T. Ashton Reynolds
Bryan/College Station,TX
Summary
Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning.. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager (Assistant Director)
Clements Center for Southwest Studies at SMU
01.2025 - Current
- Manage daily operations, coordinate events, serve as point of contact, maintain schedules, and support reporting and collaboration with stakeholders.
- Directed fellowship programs by coordinating selection, onboarding, and ongoing support for residential scholars; built strong academic and publishing networks to advance fellows’ research and career outcomes.
- Planned and executed large-scale academic events, including multi-day symposia, conferences, and public lectures, collaborating with institutional partners and managing logistics, budgets, and stakeholder alignment.
- Led communications and public relations strategy, producing newsletters, managing website and social media content, and designing promotional materials to elevate visibility and engagement across academic and public audiences.
- Led end-to-end operations of an academic research center, managing financial accounts, developing annual budgets, overseeing endowments/grants, and ensuring responsible allocation of fellowship and program funding.
Research Supervisor
Class of COVID Oral History Project
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated scheduling, supervised team members, conducted interviews, managed data, and ensured transcription accuracy.
Customer Service Representative
Surplus Warehouse
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Provided customer support, coordinated logistics, managed inventory, and collaborated to meet operational goals.
- Worked individually to design kitchens.
- Collaborated with other partners to maintain continuity in customer service.
Education
Ph.D. - History
Southern Methodist University
01.2025
M.A. - History
Southern Methodist University
01.2019
B.A. - Theology & Philosophy
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
01.2009
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
- Collaborative team member
- Independently motivated
Timeline
Program Manager (Assistant Director)
Clements Center for Southwest Studies at SMU
01.2025 - Current
Research Supervisor
Class of COVID Oral History Project
01.2020 - 01.2021
Customer Service Representative
Surplus Warehouse
01.2012 - 01.2019
M.A. - History
Southern Methodist University
B.A. - Theology & Philosophy
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Ph.D. - History
Southern Methodist University