ASHLEY ELSEY

(317) 869-9483 | elseyashley@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Philanthropic Studies MAY 2019
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

WORK HISTORY
Youth Development & Program Manager | Boys & Girls Club JAN 2016 - CURRENT
Implemented D.O.E and independent nonprofit programs. Promoted to leadership position to Raymond
Park mentoring Middle School Youth and writing programs in professional and academic development.
Developed Volunteer Program and organized youth & parent partnerships.

Assistant Supervisor & Nonprofit-Farm Liaison | TeenWorks, Inc. MARCH - AUG 2018
Partnered with Local Fitness Farm doing CSA food share preparation, while mentoring inner city youth
in professional development and civic engagement. Facilitated program workshops in career readiness
and occupation preparation.

Youth Tree Team Leader | Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc. MAY 2016 - MAY 2017
Managed team in sustainable education, tree maintenance, and environmental awareness; implementing
community beautification projects within community. Preserved relationships with community partners.
Conducted conflict management with team members.

WWOOF USA | Sustainability Manager at Life EA Farm MARCH 2013 - AUG 2014
Collaborated with fellow local farmers on a co-op farm with social mission. Managed Farmer’s Market
Stand, greenhouse operation, and 6 commercial garden beds. Taught workshops on sustainable
architecture and permaculture design.

SKILLS VOLUNTEER WORK AND HOBBIES

• Strong verbal communication | Skilled
mediator, mentor, writer and motivator
for customer and community support
• Team leadership | Skilled in creating
community and affirming value
• Upmost Positivity | Highly upbeat and
positive in monotony, hard labor, high
stress, and conflict resolutions
• Organizational Pro-sociality | Always
spread and support the mission of my
organization and encourage involvement
• Stewardship | Efficient with time
management. Highly convicted to cause
maximal impact in realms of influence
• Make Your Own Ball Day
(MYOBD) volunteer for local events
and soccer camps
• MYOBD service team member -
December 2017 Africa trip
• 6 hours/week mentoring and leading
programs with Inner City Youth ("Near
Eastside Troopers") for two years
• Volunteer with Girls STEM in
Indianapolis
• Rock climber and outdoor enthusiast