Ashley Harris

About Ashley Harris

TL;DR: I am a skilled Program Manager focused on turning complex and lofty visions into reality. Want more Details?I have spent years working for some of the most recognizable brands in the world, building and enhancing their greatest asset - their people. I am energized by using innovative new approaches to developing people, with a passion for ensuring equity and inclusion are baked into every program I lead. I excel at translating big-picture visions into practical reality through:* Detail Orientation - Breaking down the end goal into bite-sized tactical elements, and developing a comprehensive plan to complete or exceed the target goal.* Systems Thinking - Analyzing the interconnectedness of my programs and the relationship of those adjacent, to surface insights that enable broad impact.* Partner Engagement - Developing and maintaining the relationships essential to program success, across a variety of global and functional teams.In addition to my core work, I love to volunteer my time to support Business Resource / Affinity Groups through mentorship, consulting, and events management. I believe that human-centered leadership and a willingness to take strategic risks are two of the most important elements to every successful initiative, in business and in life.

Experience

1. Learning & Development Business Partner, Global Operations

   Amazon

   Feb 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Represent business line interests in the continuous development roadmap for managers and oversee its implementation and adoption. Collaborate with business line L&D teams to identify and address obstacles to maximize product effectiveness and deliver optimal experiences for operational leaders. Drive end-to-end deployment of learning programs, including managing all aspects of program planning, execution, pilot, communication strategy, launch, evaluation, sustainment and continuous improvement. Conduct market research analysis to inform product positioning and messaging while seeking potential integration points for learning solutions within global business lines.

Education

• University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Project Management

  2014 — 2017

• University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Bachelor’s Degree, International Business; Emphasis in Marketing

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Negotiation
• Forecasting
• Team Building
• Risk Management
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Food
• Inventory Management
• Event Management
• Leadership
• Training
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Retail
• Business Analysis
• Time Management
• Microsoft Powerpoint