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Alison Smith

Alison Smith

Aquatics Coordinator

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  • About me

    Senior Associate Director at alliantgroup

  • Education

    • University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business

      2005 - 2009
      BBA Marketing, Minor in Sales & Certificate in Intrapreneurship

      Activities and Societies: Program for Excellence in Selling- Vice President, Student Executive Board; American Marketing Association-Fundraising, Philanthropy, Communications, and Alumni Relations Committees, Top 10 Member. • Awarded Dean’s List Recognition: Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Spring 2006, Spring 2005, Fall 2004. • Awarded the Academic Excellence Scholarship, 2004-2008 and Hirsch Scholarship Endowment, 2005-2008 by the University of Houston.• Received 225 hours of sales training to become a Certified Sales Professional.

    • South Texas College of Law Houston

      2011 - 2014
      Juris Doctor (J.D.)

      Activities and Societies: STCL Coogs, President, 2013-2014, Vice President of Communications, 2012-2013 Alternative Dispute Resolution Advocates, Secretary, 2013-2014 Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court, Pupil, 2012-Present Houston Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, Pupil, 2013-2014 Honors: • Dean’s List Spring 2012• Dean’s Merit Scholarship 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014Journal: • Corporate Counsel Review, Articles Editor, 2013-2014Certificates: • Mediation Certificate, The Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution, Certified Mediator• Pro Bono Honors Certificate• Transactional Law Practice CertificateMoot Court: • Rendigs National Products Liability Moot Court Competition, Cincinnati, Quarter-Finalist, Spring… Show more Honors: • Dean’s List Spring 2012• Dean’s Merit Scholarship 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014Journal: • Corporate Counsel Review, Articles Editor, 2013-2014Certificates: • Mediation Certificate, The Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution, Certified Mediator• Pro Bono Honors Certificate• Transactional Law Practice CertificateMoot Court: • Rendigs National Products Liability Moot Court Competition, Cincinnati, Quarter-Finalist, Spring 2014• National First Amendment Moot Court Competition, Nashville, Spring 2014• Appellate Lawyers Association National Moot Court Competition, Semi-Finalist, Fall 2013• Spurgeon Bell Memorial Moot Court Competition, 2nd Best Brief, 2nd Best Oralist, Quarter-Finalist, Spring 2013ADR Competitions:• ABA Representation in Mediation Competition, Houston, Finalist, Spring 2014• ICC Mediation Competition, Paris, France, Spring 2013• ABA Negotiation Competition, New Orleans, Fall 2012 Show less

    • University of Houston

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of Music Music with elective studies in business

  • Experience

    • YMCA of Greater Houston

      May 2002 - Aug 2008
      Aquatics Coordinator

      Began as a lifeguard and swim instructor at the Vic Coppinger YMCA in Pearland, TX. I was promoted to Aquatics Coordinator in 2005. Responsibilities:- Supervised and scheduled a staff of 70+ - Led staff meetings and inservices - Coordinated registrations, marketing of programs, records and payments. Also promoted to Head Swim Team Coach.Responsibilites: - Led informative meetings and served as Director of meets with up to 300 participants- Supervised subordinate coaches, organized weekly practices and events.Achievements: - Reformed a seasonal (summer) program into a year-round program with the addition of 3 competitive and non-competitive seasons - Won 1st prize at the Summer 2007 and 2nd prize at the Summer 2008 Championship Meet of Greater Houston YMCAs-Consistently met and exceeded registration quotas Show less

    • Pearland ISD

      Oct 2007 - May 2012
      Private Lesson Instructor- Clarinet

      • Taught music one-on-one with students of various ages and ability levels • Coordinated and scheduled lessons and master classes with 10-15 students of the clarinet

    • Houston Aeros Hockey Club

      May 2009 - Aug 2009
      Sales Intern

      • Inside sales- Season Tickets, Groups and Voucher Books• 80+ sales calls/day • Gained exposure to GameFace training

    • Houston Texans

      Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
      Battle Red Team Member

      • Assisted the marketing department with implementing marketing strategies at games and promotional events

    • Houston Astros

      Oct 2009 - Jul 2011
      Season Sales Executive

      • Performed a high volume of outbound calls to prospective and current clients to generate new and renewal sales• Generated new sales for season ticket packages and group outings/events• Organized promotional materials and represented the organization at corporate networking events

    • Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts

      Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
      Legal Intern

      • Filed and researched copyrights and trademarks. • Drafted and reviewed license and contractor agreements. • Worked with clients on the registration and formation of non-profits and LLCs.• Interviewed clients to assess their claims and proper causes of action.

    • Christian, Smith & Jewell, LLP

      May 2013 - Jul 2013
      Law Clerk

      • Drafted and reviewed original pleadings and memoranda for various civil causes of action.• Drafted and reviewed motions for summary judgment, plea in abatement, and temporary restraining order.• Researched civil causes of action including alter ego & veil piercing, fraud, DTPA, breach of contract.• Prepared materials for trial including materials to produce for discovery, relevant authority, and deposition outlines.

    • Alliantgroup

      Sept 2014 - now

      • Senior Associate Director

        Apr 2018 - now

      • Associate Director

        Aug 2016 - Apr 2018

      • Senior Associate

        Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

      • Associate

        Sept 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mediator

      Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution
      Aug 2013