Alana West

Alana is a persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. She is very skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication. With a good understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership, followed by her collaborative work ethic, she will be an exceptional addition to any organization.

Chief of Staff|Student Government Association - Sam Houston State University

 Huntsville, TX - May 2022/May 2023

• Coordinated office events, seminars, and meetings for staff and clients.
• Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support, and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
• Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and the continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
• Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
• Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
• Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel

Executive Board Treasurer|Student Organization- Music Nation 

Huntsville, TX - August 2020/May 2021

• Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed the results.
• Led financial planning and forecasting process to allocate resources in line with business demands.
• Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.

Executive Board Membership Coordinator|Student Organization - Music Nation

Huntsville, TX - August 2021/May 2022

• Prepared marketing materials that would be sent out to members, which detailed new events, promotions, and activities that were coming up.
• Maintained membership database, ensuring that all information was current and accurate.
• Developed and updated databases to handle membership demands.

Executive Board President |Student Organization - Music Nation

Huntsville, TX - August 2022/May 2023

• Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of the organization.
• Managed workflow and calendars of executive board members to ensure perfect meeting times.
• Led the organization in setting goals and strategies.
• Represented organization at all events and collaborations.
• Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term organizational objectives, providing the organization with strong and sustainable leadership.

Executive Board Partnership Chair|Student Organization - Reality Check

Huntsville, TX - January 2023/May 2023

• Established and maintained strong relationships with other student organizations and
• Built strong relationships, acknowledged contributions, and reached out for specific needs with other student organizations.
• Responded to partner requests, offering excellent support and recommendations to ensure perfect understanding.

Executive Board Assistant Treasurer|Student/National Organization - NAACP 6816

Huntsville, TX - January 2023/May 2023

• Assisted in managing balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
• Assisted in preparing and presenting financial reports to inform other executive board members of financial status.
• Assisted in providing treasury and cash management by overseeing the reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales.