WATCH: From Music to Marvel: Travel Coordinator Conquers Hollywood's Biggest Studios

Ashley began her career in entertainment with a background in music before pivoting to film after attending Full Sail University. Starting as a production assistant in Louisiana, she quickly rose through the ranks, eventually finding her niche as a Travel Coordinator under the mentorship of producer Jen Wall. Her resume now includes work with major studios such as Marvel (“Werewolf by Night,” “Moon Knight”), Warner Brothers (“Blue Beetle”), Amazon (“Grand Death Lotto,” “The Pickup”), Sony (“SNL 1975”), and New Line (“Flower Vale”). With a strong foundation in production, Ashley is now expanding into creative roles, with interests in scriptwriting, directing, podcasting, and storytelling.

Relationships are at the heart of what production Travel Coordinator Ashley Saunders does. By building connections with people in the hospitality industry, Saunders has not only managed to survive in a role with notoriously high turnover but also to thrive. After starting in the music industry, she quickly found her niche in film production. She sat down with Discover Dunwoody to discuss her industry experience and share advice for newcomers.