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RUSS ALEXANDER

RUSS ALEXANDER

Chicago,IL

Summary

Innovative leader with 30+ years of experience delivering exceptional educational programs and products, with content and collateral based on established and creative strategies. Results-oriented and collaborative professional bringing expertise in travel and international education industries, program and product design, market knowledge and out-of-the-box thinking. Detail-oriented, attentive and decisive leader.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Innovation, Higher Education

WorldStrides
08.2020 - Current
  • Launched 4 new study abroad programs in last 12 months, including nomination for innovative new program of year
  • Generated $10 million in new revenue in middle of pandemic despite travel shutdown
  • Introduced first DEI initiatives.

Company Director

The Education Abroad Network
01.2005 - 08.2020
  • Led expansion of organization into Asia opening new partnerships/sites in China, Thailand, Cambodia, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan and Hong Kong
  • Led sales and marketing team of 4
  • Presented at numerous international education conferences.
  • Drove social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.

Director Global Innovations Group

Macquarie University
01.2003 - 12.2005
  • Recruited to lead and develop “think-tank” for conceptualization of innovative programming
  • Developed Global Leadership Program from authoring concept paper to implementing program for over 2500 students annually
  • Created first Study Abroad program for US student athletes with Australian Olympic Institutes and elite training

Founder and Managing Director

Australia And New Zealand Extreme Adventures
12.2000 - 01.2003
  • Oversaw all aspects of business to grow to $2 million in sales annually in 3 years. Brokered sale of company.

Associate Director, Study Abroad

University Of New South Wales
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Grew program from 37 students to over 800 students per semester, with budget of $20 million
  • Completed over 60 marketing and trips to Americas, Europe and Asia

Australian Education Consultant

Australian Embassy
01.1997 - 06.1997
  • Established Australian Education Office as a generic promotional vehicle of Australian Higher Education.
  • Developed marketing campaign including events promoting studying in Australia.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Relations

The University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia
12.1991

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Innovative and Visionary
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Excellent Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Product Design
  • Creative Solutions
  • Strategic Vision
  • Thought Leadership Content Development
  • Leadership and People Development

Additional Information

  • The Institute of International Education, Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education, March 14, 2017 - Awarded to the GLP Program at Macquarie University in the category of INTERNATIONALIZING THE CAMPUS for a program that allows both domestic and international students to "engage in a flexible program of cross-cultural and global citizenship activities both on campus and in other countries.”

Timeline

Head of Innovation, Higher Education

WorldStrides
08.2020 - Current

Company Director

The Education Abroad Network
01.2005 - 08.2020

Director Global Innovations Group

Macquarie University
01.2003 - 12.2005

Founder and Managing Director

Australia And New Zealand Extreme Adventures
12.2000 - 01.2003

Associate Director, Study Abroad

University Of New South Wales
01.1997 - 01.2000

Australian Education Consultant

Australian Embassy
01.1997 - 06.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Relations

The University of New South Wales

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