Ashley McMillan
Bristol,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with a strong Intern/University recruiting background, exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
TikTok Affiliate Strategist
Self-employeed
Bristol, TN
05.2022 - Current
- Led the growth for a new creator's affiliate strategy, ultimately leading to a successful top 1% account (in both short video and livestream) with 300K+ followers and over $9.2M total GMV to date.
- Strategically engage brands and opportunities that raise visibility for the less represented 50+ female age demographic.
- Develop strategic travel and outreach plans to enhance creator visibility and targeted market penetration, while cultivating brand relationships.
- Manage brand communications, ensuring alignment of deliverables with client goals and expectations.
- Solely lead video editing, livestream moderation with high visibility, and all brand relationships.
- Maximize strategic approaches by keeping a close eye on performance and making appropriate adjustments.
STEP Intern Recruiter
Google
Remote, TN
07.2018 - 05.2024
- Expertly managed a high-volume queue of intern candidates (300+ per season) for STEP, Google’s former developmental internship for first and second year students, with an emphasis on engaging and supporting students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in tech roles.
- Led pipeline partnerships with multiple internal student development programs on behalf of STEP, including Google in Residence (GIR) and the Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI), driving matriculation and representation of program alumni into STEP’s pipeline.
- Helped drive and create pipeline strategy, using booleans and search strings given STEP’s ongoing project needs.
- Assisted in data analysis and reporting for team projects and developed presentations to communicate project updates and findings.
- Facilitated fruitful discussions and equitable hiring outcomes as the host of multiple intern Endorsement Committees, and drove the continued improvement and upkeep of STEP’s interviewer pools, level-appropriate question bank, and interview training.
- Managed the returning internship process, matriculating students from STEP to SWE internships and beyond.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational workflows.
- Flexed to support several 20% opportunities with partner teams, including: GIR Recruiting to help instructor recruitment efforts for the 2021 and 2022 cohorts; Intern Programs STEP Cohort lead for the 2020, 2021, and 2022 summers; CSSI Site-Lead for NYC during the summer of 2019
University Recruiter (Onsite at Google)
Nelson Staffing
New York, NY
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Recruited recent BS/MS/PhD graduates and intern conversion candidates for full-time Software Engineering and Engineering Residency roles across a variety of product areas
- Negotiated complex offers and closed candidates, achieving quarterly hiring goals
- Flexed to support the Intern Team by also managing a queue of PhD SWE intern candidates in addition to my regular duties.
Project Management Consultant
CSNYC and the CSforALL Consortium
New York, NY
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Handled projects specific to the planning and execution of the 2017 CSforALL Summit in St. Louis, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Developed, managed, and tracked the invitation, registration, and ticketing process
- Maintained a budget while selecting and ordering summit materials and swag
- Delegated tasks to volunteers and managed coordination with on-site catering vendors
Intern Recruiter (Onsite at Google)
Nelson Staffing
New York, NY
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed a high-volume queue of STEP intern candidates (fka Engineering Practicum) and guided interns through the project match process while maintaining near-perfect candidate experience scores using the VoxPop survey system.
Executive Recruiter
Radley James
New York, NY
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Identified and sourced quality passive candidates for a variety of technology driven positions, including Software Engineers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and UX/UI designers
- Found unique, personal ways to source top talent in addition to utilizing social media, cold calling, Boolean searches, job boards, and referrals
Tech Recruiter for National Accounts
The Select Group
Raleigh, NC
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Sourced and and qualified experienced candidates for technical roles across a variety of industries, including both full time and contract positions in finance and tech industries.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-interviews assessing both technical skills, experience, and cultural fit for both candidates and our clients.
Hospitality Specialist
The Grand Hyatt Washington
Washington, DC
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Managed on a rotating basis between Guest Services, Housekeeping, Night Audit, and the Front Desk
- Completed managerial tasks in each department including scheduling, payroll, profit and loss statements, training and coaching associates, and handling guest concerns
- Created and actualized strategies along with the management team for successful conventions from a rooms division perspective
Intern - Disney College Program
Walt Disney Company
Orlando, FL
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Hospitality internship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, working at the front desk of Disney’s Old Key West and Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
- Greeted guests, checked them into the resort, and took payments
- Informed guests of happenings both at the resort and in the theme parks, and fielded questions
Education
BS - Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2012
Skills
- Intern and University recruitment
- Project execution management
- Interpreting data to guide future strategies
- Strategic brand management
Timeline
TikTok Affiliate Strategist
Self-employeed
05.2022 - Current
STEP Intern Recruiter
Google
07.2018 - 05.2024
University Recruiter (Onsite at Google)
Nelson Staffing
12.2017 - 07.2018
Project Management Consultant
CSNYC and the CSforALL Consortium
07.2017 - 10.2017
Intern Recruiter (Onsite at Google)
Nelson Staffing
08.2015 - 04.2017
Executive Recruiter
Radley James
06.2014 - 07.2015
Tech Recruiter for National Accounts
The Select Group
01.2014 - 06.2014
Hospitality Specialist
The Grand Hyatt Washington
07.2012 - 07.2013
Intern - Disney College Program
Walt Disney Company
02.2011 - 08.2011
BS - Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Appalachian State University