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Ashley Christensen

Salem

Summary


Experienced leadership professional prepared to guide teams effectively. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability with changing needs. Proficient in project management, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Reliable and flexible, fostering cohesive and productive team environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Service Admin Team Lead

Trane Technologies
07.2024 - Current
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
  • Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
  • Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

Senior Project Administrator

Trane Technologies
04.2022 - 07.2024
  • Led cross-functional teams through complex projects while maintaining focus on goals and objectives.
  • Contributed significantly toward organizational growth by consistently exceeding project performance targets and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Optimized resource allocation for projects, resulting in reduced costs and improved timelines.
  • Facilitated regular status meetings with team members and stakeholders to maintain transparency and open lines of communication throughout the project life cycle.
  • Navigated challenging situations diplomatically to resolve conflicts between team members or external partners promptly.
  • Streamlined processes for documentation, reporting, and tracking of project tasks and milestones.
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Senior Project Administrator - Client Services

Trane Technologies
03.2021 - 04.2022

· Process New Service agreements

· Process service agreement renewals

· Manage Service agreement funding Projects

· Run OBI reports for any missed PM calls

· Research all pending and hold handling contracts

· Manage A/R collections issues, application & applied payments

· Send invoices to customers

· Complete any contract changes, cancellations, revised tech workbooks and customer requests

· Pull information on all currently transitioned contracts, enter in spreadsheets

Project Administrator With Service

Trane Technologies
06.2018 - 03.2021
  • Organized critical documentation for easy access and retrieval, increasing team productivity.
  • Streamlined administrative processes by implementing efficient workflows that reduced paperwork burdens.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective tracking systems.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Facilitated prompt payment collection by sending out timely reminders to clients with outstanding balances.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports by providing accurate and timely invoicing data for analysis.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding payment terms and invoice-related inquiries, fostering positive relationships that benefited both parties.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information while processing invoices, adhering to strict data privacy guidelines as required.
  • Spearheaded efforts to identify areas for improvement within the invoicing process, proposing actionable solutions that led to greater efficiency and reduced errors.
  • Streamlined the invoicing process for increased efficiency through regular communication with other departments.
  • Improved client satisfaction with accurate and timely delivery of invoices, addressing any discrepancies promptly.
  • Contributed to maintaining a well-organized filing system for easy retrieval of past invoices and supporting documents.
  • Liaised closely with sales teams on contract terms and conditions, ensuring accuracy in billing details for each project or service rendered.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and applicable regulations related to invoicing procedures, maintaining accurate records as needed.
  • Enhanced invoicing accuracy by diligently reviewing and verifying all invoice data before submission.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills by prioritizing workload according to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail throughout all tasks performed.
  • Supported month-end closing activities by ensuring all invoices were accounted for accurately within deadlines.
  • Assisted in resolving customer inquiries regarding billing discrepancies, providing clear explanations and swift corrections when necessary.
  • Reduced errors in invoicing by implementing a comprehensive invoice review system.
  • Developed a deep understanding of industry-specific billing practices, enabling efficient handling of complex invoicing scenarios while maintaining quality standards.
  • Managed a high volume of daily invoices, ensuring accurate coding and approval prior to submission for payment processing.
  • Collaborated with the accounting team to ensure proper reconciliation of invoices and payments received.
  • Interacted with customers to resolve billing disputes and respond to inquiries.
  • Verified accuracy of billing data and corrected discrepancies.
  • Processed customer invoices, credit memos and payments within established timelines.
  • Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
  • Generated daily, weekly and monthly reports for billing department.
  • Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.


Resource Coordinator

Trane Technologies
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Successfully managed tight deadlines by skillfully balancing limited timeframes against available human capital while still achieving quality results.
  • Technician Scheduling and Dispatch: Schedule and dispatch technicians for service repairs, service calls, and preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Software Proficiency: Utilize Click and WennSoft software programs proficiently to manage service operations.
  • Customer Communication: Engage with customers to discuss HVAC services, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly.
  • Reporting and Documentation: Generate and manage weekly reports of open call slips, ensuring accurate tracking and follow-up.
  • Quote Management: Receive, review, and process quotes efficiently to support service operations.
  • Parts Tracking: Monitor and track parts on order, ensuring timely delivery and availability for service tasks.
  • Order and Appointment Confirmation: Confirm orders, appointments, and schedules to maintain smooth operations.
  • Work Order Management: Enter new work orders into the system for service calls, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
  • Technician Guidance: Provide directions to technicians regarding their daily schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources and time.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization through regular review meetings focused on optimizing processes related to resource management.
  • Resolved conflicts related to resource allocation quickly and professionally, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, providing feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Streamlined communication between departments for improved project efficiency and timely completion.

Education

High School Diploma -

Glenvar High School
Salem, VA
06-2002

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer focus
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Performance monitoring
  • Performance improvement
  • Schedule management
  • Process improvement
  • Complaint resolution
  • Operations management
  • Employee evaluation
  • Diversity and inclusion

Certification

  • Dale Carnegie Training Certification
  • Leadership 1 certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Area Service Admin Team Lead

Trane Technologies
07.2024 - Current

Senior Project Administrator

Trane Technologies
04.2022 - 07.2024

Senior Project Administrator - Client Services

Trane Technologies
03.2021 - 04.2022

Project Administrator With Service

Trane Technologies
06.2018 - 03.2021

Resource Coordinator

Trane Technologies
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Dale Carnegie Training Certification
  • Leadership 1 certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification

High School Diploma -

Glenvar High School
Ashley Christensen