Aj Ashley
About Aj Ashley
Aj Ashley serves as the Manager of Southeast Field Nonexempt Recruiting at US Foods, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in talent acquisition, having held various roles in organizations such as Sealed Air Corporation and Joerns Healthcare, and he has extensive experience in military recruitment.
Work at US Foods
Aj Ashley serves as the Manager of Southeast Field Nonexempt Recruiting at US Foods, a position held since 2019. In this role, Ashley leads a team of 30 members across 13 distribution centers, contributing to the largest and most profitable region within the company. Ashley has implemented strategic recruiting processes that have reduced the cost per hire and improved onboarding processes, resulting in quicker hires. Additionally, Ashley has created marketing materials featuring QR Codes to promote referral bonuses for Night Warehouse Selectors and Drivers.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to joining US Foods, Aj Ashley held several positions in talent acquisition. Ashley worked at Sealed Air Corporation as Talent Acquisition North America for eight months in 2017-2018. Following that, Ashley was employed at Sam's Holdings, LLC as a Talent Acquisition specialist for one year. Ashley also served as the Talent Acquisition and Veteran Recruiting Lead at Joerns Healthcare from 2015 to 2017. These roles contributed to a strong foundation in recruitment and talent management.
Military Background
Aj Ashley has a significant military background, having served in the US Army for 13 years. During this time, Ashley held various roles, including Senior Recruiter, Instructor, Intelligence Analyst, and Infantry Squad Leader. Ashley also interned with the Warrior in Transition program and the Wounded Warrior Project from 2011 to 2013. This experience provided Ashley with valuable skills in leadership and recruitment.
Education and Expertise
Aj Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services from Colorado Technical University. Additionally, Ashley studied at the Institute of Project Management in 2012. Ashley also achieved a Peer Support Specialist certification from UNC Chapel Hill in 2013, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development and expertise in support roles.
Achievements in Recruiting
Throughout the career, Aj Ashley has achieved notable success in recruiting. Ashley was recognized as a Top Producing Recruiter for 2019 and 2020, with over 275 and 380 hires, respectively. In 2021, Ashley reduced the time-to-fill for positions from 65 to less than 37 days while hiring over 5,300 positions. Ashley also led virtual hiring events during the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating over 30 events nationwide.