STACEY ALLOWAY

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to district leadership and the Secondary department, drawing on extensive knowledge of CUSD policies, procedures, systems, and administrative requirements.
• Provided direct administrative support to the Assistant Superintendent of PreK–12 Schools and supported the Secondary Specialist and department operations.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource regarding district policies, procedures, processes, and administrative requirements, assisting administrators, staff, families, and community members with questions and problem resolution.
• Prepare, process, and coordinate Governing Board agenda items, including IGAs, MOUs, student travel, fee schedules, public hearings and other items requiring Board approval.
• Manage secondary open enrollment processes, including application processing, data compilation, waitlist management, enrollment rollovers, and support for school-site registrars.
• Coordinate and process secondary student travel requests, including extended, overnight, in-state, and out-of-state travel, ensuring required documentation is completed and submitted for approval.
• Administered budget, purchasing, invoices, professional leave, timesheets, and committee activities to facilitate smooth operations and effective district communications.
• Coordinate with multiple departments, school sites, district leadership, legal counsel, and external agencies to facilitate timely resolution of issues and completion of district processes.
• Prepare and distribute accurate and concise districtwide and parent communications related to enrollment, school programs, student travel, and other district initiatives.

• Owned and operated an award-winning custom construction company specializing in equine and ranch facilities, custom luxury homes, steel buildings, covered riding arenas, horse barns, shop buildings, fencing, and complete property development. Averaged $12M per year in projects.
• Managed construction projects from initial design to completion, ensuring alignment of schedules, subcontractors, vendors, materials, budgets, billing, and customer expectations.
• Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations were met.
• Managed project design, purchasing, billing, financial administration, and overall project operations.
• Resolved project issues and coordinated solutions to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Cultivated and strengthened relationships with subcontractors, vendors, customers, and community partners to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
• Developed strong skills in organization, communication, scheduling, budgeting, negotiation, customer service, and project management.

• Led community support initiatives for Whitesboro Independent School District, enhancing fundraising, engagement, and educational programs.
• Directed the planning and execution of the WEF’s annual Gala, the organization's largest fundraiser, generating approximately $150,000 annually within a community of fewer than 3,500 residents.
• Planned and managed multiple annual fundraising initiatives and community events.
• Coordinated volunteers, vendors, and community partners for successful event logistics, ensuring smooth execution of all activities.
• Cultivated relationships with local businesses and community members, strengthening organizational partnerships and support for initiatives.
• Supported initiatives benefiting students and the district through annual scholarships and classroom grants.

• Facilitated fundraising and community engagement initiatives for Whitesboro Independent School District, enhancing local support.
• Collaborated on committees to strategize and execute fundraising events, driving community involvement.
• Established vendor partnerships and developed community relationships.
• Coordinated planning and execution of foundation initiatives and events throughout the year, strengthening community ties.

August 1994 - May 1995