Shannon Lesperance
@shannonlesperance
Strategic Operations & Engagement Specialist focused on measurable program growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-oriented Strategic Operations & Engagement Specialist with 10+ years driving organizational efficiency and community engagement. In my current role, I spearhead an end-to-end digital content strategy via K4Connect, achieving a verified 80% increase in resident program participation through targeted, accessible outreach, while serving as the SME for resident-facing technology and managing complex scheduling workflows for 900+ users.
I’ve also led multi-venue operations by supervising teams across three dining venues, strengthening onboarding and coaching, and maintaining sanitation and service excellence standards. I bring a blend of operational leadership, participant advocacy, and compliance-minded execution—supported by a BBA in Marketing (4.0 GPA, President’s List) and professional credentials in Google Data Analytics, bookkeeping, and notary services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Life Engagement Coordinator
Matthews Glen Retirement Community
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Spearhead digital content strategy via K4Connect, driving a verified 80% increase in resident program participation through targeted outreach. Serve as the resident-facing technology SME for 900+ users, and previously supervised daily operations across three dining venues.
Educational Program Administrator
Private Sector
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 4 months)
Manage state-mandated educational filings and standardized testing logistics with 100% accuracy. Create annual curriculum frameworks with performance milestones and measurable outcome objectives.
Photographer’s Assistant
Good Life Photography
Jan 2014 - Jan 2021 (7 years)
Managed client communications and project scheduling to ensure a seamless, high-value client experience. Coordinated day-to-day support to keep photography projects on track.
CARES Team Member
Apartment Life
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)
Partnered with property management to increase resident retention through relational outreach and renewal visits. Planned and executed monthly large-scale social events, including budget tracking and vendor coordination.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Strayer University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Grade: 4.0 GPA; President’s List
Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing at Strayer University with a 4.0 GPA and recognition on the President’s List.
Johnson & Wales University
A.S. Business Administration, Business Administration
Grade: Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA)
Earned an Associate in Business Administration at Johnson & Wales University with Summa Cum Laude honors and a 4.0 GPA.
Merit America
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Data Analytics
Completed the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate through Merit America.
Coursera
Professional Bookkeeping Certification, Bookkeeping
Completed the Professional Bookkeeping Certification offered via Intuit and Coursera.
North Carolina
Notary Public Certification, Notary Public
Earned Notary Public certification in North Carolina.
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