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Alison Andrews

Newton Square,PA

Summary

An innovative, solutions-focused self-starter with a domestic and international history of success in Business Analysis & Consulting, Marketing and Social Media, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Research, Investigation, and CRM administration across several industries and regions with a great focus on the telecom and humanitarian industries. A fast learner who is unafraid of hard work and the first to step up to a challenge. Poised to excel in a role combining strong problem-solving abilities, technical knowledge, a healthy sense of urgency, and strategic. Vision to provide services that will enable businesses to successfully deliver on initiatives, strategies, and objectives.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Activities Assistant

Dunwoody Village
06.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading diverse activities such as arts, crafts, games, and outings.
  • Increased social interaction among residents through facilitating group activities and fostering a sense of community.
  • Improved residents'' physical wellbeing by coordinating exercise programs tailored to individual abilities and needs.
  • Promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as trivia games, puzzles, and memory exercises.

Consultant

LIFELINE HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION
01.2006 - 12.2022
  • Participated in a multi-office coordinating effort and complex projects to aid fundraising efforts in Southeast Europe
  • Implemented and hosted two startup weekends which facilitated the creation and funding of startup companies of over one million euros
  • Utilized my telecom experience to manage the installation of a Cisco IP Phone system with over 100 handsets
  • Assisted in the production of appeals for donations through events and innovative ideas
  • Worked closely with staff to put in policies and procedures ensuring a more efficient organization
  • Actively involved in the initiation, development, assessment, collection, and storage of information through a custom-designed salesforce database
  • Mentored many individuals from SouthEast Europe on business processes.

Business Consultant

AFT
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Studied the company's business operation and process including each step needed in purchasing tickets and compliance
  • Developed a detailed business strategy to reform and streamline operations
  • The company was generating over half a billion USD in ticket revenue and needed additional capital and restructuring
  • Identified, targeted, and presented with CEO to high net-worth individuals and venture capitalists for funding
  • Successfully streamlined business processes reduced costs and located investors for funding
  • Organized and participated in working groups, meetings, conferences, and consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and other matters.

Chief Operating Officer

Call Compliance
01.2001 - 12.2006
  • Conceptualized, developed, and founded 'do not call' solutions designed for the telemarketing and outbound call centers industry that automatically screens and blocks outbound calls against available federal, state, wireless, third-party, and in-house Do-Not-Call (DNC) lists
  • Invented and patented TeleBlock, a patented call routing system on a which is SS7 network which is a national telecom standard sold by telecom giants like AT and T, Verizon, Century Link, and Windstream
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.

Co-President

ASN Voice & Data
03.1989 - 01.2003
  • Juggled a cross-functional position including, marketing, sales, IT, operations, finance, and legal for the first year allowing me to understand all facets of the industry and company
  • Gained valuable hands-on experience with telecom programming of Nortel, Tie Communication, and Mitel systems
  • Collaborated with various departments to improve the functionality and business processes for each department
  • Developed and executed strategies to promote brand awareness and increase revenue and profitability
  • Successfully identified potential clients and targeted marketed brokerage firms and call centers due to their heavy telecom needs
  • Created roadmap and marketing strategies that successfully tripled sales in one year
  • Managed and Supervised complex projects and demands
  • In conjunction with developing a competitive pricing strategy, I initiated a well received pre-owned telecom department.

Education

Some College Mo Degree): Economics -

Lynn University - Boca Raton Florida

Skills

  • Strong collaborator and team player with expertise in analytical problem-solving and technical troubleshooting
  • Administration experience with Reveal Data and Salesforce
  • Ability to multitask, plan, prioritize, and deliver complex tasks/projects within tight deadlines
  • Well-versed in analyzing core operational/business processes domestically and internationally

Inventions

  • Call Blocking System, 6,330,317, 11/1999, A system that would monitor and quickly update all such "do not call" lists for a number of companies would be beneficial to both the consumers who wish to be protected from telephone solicitation and the soliciting companies.
  • Caller ID Generation, U820040017899A1, 09/2003, A method for providing caller ID information for outgoing telephone calls from a company that is required to provide caller ID information to the number called.

Timeline

Activities Assistant

Dunwoody Village
06.2023 - Current

Business Consultant

AFT
01.2014 - 01.2015

Consultant

LIFELINE HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION
01.2006 - 12.2022

Chief Operating Officer

Call Compliance
01.2001 - 12.2006

Co-President

ASN Voice & Data
03.1989 - 01.2003

Some College Mo Degree): Economics -

Lynn University - Boca Raton Florida

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