Strategic Planning Event Manager

Allison Nascenzi

Kingston, RI **************@*****.*** 401-***-****

Professional Summary

Strategic, mission-driven leader with over 15 years of experience driving organizational improvement, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional team leadership. Adept at designing and executing comprehensive strategic plans, cultivating donor and community relationships, and managing multi-year initiatives that align with mission and values. A passionate advocate for animal welfare and environmental causes, with a proven ability to inspire teams, build partnerships, and create lasting impact. Core Competencies

Program Management • Strategic Planning & Execution • Fundraising Strategy • Stakeholder

& Donor Engagement

Team Development & Coaching • Event Planning & Stewardship • Communications & Public Speaking

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) • Grant Writing & Reporting • Relationship Management• Budget Oversight

Professional Experience

Director of Strategic Operations and Culture (Academic Administrator) Exeter West-Greenwich School District – Exeter, RI July 2019 – Present

● Led strategic planning and organizational development efforts aligned with community and stakeholder goals.

● Built and maintained strong relationships with district and community partners to support funding initiatives.

● Designed and implemented training programs and development opportunities for staff.

● Introduced and scaled a mindfulness initiative district-wide, improving morale and engagement.

● Collaborated with leadership to develop and manage budgets, evaluate program impact, and optimize resource use.

Director of Training and Stakeholder Engagement (Academic Administrator) Warwick Public Schools District, Warwick, RI June 2016 – July 2019

● Secured grant funding for a mentorship program through strategic proposal writing and partnership building.

● Created a data-driven engagement strategy adopted district-wide to improve stakeholder trust and outcomes.

● Delivered professional development aligned to strategic priorities, equity goals, and team development.

● Collaborated with internal and external partners on events, campaigns, and community initiatives.

Operations Leader & Site Response Coordinator (Principal/Assistant Principal) Warwick Public Schools – Warwick, RI Nov 2012 – June 2016

● Directed fundraising and engagement events to support school programming and community needs.

● Managed staff hiring, budgets, and communications to ensure mission alignment and resource impact.

● Served as a liaison with legal, governmental, and nonprofit partners on advocacy and support initiatives.

● Led the adoption of new instructional materials and monitored performance outcomes.

Education

Master of Administration and Organizational Management Endicott College, Beverly, MA — July 2011

Master of Education, Educational Leadership

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA — June 2006 Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT — May 1996

Certifications

CPR Certified•Safety Care Certified (Crisis De-escalation)•Science of Reading Certified• Administrator License PK–12, RI

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