Inga Ashford

• Management and Negotiation: Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
• Marketing: Advertised client properties through websites, social media, hosted open houses.
• Client services: Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Communication: Met with clients to understand property needs and preferences.

• Active Insurance Licenses: Property & Casualty, Life, Health.
• Top Sales Producer: Achieved top-tier sales performance, demonstrating exceptional sales skills and in-depth product knowledge.
• Office Performance: Contributed to the office's ranking among the top 5 in the territory for production.
• Business Growth: Increased the book of business by $1.3 million over four years, driving significant revenue growth.
• Team Leadership: Supervised and mentored a sales and service team, fostering a collaborative environment to meet and exceed targets.
• Training & Development: Designed and delivered training programs for new hires, focusing on sales strategies, CRM systems, and client engagement.
• Recruitment & Hiring: Assisted in the recruitment process, including interviewing, resume review, and candidate selection.
• Leadership Program: Approved for the Agent Aspirant Program, preparing to interview with sales leaders to establish a new agency, highlighting readiness for advanced leadership roles.

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  Team Training: Designed and conducted training sessions to enhance team skills and performance.
• Competition Scheduling: Developed and managed a comprehensive competition schedule to ensure optimal preparation.
• Travel Arrangements: Coordinated travel logistics, including transportation and accommodations for team events.
• Staff Management: Recruited, hired, and supervised assistant coaches, fostering a collaborative and effective coaching environment.
• Student Athlete Counseling: Advised student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal matters, promoting their overall success.
• Academic Monitoring: Ensured student athletes' academic eligibility, maintaining compliance with institutional and league standards.
• Recruitment: Identified and recruited top talent to strengthen the team and improve competitive performance.
• Budget Oversight: Managed the program’s budget and fundraising activities, optimizing resource use and financial stability.
• Leadership Role: Served as NCCAA South Region Chair, contributing to regional leadership and development.
• Achievements:
• Coached athletes to NCCAA All-American honors, including 1 NCCAA/AVCA National Player of the Year and 1 NCCAA South Region Player of the Year.
• Led the team to a 1st place finish in Conference Carolinas and 2017 South Division Regular Season Champions.

Achieved a national ranking as high as #8 in the NCCAA

• Operational Oversight: Assisted the Athletic Director in managing overall athletic department operations for efficiency.
• Budget Management: Oversaw departmental and team budgets, ensuring effective financial resource allocation.
• Committee Service: Participated in key committees, including Gender Equity and Diversity, Title IX, NCAA Compliance, and others.
• Advisory Role: Served as an adviser for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, enhancing athlete engagement and welfare.
• Strategic Planning: Contributed to strategic planning and implementation of long-term departmental goals.
• Resource Support: Acted as a resource for athletes, coaches, and administrators, addressing various concerns.
• Hiring & Evaluation: Served on hiring committees and evaluated staff to ensure recruitment of qualified personnel.
• Personnel Issues: Assisted with athletic-related personnel decisions and managed athlete grievances.
• Senior Management Team: Contributed to high-level decision-making as part of the senior management team.
• Event Planning: Organized major events, including the annual athletic awards banquet (Leo Awards) and Midnight Madness.
• Teaching Experience: Taught a freshman seminar course in Fall 2015.

• Practice Management: Planned and conducted daily practice sessions to enhance team skills and cohesion.
• Instructional Courses: Taught courses and advised students on academic and athletic development.
• Game Strategy: Developed game strategies and tactical plans for improved competitive performance.
• Travel Coordination: Managed logistics for team travel, including transportation and accommodations.
• Volleyball Activities: Organized camps, clinics, and try-outs to support recruitment and skill development.
• Student Athlete Counseling: Provided counseling on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
• Academic Monitoring: Ensured compliance with academic standards and monitored eligibility.

• Camp Director: Organized and managed volleyball camps and clinics to enhance program visibility and participant experience.
• International Recruiting Coordinator: Recruited top talent by scouting overseas and managing communication with prospects.
• Budget Management: Administered the equipment budget for cost-effective resource procurement.
• Scouting and Analysis: Conducted video breakdowns and opponent scouting to inform game strategies.
• Assistant Coach: Supported the head coach in practice planning, strategy development, and game day operations.

• Practice Planning and Coaching: Developed practice plans and provided hands-on coaching to enhance team performance.
• Athlete Mentorship: Guided student athletes on personal, academic, and athletic matters.
• Recruitment Evaluation: Assessed recruits to identify
• talent and fit for the program.
• Game Day Management: Managed game day operations, including setup and teardown.
• Video Exchange Monitoring: Oversaw video analysis for strategic planning and opponent insights.