REESE ASHLEY
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Results-driven, relationship-focused professional with a strong foundation in biology, kinesiology, and clinical research and 6+ years of high-volume customer-facing leadership roles. Proven ability to interact successfully with customers, develop relationships with diverse stakeholders, complete sales operations, resolve conflicts, and perform in fast-paced, high-accountability settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitality Sales & Operations Leader
Arch City Tavern
Columbus
02.2024 - 01.2026
- Achieved 65% customer retention by delivering relationship-focused service and tailored recommendations.
- Built and maintained relationships with 300+ daily customers, delivering personalized product recommendations that increased repeat business by 45%.
- Led and mentored a 15-person service team, maintaining operational efficiency during high-volume service periods.
- Managed inventory and logistics for 150+ product items, ensuring consistent availability and operational accuracy.
- Excelled in high-pressure, performance-driven environment, consistently surpassing service and revenue targets.
Gymnastics Coach
Hilliard High School District
Hilliard
10.2022 - 10.2025
- Taught fundamental and advanced gymnastics skills and routines, enhancing athletes' technique and performance.
- Assessed athlete strengths and weaknesses, provided targeted feedback, and fostered confidence and motivation.
- Ensured a safe environment by enforcing safety protocols, and providing first aid.
- Planned competition strategies and oversaw team performance at meets, ensuring optimal athlete readiness and execution.
Graduate Teaching Assistant/ Event Coordinator
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Coordinated logistics for national academic event, overseeing budgets and ensuring seamless execution to enhance participant experience.
- Collaborated with 5 faculty and administrators across departments to facilitate successful events and advance academic initiatives.
- Managed attendee data for over 75 participants, enhancing data accuracy and supporting informed decision-making.
- Communicated complex theoretical concepts to over 75 diverse students, enhancing comprehension and engagement.
Clinical Research Assistant
OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained 100% regulatory compliance in melanoma clinical trials involving over 200 patients, ensuring audit readiness at OSU CCC.
- Tracked and documented clinical data for 115 melanoma patients, supporting NIH-funded research projects with 35% increase in data accuracy.
- Enhanced sponsor reporting efficiency by collaborating with 4 research coordinators and 3 physicians at OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Education
M.Ed. - Kinesiology with a focus in Sports Psychology
Bowling Green State
Bowling Green, OH12-2025
B.S. - Biology, Minor: Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2021
Skills
- Sales & Strategy
- Customer Education
- Consultative Selling
- Objection Handling
- Event Coordination
- Operational Excellence
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Data Management
- Clinical Environment Exposure
- Clinical & Scientific Knowledge
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Hospitality Sales & Operations Leader
Arch City Tavern
02.2024 - 01.2026
Graduate Teaching Assistant/ Event Coordinator
Bowling Green State University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Gymnastics Coach
Hilliard High School District
10.2022 - 10.2025
Clinical Research Assistant
OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
M.Ed. - Kinesiology with a focus in Sports Psychology
Bowling Green State
B.S. - Biology, Minor: Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Ohio State University