Ashley Winfrey

Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

• Coast Guard Achievement Medal
• Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal
• Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation
• National Defense Service Medal

• United States Coast Guard, Washington, D.C., 2013, 2017, Secret, E-4, Responsible to the Commandant of the Coast Guard as member of the Executive Secretariat for the U.S. Coast Guard. In support of the Commandant’s Strategic Direction, coordinated all Executive Branch communications between the Congress, White House, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard and other Departments. Tracked all incoming requests for information and outgoing correspondence, including executive correspondence, briefing materials, reports, testimony and Questions for the Record. Reported on the status of products and other metrics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to superiors and other stakeholders. Ensured proper and successful execution of tasking needed to support missions, events, and policy. Researched, developed, and checked accuracy of information from a wide variety of sources. Continually liaised with Coast Guard Headquarters staff to explain administrative requirements, obtain clarifying information and resolve inconsistencies. Managed five team members and directed tasks, created schedules, in a position normally reserved for a Second-Class Petty Officer. Staff turnover was frequent, due to military transfer. Conducted detailed analysis of information requests and prepared responses based upon information requirements and evaluation of division’s equities and expertise. Fostered smooth distribution of correspondence throughout the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security. Oversaw the processing of nomination packages for 24 U.S. Coast Guard Flag Officers and worked closely with the White House Military Office throughout the confirmation process. Oversaw awards process as sole Awards Petty Officer. Prepared and routed over 155 distinctive honors and awards for Senior Coast Guard leaders, elected officials, and private citizens. Administrated and executed timely travel orders in excess of $150,000 a year for permanent and detached personnel. Upon Vice Commandant promotion to four-star rank coordinated with the Office of Heraldry to design new flag for the admiral. Replicated the new image to all stationary, public facing images, and external social media tools throughout the Coast Guard. Supported the Division Security Officer responsible for safeguarding all classified materials, sensitive information, and granting access to secured spaces. Coordinated Morale events for the 50-person Commandant and Vice-Commandant Staff, including the Holiday Party, potluck lunches, personnel recognition, and other events., Commander Zack Mathews, (703) 417-2266, Petty Officer First Class Katie Cole, (964) 651-7567
• U.S. Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team, Panama City, FL, E-3, Performed daily gear checks on the 26’ TANB, 49’ BUSL. Ensured all required gear was on board, in good working order, and that the team was able to respond to any navigational aid discrepancies. Functioned as boat crew member and rigger. Safely repaired or replaced over 1,000 navigational aids along the Florida Gulf Coast including The St. Marks Lighthouse, Class 4 Can Buoys, day boards, and navigational lights. Stood over 48 hours of continuous watch redirecting mariners when the Bay-Walton levee broke during heavy rains. Participated and coordinated numerous community events educating civilians on boating and navigational safety., Chief Petty Officer Scott Henry, (850) 234-8139
• U.S. Coast Guard Station Panama City, Panama City, FL, E-2, Performed daily gear checks on the 25’ Response Boat Small, 45’ Response Boat Medium, and 29’ Response Boat Small. Ensured that all required gear was on board, in good working order, and that the station was able to respond to and perform a variety of missions. Assisted mariners in distress by responding to a variety of search and rescue cases. Achieved qualification as a boat crew member responsible for enforcing all federal laws and treaties including fisheries, drug interdiction, and marine safety.