Alana Davenport

Alana Davenport has a strong background in project management and design. Alana currently works as a Design Project Manager at Yardzen, where they oversee the entire design process, including project planning, budget management, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration. Alana has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing their to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Alana has a keen eye for detail and ensures that final products meet or exceed client expectations. Additionally, Alana has experience training and mentoring new employees, using various techniques tailored to their individual needs.

Before joining Yardzen, Alana worked as a Lead Designer at Local Honey Creative House. Prior to that, they were a Designer at Portland Closet Co. Alana also has experience working at Airbnb as a Central Interior Designer and an Interior Design Account Specialist, where they worked with hosts globally, developed and presented design proposals, and helped them improve their homes on tight budgets.

In addition to their design roles, Alana has held various positions in the education and sales sectors. Alana worked as a Yoga Instructor at Woodstock Wellness Center and an English Language Teacher at VIPKID, where they led classes remotely and mentored new teachers. Alana also worked as an Educator at Fisher's SuperKids English Center and an Education Professional at Oxford House, where they planned and implemented engaging lessons for students of various ages and backgrounds. Furthermore, they gained sales experience as a Sales Specialist at Nordstrom, where they set goals for a team and increased sales order fulfillment. Alana started their career as a Peer Advisor at Oregon State University, where they managed advisors' calendars and provided academic guidance to students.

Overall, Alana Davenport's diverse work experience showcases their expertise in project management, design, education, and sales.

Alana Davenport attended Oregon State University from 2009 to 2013, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management. In 2013, they enrolled at Regent's University London to pursue a field of study in Fashion Merchandising, although the specific degree name was not provided. Alongside their formal education, Alana also obtained additional certifications. In September 2014, they received a Trinity Cert TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification from Oxford House. Furthermore, in October 2018, they obtained a 200-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) certification from Yoga Alliance.