Ashley Dueringer
Chicago
Summary
Visionary leader with a proven track record in strategic planning and management, driving organizational success. Expertise in team building and operational efficiency enhances achievement of business objectives. Proven ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant growth and profitability.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Business Officer
TruckTractorTrailer.com
2025 - Current
- As the Chief Business Officer, I am responsible for driving organizational growth, expanding revenue, strengthening operations, and ensuring the company's long-term business success.
- Sit at the intersection of strategy, sales, marketing, partnerships, and operations-leading the company's business engine end to end.
Founder & Principal Consultant
Gaia Group
2024 - Current
- Provide insights and strategic recommendations to clients based on thorough research and analysis.
- Streamline internal processes to enhance communication and efficiency within project teams.
- Conduct stakeholder interviews to gather insights and align project goals with client expectations.
- Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Facilitate workshops to develop actionable strategies based on client feedback and market trends.
Strategic Account Executive
Shamrock Trading Corporation
Chicago
2024 - 2024
- Developed and executed strategic account plans to drive revenue growth and client satisfaction.
- Identified new business opportunities through market research and competitive analysis.
- Negotiated contract terms to maximize profitability while maintaining strong client relationships.
- Provided insights and recommendations to executive leadership based on account performance data.
- Designed and implemented sales strategies that targeted key market segments for growth.
AVP of Sales-Fleet Solutions
U.S. Bank Corp
2021 - 2024
- Developed strategic relationships with key stakeholders to enhance program delivery and execution.
- Managed project timelines and resources to ensure the successful completion of business initiatives.
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic planning.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential impacts on project outcomes.
- Executed business development strategies that resulted in a 18% increase in revenue year-over-year.
- Provided leadership, direction, guidance, and support to team members on a daily basis.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to align business objectives and drive operational success.
- Spearheaded the development of strategic plans that aligned with organizational goals and market trends.
- Analyzed operational workflows to identify areas for improvement and streamline processes.
Contractor-Project Management
Kenan Advantage Group
2020 - 2021
- Contracted through Randstad Technologies to provide support, consultation on rollout strategies and implement and deliver training for KAG's largest initiative for 2020-2021 to Replace existing on-board computers (OBCs) with new technology to build a foundation for their next generation roadmap.
Sales Leadership Executive
Travel Centers of America
Westlake
2017 - 2020
- Established and managed Sales Division for over 50K small fleet customers, generating $385.7M in revenue.
- Reported directly to SVP of Fleet Sales on new business growth and profitability forecasting.
- Led sales training for over 50 sales associates during regional and national meetings.
- Hired and developed high-performing team of Sales Representatives, achieving record MTD and YTD sales.
- Achieved highest client retention ratings by exceeding fuel margin goal through analytics-driven strategies.
- Increased profitability by 27% in two years through strategic planning and competitive pricing negotiations.
- Developed growth initiatives and reported sales metrics to Executive Management for continuous improvement.
- Created comprehensive national sales department business plans focused on marketing and territory analysis.
Director, Fleet Sales: Sales Support
Travel Centers of America
Westlake
2017 - 2019
- Managed communication for over 50 sales department employees, ensuring consistent messaging on key accounts valued at $2 billion.
- Negotiated contracts and reviewed agreements to support Fleet Sales in new product launches and oversee project lifecycles.
- Directed relationships with third-party card companies and banks, facilitating communications with C-Suite leaders and various organizational levels.
- Developed and delivered training programs and product support for sales team members both onsite and offsite.
- Oversaw SOX compliance documentation for internal and external audits, including preparation of departmental contracts for legal review.
- Resolved complex customer credit issues, billing errors, disputes, and reconciled discrepancies in collaboration with accounting departments.
- Managed rebranding initiatives, new location openings, bio-diesel transitions, pricing changes, and communications through Constant Contact.
Manager, Corporate Training & Development
Travel Centers of America
Westlake
2015 - 2017
- Orchestrated development and execution of training programs for over 20,000 employees across 46 U.S. states and Canada.
Account Executive
Cengage
2014 - 2015
- Home based- Account Executive-Global Ed Technology
Director of Admissions Sales
Bryant and Stratton
Cleveland
2011 - 2014
- Cleveland OH - Director of Admissions Sales
Associate Director of Sales
CCI, BioHealth
San Francisco
2009 - 2011
- San Francisco, CA - Director of Sales
Education
Pre-licensing - Real-Estate
Hondros College School of Business
Cleveland, OH01-2020
Master of Arts - Coursework-Corporate Comm. and Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01-2010
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN01-2008
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Strategic planning
- Sales management
- Business development
- Brand development and execution
- Technology integration
- Corporate culture change
- Go-to-market strategy
- Acquisitions management
- Project management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Budgeting and P&L oversight
- Team building and mentoring
- Performance management
- Business process optimization
- Training needs analysis
- Audience targeting
- Instructional design
- Stakeholder management
- Revenue growth strategies
- Operational excellence
- Market analysis
- Client relationship management
- Contract negotiation
- Cross-functional collaboration
Websites
Certification
• Certified Professional Coach (CPC), (CLC), 2020
• Sandler Sales Training, 2019
• Train the Trainer, Myers-Briggs, DISC Training, 2017
• Dale Carnegie Sales Training, 2017
• Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), 2015
• Lean Six Sigma, 2012
• Biotechnology Educational Training Certificate, 2010
• Leadership Development, 2007
• Executive Certificate in Leadership - University of Notre Dame, 2008
• Sandler Sales Training, 2019
• Train the Trainer, Myers-Briggs, DISC Training, 2017
• Dale Carnegie Sales Training, 2017
• Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), 2015
• Lean Six Sigma, 2012
• Biotechnology Educational Training Certificate, 2010
• Leadership Development, 2007
• Executive Certificate in Leadership - University of Notre Dame, 2008
Timeline
Chief Business Officer
TruckTractorTrailer.com
2025 - Current
Founder & Principal Consultant
Gaia Group
2024 - Current
Strategic Account Executive
Shamrock Trading Corporation
2024 - 2024
AVP of Sales-Fleet Solutions
U.S. Bank Corp
2021 - 2024
Contractor-Project Management
Kenan Advantage Group
2020 - 2021
Sales Leadership Executive
Travel Centers of America
2017 - 2020
Director, Fleet Sales: Sales Support
Travel Centers of America
2017 - 2019
Manager, Corporate Training & Development
Travel Centers of America
2015 - 2017
Account Executive
Cengage
2014 - 2015
Director of Admissions Sales
Bryant and Stratton
2011 - 2014
Associate Director of Sales
CCI, BioHealth
2009 - 2011
Pre-licensing - Real-Estate
Hondros College School of Business
Master of Arts - Coursework-Corporate Comm. and Psychology
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
Indiana University