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Rebecca Berentsen

@rebeccaberentsen

Partnerships Director who turns complex collaboration into revenue-driving, mission-first outcomes through marketing and operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead partnerships and mission-driven growth where I can combine marketing, digital strategy, and disciplined operations—turning cross-team complexity into clear plans, strong brand stewardship, and measurable results.

I’m a partnerships leader with 10+ years of experience managing strategic partnerships and marketing within mission-driven organizations. I’m known for anticipating needs, organizing complexity into clarity, and serving as a trusted thought partner across cross-functional teams.

Most recently, I’ve led partnerships at a director level while also owning launch strategy for online university programs. I oversee the development and ongoing maintenance of microsites and manage PPC, SEO, and organic strategies to drive enrollments, while stewarding partner brands to ensure consistency in voice and standards across regions.

Earlier in my career, I directed development operations and communications—planning and executing large fundraising events, coordinating donors and volunteers, and managing external marketing to increase attendance and engagement. I bring an operational lens to storytelling and digital strategy, strengthening donor pipeline work, vendor coordination, timelines, and post-event reporting to support long-term retention.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Partnerships Director

Current

AvÜnu Learning

Jul 2025 - Present (10 months)

Serves as a strategic liaison for institutional partners, organizing documentation and timelines to support clear, transparent collaboration. Acts as a brand steward for partner universities to ensure consistent brand standards and voice across regions.

Strategic Partnerships Stakeholder Management Documentation Management Project Management

Partnerships Manager

AvÜnu Learning

Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years)

Managed partner relationships by coordinating institutional partners through clear communication and organized documentation. Maintained partner-facing consistency by ensuring brand standards and messaging were followed across partner assets.

Strategic Partnerships Stakeholder Management Brand Management Partner Communications Cross functional Coordination Relationship Management

Marketing Manager

AvÜnu Learning

Jun 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Led marketing launches for online university programs targeting Spanish-speaking LATAM, Brazil, and India by overseeing microsites and performance marketing activities. Managed ongoing maintenance and optimization of PPC, SEO, and organic strategies to drive enrollments.

Digital Marketing Strategy PPC SEO Organic Marketing Program Marketing Enrollment Growth

Marketing Coordinator

AvÜnu Learning

May 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Provided project management and administrative support to executive leadership during a complex university teach-out, coordinating cross-team communication to ensure student and partner satisfaction. Supported partner collaboration by managing timelines, maintaining clear documentation, and serving as a primary liaison.

Project Management Administrative Operations Partner Support Documentation Management

Development Operations & Comms Manager

City Year

Jan 2019 - May 2021 (2 years 4 months)

Planned and executed multiple annual fundraisers, including a large-scale MLK Day volunteer event, overseeing logistics, vendor coordination, timelines, and post-event reporting for partner stewardship. Directed external owned and earned marketing strategies to drive event attendance, donor engagement, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising revenue.

Fundraising Operations Event Logistics Vendor coordination Donor Engagement Volunteer Recruitment Prospect Research

Teacher

Marymount School and Gimnasio Los Corales

Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 10 months)

Taught English, Global Perspectives, and Model UN at the high school level and instructed first-grade students. Planned and delivered curriculum across diverse age groups while supporting student engagement through structured classroom activities.

English language teaching Global Perspectives Instruction Model UN Facilitation Lesson planning Classroom Management Student Engagement

Volunteer & Administration Coordinator

Globalteer

Sep 2014 - Aug 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Managed an international volunteer program and coordinated volunteer participation while optimizing marketing campaigns using database insights. Drove fundraising efforts to meet revenue goals and strengthen stakeholder engagement.

International Volunteer Program Management Campaign Optimization Fundraising Stakeholder Engagement Administration Support Program Coordination

Content & Sales Manager

View Peru

Sep 2013 - Apr 2014 (7 months)

Translated content for SEO and developed websites to promote specialty travel experiences. Customized and sold unique travel arrangements globally while supporting ongoing customer and sales activities.

SEO Copywriting Website Development Travel Sales Sales Support Content Management