Ashley Lewis
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Partnerships Manager
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle TN
08.2022 - Current
- Fundraised over $1M through events and community partnerships in FY 22-23
- Plan and execute variety of events, including but not limited to food events, concerts, conferences, golf tournaments, block parties, galas, etc.
- Solely manage food drive program across 46-county service area and brought in almost 1M pounds of food
- Represent organization at speaking engagements
External Affairs Assistant
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted Chief Development & Market Officer in communications, organization, document and presentation creation, calendar management, committee meeting coordination, research, and project manager for External Affairs Department
- Timely and professional follow-up with donors, info@secondharvestmidtn.org management, and gift processing
- Managed digital assets and assisted social media platforms
- Managed donor events
- Paid invoices and coded monthly expense reports on behalf of CDMO
Contracts Coordinator
Paradigm Talent Agency
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Intermediate between buyers, agents, artist managers, legal department, and accounting department to ensure clients received all earnings and contracts were negotiated with artist's best interest
- Ensured all funds, signed contracts, tax documents, and certificates of insurance were received for 350+ touring artist
- Reviewed contracts and riders and negotiated terms with talent buyer
Licensing Associate
ASCAP
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Researched and generated new business through sale of performing rights licenses to music users across Southeast region
- Prospected new and existing businesses, including but not limited to bars, retail establishments, nightclubs, concerts, hotels, adult entertainment venues, and entertainment parks
- Cold called business owners to educate them on copyright law and assisted getting their music license in place. Averaged 50 customer calls per day.
Business Manager Assistant
Wiles + Taylor, & Co., P.C
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Reconciled all accounts, including bank, road cash, and royalty accounts
- Updated contract control & requested state tax withholdings accordingly
- Researched, shopped, and administered production and transportation requirements
- Processed payrolls for 4 touring clients totaling over 100 employees
- Prepared monthly financial statements
- Assisted in tour budget-to-actual analysis
Receptionist
Wiles + Taylor, & Co., P.C
02.2016 - 09.2016
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN08.2015
Skills
- Negotiation
- Multitasking
- Client-first Approach
- Eye for Design
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Event Planner
- Problem Solver
Affiliations
- Worked 15 events with Rhizome Productions and Good Neighbor Festivals this past year
- Second Harvest Food Bank DEIB Committee Member 2021 - Present
- Women’s Music Business Association 2017 - 2020, WMBA Spirit Award Recipient 2019
- Bonnaroo VIP Photobooth Experience Curator 2017 - 2018
Timeline
Community Partnerships Manager
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle TN
08.2022 - Current
External Affairs Assistant
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN
12.2020 - 08.2022
Contracts Coordinator
Paradigm Talent Agency
05.2019 - 04.2020
Licensing Associate
ASCAP
05.2018 - 05.2019
Business Manager Assistant
Wiles + Taylor, & Co., P.C
09.2016 - 10.2017
Receptionist
Wiles + Taylor, & Co., P.C
02.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Middle Tennessee State University