Ashley Brydges

Results-driven sales and client experience professional with a proven ability to drive revenue, build strong relationships, and bring structure to fast-moving sales environments. Known for combining high emotional intelligence with disciplined execution — creating customer experiences that feel both seamless and genuinely cared for, while maintaining strong follow-through, clean systems, and consistent pipeline activity. Brings hands-on experience contributing to sales performance through new business development, CRM training, and building workflows that improve efficiency and accountability across teams.

Approaches each interaction with a sense of ownership and pride — not just in outcomes, but in how clients and team members feel throughout the process. Thrives in growth-stage environments where adaptability, initiative, and shared purpose matter. Naturally steps into leadership through action — supporting team performance, strengthening systems, and contributing to a culture of trust, accountability, and meaningful results.

Drawn to teams that are building something with intention, where strong values and a genuine commitment to both people and performance go hand in hand.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE at WE MUST (2026-01 – Present)

• Achieved early sales success by closing new business within first 60 days, demonstrating strong ability to build trust quickly and convert conversations into revenue
• Learned and rapidly adopted a new CRM system, then developed and delivered team-wide training, improving workflow consistency, pipeline visibility, and overall sales efficiency
• Demonstrated strong ownership mentality in a fast-paced, evolving environment, consistently adapting, problem-solving, and contributing beyond core role expectations
• Represented the company at multiple industry trade shows, generating leads, building relationships, and strengthening market presence

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REP at EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS (2025-08 – 2026-01)

• Established strong momentum early in tenure by independently sourcing, closing, and onboarding multiple new client accounts, including exclusive partnerships, through outbound prospecting and relationship-driven sales conversations
• Built trusted relationships with stakeholders across all levels of an organization — by quickly diagnosing needs and positioning tailored solutions
• Partner closely with the Regional Sales Manager contributing to territory strategy, account prioritization, and sales execution while maintaining full ownership of self-sourced business
• Lead weekly sales meetings and business performance reviews, analyzing trends, account activity, open orders, and revenue goals while setting weekly priorities and action plans with the team.
• Serve as a mentor and point of support for team members, sharing best practices in consultative selling, client communication and team collaboration
• Own client relationships post-signing, acting as a steady point of contact to manage expectations, communication flow, and long-term account health
• Consistently represent the organization with professionalism and credibility in high-stakes, client-facing environments
• Maintain disciplined CRM hygiene to track pipeline activity, forecast opportunities, and ensure accountability across sales and account development efforts.

ENTREPRENEUR | SALES CONSULTANT | CLIENT SERVICES LEAD at Various Locations (2007-07 – 2024-09)

• Built and sustained high-retention client portfolios through consultative selling, needs-based discovery, and long-term relationship management
• Routinely sold high-value packages and recurring programs by aligning client goals with tailored solutions
• Generated consistent new business through referrals, outbound relationship development, and reputation-based prospecting
• Led in-house training for spa and salon staff, improving consultative sales conversations, client communication, and service consistency
• Established structured workflows, performance standards, and time-management systems in self-directed, revenue-accountable environments

CLIENT SERVICES SPECIALIST at WAXON (2020-09 – 2021-06)

• Contributed to rapid client base growth during a new franchise launch through strong consultative conversations, product knowledge, and relationship building
• Educated clients on service options and packages, increasing revenue while maintaining trust in high-comfort, high-discretion environments

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE at FLOURISH SKIN STUDIO - NICHE SALON & SPA - MAKEUP WORX (2012-07 – 2020-09)

• Built and sustained a high-retention client portfolio of active clients through needs-based consultations and long-term relationship management
• Drove consistent revenue growth through referrals, repeat business, and value-driven recommendations
• Designed and delivered internal staff training to improve service consistency, client communication, and sales confidence

SENIOR AESTHETICIAN | LASER TECHNICIAN at RAIN SALON & SPA & TRADE SECRETS (2009-07 – 2012-07)

• Pioneered the introduction and expansion of high-ticket laser services, contributing to strong location performance and prompting province-wide rollout
• Built long-term client relationships through results-driven services and professional credibility

AESTHETICS INSTRUCTOR at HAMILTON SCHOOL OF CAREERS (2007-07 – 2009-07)

• Delivered classroom instruction and hands-on training, emphasizing professional standards, communication skills, and real-world readiness
• Coached students on confidence, accountability, and performance — an early foundation in training and team development

DIPLOMA in COSMETOLOGY – LubaMera Aesthetics & Cosmetology (2005)

DIPLOMA in AESTHETICS – LubaMera Aesthetics & Cosmetology (2005)

CERTIFICATE in LASER TECHNICIAN – Laser Spa Group (2010)

CERTIFICATE in IPL LASER HAIR TECHNOLOGY / NIR BODY CONTOURING – The Aesthetic School of Canada Inc. (2012)