Ashley Christiansen

Ashley Christiansen has a diverse work experience in marketing and management roles. Ashley is currently working as an Associate Director of Consumer Marketing at Surest since 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Optum from 2019-2023, starting as a Marketing Manager and later promoted to Sr. Client Marketing Manager. At Optum, they managed and executed member communications strategies, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and oversaw complex cross-client campaigns.

Before joining Optum, Ashley worked at Honeywell as a Global Product Marketing Specialist from 2018-2019 and as a Field Marketing Specialist from 2015-2018. Ashley also had a brief stint at Enterprise Rent-A-Car as a Management Assistant in 2015 and as a Management Trainee from 2013-2015. In addition, they gained experience as a Student Fundraising Assistant at Minnesota State Mankato Annual Fund from 2012-2013 and as an Event Marketing Manager at Campus Special in 2013. Ashley started their career as a Teller at First National Bank, MN in 2012.

Throughout their career, Ashley has demonstrated skills in marketing strategy, project management, communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Ashley Christiansen earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Marketing and Management, Business Administration from Minnesota State University, Mankato between 2010 and 2014. Prior to that, Ashley obtained a high school diploma from Robbinsdale Armstrong High School.