Dana Ailsworth
About Dana Ailsworth
Dana Ailsworth serves as the Managing Director of Client Partnerships at Aquent, where she manages a client portfolio with a P&L of $28 million. With extensive experience in various roles within the company and a commitment to community initiatives, she has a strong background in client relations and financial services.
Current Role at Aquent
Dana Ailsworth serves as the Managing Director of Client Partnerships at Aquent, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she manages a client portfolio with a profit and loss statement totaling $28 million. Ailsworth consistently meets revenue and profitability goals, demonstrating her effectiveness in client relationship management and strategic oversight.
Previous Experience at Aquent
Ailsworth has a significant history with Aquent, having worked in various capacities from 2000 to 2019. She started as an Agent, then progressed to Account Director and Branch Manager from 2008 to 2013, and later served as Director of Financial Services from 2013 to 2019. Her extensive experience at Aquent spans nearly two decades, showcasing her growth and expertise within the organization.
Educational Background
Dana Ailsworth studied at Mary Baldwin College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1989 to 1993. She later attended the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business, achieving a certification in 2010. This educational foundation has contributed to her professional development and expertise in client partnerships and management.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
Ailsworth co-founded FOUR GOOD, a community non-profit marketing initiative that collaborates with colleagues at Capital One to give back to the community. Additionally, she co-founded The Hive, a monthly speaker series that features industry thought leaders for talent and client communities. She also serves as a Supplier Diversity representative to the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), highlighting her commitment to community engagement and diversity.
Early Career Experience
Before her tenure at Aquent, Ailsworth held various positions that contributed to her professional growth. She worked as a Brand Representative for The Connaught Group Ltd for ten months in 2005-2006 and as a Community Relations Coordinator at ABC 8NEWS WRIC - Nexstar Media Group for two months in 1992. Additionally, she spent seven years at Richmond Ballet as the Special Events, Promotions and Volunteer Manager from 1993 to 2000.