Tina Alexander

Current

Director, MBA for Professionals at Willamette University

Past

Project Manager at JGSullivan Interactive, Inc.
Associate Director Employer Relations at University of Notre Dame

Education

Willamette University - Atkinson Graduate School of Management
Northern Illinois University
Willamette University

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Education Management

Websites

Tina Alexander’s Summary

Tina Alexander has a talent for finding and building collaborative working relationships. Born out of Tina's 'make it easy for others to do business with you' philosophy is simple useful techniques that get results.

Tina's sensible approach, grassroots methods and willingness to look beyond the obvious have allowed her to enjoy organic success in several arenas. At Willamette University Tina grew the MBA for Professionals program from its inception to more than 100 enrolled students and 60 graduates today. At JGSullivan Interactive Tina moved from business development, with zero technical know-how, to project managing Fortune 1000 client projects at budget and on time. At the University of Notre Dame Career Center Tina ballooned the number of on-campus interviews and job postings from 1,000 to more than 12,000.

Tina Alexander’s Experience

Director, MBA for Professionals

Willamette University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

May 2005 — Present (4 years 7 months)

Serving as Director of the Willamette University MBA for Professionals is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Each day I have the opportunity to interact with impressive executive level and mid-career professionals, faculty who are leaders in their fields and excellent teachers, and colleagues who take pride in providing personal attention to each student.

The Willamette MBA for Professionals is accredited by the AACSB International, ensuring that students and employers receive a comprehensive, rigorous and applicable experience. Willamette's dedication to management education meets the highest industry and academic benchmarks for MBA programs and its faculty are committed to continuous improvement. Earning an MBA from Willamette embodies the academic excellence and a commitment to service, living up to Willamette's motto: "Not Unto Ourselves Alone Are We Born".
Project Manager

JGSullivan Interactive, Inc.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

October 1999 — October 2004 (5 years 1 month)

When I joined JGSullivan Interactive (JGSI) it was the height of the dot.com bubble. JGSI's web-based marketing solutions were cutting-edge and in demand by global companies such as IBM, Chrysler, Motorola, and Ford. When the metaphorical bubble "burst," my role in Business Development quickly transitioned into Project Management.

In 'real-time' I learned to read technical specifications, write business requirements, develop and manage project plans and lead a team of talented software and graphic designers. I experienced first-hand how a great leader, John E Sullivan (then JGSI President and today Chairman of the Board), upheld and celebrated the organization's mission, no matter the economic climate: "We strive to always be fair to our clients, honest to our employees and responsible to our communities."
Associate Director Employer Relations

University of Notre Dame

(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Education Management industry)

October 1994 — October 1999 (5 years 1 month)

Tina Alexander’s Education

Willamette University - Atkinson Graduate School of Management

MBA , Management , 2008 — 2010 (expected)
Northern Illinois University

BS , College of Health and Human Sciences , 1978 — 1982
Willamette University