Alexys Blankenship
Santa Barbara
Summary
Highly organized and proactive professional with 3+ years of experience in operations management, event coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to anticipate needs, manage complex schedules, and drive operational excellence in fast-paced environments. Skilled at building relationships across all organizational levels and executing with discretion and accountability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volume & Event Manager / Production Lead
Santa Barbara Company
10.2022 - 06.2026
- Managed operations for the company's most profitable division, responsible for generating 40% of total company revenue through high-volume events and corporate orders
- Developed comprehensive event plans, aligning objectives with client expectations and budget constraints ensuring seamless execution and adherence to timelines.
- Anticipated project needs and potential bottlenecks; implemented solutions independently to maintain timelines and quality standards.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiated timelines and tracked deliverables to ensure business continuity.
- Coordinate all aspects of event logistics, from planning through execution, managing competing priorities with high attention to detail.
- Coordinated multifaceted schedules and project timelines, maintaining balance with routine administrative tasks.
Director of Standards of Excellence & On-Campus Coordinator
Alpha Phi Sorority, University of California, Santa Barbara
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and member engagement.
- Managed organizational requirements, tracking action items and ensuring consistent follow-through for 150+ members
- Facilitated collaboration with campus organizations to enhance community relations.
- Coordinated logistics and managed resources for successful execution of various events, including workshops and chapter activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2022
Skills
- Self-Motivated and Proactive
- Prioritization and planning skills
- Computer Proficient (MS Office, Google Workspace, Canva)
- Detail-Oriented with Excellent Follow-Through
- Event Coordination and Team Collaboration
- Proven ability to master new responsibilities and skills efficiently
- Customer Service
Timeline
Volume & Event Manager / Production Lead
Santa Barbara Company
10.2022 - 06.2026
Director of Standards of Excellence & On-Campus Coordinator
Alpha Phi Sorority, University of California, Santa Barbara
12.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of California, Santa Barbara