Ashley Lundgren
About Ashley Lundgren
Ashley Lundgren serves as the Marketing Manager for Food Drives at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in marketing and donor development, she has effectively streamlined operations and enhanced fundraising efforts through strategic initiatives.
Work at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Ashley Lundgren serves as the Marketing Manager for Food Drives at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has streamlined standard operating procedures to enhance the experience for drive coordinators, contributing to more efficient food drive operations. Additionally, she led the transition to a new peer-to-peer digital fundraising platform, which improved the virtual food drive program. In fiscal year 2022, she was responsible for managing a revenue budget of $1.5 million, demonstrating her financial acumen and strategic planning capabilities.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Development
Prior to her current role, Lundgren worked at the Strategic Account Management Association as Marketing Manager from 2017 to 2021. She also served as Donor Development and Special Events Manager at Tree House Humane Society from 2015 to 2017. Her experience includes roles at John G. Shedd Aquarium as a Marketing Events and Promotions Representative and at Moosylvania as an IGO Experiential Marketing Assistant. These positions provided her with a diverse background in marketing and event management.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Lundgren holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from Loyola University Chicago. She also studied at the John Felice Rome Center as part of her academic journey. In addition, she completed a Certificate of Completion in HTML/CSS from Codecademy in 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in marketing, communications, and sustainability.
Logistical and Operational Skills
Throughout her career, Lundgren has demonstrated strong logistical and operational skills. At the Greater Chicago Food Depository, she processed over 97,000 pounds of non-perishable donations, showcasing her ability to manage significant operational tasks. Her experience in various roles has equipped her with the skills necessary to enhance operational efficiency in food drives and fundraising initiatives.
Building Strategic Relationships
In her current role, Lundgren has built strategic cross-departmental relationships to enhance corporate and major donor engagement. This effort fosters deeper partnerships that are essential for the success of food drives and fundraising campaigns. Her ability to collaborate across departments highlights her commitment to organizational goals and community engagement.