Ashley Newhouse
Worcester ,MA
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events in a fast paced environment. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Thriving on meeting challenging goals and exceeding customer expectations. Highly motivated, independent worker with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Design
Ashley Newhouse Designs
05.2019 - Current
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
Display Artist
Anthropologie
06.2019 - 10.2023
- Created an engaging visual experience for customers that is representative of relevant trends in art, design, culture, architecture, and fashion.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
- Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
- Selected and purchased materials for art projects.
- Build all store fixtures (lumber procurement, build, and install)
Catering Sales Manager/Acting Director of Catering
Dedham Hilton, Sheraton Needham, Newport Marriott
05.1997 - 06.2004
- Forecast and Reported catering budget
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Responded to initial inquiries, coordinating facility tours and food sampling.
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Designed catering packages to increase sales and customer experience.
- Trained all full time banquet staff on english butlery service standards
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
Social Sales Manager
Vanderbilt Hall, A 4 Diamond Property
04.1998 - 01.2000
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
Johnson State College
Johnson, VTInterior Design Certificate - Interior Design
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA2019
Skills
- Creation Building and Installation
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Broad Power Tool Knowledge
- Trade knowledge: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, automotive
- Drafting/CAD
- Floor planning
Additional Information
Previous experience as a Banquet Server as well as Banquet Manager
Timeline
Display Artist
Anthropologie
06.2019 - 10.2023
Interior Design
Ashley Newhouse Designs
05.2019 - Current
Social Sales Manager
Vanderbilt Hall, A 4 Diamond Property
04.1998 - 01.2000
Catering Sales Manager/Acting Director of Catering
Dedham Hilton, Sheraton Needham, Newport Marriott
05.1997 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
Johnson State College
Interior Design Certificate - Interior Design
Massachusetts Bay Community College
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