Alex Capobianco
Washington,DC
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist
Smithsonian Institution
08.2016 - Current
- Oversee Smithsonian educational programs for 1,400+ interns annually, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and institutional goals and standards.
- Develop and deliver engaging training programs for museum staff and students, applying best practices in instructional design, audience engagement, and learning theory.
- Lead the internship onboarding process by conducting virtual and in-person orientations, providing students with essential resources, guidance, and training to ensure a smooth transition into their roles.
- Manage the administration of several high-profile Smithsonian internship programs, overseeing selection processes, coordinating placements, and ensuring accessibility, diversity, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals and program standards.
- Support strategic outreach efforts to recruit a broad and highly qualified pool of interns, collaborating with universities, cultural organizations, and professional networks to expand learning opportunities.
- Design and implement comprehensive evaluation and assessment tools, collecting data to measure program effectiveness, inform strategic decisions, and enhance participant experiences.
- Create and coordinate institution-wide events, including museum tours, panel discussions, social events, and interactive workshops.
- Oversee program administration, managing budgets, processing award agreements, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and federal guidelines.
- Coordinate with international students to facilitate the visa process, collaborating with the Smithsonian Office of Global Affairs to ensure proper documentation and a smooth onboarding experience.
Program Manager
Best Buddies International
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of 26 school chapters in the Northern VA/DC region
- Lead the development and implementation of disability advocacy trainings hosted at corporations such as Accenture, Deloitte, and GMMB
- Mobilized hundreds of local volunteers to participate in region wide events (i.e: Best Buddies 5K Friendship Walk, Best Buddies Prom, Best Buddies Local Leadership Day)
- Recruited and trained student, faculty, and parent volunteers to lead successful school-based chapters
- Utilized Kintera, Raiser's Edge, social media, and the Best Buddies Online database to communicate with thousands of Best Buddies participants and community members
- Worked closely with the Regional Director to increase awareness of Best Buddies and its mission through local marketing campaigns and media initiatives
Tour Guide
City Segway Tours
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Led 3 tours per day (each tour 3 hours long) around the monuments and historic sites of Washington, DC
- Educated and entertained hundreds of customers and consistently received positive feedback from our customer surveys
- Organized the shop and repaired broken Segways and bikes
- Trained customers on how to operate Segways in a 30 minute safety instruction course each tour
- Read dozens of books on the history of Washington DC and kept up to date on current events in the area
Corps Member
City Year Americorps
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Completed over 1,700 hours of full time service as a tutor to 1st grade students in Math and English Language Arts
- Helped students show quantifiable improvement in literacy, math fluency, and standardized testing by executing daily reading and math tutoring sessions
- Created fun and innovative school wide events focused on literacy
- Developed and presented a Corps-wide (400 members) training session on teacher management styles
- Introduced students to journalism by creating an after school club called The Plummer Post; the club focused on writing articles, photos, and interviewing the student body
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Washington College
Chestertown, MD05.2014
Timeline
Program Specialist
Smithsonian Institution
08.2016 - Current
Program Manager
Best Buddies International
07.2015 - 08.2016
Tour Guide
City Segway Tours
01.2015 - 01.2016
Corps Member
City Year Americorps
07.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Washington College
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