Beth Ashman Collins
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Kevin Park
Beth was my supervisor at the Rhode Island Economic Policy Council from 2006 to 2007. She was a talented manager who created a welcoming and friendly work environment that encouraged me, coming straight out of college, to engage and contribute immediately. She provided the technical capacity and moral support for me to develop new skills and pursue my own studies, which were promoted and incorporated into the agenda of the Policy Council. Her own work in developing Scorecards measuring the health of the Rhode Island economy was widely respected and introduced to me the concept of telling stories with powerful visualizations of quantitative information. She is an asset to any organization that employs her, not only because her own work is so good, but she also makes those around her more productive and happy.
Kevin Park
Beth was my supervisor at the Rhode Island Economic Policy Council from 2006 to 2007. She was a talented manager who created a welcoming and friendly work environment that encouraged me, coming straight out of college, to engage and contribute immediately. She provided the technical capacity and moral support for me to develop new skills and pursue my own studies, which were promoted and incorporated into the agenda of the Policy Council. Her own work in developing Scorecards measuring the health of the Rhode Island economy was widely respected and introduced to me the concept of telling stories with powerful visualizations of quantitative information. She is an asset to any organization that employs her, not only because her own work is so good, but she also makes those around her more productive and happy.
Kevin Park
Beth was my supervisor at the Rhode Island Economic Policy Council from 2006 to 2007. She was a talented manager who created a welcoming and friendly work environment that encouraged me, coming straight out of college, to engage and contribute immediately. She provided the technical capacity and moral support for me to develop new skills and pursue my own studies, which were promoted and incorporated into the agenda of the Policy Council. Her own work in developing Scorecards measuring the health of the Rhode Island economy was widely respected and introduced to me the concept of telling stories with powerful visualizations of quantitative information. She is an asset to any organization that employs her, not only because her own work is so good, but she also makes those around her more productive and happy.
Kevin Park
Beth was my supervisor at the Rhode Island Economic Policy Council from 2006 to 2007. She was a talented manager who created a welcoming and friendly work environment that encouraged me, coming straight out of college, to engage and contribute immediately. She provided the technical capacity and moral support for me to develop new skills and pursue my own studies, which were promoted and incorporated into the agenda of the Policy Council. Her own work in developing Scorecards measuring the health of the Rhode Island economy was widely respected and introduced to me the concept of telling stories with powerful visualizations of quantitative information. She is an asset to any organization that employs her, not only because her own work is so good, but she also makes those around her more productive and happy.
Experience
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Building Futures
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United Kingdom
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Information Technology & Services
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Apprenticeship Systems Manager
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Jan 2016 - Present
Apprenticeship Rhode Island is assisting employers in launching Registered Apprenticeship programs in information technology, manufacturing, and healthcare occupations. Apprenticeships offer a debt-free, earn-while-you-learn post-secondary education pathway to specific technical careers. Apprenticeship RI is an initiative of Building Futures. Apprenticeship Rhode Island is assisting employers in launching Registered Apprenticeship programs in information technology, manufacturing, and healthcare occupations. Apprenticeships offer a debt-free, earn-while-you-learn post-secondary education pathway to specific technical careers. Apprenticeship RI is an initiative of Building Futures.
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MA Department of Higher Education
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Workforce Research Specialist
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Jul 2013 - Jan 2016
I develop measures of alignment between higher education and workforce needs. This work supported the Commissioner's efforts to increase the effectiveness of public higher education institutions in meeting workforce needs and supporting economic growth. I develop measures of alignment between higher education and workforce needs. This work supported the Commissioner's efforts to increase the effectiveness of public higher education institutions in meeting workforce needs and supporting economic growth.
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Principal
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Feb 2010 - Jan 2016
Community Economic Futures, an independent consulting practice launched in 2010 to help organizations understand and tackle complex community and economic development challenges. Clients include Building Futures, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Tech Collective, Stamford Urban Redevelopment Commission, Providence Economic Development Partnership, and Broadband RI. Beth Ashman has undertaken projects with Ninigret Partners, Fourth Economy Consulting, and Interface Studio. Community Economic Futures, an independent consulting practice launched in 2010 to help organizations understand and tackle complex community and economic development challenges. Clients include Building Futures, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Tech Collective, Stamford Urban Redevelopment Commission, Providence Economic Development Partnership, and Broadband RI. Beth Ashman has undertaken projects with Ninigret Partners, Fourth Economy Consulting, and Interface Studio.
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Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Manager
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Sep 2008 - Feb 2010
Responsible managing the research, writing, and production of the Index of the Massachusetts Innovation economy and supporting other Innovation Institute research needs. Provided staff support to IT Collaborative efforts to organize the digital technology sector to support STEM education. Responsible managing the research, writing, and production of the Index of the Massachusetts Innovation economy and supporting other Innovation Institute research needs. Provided staff support to IT Collaborative efforts to organize the digital technology sector to support STEM education.
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Director of Research
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1999 - 2008
Conducted and managed research and strategy development in support of the initiatives of the Council. Published Scorecards on economic performance. Responsible for economic and best practices research, report writing, web site development, project management of outside consultants, development of grant applications to support research projects, and liaison with partner organizations. Conducted and managed research and strategy development in support of the initiatives of the Council. Published Scorecards on economic performance. Responsible for economic and best practices research, report writing, web site development, project management of outside consultants, development of grant applications to support research projects, and liaison with partner organizations.
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Policy and Research Manager
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1996 - 1999
Supervised four person Research Division responsible for corporate publications, website, databases, business attraction materials, and information requests. Coordinated the preparation of draft legislation and conducted background research. Wrote Legislative Agenda resource books 1997-1999. Prepared fiscal impact estimates for R&D, Investment, and Job Development Tax proposals, and four major business attraction deals. Supervised four person Research Division responsible for corporate publications, website, databases, business attraction materials, and information requests. Coordinated the preparation of draft legislation and conducted background research. Wrote Legislative Agenda resource books 1997-1999. Prepared fiscal impact estimates for R&D, Investment, and Job Development Tax proposals, and four major business attraction deals.
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Education
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1994 - 1996
University of Rhode Island
Masters, Community Planning and Area Development -
1990 - 1994
Carleton College
BA, Latin American Studies
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