Top Talent like Alison are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Alison Smith

Operations Manager • Chief of Staff • Project Manager • Fairfax Station, VA, US
Data Visualization
Program Management
Data Analysis
Program Coordination
Asana
Adaptability
Administration
Client Management
Database Management
Management
Critical Thinking
Organization
Analytical Thinking
Writing
Grants Administration
Grant Writing
Forecasting
Business Analytics
Project Development
Strategic Partnerships
Strategic Communications
Business Development
Business Operations
Strategic Planning
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Strategic Leader Driving Large-Scale Transformation & Impact with Expertise in Strategy Development, Program Implementation, & Organizational Growth
Ms. Smith is an accomplished leader with a decade of experience in project management, grant acquisition and administration, strategic program development, and community and economic development. She has successfully secured and managed federal, state, local, and foundation grants exceeding $2M while leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government and state agencies, nonprofits, and private sector partners. Her strengths are translating strategic visions into actionable plans, navigating financial landscapes, and consistently delivering on organizational objectives. With a proven track record of driving operational efficiency, building strong partnerships, and leading impactful programs, Ms. Smith is a results-oriented leader dedicated to achieving meaningful outcomes for the communities and organizations she serves. She graduated from Penn State with a major in Business Management and two minors in International Studies and Psychology. Additionally, she has a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TEFL) and Strategic Doing 301. In the past, she was a Certified Associate in Project Management and a Certified Scrum Master.

Work History

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Interim Executive Director

South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD)Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 • 5 mosFollowing administrative changes approved by the Board of Directors, Ms. Smith assumed the role of Interim Executive Director in June 2024 and oversaw all operations of the economic development district.
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Deputy Director

South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD)Aug 2022 - Jun 2024 • 1 yr 11 mosAfter two years of successful work as an AmeriCorps member, Ms. Smith was hired full-time at SCOEDD in August 2022 to oversee all strategic initiatives, lead funding development efforts, and implement federal, state, and local programs.
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Rural Economic Recovery & Resiliency Specialist

South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD)Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 • 1 yrServed a second year as a RARE AmeriCorps member (https://rare.uoregon.edu/).
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Rural Economic Recovery Coordinator

South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD)Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 • 1 yrServed as a RARE AmeriCorps member (https://rare.uoregon.edu/). Focused on community and economic recovery and resilience initiatives, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters.
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Senior Consultant

GuidehouseNov 2019 - Aug 2020 • 10 mosDeveloped and presented a succession planning pilot by researching workforce planning trends, creating a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations, and tracking the budget, timeline, milestones, and objectives to ensure successful pilot implementation.
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Human Capital Consultant

DeloitteMay 2018 - Oct 2019 • 1 yr 6 mosCollaborated with and advised clients in both the private and public sectors, focusing on human capital initiatives, including change management programs and the development of communication strategies.
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Experienced Associate, Public Sector Practice

PwCAug 2017 - Apr 2018 • 9 mosCollaborated with and advised clients in the Department of State and Millennium Challenge Corporation, specifically on knowledge management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and fiscal development initiatives.
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Associate, Public Sector Practice

PwCAug 2015 - Jul 2017 • 2 yrsAdvised clients on human capital initiatives focused on communication strategies, change management, and training design and facilitation.
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Summer Intern, Public Sector Practice

PwCJun 2014 - Aug 2014 • 3 mos
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Summer Intern

Praxis, Inc.Jun 2010 - Aug 2013 • 3 yrs 3 mosGained experience in reception and administration, general operations and contracting, procurement, and human resources and facility security.

Education

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor's of Science, Business ManagementAug 2011 - May 2015

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Strategic Leader Driving Large-Scale Transformation & Impact with Expertise in Strategy Development, Program Implementation, & Organizational Growth
Ms. Smith is an accomplished leader with a decade of experience in project management, grant acquisition and administration, strategic program development, and community and economic development. She has successfully secured and managed federal, state, local, and foundation grants exceeding $2M while leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government and state agencies, nonprofits, and private sector partners. Her strengths are translating strategic visions into actionable plans, navigating financial landscapes, and consistently delivering on organizational objectives. With a proven track record of driving operational efficiency, building strong partnerships, and leading impactful programs, Ms. Smith is a results-oriented leader dedicated to achieving meaningful outcomes for the communities and organizations she serves. She graduated from Penn State with a major in Business Management and two minors in International Studies and Psychology. Additionally, she has a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TEFL) and Strategic Doing 301. In the past, she was a Certified Associate in Project Management and a Certified Scrum Master.

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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Alison are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Alison Smith

Operations Manager • Chief of Staff • Project Manager • Fairfax Station, VA, US
Data Visualization
Program Management
Data Analysis
Program Coordination
Asana
Adaptability
Administration
Client Management
Database Management
Management
Critical Thinking
Organization
Analytical Thinking
Writing
Grants Administration
Grant Writing
Forecasting
Business Analytics
Project Development
Strategic Partnerships
Strategic Communications
Business Development
Business Operations
Strategic Planning
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Interim Executive Director

South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD)Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 • 5 mosFollowing administrative changes approved by the Board of Directors, Ms. Smith assumed the role of Interim Executive Director in June 2024 and oversaw all operations of the economic development district.
S

Deputy Director

South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD)Aug 2022 - Jun 2024 • 1 yr 11 mosAfter two years of successful work as an AmeriCorps member, Ms. Smith was hired full-time at SCOEDD in August 2022 to oversee all strategic initiatives, lead funding development efforts, and implement federal, state, and local programs.
S

Rural Economic Recovery & Resiliency Specialist

South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD)Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 • 1 yrServed a second year as a RARE AmeriCorps member (https://rare.uoregon.edu/).
S

Rural Economic Recovery Coordinator

South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD)Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 • 1 yrServed as a RARE AmeriCorps member (https://rare.uoregon.edu/). Focused on community and economic recovery and resilience initiatives, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters.
G

Senior Consultant

GuidehouseNov 2019 - Aug 2020 • 10 mosDeveloped and presented a succession planning pilot by researching workforce planning trends, creating a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations, and tracking the budget, timeline, milestones, and objectives to ensure successful pilot implementation.
D

Human Capital Consultant

DeloitteMay 2018 - Oct 2019 • 1 yr 6 mosCollaborated with and advised clients in both the private and public sectors, focusing on human capital initiatives, including change management programs and the development of communication strategies.
P

Experienced Associate, Public Sector Practice

PwCAug 2017 - Apr 2018 • 9 mosCollaborated with and advised clients in the Department of State and Millennium Challenge Corporation, specifically on knowledge management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and fiscal development initiatives.
P

Associate, Public Sector Practice

PwCAug 2015 - Jul 2017 • 2 yrsAdvised clients on human capital initiatives focused on communication strategies, change management, and training design and facilitation.
P

Summer Intern, Public Sector Practice

PwCJun 2014 - Aug 2014 • 3 mos
P

Summer Intern

Praxis, Inc.Jun 2010 - Aug 2013 • 3 yrs 3 mosGained experience in reception and administration, general operations and contracting, procurement, and human resources and facility security.

Education

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor's of Science, Business ManagementAug 2011 - May 2015

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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