Ashley Skelly Lekson
About Ashley Skelly Lekson
Ashley Skelly Lekson is a Senior Account Manager at Bold Orange in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a strong background in marketing and account management. She has held various roles in both agency and client-side settings, including positions at ICF Next and Highland Friendship Club.
Work at Bold Orange
Ashley Skelly Lekson has been serving as a Senior Account Manager at Bold Orange since 2022. In this role, she manages client accounts and develops marketing strategies to meet client needs. Previously, she worked as an Account Manager at Bold Orange from 2021 to 2022, where she gained valuable experience in account management within the agency environment. Her tenure at Bold Orange has contributed to her expertise in marketing and client relations.
Previous Experience in Account Management
Before joining Bold Orange, Ashley worked at ICF Next as an Account Executive from 2018 to 2020, and later as a Senior Account Executive for 9 months in 2020. In these roles, she developed her skills in account management and marketing strategies. Additionally, she served as Co-Director for AdFed Minnesota's 32 Under 32 program, where she contributed to recognizing young professionals in the advertising industry.
Education and Expertise
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing from the University of Miami - School of Business, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. She also studied Human Geography at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, earning her degree in 2014. Her educational background is complemented by international academic experience from her study abroad program at Queen Mary, University of London in 2012. This diverse education provides her with a broad perspective on global and business environments.
Background in Community Engagement
Ashley served as Program Director at Highland Friendship Club from 2015 to 2018. In this role, she focused on community engagement and program development for individuals with disabilities. Her work involved creating inclusive programs that supported the needs of the community, demonstrating her commitment to social responsibility and community service.
Strengths and Skills
Ashley possesses a unique combination of skills identified by Strengths Finder 2.0, including harmony, achiever, learner, consistency, and discipline. These strengths contribute to her effectiveness in account management and marketing, enabling her to build strong relationships with clients and deliver successful outcomes.