Alexis J. Sands Email & Phone Number

Remote

•Utilize hand lettering and design techniques to illustrate customers' words and sentiments into pre-printed greeting cards•Fulfill card orders in a timely manner and accurately while meeting the needs and special requests from customers•Actively participate in the opportunity to create/illustrate card designs that will be mass produced and available for purchase on the Punkpost app •Assist customer service team in managing customer engagement through app•Upload images of finished cards to private Punkpost instagram account and to app for customers to see before shipping them off•Participate in Punkpost social media takeovers and collaborations (online and in person)

Greater Los Angeles Area

•Responsible for managing studio and day to day operations including: facilitating introduction classes, special events, bookings, customer communication and engagement •Provide welcoming and engaging space for customers while teaching the introduction to kiln-formed glass (Introduction class includes: a review of the process, a brief overview of tools and techniques being used, implementing safety measures and guidelines and direction throughout the duration of the class)•Carefully handle unfinished and finished projects during full length of kiln-forming process•Collaboration with school partners and programs throughout the Los Angeles area to facilitate and deliver mixed media and kiln-formed glass art instruction to students (K-12) with the use of dynamic curriculum that teaches art exploration through diverse techniques, art history and collaboration•Work closely with studio owner and senior instructors to practice and develop new techniques

Global

•Oversaw and liaised all event details including: venue/vendor research, contract review and negotiation, AV, catering, decor, financials, pre/post team meetings, onsite staff, and overall logistics for 10+ conferences and events, annually•Managed relationships & agreements with sponsors & vendors to ensure successful, profitable and must-attend events •Coordinated all aspects of sponsor targeted multi-city workshops and networking events within a budget by collaborating with external partners to strategically choose designated locations, securing venues, maintaining event registrations and handling post event tasks •Enacted cross functional collaboration with internal teams including: marketing, programming and sales to ensure stellar execution of annual events and conferences•Maintained P&L to ensure accurate event expenses, budget planning and financial tracking•Assisted registration manager in overseeing event registrations, travel accommodations, and event logistics for 250+ attendees for an annual C-level summit•Planned and executed a variety of internal staff meetings, team builders, and special events•Assisted Director of Content Development in identifying and recruiting relevant c-level brand marketers and inspirational speakers that provoke insightful and relevant conversation to speak at events•Maintained communication with speakers' PR and media contacts to ensure collaboration and keep them informed •Assisted with speaker administrative duties, including: personalized emails with speakers' session and onsite details, onsite support and personalized post event thank you emails•Provided onsite programming and logistics support to ensure a successful run of program and outcomes at each event

Los Angeles, Ca

• Served as the first line of contact for prospective students by responding to calls, emails & web based interest forms and assisted in leading the admissions team in enrolling & admitting a full class of prepared students (Ages 18-24)• Conducted one-on-one interviews & psycho-social assessments with prospective students to gauge genuine interest & readiness for the program & academic school year• Facilitated weekly admissions meetings with senior management & the Student Services team to assess prospective students' screenings & candidacy to ensure their smooth transition into the admissions process by way of identifying success barriers (such as finances, family support, housing and mental health needs) of applicants and make the appropriate recommendations to address individual requirements• Managed the design and production of necessary reports for team usage to collect, organize and track student data & admissions documents using the Salesforce platform• Managed drug test scheduling & screening process for each prospective student as an admissions requirement• Served as a coach/mentor for a small group of active students in the program each semester to provide support and ensure continued success throughout the school year, during their internship and thereafter• Planned, coordinated and managed welcome receptions and acceptance meetings during every admissions cycle to ensure student preparedness, promote retention and implement engagement between current & prospective students

Fort Lauderdale, Fl

• Served as the first line of contact for prospective Entry Level Nursing Program students by managing high volume calls and emails and conducting in-person meetings and presenting weekly information sessions• Managed individual and colleagues assigned pool of applicants to meet enrollment goals by maintaining communication and providing support to prospective students from initial stages of inquiry through enrollment• Carefully reviewed and processed student transcripts to prepare authorization forms to be sent to Program Directors • Collaborated with admissions colleagues, College of Nursing personnel, academic advisors, financial aid officers and senior level faculty and staff to create a streamlined process that ensured a smooth enrollment for students

Miami, Florida, United States

•Developed and maintained partnerships with stakeholders within universities, high schools and community organizations to introduce City Year, gain advocacy and recruit a healthy pipeline of eligible young adults to serve as City Year Americorps members•Constructed and implemented creative recruitment efforts on campuses and adjacent organizations to meet recruitment goals in collaboration with campus and community partners•Served as the first line on contact for prospective corps members and engaged initial and on-going lead communication to build admissions pipeline and support through application/on-boarding process•Utilized Salesforce to compile, record and nurture lead data, communication, create reports and manage dashboards to measure team goals and ensure they are being met in a timely manner•Acted as a Recruitment Forum Moderator & Co-Founder within the City Year HQ Network to promote and engage in thought provoking discussions around ideas and challenges in the Recruitment & Admissions process while monitoring forum conversations to assist in guiding them to the "root of the matter" and exploring solutions•Served as an advocate within my region and coordinator community when reporting to and collaborating with senior management to ensure action steps were put in place for challenges that were presented

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology Major (Theater Minor)

Activities and Societies: Dean's List Honoree, Track and Field Student-Athlete, New Student Orientation (Orientation Leader.

European Studies/Civilization