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RENEE D. ALSTON

Brooklyn

Summary

Multidisciplinary executive partner with 20+ years of experience transforming strategy vision into action across sports, media, arts, and entrepreneurship. Known for trusted C-suite support, operational excellence, and cultivating inclusive, high-performance environments. Skilled at driving complex initiatives, managing sensitive relationships, building culture, and executing high-stakes events with precision and care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Operations & People Lead, Social Responsibility + HR

National Football League (NFL)
New York
01.2023 - Current
  • Drives execution of league-wide programs (e.g., Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Rookie Premiere, NFC/AFC Championship), managing logistics, travel, credentialing, and VIP engagement
  • Supports EVPs and SVPs on stakeholder engagement, executive transitions, and departmental strategy
  • Leads special projects across initiatives such as Inspire Change, Crucial Catch, and Salute to Service, and collaborates with NFL Foundation and philanthropic stakeholders to drive measurable impact
  • Manages vendor relationships, contracts, and expense processes for multiple departments, ensuring operational compliance with financial deadlines
  • Co-created internal culture campaigns and mentored junior talent across departments and Employee Resource Groups

Founder & CEO

Hard Crackery
Brooklyn
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Built a mission-driven consumer candy brand from concept to launch, overseeing all operations, logistics, and customer service
  • Led product development, marketing, e-commerce strategy, digital storytelling, and event activations to drive brand visibility and sales
  • Managed vendor relations, fulfilment logistics, and monthly performance analysis to ensure sustainable growth and profitability

Strategic Support, Data & Insights Division

The New York Times
New York
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed internal communication processes and aligned executive messages across business units to ensure consistency with company-wide planning
  • Directed logistics and production for quarterly town halls, departmental offsites, and virtual speaker events, fostering culture and collaboration within the Data and Insights group
  • Acted as a liaison between department leadership and HR for new hire onboarding, ensuring payroll accuracy and facilitating internal transitions, while utilizing systems like Workday and ADP to maintain data integrity
  • Developed tools and templates to enhance operational efficiency and executive visibility across projects, timelines, and staff capacity
  • Assisted SVPs with scheduling and travel arrangements

Executive Assistant to the SVP of Institutional Advancement

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated multimillion-dollar fundraising efforts by collaborating directly with the SVP of Institutional Advancement to create donor cultivation strategies and plan targeted outreach to high-net-worth individuals
  • Managed intricate travel and calendars across multiple time zones, confidential communications, and donor database systems with discretion and clarity
  • Led logistics for board meetings, cultivation dinners, and cultural programming, including the Met Gala, ensuring a seamless experience for top-tier guests, trustees, and corporate partners.
  • Organized DEI-focused staff events and speaker series to promote inclusion and strengthen internal engagement across departments
  • Co-chaired BIPOC Employee Resource Group
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, curatorial, and operations teams to ensure consistent messaging, experiences, and execution across campaigns

Strategic Coordinator & Institutional Events Lead

Brick Presbyterian Church & Day School
New York
01.2017 - 12.2020
  • Acted as the chief liaison for the Senior Associate Minister, coordinating governance, interdepartmental scheduling, and stakeholder outreach
  • Coordinated complex logistics for annual meetings, high-profile weddings, community programs, and collaborations across institutions involving elected officials and nonprofit partners
  • Ensured compliance with internal bylaws, education standards, and local government protocols, confirming that all operations met regulatory requirements
  • Oversaw vendor contracts, scheduled facilities, and managed official documentation, including board meeting minutes, financial reports, and materials for student enrollment
  • Served as the point of contact for wedding, baptisms, and funeral scheduling

Education

Operations Management Coursework -

The Wharton School

Broadcast Journalism - Credits Earned

Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY

Skills

  • Leadership & Strategy
  • C-Suite Executive Support
  • Strategic Planning and Decision-Making
  • Crisis Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Culture Building/Inclusion Integration
  • Operations & Execution
  • Project and Program Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Process Optimization
  • Crisis Response and Risk Mitigation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Board & Investor Communications
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Internal Communications
  • Executive Messaging
  • High-Touch Relationship Management
  • Technical & Administrative
  • Calendar Management and Gatekeeping
  • Expense Reporting and Travel Logistics
  • MS Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Zoom
  • Concur
  • Workday
  • Canva

Core Competencies

C-Suite Executive Support, Strategic Planning and Decision-Making, Crisis Management, Organizational Development, Culture Building/Inclusion Integration, Project and Program Management, Resource Allocation, Process Optimization, Crisis Response and Risk Mitigation, Board & Investor Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Internal Communications, Executive Messaging, High-Touch Relationship Management, Calendar Management and Gatekeeping, Expense Reporting and Travel Logistics, Tools: MS Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Concur, Workday, and Canva

Timeline

Strategic Operations & People Lead, Social Responsibility + HR

National Football League (NFL)
01.2023 - Current

Strategic Support, Data & Insights Division

The New York Times
01.2022 - 12.2022

Executive Assistant to the SVP of Institutional Advancement

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
01.2020 - 12.2021

Founder & CEO

Hard Crackery
01.2019 - 01.2023

Strategic Coordinator & Institutional Events Lead

Brick Presbyterian Church & Day School
01.2017 - 12.2020

Operations Management Coursework -

The Wharton School

Broadcast Journalism - Credits Earned

Medgar Evers College

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