Ashley Wilson (Strickland), MBA
About Ashley Wilson (Strickland), MBA
Ashley Wilson (Strickland) is a Human Resources Business Partner and Talent Development Lead at Southern First Bank, with a strong background in organizational development and training. She holds an MBA from Clemson University and has over nine years of experience in talent and organizational development.
Work at Southern First Bank
Ashley Wilson currently serves as a Human Resources Business Partner and Talent Development Lead at Southern First Bank. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the bank's human resources strategy in Greenville, South Carolina. In her role, she focuses on enhancing employee performance and engagement through innovative training programs. Additionally, she facilitates structured group work to foster collaborative learning experiences within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Wilson has a strong educational background in management and human resources. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Clemson University in 2016. Additionally, she studied at Greenville Technical College, achieving an Associate of Arts degree from 2010 to 2012. Currently, she is pursuing studies in Psychology, Philosophy, and Italian Language at the Lorenzo de' Medici International Institute since 2014.
Background
Before joining Southern First Bank, Ashley Wilson worked at Clemson University as a Talent and Organizational Development Specialist for nine years, from 2012 to 2021. In this role, she focused on talent development and organizational assessments, identifying areas for improvement and growth within the university. Her experience in higher education has equipped her with skills in relationship building and mentorship, particularly with academic professionals.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Ashley Wilson has specialized in transforming learning management systems to enhance organizational efficiency. She has developed and implemented innovative training programs that have significantly improved employee performance and engagement. Her ability to conduct organizational assessments has allowed her to pinpoint developmental areas, contributing to the overall growth of the organizations she has worked with.