Dahlia Ashford, MS, CPRW, CPC, CIC, CPCC, CCTC, NCOPE

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Assistant Dean for Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity at Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia, United States

Overview

Dahlia Ashford is a dedicated higher education professional with over 14 years of experience, currently serving as the Assistant Dean for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at Shenandoah University. She holds a Master of Science in College Student Personnel Services and Administration and is described by colleagues as a "remarkable leader. "

Beyond her university role, Dahlia is a passionate entrepreneur who founded three distinct consulting firms focused on etiquette coaching, career development, and helping students achieve a debt-free education. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. , and serves as Correspondence Secretary for the Northern Virginia Business and Professional Womens Club.

She is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt, an unusual and valuable certification for a professional in the field of higher education.

Personality Overview

Informal

Charismatic

Assertive

If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.  They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Diversity & Inclusion
Leads initiatives at Shenandoah University's Mosaic Center for Diversity to enhance retention and success for underrepresented students, a core function of her role as Assistant Dean.
Career Development
As a certified career and interview coach, she founded Ashford Career Consulting to help job seekers secure employment using a unique marketing-based approach.
Debt-Free Education
Her consulting firm, Transform. Evolve. Transcend. , LLC, was founded out of a passion for helping college-bound students graduate with minimal to no debt.

Media Appearances

New Assistant Dean Provides Leadership in Diversity, Residential Services. Featured in Shenandoah University

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Institutional Oversight for Diversity. Featured in Shenandoah University – Office of Diversity

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Work History

10-2020
Assistant Dean for Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity at Shenandoah University
2-2020
Etiquette Coach at DLAshford Consulting
2-2020
Career Coach at Ashford Career Consulting Company
11-2017
Education Specialist at Transform. Evolve. Transcend., LLC
7-2017 - 10-2020
Assistant Director for Residential Education (Promoted), South Campus at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Education

2007 - 2009
Master of Science (M.S.) from University of Central Arkansas
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Mississippi State University

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Exp : 17 Location : Winchester, Virginia, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Assistant Dean for Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity at Shenandoah University
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Insights For Selling To Dahlia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dahlia is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dahlia

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dahlia move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Dahlia take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Dahlia

Personality Compatibility


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