Alice Stenstrom

Experience

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  Microsoft

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Project Manager -> Senior Project Manager

  • Designed new lines of inquiry for end-user feedback systems for upcoming Office release.• As Office products CEIP (Customer Experience Improvement Program) Integrator introduced changed to datapoint approval process resulting in 73% more data points approved on first submission while reducing support costs by 23%.• Engaged internal and external partners in vision definition of Office Starter V2.• Drove Office Starter V1 product to on-time launch, consumer version of Office deployed on over 180 million PCs worldwide.• Announced the first release of Office Starter at Microsoft Office MVP Summit.• Managed beta program for 10,000 global consumer users.• Managed annual Microsoft Works and Works Suite on-schedule releases - $70 million yearly revenue.• Active and engaged matrix manager – 20+ full-time employees. Show less

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  Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Volunteer

  • Wrote specification of a new website. Purpose was to give the website an updated look and to move forms from paper to online.

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  Highline Historical Society

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

  Intern

  • Assisted with exhibit design, layout and installation - exhibit awarded Washington Museum Association Award of Exhibit Excellence.• Processed accessions in PastPerfect database.• Created software diagrams of exhibit space.• Researched software for acquisition resulting in a technology grant award.

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  Museum of History & Industry

  Oct 2012 - Mar 2022

  • Project manager for institutional strategic planning process and successful American Alliance of Museums (AAM) reaccreditation.• Other managed projects included Microsoft Imagine Cup public day, annual Smithsonian Channel documentary previews, annual Naturalization Ceremony, Pythagorize Seattle with National Museum of Mathematics, Centennial Armistice Day public program with 9 Consulates participating, exhibit announcement reception with Indian Consul General of San Francisco speaking.• Museum liaison with professional organizations - Smithsonian Institution, AAM, American Association for State and Local History (AASLH), Association of King County Historical Organizations (AKCHO).• Organized Washington State Smithsonian Affiliates Group.• Researched, created text and selected images for 1.3 mile pedestrian path signage. • Staff coordinator for multiple exhibition community advisory committees.• Created Board of Trustees orientation session transitioned to virtual and complimentary handbook.• Designed annual Board of Trustees survey, analyzed responses, and worked with Board to implement changes based on responses.• Developed and managed volunteer orientation workshop.• Member MOHAI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.• Created and managed Executive Department budget, in addition to project budgets.• Utilized Blackbaud’s Altru database for data storage and retrieval including donor interaction.• Coordinator and writer for award applications - 50% success rate.• Secured gala largest individual Raise the Paddle donation in 2015- $20,000; donation increased to $25,000 in all subsequent years.• Increased giving across the Board of Trustees by over 28% four consecutive years.• Wrote grants when that position is vacant, $535,000 grant awards received.• Re-engaged former trustees via bi-yearly meetings with a minimum 12% annual increase in their donations.• Negotiated exchanges for silent auction items and wrote item descriptions. Show less

  • Executive Associate and Board Relations Manager

    Sept 2015 - Mar 2022

  • Executive Assistant and Liaison to the Board

    Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Intern

    Oct 2012 - Jul 2013