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Ashley Mei Gan

Operations Associate

San Francisco, California, United States9 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To Switch

Key Highlights

  • Increased employee satisfaction from 66% to 99%.
  • Successfully managed a sold-out conference with 96% satisfaction.
  • Led multiple cross-functional teams for event success.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Event Management and Employee Experience professional with a strong marketing background.

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Skills

Core Skills

Employee ExperienceEvent ManagementProject ManagementMarketing

Other Skills

employee engagementevent planningworkspace operationsbudget managementconference coordinationcross-functional collaborationevent coordinationstakeholder managementemployee satisfactionevent program managementlogistical managementproject timelinesevent productionvendor relationssales management

About

Problem solving strategist with over 8 years of experience in event management, project and program management, marketing, and employee experience.

Experience

9 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 3 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 9 mos
Current Experience

Sandboxaq

Workspace Operations & Events Lead

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Strategizes and implements programs and policies to strengthen the company culture, boost productivity, and improve the employee experience through leading global workspace operations, employee engagement, and events.
  • Leads employee experience & engagement initiatives
  • Develops recognition programs, wellness benefits, and other perks
  • Develops and leads the planning, budgeting, and execution of internal events
  • Develops SOPs and company guidelines for events
  • Leads global workspace operations & oversees management of real estate and collaborative workspaces
  • Strategizes in-person, co-working policies and evaluates needs for physical spaces across the globe
  • Manages workspace budget to optimize resources and control costs effectively
employee engagementevent planningworkspace operationsbudget managementEmployee ExperienceEvent Management

Postman

Project Manager - Marketing & User Conference

Feb 2024Sep 2024 · 7 mos

  • Project manager on the developer marketing team supporting POST/CON 24 Conference, marketing campaigns, and product launches.
  • Coordinated conference needs resulting in a sold-out conference with a 96% attendee satisfaction rate.
  • Needs included: curating content sessions, marketing initiatives (comms, swag, social media, communities, etc.), product announcement details, staff needs, and orchestrating demonstrations.
  • Worked cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, internal departments (including creative, marketing engineering, and content), and external agencies to drive project success.
  • Managed multiple workstreams; creates and maintains project timelines, work-back schedules, documentation, and deliverables; and manages review cycle between working team and stakeholders
project managementconference coordinationcross-functional collaborationProject ManagementMarketing

Meta

Employee Experience Program Manager

Nov 2022Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Brought up employee satisfaction rating from 66% to 99% by designing and delivering engaging employee experience events and programs, including onboarding, recognition programs, and L&D across 9 campuses.
  • Led culture ambassador program for 2 orgs– led design thinking workshops, analyzed survey results, and strategized for culture improvement
  • Program managed and provided live support for company-wide and org-wide summits and events
  • Created an internal events playbook for supported and self- service events
  • Managed program budgets of over $300K
  • Strategized with key stakeholders and leads to align programs, budget, collateral, and communications
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with internal teams (HR, Comms, Events, DEI) and external vendors
employee satisfactionevent program managementbudget managementEmployee ExperienceEvent Management

Maritz global events

Senior Event Manager @ Google

May 2022Nov 2022 · 6 mos · Mountain View, California, United States

  • Planned, designed, and executed complex events with a consultative approach.
  • Managed project timelines and created workback plans.
  • Communicating and executing logistical event requirements with respect to Google, NASA, and government regulations.
  • Piloted new Standard Operating Procedures for the Bay View campus and hotel.
  • Managed relationships with internal service partner departments.
event planninglogistical managementproject timelinesEvent Management

Wedgewood weddings & events

2 roles

Event Sales, Planning, and Production Manager (Catering Manager)

Promoted

Jul 2021May 2022 · 10 mos

  • Planning Team Lead: managed planning team’s schedule, event assignments, team metrics, and vendor relations.
  • Area Training Lead: trained sales administrators and event planners.
  • Executed end to end production of corporate and social events.
  • Closed sales at a 40% consultation to booking conversion rate (target goal is 20%).
  • Worked cross-functionally with the sales, planning, operations, catering, and vendor teams.
event productionvendor relationssales managementEvent Management

Wedding Coordinator

May 2021Jul 2021 · 2 mos

  • - Wedding coordinator, banquet captain, and sales administrator.

Gci construction

Project Coordinator

Aug 2020May 2021 · 9 mos

  • Worked with companies such as Boba Guys and Blue Bottle Coffee- tracked project goals, timelines, and budgets.
  • Drove communication between stakeholders to ensure deadlines were met.
  • Managed creation, revision, and completion of contracts, billing, and other documents.

Ucla korean culture night

UCLA's Korean Culture Night Coordinator

Dec 2018Apr 2019 · 4 mos

  • Coordinated and choreographed a 7-minute dance piece for the largest student-run Korean production in the US with over 100 members.
  • Facilitated a 2-day audition process with 60+ dancers and executed 4+ hour-long rehearsals twice a week.
  • Helped coordinate for the event at Royce Hall with an audience of 1,800+ people.
event coordinationfunding managementEvent Management

Apparel industry careers

President - Former Marketing Director

Dec 2016Jul 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Created, managed, and delegated marketing strategies, club website, social media platforms, email, and both internal and external PR.
  • Managed a team of 9 and 125+ club members.
  • Created a career panel with 6 industry-leading companies including Speedo, TOMS, The New Denim Project, and the California Fashion Association.
event coordinationchoreographyEvent Management

Ucla global dance coalition

Head of Event Production Managers

Sep 2016Jul 2020 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Managed 3 separate club leadership teams and 250+ members.
  • Coordinated funding, marketing, catering, and talent for 200+ events of various sizes, themes, and budgets.
project trackingstakeholder communicationProject Management

Bruin consent coalition

Marketing Team Member

Sep 2016Jul 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Helped create marketing strategies and helps execute marketing plans and advertisement posts on social media platforms in a team of 5.
  • Worked with the graphic design team on campaigns and social media pushes.
  • Helped manage Facebook and Instagram content.
marketing strategyteam managementMarketing

San francisco unified school district

Student Advisory Council Representative

Aug 2015May 2016 · 9 mos

  • Represented and presented the students’ interests to the administrative and policy-making bodies such as the San Francisco Board of Education.
  • Passed resolutions on issues such as human trafficking and fire safety.
marketing executionsocial media managementMarketing

Ucsf

National Center of Excellence in Women's Health: Youth Steering Committee Member

Jul 2015May 2016 · 10 mos

  • Researched health issues surrounding young women.
  • Planned a health summit for 300+ girls from 20 different schools encompassing social and digital marketing, venue design, and collaborating with health/wellness organizations.

Education

UCLA

Bachelor of Arts - BA — Communications

University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School

Entrepreneurship

Maastricht University School of Business and Economics

Entrepreneurship; Global Leadership and Management

City College of San Francisco

High School Duel Enrollment

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