Alisha Wood Lindstrom
Barnhart
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven project leader with over 20 years of experience managing enterprise SaaS implementations, business process redesign, and cross-functional operations. Proven track record of enhancing efficiency by up to 70%, optimizing data workflows, and fostering technology adoption through effective governance and collaboration. Advanced proficiency in Workday, Power BI, Smartsheet, and Power Automate, complemented by expertise in PMO operations, change management, and data-driven performance improvement. Committed to driving strategic initiatives that deliver measurable results and elevate organizational performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Strategy Consultant | Strategic Projects
Self-Employed
St Louis, MO
03.2025 - Current
- Lead SaaS implementation and data migration projects, ensuring alignment from requirements through go-live.
- Create Smartsheet and Power BI dashboards to enhance project visibility, track KPIs, and improve risk management.
- Develop process maps and automation frameworks that increased team efficiency by 10–15%.
- Support change management and stakeholder communication to ensure consistent delivery and adoption.
Director of Student Records and Services / Workday Institutional Project Manager
Washington University in St. Louis / Brown School
St Louis, MO
01.2015 - 03.2025
- Directed the Workday Student ERP implementation, validating 20K+ records and 8K course structures to ensure system accuracy and compliance.
- Designed and launched Brown Hub, a Power Automate platform that improved academic operations efficiency by 70%.
- Created performance dashboards and KPI frameworks in Power BI and Smartsheet, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Partnered with IT, HR, and Finance teams to align business goals, manage project testing cycles, and ensure timely, compliant delivery.
- Managed administrative staff overseeing scheduling, records, and compliance operations, implementing continuous improvement processes.
Assistant Director of Student Records and Services
Washington University in St. Louis / Brown School
St Louis, MO
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Streamlined day-to-day academic and administrative operations through structured documentation and reporting.
- Reduced project delivery delays by implementing consistent workflows and Agile change management practices, increasing productivity by 30%.
Senior Administrative Services Manager
L'Ecole Culinaire (A Vatterott College Institution)
St. Louis, MO
07.2006 - 09.2012
- Oversaw academic operations, compliance processes, and accreditation documentation for multiple programs.
- Authored SOPs and led data quality initiatives that enhanced efficiency, accountability, and audit readiness by 35%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2028
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Vatterott College
St. Louis, MO02-2012
Skills
- Project & Program Management
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Organizational Strategy & Stakeholder Management
- Reporting & KPI Analysis
- Power BI & Smartsheet Dashboards
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- SQL & Performance Analytics
- Process Optimization & Workflow Automation
- Change Enablement & Quality Frameworks
- ERP & SaaS Systems (Workday, Salesforce, Dynamics 365)
- Power Automate
- Jira & Confluence
- MS Project
- Operational Efficiency
Certification
- Data Analytics Certificate, Google
- Strategic Business Management, LinkedIn Learning
- Interpersonal Communication, LinkedIn Learning
- Basics of SQL: Using Relational Databases to Analyze Data, Washington University in St. Louis
Selected Project Highlights
- Workday Student Implementation – Washington University, Directed registrar-side configuration, testing, and rollout of Workday Student ERP. Led data validation of 20K+ records, ensuring audit readiness and accuracy.
- Brown Hub Workflow Automation Platform, Designed and scaled a Power Automate solution to centralize academic forms, routing, and approvals — achieving 70% operational efficiency gains.
- Academic Scheduling Redesign Initiative, Partnered with IT and faculty stakeholders to modernize course scheduling, improving transparency and achieving 15% improvement in accuracy.
Awards
- Staff Excellence Award, WashU / Brown School, 05/01/18
- Employee of the Semester, L’Ecole Culinaire, 09/01/12
Core Skills
PMO Management, Agile & Waterfall Methodologies, Strategic Planning, Risk & Issue Management, Stakeholder Communication, Power BI, Smartsheet, Data Visualization, KPI Dashboards, SQL, Performance Analytics, Workflow Automation, Process Redesign, Change Enablement, Quality Frameworks, Workday (Student, HCM), Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Automate, Confluence, Jira, MS Project
Timeline
Business Strategy Consultant | Strategic Projects
Self-Employed
03.2025 - Current
Director of Student Records and Services / Workday Institutional Project Manager
Washington University in St. Louis / Brown School
01.2015 - 03.2025
Assistant Director of Student Records and Services
Washington University in St. Louis / Brown School
10.2012 - 01.2015
Senior Administrative Services Manager
L'Ecole Culinaire (A Vatterott College Institution)
07.2006 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Vatterott College