Forrest Ablott

Background

About Forrest Ablott

MBA Candidate and Software Development Manager with nine years of industry experience and two years of management experience. Dedicated accessibility and diversity advocate, committed to education and improved products for all users. Mentor leader empowering team members to reach and exceed their goals with one-on-one coaching, milestone creation, and celebrating successes. • Selected for Development Manager Apprenticeship program to move into leadership and grow management skills. • Proven ability to manage in-person, hybrid, and fully remote teams utilizing virtual team building activities and frequent check-ins to support morale and productivity. • Recognized for adaptability through uncertainty and maintaining team focus through challenges. • Accessibility champion, organizing presentations and providing tools and resources to improve day-to-day work and usability of the product offered. • Location point person for in-person events throughout the year. Budgeting, planning, and facilitating socials, employee recognition, and cause support events for an office of over 100 people.