Ashley Marren
Kawartha Lakes ,ON
Summary
Accomplished Director with a proven track record at Rona, enhancing team collaboration and boosting retention through strategic planning and effective operations management. Expert in developing high-performing teams and managing multi-million dollar portfolios, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and staff development skills. Achieved significant sales growth by establishing strong client relationships and innovative sales strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Rona
Eastern Ontario
06.2022 - Current
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- YTD managing a portfolio of 87 Million
- Estimating , expert knowledge of EWP
- Lumber procurement
- Growth in all add categories to create higher margins for positive comps in all areas of the market.
Outside Sales Representative
Rona
Kawartha Lakes/ Ontario East
06.2014 - Current
- Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to increase revenue in assigned territories.
Project Management Assistant
RWH Construction
Kawartha Lakes
01.2008 - 05.2014
- Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.
- Recorded time allocated to projects and updated master tracking documents.
- Prepared and charted data and metrics for detailed status reports.
- Spearheaded project documentation management for improved organization and easier access.
Education
Diploma - Legal Studies
04-2007
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Staff development
- Management of multi million dollar portfolios
- Preparing estimates off of blueprints
- responsible for pricing across Ontario
- Assisting in legal agreements / credit and collections
Timeline
Director - Rona
06.2022 - Current
Outside Sales Representative - Rona
06.2014 - Current
Project Management Assistant - RWH Construction
01.2008 - 05.2014
Durham College - Diploma, Legal Studies