Ashley R. Bentley
About Ashley R. Bentley
Ashley R. Bentley is a Success Program Manager at Plato, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in mentoring and customer service, having held various roles in organizations such as California Pizza Kitchen and Union Square Hospitality Group.
Current Role at Plato
Ashley R. Bentley serves as the Success Program Manager at Plato, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she plays a crucial part in advancing Plato's mission to enhance leadership skills among engineers. She facilitates mentoring through a platform that supports one-on-one conversations and Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions, which are designed to resolve management challenges faced by engineers.
Previous Experience at Plato
Prior to her current role, Bentley worked at Plato in various capacities. She served as a Talent Coach from 2020 to 2021 and later as a Talent Coach Manager from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she managed teams and contributed to the development of coaching programs aimed at improving the performance of engineering professionals.
Professional Background
Bentley's professional background includes significant experience in customer service and hospitality. She worked as a Customer Service Team Lead and Training Specialist at California Pizza Kitchen from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she held the position of Lead Hospitality Specialist at Union Square Hospitality Group from 2014 to 2016. These roles have equipped her with strong skills in team management and customer relations.
Educational Background
Ashley R. Bentley has a diverse educational background. She studied Cultural Anthropology at New York University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 2012 to 2015. She also attended Santa Monica College, where she obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Arts and Sciences from 2008 to 2012. Furthermore, she pursued studies in Dance Performance at the University at Buffalo and Web Development at Udemy.
Skills and Interests
Bentley possesses a strong interest in customer service, technology, user experience, cultures, and travel. These interests inform her approach to personal development and professional growth. She actively engages in skill enhancement to stay current in her field, utilizing her global skills in group collaboration and independent tasking to meet client and staff needs.