Devon Alexander

Community Engagement Director

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/devon-alexander-501475144/ Summary

Accomplished community engagement professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in business, leadership, marketing, and organizational development. Proven track record in team management, collaborations, and community involvement for impactful results. Skilled in executive leadership, program management, and strategic marketing. Committed to nurturing relationships and enhancing brand reputation. Key Skills

Community

Engagement

Financial Management and

Budgeting

Non-Profit Collaboration

Brand Management Program Development and

Implementation

Healthcare Advocacy and

Patient Support

Leadership and Team

Building

Stakeholder Engagement and

Liaison

Marketing and Brand

Promotion

Professional Experience

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Kingwood, TX

Director, Marketing & Community Relations, 2016 - 2023 Orchestrate hospital's comprehensive community relations plan, prioritizing needs of staff, physicians, and community. Devise initiatives to simplify healthcare navigation for patients and families, ensuring smoother care experience. Initiate and manage various engagement programs, fostering a positive image and strengthening ties with the local community. Act as key liaison between the hospital and the community, building strategic connections and identifying engagement opportunities. Plan and execute major events and health seminars, promote hospital's services and enhance community health awareness. Develop strategies for community relations, focusing on volunteerism, charitable giving, and sponsorship management. Oversee community relation’s budget, policy decisions, and comprehensive activity reporting.

● Emerged as key patient advocate during pandemic, providing crucial support and guidance.

● Play significant role on boards and committees, including as chairman, significantly expanding resources for vital community causes.

● Successfully organized golf tournament to support HCA Hope Fund, and contributing $20,000 to the employee assistance program.

● Contribute to public health education by participating and organizing various community events and health fairs.

Interim Lead Director Workforce & Continuing Education (CE) Lone Star College System, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2016

Fostered collaborative relationships with non-profit organizations to facilitate workforce students' entry into initial career positions. Managed diverse team of 100 adjunct faculty members and program managers, ensuring effective program delivery and staff development. Participated in various community activities, strengthening the college's presence and network in the local area.

● Led development and implementation of workforce and continuing education programs across six community colleges, in alignment with industry needs and educational standards.

● Actively engaged in community initiatives, effectively raising the profile of the college system and fostering beneficial local partnerships. Director Continuing Education and Workforce Lone Star College, Kingwood, TX, 2009 - 2014

Guided adjunct faculty and staff to ensure excellence in customer service and training for students. Directed expansion of programs focused on assisting students in finding entry- level positions. Developed partnerships with non-profit organizations to support workforce students in their career journey. Actively involved in community activities, enhancing visibility and impact of college’s programs.

● Successfully led team to deliver high-quality training and customer service, enhancing student learning experiences.

● Played key role in expanding programs to effectively help students secure entry- level positions, demonstrating a commitment to student career success. Additional Experience

Director Marketing & Workforce Programs Lone Star College Kingwood Executive Director Village Learning Center Kingwood Education

MBA

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

BS

University of Nebraska

Honors, Awards and Board Service

Board Member of the Year Board Of Directors Greater East Montgomery Chamber Honoree In the Pink of Health – Memorial Hermann NE Foundation Honoree in Business – Woman of Achievement Family Time Crisis & Counseling Center Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM) – Pillar of the Community Leadership North Houston graduate

Leadership East Montgomery Chamber graduate

MBA – Zeta Rho Chapter of SIE

Volunteer of the Year – Houston Chapter AHA American Heart Association Volunteer of the Year – Lake Houston Chamber of Commerce Clubs of Kingwood – Membership Committee

Holocaust Garden of Hope – Advisory Board and Luncheon Committee HAAM – Advisory Board, Club Corp Charity Classic Committee Humble ISD Education Foundation – Board Member

In the Pink of Health – Committee Member

Leadership Lake Houston – Founding Member, Advisory Board and Day Chair for Education and Healthcare

Village at Hickory Glen – Board Member

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