Alexandra Lepionka Email & Phone Number

Zurich, Switzerland

Manage Swisscontact’s annual business planning cycle, assessing and upgrading the efficiency of related processes and ensuring a continuous focus on strategic priorities and initiatives. Directly support the Executive Board, enabling its effectiveness as a leadership forum and developing procedures to better record, track, manage, and communicate the implementation of strategic decisions. Oversee internal communications activities, drafting leadership messages, disseminating target-appropriate content, and collaborating with Domain Editors and the Technology Team to improve the experience and usage of the organization’s intranet.

Work with individuals and teams to overcome obstacles, instill confidence, and achieve goals by providing a safe, supportive environment where they feel at ease having an open and honest discussion about their challenges and opportunities.

Zurich, Switzerland

Collaborated with Domain leadership to develop sustainable business practices focused on incorporating Advisory, Training, and Research (ATR) services into the Swisscontact delivery portfolio. Drove key change management initiatives, providing project management and coaching in support of the integration and common institutional development of three separate organizational entities.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

Provided strategic advice, coaching, and constructive challenge to business leaders and their client-facing teams when pursuing new opportunities. Developed leading practices and knowledge sharing across bid / proposal processes, particularly in the areas of messaging, document development, and presentation training. Ensured the firm’s opportunity acquisition process – from pipeline management through to final delivery of proposals and subsequent client debriefs – was effectively and pragmatically managed.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

Led KPMG's 9-person internal sales team in analyzing client needs and implementing strategic internal business planning initiatives to increase the firm’s go-to-market activities

Switzerland

Created and implemented unique worldwide membership programs and the underlying business processes for craniomaxillofacial and veterinary surgeons. Directed all communications projects, including website content development, planning and coordination of events and staff, promotional materials, budget management, and on-site member recruitment. Increased member value by establishing partnerships through international affiliations and negotiating new benefit opportunities.

Switzerland

Developed and managed call center and reimbursement process for the Aug/Sep 2007 Mattel toy recalls.

South Sudan

Worked with local leadership and multiple UN organizations to create transparency by defining relevant management policies and implementing office systems for the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Established a Human Resources team, including hiring and preparing three local staff to assume full responsibility for their respective roles. Designed and coordinated short-term assignments, evaluating staff needs and recruiting experts from the international volunteer network (VEGA) to provide relevant capacity building training. Consulted on private sector development through focus groups with local residents interested in starting their own small businesses.

Mexico

Evaluated existing practices, proposing improvements to increase efficiency.

Mexico

Assisted in redesign of the Global Compact electronic teaching toolkit through evaluation of business cases relating to corporate social responsibility.

Usa

Identified and analyzed process inefficiencies to optimize workflows and reduce report production time.

Certificate Of Advanced Studies (Cas), Development & Cooperation

Mba In International Management, International Development

Activities and Societies: President - International Development Association

Ba, International Business