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Ashley Leazure

Ashley Leazure

Consumer Insights Leader | Advisory Board Member, UTA MSMR | Advocacy Fellow, Raise Your Hand Texas

Dallas-fort Worth Metroplex, United StatesFood Production
Company
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Title
Senior Manager, Consumer Insights
Seniority
Senior
Department
Master Marketing
Location
Dallas-fort Worth Metroplex, United States
Industry
Food Production

About

I am an insight seeker and brand developer with over a decade of experience in consumer insights, innovation, and branding. I’ve been able to work for iconic CPG companies such as Hershey, Keurig Dr Pepper, and now at Bimbo Bakeries where I’m focused on building physical and mental availability for beloved brands like Entenmann’s and Little Bites. My passion lies in developing best-in-class distinctive assets and crafting memorable campaigns that strengthen emotional connections and resonate with target audiences. I believe that building relationships beyond my organization is essential for a consumer insight leader to cultivate empathy and embrace diverse perspectives.

Experience

Senior Manager, Consumer Insights

Bimbo Bakeries USA · Dallas, TX

Present

Advisory Board Member, Msmr Programat University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX

Present

Advise program leadership on evolving curriculum to reflect modern consumer insights, brand strategy, and analytics needs within CPG and adjacent industries Provide industry perspective on emerging trends (AI in insights, behavioral data, volumetric forecasting, etc.) Support development of future talent pipeline by aligning academic training with real-world business challenges Collaborate with faculty and fellow board members to strengthen industry partnerships and program visibility

Advocacy Fellow, Leadership Cohort at Raise Your Hand Texas

Raise Your Hand Texas

Present

Selected for statewide advocacy fellowship focused on public education policy, leadership, and systems-level change Engage with policymakers, district leadership, and community stakeholders on key issues impacting Texas public schools Participate in strategic discussions on funding, governance, and long-term education outcomes Contribute to a network of advocates working to strengthen public education across Texas

Manager, Consumer Insights

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. · Plano, Tx

Assoc. Mgr. Consumer Insights

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. · Plano, Texas

Innovation Consumer Insights Associate Manager

The Hershey Company · Hershey, PA

- Led with strategic insights to clearly and concisely share research findings with Sr. Leadership and Cross-functional teams. - Leveraged syndicated data (Nielsen, NPD, Mintel, etc.), primary and secondary research for deep dives into brand questions to help drive strategies and uncover key insights. - Developed and initiated research learning plans to provide actionable recommendations and insights. - Managed multiple research projects simultaneously across both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to cultivate and reveal consumer unmet needs and desires. - Spearheaded the utilization of new segmentation tool to guide concept development and prioritization in front of funnel innovation domains to understand where brands have a right to win. - Implemented broad range of consumer testing methodologies including concept/product testing, conjoint analysis, regression modeling, volumetric testing, advertising/copy testing, brand awareness and usage tracking, claims testing, and vari…

Innovation Consumer Insights Analyst

The Hershey Company · Hershey, PA

- Wrote and reviewed screeners, discussion guides, and questionnaires for qualitative and quantitative research - Analyzed survey data and reporting with 'so-what's' and with actionable recommendations - Presented reports to internal teams and Sr. Leadership - Reviewed research proposals from vendors and make methodology selection to best meet business learning objectives - Internal programming, administration and analysis of survey data

Commercial Consumer Insights Intern

The Hershey Company · Hershey, PA

Analytics Specialist

WrightIMC · Plano, Tx

-Learning and utilizing internet marketing strategies -Working with social media to increase campaign awareness -Keeping up to date with evolving search engine processes -Analyzing key metrics to benchmark in order to optimize and manage campaigns

Customer Service Representative

Fieldwork Dallas · Adisson, Tx

-Maintain strong relationships with multiple clients from all over the country. -Represent Fieldwork Dallas while clients are at facility. -The go-to person for any client needs or discrepancies. -Remaining confidential with every client project. -Multitasking to ensure that each focus group runs smoothly and on time. -At all times keep a professional demeanor during high stress situations.

Sales Associate

Dillard's

Provided exceptional jewelry sales and customer service Consistently met weekly sales budget targets Became skilled at remaining calm and composed under pressure Designed and implemented impactful merchandise displays Trained in conflict resolution Developed effective needs assessment skills Developed strong customer loyalty following

Assistant Manager

Marble Slab Creamery · Fort Worth, Tx

Assistant Manager Managed and scheduled staff of ten associates Responsible for all management duties in owner’s absence Developed reputation as a reliable and competent team member Accountable for inventory control

Operations Assistant

Digital Print Impressions, Inc

Provided customer service, managed email correspondence Organized client records Client project scheduler

Education

The University of Texas at Arlington - MS in Marketing Research

Masters of Science in Marketing Research, Marketing Research

The University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor's Degree, Art History, Anthropology

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