“WHAT BRINGS ME THE GREATEST SATISFACTION IN MY ROLE IS WHEN NEW CORPORATE CuSToMERS EXPERIENCE THE LIVE BETTER LIFESTYLE OF AVE AND CONTINUE TO SEND THEIR TEAM MEMBERS TO US. I ALSO LOVE WHEN A CURRENT CUSTOMER IS SO SATISFIED THAT THEY REFER THEIR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COLLEAGUES TO US — THAT’S THE BEST!”
As Business Development Manager at
The Franklin Residences, Alison works with corporate clients in Philadelphia and identifies where AVE’s furnished apartment offering can be a solution for their corporate housing and talent mobility needs. Additionally, Alison cultivates and grows relationships with global leaders in many important industries, such as finance, banking, legal, technology, entertainment, media, pharmaceutical, and life science.
Q: What is a typical workday like for you?
A typical workday can be filled with a variety of exciting tasks, such as touring potential clients and making phone calls to introduce and explain the unparalleled AVE experience. I attend networking events and work with the AVE team to identify what is happening in the Philadelphia market that can potentially bring us new and exciting business opportunities.
Q: How long have you been working in this industry?
I have been in this industry for over 25 years!
Q: What do you love most about being a part of the AVE team?
I love how all our team members truly want to see one another succeed!
Q: What is your favorite amenity or service that AVE provides and why?
My personal favorite amenity is the unprecedented service that AVE continuously provides. Every stay is personalized and customized to fit the residents’ exact needs.
Q: What is your hometown?
My hometown is Broomall, PA.
Q: What is your favorite hobby and why?
These days, any quality time I spend with my college kids is my favorite! This can be anything from playing games together, eating dinner, watching movies, etc.
Q: What is your favorite spot in the Greater Philadelphia area and why?
Rose Tree Park might be my favorite spot- I take my dog there almost every day and enjoy all the beautiful nature.
Q: What are 3 fun facts about you that we might not know?
I love long walks, shopping, and playing pickleball!