Alec Jabal

Worked at the intersection of technology, corporate strategy, and public policy to help the world's leading peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace navigate its complex operating environment. Based at the San Francisco HQ, this role involved translating regulatory challenges into business opportunities, and was a great lesson in how growing a platform depends on understanding, engaging, and earning the support of key stakeholders.

• Market Strategy & Analysis: Conducted a 50-state analysis of tax, regulatory, and budget data, collaborating with the legal team to translate findings into actionable recommendations that shaped corporate strategy.
• Community & Brand Advocacy: Helped activate an international digital advocacy platform, empowering Turo hosts to create and share powerful video testimonials with policymakers about their stories, and the platform's local economic and community impact.
• Value Proposition & Pitch Development: Collaborated with the PR team to draft op-eds and media pitches that told a compelling story about car-sharing's economic benefits, aiming to build public support and a positive regulatory environment.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Persuasion: Met directly with state legislators and their staff in Sacramento, making a data-driven case that the platform benefits the community by creating economic opportunity for local hosts and expanding sustainable, affordable, and transparently-priced car access for consumers.

• Served as Chief Operating Officer, with key responsibilities in sales, marketing, finance, and management, while also providing hands-on window washing services.
• Increased year-over-year sales by 200% to $28,500.
• Assisted in providing window washing services to 50+ retail clients, including client communication, scheduling appointments, and coordinating assignments with 8 employees.
• Developed and maintained a comprehensive spreadsheet system to manage operations.
• Successfully obtained company licensing and secured business insurance.

• Facilitated a semester-long financial literacy program, leading a cohort of high school students through a curriculum on investing and personal finance fundamentals.
• Exemplified and oversaw a capstone project where students applied their knowledge by creating a personalized investment portfolio, mentoring them from initial concept to final execution.
• Guided each student in the successful investment of real money, culminating in the practical application of financial strategy and building their first investment portfolio.

• Spearheaded business development initiatives for a student-led start-up focused on a new social music app designed to revolutionize the way people share music.
• Gathered and analyzed user feedback to inform product development decisions and drive improvements in user experience.
• Designed and launched an ambassador program with a focus on incentivizing user referrals and social media engagement.

• Selected member of the Tulane Consulting Group, a student-run organization that provides students with opportunities to develop consulting skills and gain industry exposure.
• Gain experience in teamwork and critical thinking about real-world business challenges, through case study analysis and group discussions.
• Enhance professional development through participation in career workshops.

• Provided front desk services at Stanford's main recreation facilities, including greeting visitors, verifying memberships, responding to inquiries, resolving customer issues, and promoting and selling alumni/faculty memberships.
• Managed daily operations, including opening/closing procedures, coordinating activities across multiple buildings, ensuring equipment availability, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for all users.

• Led and engaged a group of 15 campers in a variety of activities, including hiking, swimming, and arts & crafts, while fostering a safe and supportive environment that promotes personal growth and development.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills by mentoring campers, resolving conflicts, and creating a positive camp experience.
• Received the 'Counselor of the Week' award twice for exceptional performance and dedication to camper well-being.

• Collaborated with school administrators to plan and execute events to foster school spirit and community engagement.
• Represented student interests to school administrators, and led student government initiatives.