Renée Hirschberg Email & Phone Number

Stanford, California, Us

Stanford, Ca, Us

Hanover, Nh, Us

Hanover, Nh, Us

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Leads the MIT Sloan Alumni Relations strategy, creating and executing meaningful, strategic engagement opportunities for over 22,000 alumni world-wide. Works collaboratively with 12-person External Relations team to ensure the alumni relations strategy is incorporated across philanthropic and event opportunities. Collaborates with the MBA, MSMS, MFIN Executive MBA, Sloan Fellows and Executive Education program offices to develop relationships with students before they graduate and with alumni post-graduation to cultivate an engaged alumni audience. Leads student class gift campaigns, including five EMBA class gift campaigns that each had hit monumental participation rates of 100% and one campaign which broke giving records with over $518,000 raised amongst 116 graduating students. Also led a class gift campaign that saw an increase from 8% to over 53% in participation.Creates and manages the MIT Sloan alumni life cycle strategy, beginning engagement as students at MIT Sloan to keep them engaged n meaningful ways as alumni. Launched the inaugural MIT Sloan Alumni Board, comprised of 34 high-level prospects, while guiding several sub-committees focusing on creating a sustainable worldwide alumni structure and life long learning opportunities. Repaired and recreated the structure of the 8 MIT Sloan Alumni Clubs and 23 “Sloan 5” (young alumni engagement) programs to allow the groups to grow and be sustainable. Developed the new club expansion program and launched the first new, successful MIT Sloan Alumni Club under this structure. Created and led task forces to successfully rebuild two Alumni Clubs in our most densely populated geographies. Appointed to several task forces across MIT Sloan to help guide the strategic direction of the school in the areas of diversity, fundraising campaigns, volunteer engagement and employee satisfaction.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Leads the MIT Sloan Alumni Relations strategy, creating and executing meaningful, strategic engagement opportunities for over 22,000 alumni world-wide. Works collaboratively with 12-person External Relations team to ensure the alumni relations strategy is incorporated across philanthropic and event opportunities. Collaborates with the MBA, MSMS, MFIN Executive MBA, Sloan Fellows and Executive Education program offices to develop relationships with students before they graduate and with alumni post-graduation to cultivate an engaged alumni audience. Leads student class gift campaigns, including five EMBA class gift campaigns that each had hit monumental participation rates of 100% and one campaign which broke giving records with over $518,000 raised amongst 116 graduating students. Also led a class gift campaign that saw an increase from 8% to over 53% in participation.Creates and manages the MIT Sloan alumni life cycle strategy, beginning engagement as students at MIT Sloan to keep them engaged n meaningful ways as alumni. Launched the inaugural MIT Sloan Alumni Board, comprised of 34 high-level prospects, while guiding several sub-committees focusing on creating a sustainable worldwide alumni structure and life long learning opportunities. Repaired and recreated the structure of the 8 MIT Sloan Alumni Clubs and 23 “Sloan 5” (young alumni engagement) programs to allow the groups to grow and be sustainable. Developed the new club expansion program and launched the first new, successful MIT Sloan Alumni Club under this structure. Created and led task forces to successfully rebuild two Alumni Clubs in our most densely populated geographies. Appointed to several task forces across MIT Sloan to help guide the strategic direction of the school in the areas of diversity, fundraising campaigns, volunteer engagement and employee satisfaction.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Created new position focused on building a rich extra-curricular experience for 230 EMBA students that would increase the overall ratings of the program experience. Made sure students and alumni were fully connected with all populations and shared-service offices at MIT Sloan. Developed the program’s first ongoing speaker series, including recruiting all presenters and cross-marketing the series to non-EMBA students.Managed the curriculum creation and implementation for two integrated executive modules: Leadership and Integrative Management (LIM) and Leading Complex Organizations (LCO). Worked alongside the Faculty Director and module faculty to redesign these courses to increase student ratings from 3.5 (out of 5.0) to 4.2. Redesigned the interconnected assignments to reflect upon the students’ work throughout the entire EMBA program. Collaborated with faculty to assign relevant and timely readings for each module and design appropriate presentations.Created, launched and managed the EMBA student advising program strategy, providing academic and personal support designed specifically for mid-career, executive students. Directly advised approximately 100 students and managed three other advisors, to ensure uniform messaging across first- and second-year EMBAs. Served on the EMBA admissions committee. Led informational sessions and workshops, including webinars on Student Life, Women at MIT, and Application Tips. Conducted more than 60 applicant interviews per season and made recommendations for acceptance into the program. Participated in admissions meetings to ensure a full and well balanced EMBA student body.

Invented the Boston Brunchers organization, including concept, membership criteria, client obligations, and website and social media platforms. Sets up and executes monthly events within the stated parameters. Establishes and maintains relationships with over 60 Public Relations firms and local businesses. Maintains a database and relationships with over 250 bloggers who have attended and promoted events. Assures 80% review rate of each event and full coverage on social media. Works with local media as an expert source and collaborates on food-related articles.Featured in:Foodies of New England Magazine Fall 2012The Boston Globe Food Section, March 7, 2012Blog Better Boston, Panelist "Creating Traffic Through Community", March26, 2012Public Radio Kitchen, September 26, 2011Public Radio Kitchen, September 30, 2011Boston.com, May 25, 2011Boston Brunchers is in the process of becoming New England Food Bloggers www.newenglandfoodbloggers.com

- Coordinate community programs and partnerships- Set up social media, blog and other online profiles- Manage and grow social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and others- Set up, maintain and analyze e-mail campaigns.- Create and post appropriate, relavent and varied content across social media channels- Compose and schedule tweets, blog and other social media posts as necessary- Identify and engage with key influencers- Track statistics and analytics to improve online engagement

Established and maintained a recruiting department that designed and managed a database of over 2,500 field representatives throughout the United States. Worked with five account teams to analyze, forecast, and meet current and upcoming field recruitment needs, on national platforms, within budgetary parameters. Conducted over 500 screenings and live interviews of candidates for all levels of employment from field representatives to senior management. Provided account support through recruitment, hiring, logistics, scheduling, staff management, and field travel arrangements.

Conceptualized business plan and launched staffing agency specific to experiential marketing. Recruited over 500 independent contractors nationwide in accordance with client needs and budget. Maintained relationships with key staff in each region to help assure quality management within regions.Established client database of five “Promo 100” companies as well as over 20 small businesses. Continuously grew new and outstanding relationships to keep the client pipeline vibrant. Devised and implemented accounting and invoicing system to track annual client billing in excess of $200,000 as well as an annual staff payroll in excess of $100,000.

Non-Degree, Greater Boston Executive Program

Edm, Policy, Planning And Administration With A Sub-Concentration In Higher Education

B.A., English / Creative Writing

Diploma