Ashley Tolbert
Asheville,NC
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Executive Director
By Any Means AVL
09.2021 - Current
- Wrote, reviewed, and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts Grant Writer
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes
- Coordinated multiple projects from project start through delivery.
Co-Owner
FROM THE ASHES CULTURAL ARTS & COUNSELING
10.2017 - Current
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible for accessibility
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
JULIAN F. KEITH ADATC
04.2019 - 08.2021
- LCAS substance use counselor
- Diversity and inclusion member
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services, and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources
- Addressed issues and concerns, policy, and procedures for BIPOC staff and clients
- Collected data, surveys, and evaluations to help better the community.
LCAS Substance Abuse Counselor
CROSSROADS TREATMENT CENTERS OF ASHEVILLE
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions on healing and wellness
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis
- Adapted to existing methods and procedures to create alternative solutions
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
FOUNDATION COUNSELING SERVICES
07.2014 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible for accessibility
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
Education
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Forensics, Mental Health
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON- VICTORIA
2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Health, Psychology
EMMANUAL COLLEGE
Franklin Springs, GA2011
Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Motivational Skills
- Team building skills
- Flexible/adaptable
- Detailed orient
- Hard working
- Reliable
- Computer/ technical literacy
- Leadership skills
- Mediator
- Organized
- Coachable
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Case Management
Timeline
Co-Executive Director
By Any Means AVL
09.2021 - Current
JULIAN F. KEITH ADATC
04.2019 - 08.2021
Co-Owner
FROM THE ASHES CULTURAL ARTS & COUNSELING
10.2017 - Current
LCAS Substance Abuse Counselor
CROSSROADS TREATMENT CENTERS OF ASHEVILLE
01.2016 - 01.2019
FOUNDATION COUNSELING SERVICES
07.2014 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Forensics, Mental Health
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON- VICTORIA
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Health, Psychology
EMMANUAL COLLEGE
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