KRISTEN CORBI

Lead strategy and execution of external partnerships for a national mental health startup serving parents and caregivers.

• Own full partnership lifecycle: outreach, tier development, onboarding, engagement, retention, and upsell for 8–10 revenue-generating partners
• Drive client success strategy to increase renewal rates and partner engagement
• Develop and manage tiered partnership offerings aligned with revenue goals
• Maintain CRM and workflow systems (Trello, Google Workspace) to track contracts, deliverables, and marketing assets
• Monitor partner benefit utilization and proactively identify expansion opportunities
• Manage Partner Spotlight Talks and company podcast, coordinating guest recruitment, scheduling, promotion, and cross-team execution
• Oversee blog content calendar and collaborate with marketing to align partnership visibility with growth initiatives
• Track engagement metrics and report on partnership performance to leadership
• Refine operational workflows to improve onboarding efficiency and reduce manual processes

Tools: CRM | Trello | Google Workspace | Slack | Zoom | Virtual Event Platforms

January 2022 – July 2025

Managed strategic expert and partner relationships to support programming, community growth, and revenue initiatives.

• Served as primary liaison for subject matter experts, sponsors, and strategic partners across healthcare, education, and wellness sectors
• Coordinated 200+ virtual events over four years (20–80 attendees per session), including speaker programming, logistics, and post-event follow-up
• Planned and executed 20+ conferences and live speaking engagements with cost-conscious logistics management
• Facilitated cross-functional coordination between leadership, marketing, and operations to ensure fulfillment of partner agreements
• Supported outreach and external representation efforts to expand organizational visibility and strategic alignment
• Maintained forward-looking programming calendar to support revenue forecasting and retention initiatives
• Contributed to process documentation and reporting to improve team transparency and operational consistency

Tools: Google Workspace | CRM | Trello | Zoom | Microsoft Office | Virtual Event Platforms

• Initially hired to support the CEO in an executive assistant capacity and later promoted into a Partnerships & Engagement Manager role based on performance, reliability, and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Executive Business Partner & EA Responsibilities
• Served as primary executive support to the CEO, managing a complex calendar across time zones, prioritizing meetings, and acting as a gatekeeper for executive time.
• Drafted, proofread, and responded to emails and communications on behalf of the CEO with discretion and professionalism.
• Prepared the CEO for meetings, speaking engagements, and external communications by providing context, materials, and briefing notes.
• Coordinated logistics for executive meetings, off-sites, conferences, and travel, including itineraries, accommodations, and expense-related support.
• Handled sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality in a healthcare-adjacent environment.
• Supported day-to-day operational needs, ensuring leadership could remain focused on strategic priorities.
• Partnerships, Operations & Growth
• Promoted into Partnerships & Engagement Manager role, expanding responsibilities to include relationship management with experts, partners, and organizations in the mental health space.
• Organized and executed logistics for 200+ virtual events, including scheduling, speaker coordination, and cross-promotional efforts.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with operations, marketing, and web development teams to improve workflows and execution.
• Created and implemented SOPs and process improvements to support scaling operations.
• Mentored and onboarded new hires on systems, processes, and organizational workflows.
• Provided budgetary input and operational recommendations to leadership.

• Developed strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously in high-accountability environments.
• Planned curriculum, managed schedules, tracked progress, and coordinated with parents, administrators, and support teams.
• Served as acting lead teacher when needed, demonstrating leadership, judgment, and adaptability.
• Built collaborative relationships with families and multidisciplinary teams to support students with diverse needs.

• Developed strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously in high-accountability environments.
• Planned curriculum, managed schedules, tracked progress, and coordinated with parents, administrators, and support teams.
• Served as acting lead teacher when needed, demonstrating leadership, judgment, and adaptability.
• Built collaborative relationships with families and multidisciplinary teams to support students with diverse needs.