Leslee Alexander is an International Trade Director at the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. She is an interpersonal leader with proven success in organizational management. Leslee Alexander is adept at project management, public participation and outreach, policy analysis, international protocol, event planning, contract management, proposal writing, and grant writing.

 

Achievements

Some of Leslee Alexander's achievements as an international trade director are the following:

• Slashed administrative costs by 60% by identifying and eliminating gaps in programs while ensuring continuation and enhancement of services.
• Established the Tennessee International Trade Center at Tennessee State University with federal, state and local service providers to assure efficient delivery of resources.
• Directed 15 consultants to provide export counseling, workshops and trade mission planning.
• Increased program membership base by 50% through active recruitment to disadvantaged regions.
• Hosted more than 30 inbound and outbound delegations representing more than 20 countries.
• Won State Trade Promotion Program grant to incentivize companies’ export activity.

 

To find out how Leslee Alexander can help you, contact her at leslee.alexander@tn.gov.