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Alexandra Smith

Programs And Partnerships Manager
Whiteland,IN
Alexandra Smith

Summary

Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Franklin Community School Corporation

Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
08.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Facilitated engaging learning activities to promote cognitive and social development in 60+ students
  • Supported classroom management by implementing behavior guidance strategies effectively
  • Communicate regularly with parents and staff, implementing positive-reinforcement and conflict-resolution strategies, and managing transitions and outings while enforcing safety and allergy protocols to keep the classrooms inclusive and secure

International Society of Sustainability Professionals

Programs and Partnerships Manager
06.2022 - 06.2025

Job overview

  • Owned membership and partner-facing operations for over 3,000 international members including new member onboarding, database management, and served as the primary point of contact for member and partner inquiries
  • Developed and formalized cross-sector partnerships with five strategic partners, negotiating agreements and coordinating joint programming
  • Designed and facilitated virtual events and training programs, doubling yearly offerings and increased monthly webinar registrations by 58% (2024) through optimized content and promotion
  • Established and managed volunteer committees representing 30+ members from across 12 countries, advancing equity in sustainability programming and networking
  • Supervise the Marketing Manager and Operations Coordinator by setting clear priorities, providing strategic direction and regular feedback, delegating tasks with defined timelines, and supporting their professional development through coaching, goal-setting, and access to training opportunities

International Society of Sustainability Professionals

Operations Coordinator
05.2021 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Oversaw membership operations, including database management, 50+ inquires per day, and new member onboarding
  • Managed virtual event logistics, including registration, tech support, and post-event follow-up
  • Developed internal documentation such as SOPs, manuals, and dashboards for operational efficiency
  • Supported the Marketing Manager with tasks including social media scheduling, website updates, email campaigns, and webinar promotion to boost engagement and event attendance

Integrating Women Leaders (IWL) Foundation

Event Liaison and Operations Manager
01.2020 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Secured over $30,000 in sponsorships, directly contributing to the achievement of a $100,000 funding goal for each conference by developing strategic partnerships with local businesses and educational organizations
  • Planned and executed two large annual conferences for 600+ attendees, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals and enhance the attendee experience
  • Managed the recruitment and training of volunteers, fostering teamwork and collaboration that ensured successful event execution and strengthened community ties
  • Coordinated board meetings and organizational operations, focusing on strategic budgeting and documentation to streamline processes

Project Lead The Way

Event Experience Coordinator
09.2017 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Supported planning and on-site execution of 18+ annual events including internal trainings and external conferences with over 1,000 attendees
  • Supervised 2 event support staff, optimizing workflows and providing performance feedback
  • Created a scalable volunteer program, training up to 60 individuals per event
  • Proposed and implemented cost-saving changes to national Summit processes, saving $50,000 annually

Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Master of Science from Tourism Sustainability
05.2001

University Overview

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Bachelor of Science from Tourism, Convention, and Event Management
05.2017

Skills

Technical: Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Slack, Teams, Webinar Geek, Maple LMS, Novi AMS, Your Membership AMS, Salesforce (familiar)

Event & Project Management: Cvent, Whoova, Eventbrite, SAP Concur, Monday, Trello, Hubspot

Communication & Interpersonal: relationship building, team leadership, verbal and written communication

Time management

Strategic planning

Event planning expertise

Data-driven decision making

Customer service

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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Needham Elementary, Basketball League Representative, Franklin, IN, 2024-10, 2026-03, Direct and organize an elementary basketball and cheer program serving 60+ student-athletes and 12 coaches, Recruit, schedule, and manage 50+ volunteers to support 20 home games throughout the season, Oversee game day operations, including event setup, logistics coordination, and live announcing, Ensure smooth execution of all home games through effective leadership, communication, and on-site problem solving

Timeline

Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Franklin Community School Corporation
08.2025 - Current

Programs and Partnerships Manager

International Society of Sustainability Professionals
06.2022 - 06.2025

Operations Coordinator

International Society of Sustainability Professionals
05.2021 - 06.2022

Event Liaison and Operations Manager

Integrating Women Leaders (IWL) Foundation
01.2020 - 04.2021

Event Experience Coordinator

Project Lead The Way
09.2017 - 07.2019

Arizona State University

Master of Science from Tourism Sustainability
05.2001

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Bachelor of Science from Tourism, Convention, and Event Management
Alexandra SmithPrograms And Partnerships Manager