Ashley Scott
2580 Lucy Ln. Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Program management leader skilled in driving complex programs and portfolios from early stage R&D through mass production and sustaining operations
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
New Product Operations Program Manager
Apple
01.2024 - Current
- Manage programs to ensure smooth product delivery on time and within budget while mitigating blocking issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Lead special projects to improve operational processes and improve supply chain flexibility
Senior Technology Program Manager
BioMADE
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed a portfolio of technical projects to advance bioindustrial manufacturing
- Reported to BioMADE executive leadership team, external government agencies, and broader bioindustrial community
- Led strategic development for BioMADE's biotechnology Beauty & Personal Care program
- Drove bioindustrial community engagement by organizing webinars, site visits, and outreach
New Product Operations Program Manager
Apple
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Led cross-functional efforts to ensure target product goals were met through readiness planning and change management across 8x programs
- Mitigated supply risk to prevent line-down, implemented >$5M in cost savings, and improved product quality
- Partnered closely with 5+ CMs and in-region teams to identify and improve collaboration and communication
- Formalized processes and systems to improve PRQ program through new mtg forums, weekly reporting across exec and other audiences, defined PRQ workflow and review processes, metrics-development, and ROI-evaluation
Product & Program Manager, Beauty & Personal Care
Bolt Threads
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Led operations and strategic roadmap planning for beauty and personal care business unit
- Led budget, revenue, and inventory forecasting/planning
- Managed customer, contract manufacturer, and vendor relationships across inventory, warehousing, fulfillment, and customer service
Manufacturing & Program Manager
Bolt Threads / Eighteen B
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Launched an award-winning skincare company as the manager of the product delivery pipeline and overall launch program manager
- Oversaw and directly managed partner relationships throughout product development and operations, including: formulation, testing, regulatory, packaging, manufacturing, supply chain, and fulfillment
- Developed processes to monitor, analyze, and react to consumer feedback and industry trends
- Led projects to improve COGS and refund rates as well as streamline inventory management and operations planning.
Innovation Portfolio Manager
VF Corporation, Global Innovation Advanced Mfg
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Developed tools to support IP generation, team goal-setting, and agile project management
- Collaborated with multiple partners to demonstrate a ~50% - 60% reduction in energy, water, and chemistry usage in a textile manufacturing process through the novel application of traditional technology
- Managed vendor relationships and requirements delivery for the interior design, furnishing, and equipment of an R&D facility
Technical Project Manager
Bolt Threads
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed Bolt Threads’ cross-functional contract manufacturing partnerships and operations to successfully transfer technology from the bench to commercial manufacturing scale
- Optimized product supply chain and operations to reduce costs by 30% and preserve product quality
- Implemented centralized project management tools to improve project transparency, monitoring, and tracking across stakeholders
- Reduced project costs by 20% and improved operational robustness by identifying raw material and equipment alternatives
Process Engineer
Bolt Threads
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Improved fermentation process operations by engineering effective process control systems, integrating critical instrumentation, and implementing safety measures
- Transferred fermentation processes to multiple contract manufacturers and reduced costs by 20% through optimizing fermentation strategy
Education
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University of California, Berkeley
01.2009 - 05.2013
Certification
BioMADE Rising Star Award
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
New Product Operations Program Manager
Apple
01.2024 - Current
BioMADE Rising Star Award
09-2023
Senior Technology Program Manager
BioMADE
05.2023 - 01.2024
New Product Operations Program Manager
Apple
11.2020 - 05.2023
Product & Program Manager, Beauty & Personal Care
Bolt Threads
08.2020 - 11.2020
Bolt Threads / Eighteen B Award for Scrappiness
01-2020
Bolt Threads / Eighteen B Award for Excellence & Steadfastness
01-2019
Manufacturing & Program Manager
Bolt Threads / Eighteen B
10.2018 - 08.2020
Innovation Portfolio Manager
VF Corporation, Global Innovation Advanced Mfg
02.2018 - 10.2018
Bolt Threads Award for Positivity, Resilience, & Growth Mindset
01-2017
Technical Project Manager
Bolt Threads
05.2016 - 02.2018
Bolt Threads Award for Resourcefulness and Impactful Feedback Delivery
01-2016
Bolt Threads Award for Outstanding Work
01-2015
Process Engineer
Bolt Threads
11.2013 - 05.2016
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University of California, Berkeley
01.2009 - 05.2013
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