Ashleigh Koehler

About Ashleigh Koehler

I help contingent workforce buyers turn their programs into a strategic advantage.For many organizations, contingent labor is still managed as an operational necessity, with a focus on cost, compliance, and process. But it has become one of the most powerful levers for agility, access to talent, and overall business performance.My work sits at that intersection.As Director of the CWS Council at Staffing Industry Analysts, I partner with enterprise leaders to elevate how they approach the contingent workforce, shifting from program management to true workforce strategy.That includes helping organizations:• Gain visibility into their extended workforce• Navigate complexity across SOW, MSP, and VMS models• Align workforce decisions to broader business goals• Drive measurable value, not just efficiencyI’ve been in the industry since 2009, bringing a perspective shaped by market intelligence, peer insights, and real-world program experience. Through my work with the CWS Council, I engage directly with many of the world’s leading contingent workforce programs, giving me a front-row view into how strategy is evolving in practice. My focus is on the evolving role of the contingent workforce in enterprise strategy and how leaders can stay ahead of that shift.I regularly write and speak on these topics, sharing insights to help organizations rethink what’s possible.If you\'re a contingent workforce leader looking to move beyond managing programs and start shaping strategy, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

Experience

1. Director Contingent Workforce Strategies Council

   Staffing Industry Analysts

   Jan 2025 — Present

Education

• Binghamton University

  Masters, Social Science

  2003 — 2004

• Binghamton University

  B.S., Human Development

  2002 — 2004

• SUNY Broome Community College

  A.S., Business Management

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Call Centers
• Business Development
• Relationship Marketing
• Business Intelligence
• Solution Selling Expertise
• Negotiation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Training
• Budgets
• New Business Development
• Account Implementations
• Sales
• Creative Solutions
• Strategy
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leader
• Analysis
• Professional Services
• Recruiting
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Creative Problem Solver
• Project Management
• Strategic Account Management
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Relations Expertise
• Crm
• Team Leadership
• Account Management
• Forecasting
• Process Improvement
• Solution Selling
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Outsourcing
• Business Strategy
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Marketing
• Management Consulting
• Managerial Experience
• Business Analysis
• Business Analysis Reporting