Alison King
Midland,TX
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering 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
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
WARREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
09.2014 - Current
- Responsible for developing and executing the Grant Application Process and identifying areas of need in the Midland community
- Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with community stakeholders, including nonprofit staff, Foundation board members, government agencies, and other community partners
- Participating in community events and meetings to identify challenges and opportunities to fulfill the Foundation’s mission
- Facilitating the Warren Charitable Foundation grant process by developing and managing a pipeline of current and prospective grant recipients that align with the Foundation’s priorities.
Assistant Director of Community Impact
UNITED WAY OF MIDLAND
01.2011 - 09.2014
- Responsible for implementing the Community Investment Funding Process and identifying areas of need in the Midland community
- Ensuring that all funded programs are aligned with and make measurable progress toward identified goals
- Identifying gaps in services and establishing partnerships and strategic alliances with agencies, volunteers, and community partners
- Creating and implementing programs that address areas of need.
Independent Marketing Consultant
02.2008 - 12.2010
- Responsible for short-term and long-term Marketing, Public Relations, and Event Management Projects for clients including Permian Basin Area Foundation, United Way of Midland, First United Methodist Church and Weidner Properties.
Communications Director
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
05.2006 - 07.2007
- Responsible for increasing awareness of First United Methodist Church in the Midland community and managing internal and external communications.
Marketing and Communications Director
UNITED WAY OF MIDLAND
04.2002 - 05.2006
- Responsible for positioning United Way of Midland as the leader in community impact and managing the development and enhancement of the United Way brand.
Partner Marketing Program Manager
NETIQ CORPORATION
11.2000 - 03.2002
- Responsible for supporting and expanding NetIQ marketing activities with leading software and hardware partners.
Public Affairs Coordinator
HOUSTON CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO.
12.1998 - 10.2000
- Responsible for managing sponsorships and relationships with 200 local and national non-profit organizations, oversaw $5M in public service printing and advertising in 1999.
Marketing Communications Specialist
MOTOROLA SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCT SECTOR
12.1997 - 12.1998
- Responsible for tradeshow and sales force communications for the Wireless Communications Division.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising -
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Lubbock, TX12.1997
Skills
- Customer Retention
- Special Promotions Planning
- Strategic planning and execution
- Operations Oversight
- Relationship Building
- Effective leader
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Process Improvements
- Customer Relations
- Customer Service
Activities And Board Service
- BMIA School Board, President, 2022, 2024
- MHS Football Booster, President, 2024
- Midland High PTA, President, 2023, 2024
- Midland Council of PTAs, President, 2020, 2022
- Educate Midland Leadership Team, 2016, 2019
- Midland Students First PAC, Founding Member, 2017, 2019
- Midland Values Project, Certified Values Inc. Coach, 2017, 2019
- Midland Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, 2015, 2016
- San Jacinto Junior High PTA, Board Member, 2015, 2017
- Bowie Fine Arts Academy PTA, PTA President, 2016, 2018
- Bowie Fine Arts Academy PTA, PTA Board Member, 2014, 2018
- Carver Center Elementary PTA, PTA Board Member, 2011, 2014
- Fannin Elementary PTA, PTA Board Member, 2013, 2014
- First United Methodist Church, Foundation Committee Member, 2017, 2018
- First United Methodist Church, Special Needs Ministry Leader, 2008, 2015
- First United Methodist Church, Children’s Ministries Leadership Team, 2006, 2008
- Junior League of Midland, Member and Committee Chair, 2003, 2005
Timeline
Director of Operations
WARREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
09.2014 - Current
Assistant Director of Community Impact
UNITED WAY OF MIDLAND
01.2011 - 09.2014
Independent Marketing Consultant
02.2008 - 12.2010
Communications Director
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
05.2006 - 07.2007
Marketing and Communications Director
UNITED WAY OF MIDLAND
04.2002 - 05.2006
Partner Marketing Program Manager
NETIQ CORPORATION
11.2000 - 03.2002
Public Affairs Coordinator
HOUSTON CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO.
12.1998 - 10.2000
Marketing Communications Specialist
MOTOROLA SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCT SECTOR
12.1997 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising -
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
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