Alisha L. Wood Lindstrom-•- • Alisha Wood Lindstrom Portfolio
SUMMARY
Results-driven operations professional with 19+ years of experience providing high-level executive support, coordinating strategic
initiatives, and optimizing workflows across dynamic teams. Expert at managing complex communications strategies, supporting
executive decision-making, and driving compliance-driven projects with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder
alignment.
EXPERIENCE
Washington University in St. Louis / Brown School, Registrar
Jan 2015 - Mar 2025
Executive Support & Strategic Coordination: Managed complex, executive-level calendars and scheduling, proactively
coordinating with leadership teams and internal departments to prioritize and align organizational goals. Acted as a trusted point
of contact for internal and external constituencies, ensuring seamless communication and timely responses.
Business Acumen & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with senior leadership to align project goals with
organizational objectives. Led cross-departmental initiatives such as the Workday ERP implementation, ensuring smooth
transitions and keeping stakeholders informed of project milestones and outcomes.
Reporting & Communication: Regularly prepared executive-level presentations and reports for senior leadership, analyzing
key metrics and providing concise, actionable insights to support decision-making. Managed the creation and execution of
communications to internal and external teams, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives.
Project Management & Process Optimization: Spearheaded high-impact projects, managing complex timelines, deliverables,
and stakeholder engagement. Led initiatives to streamline administrative processes, improve operational efficiency, and ensure
compliance, contributing to overall business success.
Event Planning & Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinated internal events, including executive briefings, system launches,
and strategic meetings, ensuring effective logistics, engagement, and communication across departments. Managed vendor
relationships and internal resources to support event execution.
Washington University in St. Louis / Brown School, Assistant Registrar
Oct 2012 - Jan 2015
Administrative Support: Provided comprehensive support to senior leadership, including managing schedules, facilitating
communication across departments, and acting as a liaison between faculty, staff, and external partners. Demonstrated the ability
to manage competing priorities and anticipate leadership needs.
Strategic Project Coordination: Assisted in managing operational projects, including academic planning and system upgrades.
Supported leadership in organizing meetings, preparing materials, and tracking project progress to ensure timely delivery.
Process Improvement & Compliance: Developed and maintained process documentation to ensure compliance with university
policies and regulations. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to test system updates and improve workflows, aligning
processes with institutional objectives.
L'Ecole Culinaire, Registrar
Jul 2006 - Sep 2012
Managed end-to-end registrar functions including student records, course scheduling, academic policies, and regulatory
documentation in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
Led a team of administrative staff, setting standards for accuracy, customer service, and operational efficiency. Trained new team
members and implemented checklists and SOPs that improved team consistency and accountability.
Developed internal resources and guides to support onboarding, registration troubleshooting, and documentation audits. Built
process libraries that improved team knowledge retention and reduced redundancy.
Served as primary liaison between academics, financial aid, and career services, ensuring alignment on enrollment timelines,
eligibility criteria, and student support policies.
Ensured audit readiness by maintaining precise records and tracking program and student data in compliance with accrediting
bodies and state agencies.
Earned recognition as Employee of the Semester for leadership, adaptability, and going above and beyond during periods of staff
transition and policy change.
EDUCATION
Vatterott College
Associate • Business Management • 2012 - 2012
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Focused on business operations, organizational communication, and administrative leadership. Gained foundational expertise in
project coordination, reporting, and team support—skills applied throughout 19+ years of administrative leadership roles.
GPA: Graduated with Honors
SKILLS
Project & Program Coordination • Internal Communications & Enablement • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration •
Scheduling, Reporting & Event Logistics • Business Process Optimization • Stakeholder Alignment & Leadership Support
• Workflow Automation & Data Integrity • GSuite, Workday, Slack, Zoom, Confluence • Microsoft Excel, Google Slides,
SharePoint • Strong Written & Verbal Communication
HONORS & AWARDS
Staff Excellence Award
Brown School, Registrar •
Employee of the Semester
L’Ecole Culinaire, Registrar •
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