Experience

Big Systems, LLC (Wide Format and 3D Printers)

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Business Development / Account Management

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Hired to grow 3D printing sales and help build the next generation of BigSystems within the Midwest territory including WI, IL, IA, MI, OH, MN. Dedicated to my customer's needs and ensuring the solutions align with their goals and budget. • I helped implement 3D rental and loan programs to help potential users try hardware onsite with support from our 3D printing specialists and technical team. • Continue to work with clients to understand their business and determine if 3D printing may help streamline their manufacturing processes. During this process, I work closely with the company's 3D champions to justify or disprove the investment into 3D printing.



Ansys

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Responsible to grown product usage and support a named list of current customers within the greater Milwaukee area to deliver on quarterly and annual (GP) targets. Position activities are as follows• Creating and run all marketing events in the Milwaukee area including customer focused custom onsite events, Quarterly CREO Badger Land User Group meetings, Custom Simulation demos across all physics with the support of an expert user. • Meet with customers to understand their business, identify wants, needs, gaps, and opportunities. Develop strategies for named accounts to ensure a successful partnership.• Identify mentoring projects per customer need. Work with Analysis team to identify the appropriate Solver (Fluids, Mechanical, Electrical HF/LF, Optical, electromagnetic). Outline project steps and milestone record findings and develop metrics to build a business case to drive purchases. • Manage business relationship between customer and ANSYS to develop an open line of communication through regular customer lunches, executive events/ outings, and bi-weekly site visits.• Work closely with customers engineering team to understand workflow and identify opportunities to streamline/optimize the process or product. Field any software, hardware and licensing questions; identify the correct resource.• Develop individual strategies per customer based on their business and departmental goals. Outline steps and developed timeline. Work with customer to make sure milestones are met and timeline is adhered to.• Managed CRM data input to track sales pipeline



Computer Aided Technology (CATI) (Now GoEngineer)

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Development Manager - Southern Wisconsin

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2018

  Key player in servicing Wisconsin with Technical CAD solutions from Solidworks, Simulation, Electrical, PDM and more. Focused on providing customers solutions to stream line the design and testing processes to ensure their success. Dedicated to work with our team of world class technicians to ensure clients have access to excellent customer service, technical help, and seamless integration and training.



BluEdge

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Fabrication Specialist

  • Nov 2013 - Nov 2015

  Multi-functional position. Strategic in the introduction and implementation of the 3D printer lab in Chicago from build out and layout of space to optimize productivity. Ashley was responsible for all aspects of the 3D department including new customer acquisition, business development, project management, estimation, file preparation, 3D print production, finishing, CAD data generation, client meetings and billing. She was also a key player in training and support of new hires nationally. Continuously supporting colleagues and clients from both a high and macro levels. She was also responsible for supporting local AE's and client projects from beginning to end. She worked as a one women show for 2 years and managed all aspect's with limited support. She was key player in high profile multi proceeds 3D solution form 3D scanning, 3D printing, Bronze casting and more. She was able to bridge the gap for her clients and find solutions where others turned them away. She is dedicated to her clients and pushed projects forward to meet client expectation and deadlines with a focus on every detail.



Albea

• Industrial Designer

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  Rexam was purchased buy Albea and I continued to be a key part of the Innovation Center working with cross functional teams of marketing managers, engineers, and commercial sales representatives. Collaborated to develop and identify new business opportunities defined by both consumer and customer needs. Created and designed incremental and next generation packaging for customers including L’Oreal, LVMH, Henkel, Reckitt Benkiser, P&G, and Johnson & Johnson. CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Contributed innovative cosmetic and facial care packaging concepts and 3D models to build the winning submission for L’Oreal Cherry Pack Innovation competition 2011- Designed patented ergonomic lip gloss applicators that were the first of their kind in the cosmetic market in 2010. The applicators were ultimately added to the stock product line.- Facilitated weekly ideation session to promote new concept generation for targeted markets and customers. - Contributed to product sales through product design, 3D prototyping,rendering and marketing / sales support RESPONSIBILITIES- Created marketing and sales support presentations through consumer insights gathering, market research, as well as product database construction and analysis.- Developed digital Solidworks models, renderings, and functional 3D prototypes for internal testing and external business development for global customers using in house 3-D printer - Assist in the planning and execution of international collaborative innovation workshops. - Helped promote stock product line by creating brand renderings, 3D prototypes, and 2D graphics for marketing & sales presentations.



Rexam PLC

• United Kingdom
• Packaging & Containers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Industrial Designer

  • May 2009 - Jan 2013

  Worked as an Industrial Designer in the Personal Care division within the Innovation Center. There I developed phase 0 concepts for a global customer base in the personal care, home care, and cosmetic categories based on consumer insights, customer need, and market research. In 2013 the company was purchased by Sun Capitol and was merged with Albea (specialist in tube manufacturing), I was excited to continue working with the new company and developing concepts with the added expertise of tubes combined with the continued expertise of dispensing systems.

• Industrial Design Intern

  • Apr 2008 - Apr 2009