Alexandra Lepionka

Work with individuals and teams to overcome obstacles, instill confidence, and achieve goals by providing a safe, supportive environment where they feel at ease having an open and honest discussion about their challenges and opportunities.

Provided strategic advice, coaching, and constructive challenge to business leaders and their client-facing teams when pursuing new opportunities. Developed leading practices and knowledge sharing across bid / proposal processes, particularly in the areas of messaging, document development, and presentation training. Ensured the firm’s opportunity acquisition process – from pipeline management through to final delivery of proposals and subsequent client debriefs – was effectively and pragmatically managed.

Led KPMG's 9-person internal sales team in analyzing client needs and implementing strategic internal business planning initiatives to increase the firm’s go-to-market activities

Created and implemented unique worldwide membership programs and the underlying business processes for craniomaxillofacial and veterinary surgeons. Directed all communications projects, including website content development, planning and coordination of events and staff, promotional materials, budget management, and on-site member recruitment. Increased member value by establishing partnerships through international affiliations and negotiating new benefit opportunities.

Developed and managed call center and reimbursement process for the Aug/Sep 2007 Mattel toy recalls.

Worked with local leadership/UN organizations to create transparency with relevant management policies/office systems for the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Established an HR team, hiring/preparing three local staff to assume full responsibility for their respective roles. Designed and coordinated short-term assignments, evaluating staff needs and recruiting experts from volunteer networks to provide capacity building training. Consulted on private sector development with local small business owners.

Evaluated existing practices, proposing improvements to increase efficiency.

Assisted in redesign of the Global Compact electronic teaching toolkit through evaluation of business cases relating to corporate social responsibility.

Identified and analyzed process inefficiencies to optimize workflows and reduce report production time.

International Development

Minor in French