Ashly Morales Mota
Carteret
Summary
Dynamic and innovative designer with hands-on experience and a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions. Highly motivated and adaptable, consistently eager to embrace new challenges and push creative boundaries. Recognized for a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration while excelling in independent settings. Quick to master new concepts and techniques, ensuring the ability to stay ahead in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Goddard School
Livingston, NJ
09.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with developmental milestones for toddlers.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Evaluated children's progress using observational assessments to tailor instructional approaches.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
Management Trainee
Enterprise Mobility
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Analyzed operational workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce bottlenecks in service delivery.
- Managed daily project updates, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss performance metrics and identify areas for enhancement.
- Improved management skills by participating in rigorous training programs and workshops.
- Assisted supervisors in setting clear goals, establishing priorities, and monitoring progress to ensure successful completion of tasks.
Design Consultant
CB2
Denver, CO
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative furniture solutions aligned with brand standards.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and inform product development strategies.
- Managed multiple projects, meeting deadlines and client expectations.
- Created mood boards with fabrics, colors, and materials for visual concepts.
- Performed site visits to ensure design compliance and resolve issues quickly.
- Delivered customized design solutions, boosting client satisfaction.
Freelance Furniture Designer
Townehaus
Remote
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Expanded company's portfolio by designing and developing a successful line of bedroom furniture, catering to a new market segment.
- Submitted drafts for client and management approval.
- Created detailed technical drawings and specifications for manufacturing processes and assembly guidelines.
Assistant Designer
Dancing Grains Woodworks
Boulder, CO
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Conceptualized and developed furniture designs, collaborating with engineers to ensure specifications were met.
- Supported the creation of innovative designs through research, sketching, and prototyping.
- Tested finished products to ensure safety and functionality, while overseeing the production process from concept to completion.
- Created detailed sketches and renderings using CAD software to visualize design ideas effectively.
- Supported project management by coordinating timelines and resources for multiple concurrent projects.
Lead Teacher- Toddler
Lightbridge Academy
Fort Lee, NJ
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Led classroom instruction and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative and organized environment.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve educational outcomes for diverse learners.
- Monitored classroom activities to ensure adherence to safety protocols and educational guidelines.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Furniture Design
Savannah College of Art And Design (SCAD)
Savannah, GA02-2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Berkeley College
Woodland Park, NJ02-2017
Skills
- Concept Development
- Concept Sketching & Visualization
- Prototyping & Model Making
- Form exploration
- Material Research
- Hand Sketching
- AutoCAD
- Rhino
- SolidWorks
- SketchUp
- Revit
- Keyshot
- Fusion 360
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Woodworking
- Metal work
- Upholstery
LANGUAGES
Spanish
English
INTERNSHIP
Design Depot Englewood, NJ - 2017
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Goddard School
09.2025 - Current
Management Trainee
Enterprise Mobility
01.2025 - 09.2025
Design Consultant
CB2
07.2024 - 01.2025
Freelance Furniture Designer
Townehaus
07.2024 - 09.2024
Lead Teacher- Toddler
Lightbridge Academy
06.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Designer
Dancing Grains Woodworks
05.2020 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - Furniture Design
Savannah College of Art And Design (SCAD)
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Berkeley College