Allison Merrick

Allison Merrick, PMP, has extensive experience in project management and marketing. Allison is currently serving as the Associate Director of Project Management at The Institute for Functional Medicine. Previously, they worked as a Project Manager at the same organization.

Prior to their current role, Allison was the General Manager at Zun Hospitality, where they oversaw operations. Allison also worked as a Product Marketing Consultant for their own self-employed contracting business and as the Marketing, Operations, and Project Manager at Bayha Group, where they managed various projects and implemented organizational strategies.

Before that, Allison owned and served as the Creative Director of SpaceCraft Studios LLC, a DIY studio and boutique. Allison also worked as an Event Producer for the Google for Education Certified Innovator program, where they were responsible for coordinating teacher professional development events.

Allison's early career includes roles such as an Associate Producer and Human Resources Administrator at WestEd, an Office Assistant, Box Office Sales, Cocktail Waitress, and Mermaid at Bimbo's 365 Club, an Event Planner at 111 MINNA GALLERY LLC, and a National Promotions Specialist at Birkenstock.

Overall, Allison Merrick, PMP, has a diverse background in project management, marketing, and event planning across various industries.

Allison Merrick, PMP, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts from Louisiana State University, where they studied from 1993 to 1999. In addition to their bachelor's degree, they have obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. These certifications include Asana Ambassador certification from Asana in May 2023, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in April 2023, and various certifications from Coursera. The Coursera certifications include Improving Efficiency in Asana for Project Managers, Writing an Effective Project Objective in Asana, Google Project Management Professional Certificate, Google Cloud Digital Leader Training Specialization, and Getting Started with Google Workspace Specialization, all earned between 2021 and 2022.