Ashley Hicks
About Ashley Hicks
Ashley Hicks serves as the Manager of Enterprise Account Management at Handshake, where she has worked since 2022. With over a decade of experience in SaaS, EdTech, and nonprofit fundraising, she excels at aligning organizational goals with engagement opportunities.
Work at Handshake
Ashley Hicks has been serving as the Manager of Enterprise Account Management at Handshake since 2022. In this role, she focuses on understanding organizational goals and interests to foster engagement opportunities. Her work is based in Brooklyn, New York, where she has contributed to the company's mission of connecting students with employers.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Hicks holds a Master of Science in Sports Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California, completing her degree from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in account management and customer success.
Professional Background
Ashley Hicks has over 10 years of experience in sectors including SaaS, EdTech, and nonprofit fundraising. Prior to her current role at Handshake, she held various positions, including Senior Manager at Education Advisory Board and Director of Customer Success at EVERFI. Her career has included roles focused on account management, corporate partnerships, and strategic communications.
Previous Positions
Before joining Handshake, Ashley Hicks worked in multiple roles that enhanced her expertise in account management. She served as Senior Director of Enterprise Account Management at EVERFI, and held positions at POLITICO and USO, where she managed corporate alliances and developed partnerships. Her experience spans various organizations in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Skills and Contributions
Ashley Hicks is skilled at listening to organizational goals and creating opportunities for engagement. She has developed and executed corporate partnerships that encompass sponsorship, cause marketing, employee engagement, and strategic communications. Her ability to align organizational interests with engagement strategies has been a key aspect of her professional contributions.