Shannon O Reilly
About Shannon O Reilly
Shannon O'Reilly is the Marketing Operations Manager at Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., where she has worked since 2022. With a background in operations and customer service, she is recognized for her logical thinking and ability to manage complex projects effectively.
Current Role at Ascent Solar Technologies
Shannon O'Reilly serves as the Marketing Operations Manager at Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enabling capabilities and content necessary to drive business growth. Her responsibilities include aligning and influencing stakeholders and individual contributors towards key objectives and expectations. O'Reilly utilizes a holistic approach to management, integrating various operational aspects such as quality, engineering support, inventory management, and production planning.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Before joining Ascent Solar Technologies, O'Reilly worked at Elixinol as the Director of Operations from 2020 to 2022. She also held the position of Project Manager - Supply Chain at Elixinol for a brief period in 2020. Her earlier career includes roles as a Customer Service Manager at PharmaJet, Inc. and Research Electro-Optics, and as a Customer Service Manager at Excelitas Technologies Corp. These positions contributed to her extensive experience in operations management.
Educational Background
Shannon O'Reilly earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from California State University Channel Islands, completing her studies from 2006 to 2009. She later pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Teaching and Learning at Colorado State University Global, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. Her educational background supports her analytical skills and ability to distill complex information into effective messaging.
Skills and Strengths
O'Reilly is recognized for her logical thinking and motivation as a self-starter. She has a strong ability to navigate ambiguity and pivot priorities as needed. Her skills include the capacity to distill highly technical information into easily consumable plans and messaging. This skill set is essential for her role in marketing operations, where clear communication and strategic planning are critical.
Career Progression
Shannon O'Reilly has a diverse career trajectory, having held multiple roles at Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. prior to her current position. She worked as a Sales Support Specialist and Sales Operations Manager, as well as a Sales Support Lead. Her extensive experience across various organizations and roles showcases her adaptability and growth within the field of operations and marketing.