Ashley Andersen
About Ashley Andersen
Ashley Andersen is a Recruiting Coordinator at Surmodics, Inc., where she manages the internal communications site for recruitment and coordinates career fairs and recruitment events. She has a diverse work history, including roles in health plan services, mortgage lending, and administrative support across various organizations.
Current Role at SurModics
Ashley Andersen serves as a Recruiting Coordinator at Surmodics, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she manages the internal communications site, Surlink, which is dedicated to recruitment efforts. Ashley coordinates career fairs and recruitment events, enhancing the visibility of job opportunities within the organization. She also administers onboarding processes in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring that new hire paperwork is completed and processed efficiently. Additionally, she supports the summer internship program and handles logistics for the recruiting process, including travel arrangements and expense reimbursements.
Previous Experience in Recruitment and Administration
Prior to her current position, Ashley Andersen worked as a Staffing Support Specialist at Robert Half from 2019 to 2020. She also served as an Administrative Assistant at Rasmussen College for two years, from 2017 to 2019. Her experience includes roles that required strong organizational skills and attention to detail, which are essential in recruitment and administrative functions. Additionally, she worked as a Mortgage Lending Post Closing Specialist at Wings Financial Credit Union for one year, further enhancing her administrative capabilities.
Educational Background
Ashley Andersen studied at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Communication Studies from 2012 to 2016. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in communication and marketing principles, which she applies in her current role in recruitment. Prior to her university studies, she attended Shakopee High School from 2010 to 2012.
Diverse Work History
Ashley has a diverse work history that includes various roles in customer service and administration. She worked at Canterbury Park in Guest Services for four years and held a position as a Receptionist at The Demo Group for one year. Additionally, she gained retail experience as a Seasonal Sales Associate at Victoria's Secret for three years. Her varied roles have equipped her with a broad skill set applicable to her current position in recruitment.
Early Career Experience
In her early career, Ashley Andersen worked as a Teacher Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for one month in 2015. She also had a brief stint at Mamac Systems Inc as an Administrative Assistant and Assembly Worker for two months in 2015. These early experiences contributed to her development of essential skills in communication and administration, laying the groundwork for her future roles.