Ashon Avent

Entrepreneur/Educator/Marketing @Main Avent Group

Digital Ads ManagerMarketing Director💸 MarketingBusiness Owner👍 Sales & BizDevProfessor🧮 EducationLecturer✨ Business OwnerCommunications Manager

Ashon Avent is a dynamic entrepreneur, educator, and marketing professional who serves as the driving force behind Main Avent Group. With a diverse background in business development and education, Avent seamlessly merges these two fields to create innovative marketing solutions. His expertise in strategic planning, digital marketing, and brand development has been instrumental in the growth and success of various businesses. As an educator, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of business leaders. Avent's commitment to excellence, coupled with his entrepreneurial spirit, makes him a key figure in the business and education sectors.

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Work Background

Eastern Connecticut State UniversityAdjunct Professor

Jan. 2021Willimantic, Connecticut, United StatesPrinciples of Marketing

Main Avent Sports & ApparelChief Vision Officer

Mar. 2011Hartford, Connecticut Area•Supervise cross functional teams (Including Videography, Photography, Event Planning & Promotions, Voice Overs, Advertising Teams & Services) in creation, planning and execution of Marketing and Promotional events •Creation, Promotion, Marketing of clients brands utilizing custom apparel and promotional items. •Constant research of Market Trends and implementation of new Social Marketing tactics to drive clients’ business needs •Development of strategic plans to help clients’ achieve business goals, to manage change and to help clients remain relevant amongst competitors •Oversee project management for marketing campaigns and promotional events •Produced Social Media kits that demonstrated key marketing analytics and demographics •Supervise Marketing and Promotion interns from Eastern Connecticut State University

Renegade FitnessGeneral Manager

Jul. 2016 - Jun. 2018New London/Norwich, Connecticut AreaTrain, coach, supervise and evaluate staff to perform daily tasks according to high standards.Oversee staff performance, including conducting daily staff meetings.Provide oral and written guidance, disciplinary notices, performance improvement plans and annual performance reviews in compliance with company policies and procedures. Maximize sales of new memberships and retention of current members Solve problems that affect members’ satisfaction and the club’s sales performance.

Hartford Board of EducationOperations Manager

Mar. 2014 - Aug. 2016M.D. Fox SchoolManagement • Manage activities across the school operations team, including parent communication, supplies procurement, building maintenance, events, and renovations • Manage the school operations team, including professional development • Establish and maintain productive relationships with school staff, custodial staff, vendors, school food, parents, and scholars • Train, coach, and enforce school and network standards, policies, and procedures • Serve as school leader for non-academic departments and external relationships • Oversee on-site technology activities, including distribution, assembly, and maintenance • Maintains school web site. Policies & Procedures • Establish systems and schedules for school activities • Implement standard operational and communication-related policies/procedures that improve the school • Establish and maintain school health and safety protocols, including school safety plan and fire drill routes • Institutionalize and systematize school knowledge and processes to prepare school for long-term growth needs • Work with school leadership to create and implement school culture plan

Hartford Board of EducationCollege & Career Specialist

Sep. 2013 - Mar. 2014Develop and implement college career services for all students, and assists educational staff. Coordinates develop of student success plans.

Hartford Public Schools- Journalism & Media Academy's School Governance CouncilParent Chairman

Mar. 2013 - Jun. 2015Hartford, Connecticut AreaElected Parent Chair of School Governance Council by the 14 members of the council. Responsibilities include: 1. Work with the Principal to prepare the agenda and ground rules for SGC meetings 2. Conduct the SGC meetings 3. Select a member to take attendance and minutes of a least six SGC meetings 4. Attend semi-annual district-wide meetings of SGC Chairs /Co-Chairs with the Superintendent 5. Attend annual meeting of SGC Chairs/Co-Chairs with the Board of Education 6. Maintain regular communication with Principal and SGC Coordinator.

Verizon WirelessData Technical Support Coordinator

Feb. 2009 - Sep. 2013Wallingford, CT•Provision of expertise knowledge of services and devices in support of client needs •Maintain in-depth knowledge of new and innovative multimedia technology, such as iphone 5, Tablets and Bluetooth •Train clients in use of multimedia technological devices •Market new services and products through creative sales and marketing tactics

Eastern Connecticut State UniversityStudent Mentor

Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2012Willimantic, CT•Provide counseling and academic advisement to students from underserved populations •Promoted the “college experience” and offered on campus resources to students •Promoted the STEP CAP program and the value of services to prospective students