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1st Ashley Saba Operations Manger at The Opportunity Lab New York, New YorkResearch Current The Opportunity Lab, Northface Associates LLC Previous The New School, Salt Lake City Corporation, Company Confidential Education The New School 477 connections Send a messageMore options www.linkedin.com/in/ashleysaba/ Contact Info Activity Ashley Saba Part-Time Marketing Associate gethired.com Position Overview: The Opplab is founded on the belief that businesses have an opportunity to make the world a better place. The company has grown out of more than 25 years of consulting experience with corporations, small and mid-size businesses... Like Comment Send a message Share 20 hours ago Ashley Saba Human Resource and Compensation Analyst gethired.com Company Description Over the past 30 years, our customers have come to know us as the best photography retailer in the world. As the imaging industry evolves, so do we. That's why we carry everything from home theater equipment and tablet... Like Comment Send a message Share 20 hours ago Ashley Saba is now connected to Asher Koles, Fly Fishing Guide / Salesman / Social Media Manager / Photo and Video Production and Editing 1 day ago Ashley Saba is now connected to Gareth Leah, Idea Thinker and Justin DuBois, Vice President at Wall Street Oasis, Community Manager at Thinkful 4 days ago Ashley Saba is now connected to Jenn Lackey, Project & Account Manager, Zak Schwarzman, MBA Candidate at Columbia Business School, and 1 other person. 5 days ago Ashley Saba is now following Thinkful. Find more companies to follow5 days ago Ashley Saba is now connected to Kathleen Richards, Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch, Glenn Leman, CEO at Health Enterprises, and 1 other person. 7 days ago Ashley Saba is now connected to Alexandra Everett, Production Coordinator at The Development and Rachel Smith, Communications Design, Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist 8 days ago Ashley Saba Part-Time Marketing Associate gethired.com We are currently seeking a Marketing Associate to work directly with our Director of Brand Experience and our company founder and president to promote the OppLab brand across a variety of channels and growing our tribe of people and organizations... Like Comment Send a message Share 8 days ago Say congrats on the new job! Ashley Saba Ashley Saba Operations Manger The Opportunity Lab Like Say congrats (1) 13 days ago Seth Allen Seth Allen Good job friend! 9 days ago See More Background Summary My diverse academic background, work experience, and broad research interests make me a compelling candidate for research and consulting in the fields of: economic research, economic development and transportation planning, education technology advocacy, and gender wage equality. I hope to work with a company which values environmental and economic sustainability, and is committed to the continuous development of its employees. Experience The Opportunity LabOperations Manger The Opportunity Lab August 2013 – Present (1 month)601 W 26th Street New York, NY Research Associate Northface Associates LLC January 2013 – Present (8 months)St. Paul, MN Exploring whether programs of public support for automobile usage could be cost justified by their effects on low income households, especially their labor market impacts. Forecasting the US market for shared office space The New SchoolGraduate Student The New School September 2011 – December 2012 (1 year 4 months)New York, New York - Research: Labor markets concerning women in STEM History of the gender wage gap Income distribution and international trade - Skills: Econometric Analysis Eviews Stata Ability to work 100 hour weeks Ability to work under intense pressure and competition Economic Development Salt Lake City Corporation March 2011 – June 2011 (4 months)Salt Lake City, UT In the city economic development office I was a project master. I went above and beyond in any capacity that was required, (and some that weren't). Projects: Review Revolving Loan Fund applications Edit business plans for fund applicants- I biked to a 'mom and pop' company applicant three times in one day to discuss, edit, and type their application after they had difficulty using a computer Initiated a process, using informational interviews, that assessed the needs of potential future revolving loan fund recipients and followed up with former recipients to understand how well the process and loan worked for them. Research the financial and tax incentives used to support and strengthen businesses within the City Create brochures and full marketing binders for the relocation of large and expanding national/ international companies: - Thoroughly researched each company in order to pitch them a personalized relocation incentive package - Oversaw the recruitment of Chinese translators for an important marketing tool - Successfully taught myself InDesign and Powerpoint Proposed contests and challenges to engage high school students with local businesses in Salt Lake City. (Open)1 recommendation Dan Velazquez Dan Velazquez Business Development Manager at Layton Construction Ashley Saba is wicked smart. As an Economic Development Intern for Salt Lake City, she made immediate contributions to a small but critical City department. Ashley worked on marketing pieces for the City and also assisted with the City's business...View Project Associate Company Confidential January 2011 – March 2011 (3 months) -Prepared Data to be used for Major Research. -Demonstrated Discretion and built Trust by adhering to Security Concerns -Organized large amounts of Information with Attention to Detail

Project Manager Admirals Hill Marina May 2008 – August 2008 (4 months) Was the main liaison between Exxon-Mobile and Admirals Hill after a Gas Spill. (Open)1 recommendation Ben Tomaszewski Ben Tomaszewski Senior Manager, Brands & Agencies at Taboola Ashley is an out of the box creative solution provider that figured out new ways to increase customer retention during a very difficult 2008 fuel crisis. She is a quick learner who works well independently and consistently exceed her stated goals....View

Smith BarneyIntern Smith Barney May 2008 – July 2008 (3 months) • Prepared the presentation to future Hedge Fund investors, investing over five million dollars in the fund. • Generated an elaborate portfolio of real estate properties for investors using Excel and Photo Shop. • Managed daily office business with attention to detail and efficiency

Intern Hearst's CosmoGirl! Magazine May 2007 – July 2007 (3 months) Found, Researched, and Pitched possible Candidates for Hearst Publications, “CosmoGIRL! Of the Year,” Award Assisted editors in editorial research for spreads and stories Communicated directly with designers and brands for sample inquiries and requests Managed daily the prompt return and proper care of all samples

Professional Skier Atomic Ski USA January 2006 – January 2007 (1 year 1 month) X-Games Athlete: Winter 2006, Halfpipe Aspen Open Winner: Winter 2006, Halfpipe World Ski and Snowboard Invitational Athlete: Winter 2005: Halfpipe

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The New School MA, Economics 2011 – 2013 University of Utah University of Utah BA, English, Economics, Arabic 2005 – 2009 Study abroad experience in Alexandria, Egypt- Arabic language Travel experience throughout the Middle East/North Africa Research focus on the economies and growth potential of certain Middle East countries. Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women -Chairman of Finance -Chairman of Communications Boys and Girls Club- Fundraising Volunteer International Refugee Committee- Volunteer High Road for Human Rights- Research Volunteer MIT Professional Development Institute certificate, Real Estate Finance 2008 – 2008 Holderness School 2001 – 2005 Activities and Societies: Elected Leadership Position Captain Freestyle Ski Team Additional Info Interests Learning new skills (such as computer programming), traveling off the beaten path, bike-travel advocacy, anything that empowers women (especially education in STEM fields), adventuring and wandering. Personal Details Birthday November 7, 1986 Advice for Contacting Ashley Please feel free to email me at: AshleyLSaba@gmail.com Recommendations Received (2) Peter, would you like to recommend Ashley? Recommend Ashley Economic Development Salt Lake City Corporation Dan Velazquez Dan Velazquez Business Development Manager at Layton Construction Ashley Saba is wicked smart. As an Economic Development Intern for Salt Lake City, she made immediate contributions to a small but critical City department. Ashley worked on marketing pieces for the City and also assisted with the City's business loan program. Ashley possesses strong analytical skills while at the same time being very personable and easy to work with. June 8, 2011, Dan managed Ashley indirectly at Salt Lake City Corporation Project Manager Admirals Hill Marina Ben Tomaszewski Ben Tomaszewski Senior Manager, Brands & Agencies at Taboola Ashley is an out of the box creative solution provider that figured out new ways to increase customer retention during a very difficult 2008 fuel crisis. She is a quick learner who works well independently and consistently exceed her stated goals. Ashley hands down made the Admirals Hill marketing campaign a success. I would gladly work again with Ashley in the future. January 7, 2011, Ben managed Ashley at Admirals Hill Marina ConnectionsShared (1) Catherine RuetschlinCatherine Ruetschlin1st Policy Analyst at Demos PreviousNext Groups Advanced Energy Economy: the business voice of advanced energy Advanced Energy Economy: the business voice of advanced energy Join American Economics Interest Group American Economics Interest Group Join Applied Behavioral Economics Applied Behavioral Economics Join Behavioral Economics Group Behavioral Economics Group Join GLOBAL RESEARCH JOURNAL ON MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION GLOBAL RESEARCH JOURNAL ON MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION Join Holderness School Alumni Holderness School Alumni Join Political Economy Political Economy Join See 4 more Following News Management Consulting 583,004 followers Following Companies Amplify Information Technology and Services Follow Education Development Center Research Follow EdLab, Teachers College Columbia University E-Learning Follow Wireless Generation Information Technology and Services Follow Conserva Partners Renewables & Environment Follow Abt Associates Research Follow Thinkful E-Learning Follow See 11 more People Similar to Ashley Michael Darger Michael Darger3rd Extension Specialist in Community Economics at University of Minnesota Extension Connect Fabrizio Fasulo Hajar Aghababa, Ph.D. Defne Abbas Graham Muzik Christine Booth Ryan Pesch Jane Fujiyama-Novak Parth Chauhan Eric Alston Anton Khomenko Kevin Walton Previous Next People Also Viewed Stephanie Panos Stephanie Panos Owner at Stephanie Lee's Closet Adam Urban Adam Urban Applications Engineer at Philips Hunter Virden Hunter Virden Realtor at Windermere Real Estate Nadia Hashmi Nadia Hashmi Graduate Student at The New School for Social Research Ben Tomaszewski Ben Tomaszewski Senior Manager, Brands & Agencies at Taboola Raya Parente, MSW Raya Parente, MSW Rehab Therapist/Case Manager at Ben Gordon Center Devin Hughes Devin Hughes Start-Up, Business Development, & Product Kimberley Pavao Kimberley Pavao Marketing Coordinator Susan Ringoen Susan Ringoen Nanny at Private Family Leia Sergakis Leia Sergakis Experience Paralegal, TV Broadcaster, Dental Assistant and Assistant Store Manager Company Ashley's Network The New School (5) 5 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 In Common with Ashley 1 Skill or Expertise 1 Location People Similar to Ashley Michael Darger Michael Darger3rd Extension Specialist in Community Economics at University of Minnesota Extension Connect Fabrizio Fasulo Hajar Aghababa, Ph.D. Defne Abbas Graham Muzik Christine Booth Ryan Pesch Jane Fujiyama-Novak Parth Chauhan Eric Alston Anton Khomenko Kevin Walton Previous