIN
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Established long-term vision for global events, aligning proprietary and third-party presences with revenue objectives.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing ROI metrics associated with each event initiative.
- Negotiated custom sponsorships to enhance brand recognition and integration of 'One Amazon' across industry.
- Developed top-tier Public Sector marketing strategy to increase awareness and utilization of Amazon Supply Chain solutions.
Senior Manager, IC Customer Engagement
AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed organization-wide sales planning and multi-million dollar sales budget as Chief of Staff for National Security Director.
- Achieved 700% growth in Intelligence Community lead database within 18 months using targeted digital campaigns.
- Delivered 20 videos and 35 whitepapers in one year to strengthen marketing strategy and expand customer reach.
IC and DoD Marketing Lead
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Reston
2015 - 2018
- Created specialized marketing programs and campaigns for new IC regions and initiatives.
- Coordinated with Business Development, Public Relations, and Senior Leadership to leverage best practices, drive strategy and vision, and communicate future trends and opportunities.
- Responsible for creating events and activations to increase lead generation and maximize reach. Grew lead database by 700% over 18 months.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA01-2009
Master of Engineering - Systems Engineering
University of Virginia - Darden School of Business
Charlottesville, VA01-2015
Skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Executive communication
- Strategic planning
- CRM strategy
- Lead development/nurture
- Pipeline optimization
- Event management
- Customer engagement strategy
- Program management
Timeline
Industry Executive Director, Public Sector Marketing
ORACLE
10.2024 - Current
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
FINCH AI
08.2023 - 09.2024
Head of Global Events
AMAZON SUPPLY CHAIN
05.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Manager, IC Customer Engagement
AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)
05.2018 - 05.2022
IC and DoD Marketing Lead
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
2015 - 2018
Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies
Mercyhurst University
Master of Engineering - Systems Engineering
University of Virginia - Darden School of Business