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Watch Tina's Video Message about the MBA for Professionals on You Tube
"The real value of the program is the ability to learn from our outstanding faculty and each other - it's an unparalleled, in-class experience that only Willamette University can deliver."
Tina Alexander became the director of the MBA for Professionals in 2005 - before the Portland Center was established and the first group of students entered the doors. Three years later, the program has expanded to Salem and Tina herself has joined the program. Like her peers, it is the logical next step in her career and she's excited about the future.
Power Professional: Tina comes to Willamette University from the Chicago area, where she was a Project Manager for JGSullivan Interactive, Inc. There she managed the development and implementation of cutting edge technology for Fortune 1000 clients including Armstrong, GE, Whirlpool, IBM, Motorola, John Deere, Stanley Furniture, The HON Company and YorkUPG. In addition to managing projects, Tina focused on developing and promoting collaborative working relationships between cross-functional teams, clients and vendors.
In addition to her years of experience in business development and customer relationship management, Tina also has a university background. During her tenure as the Assistant Director of Employer Relations at the University of Notre Dame Career Center, Tina was instrumental in expanding and advancing corporate involvement in the University undergraduate recruiting program. She selected and directed the implementation of The Career Center’s first web-based recruiting system and re-engineered the Corporate recruiting process. Her outreach efforts translated into more than 12,000 on-campus interviews.
History and Personal Pursuits: Tina is a graduate of Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois with a Bachelor of Science from the College of Health and Human Services. She is a native of the Chicago area. Tina and her husband Bob have been happily married for 16 years. She enjoys running, working out, participating in gourmet cooking courses, attending cultural and regional festivals as well as nature hiking.
Active and Engaged: Tina is a member of the Junior League of Portland and has served as a member of the fund raising committee of the Between the Lines program, which provides incarcerated mothers an opportunity to connect with their child through reading. Tina participated in the Chicago Catholic Charities Christmas Angel program. She was a member of the South Bend Center for the Homeless and is active in the Rotary Club of Portland.
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