Hi, I'm Alli.

Adjunct Professor

January 2021 - Present

I have adjunct experience with Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls teaching Business Foundations, and with Tarleton State University teaching online sections of Strategic Management.

Here's some words from my former dean at MSU: "Ms. Forrester cut her teeth as a college-level instructor here in the business college at Midwestern State University. After beginning her Ph.D. program at the University of South Alabama, she expressed an  interest in 'adjuncting' for us to build experience. We partnered her with another faculty member for  one semester, and then she taught her own section of one of our more challenging experiences – Foundations of Business, a freshman level course. I watched her rapidly improve her instructional skills. Incidentally, teaching writing and oral presentation skills are huge elements of this course. She was a  true standout in using technology to engage with students, both in and outside the classroom. She also  successfully dealt with the menagerie of professorial experiences – disruptive students, disengaged  students, problems with academic integrity – she’s seen and handled it all."

Temporary Human Resources Talent Recruiter, ITW Traulsen

August 2021 - Present

This position is a temporary position originally intended to last one month during a challenging hiring phase. After the first month, they asked me to stay another month...and then another month...and now it's April. In this position I have updated numerous job descriptions, screened hundreds of resumes and candidates, worked with staffing agency, led site tours of the plant, developed several graphics for employee appreciation events, worked with AP in processing temporary employees' payroll, and helped plan employee appreciation events. I have really enjoyed my time and the people here.

Regional Accounts Sales Coordinator, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers

November 2018-Current

In this role, I had 4 managers that I helped oversee contracts and accounts. I assisted with anything the customers might need in regards to making payments or obtaining important paperwork (titles or liens). I also assisted the managers in creating contracts, emailing these to the customer, and making sure all of our i's were dotted and t's crossed.

Operation Support Analyst, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (formerly IronPlanet)

June 2016-November 2018

I wore many hats in this role. I helped with everything from on-boarding and training new members to solving major logistical issues and reconciling purchase orders. After working here for over two years, I felt like I could listen to and solve the world's complaints. This position taught me about empathy, patience, and efficiency.

Director of Activities Intern & Lead Event Planning Intern, Fort Worth Marathon

September 2014-December 2015

These two different positions allowed me to get my feet wet. I oversaw the volunteers as well as developed a communication plan for our staff, runners, volunteers, and caterers. While supporting the race directors and other staff members, I also helped with marketing.

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After stepping into this new role from the Lead Event Planning Intern, I helped plan the annual marathon that involved race director-level decision making. To name a few things, I developed a payment and an organization system, secured donations (private and corporate), and assisted in hiring a graphic designer while maintaining CRM and increasing race registrations by 18% from 2014 to 2015.