Allison Barkel
About Allison Barkel
Allison Barkel is a Customer Success Manager at LifeOmic in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in education and community engagement, including leadership roles in arts and environmental initiatives.
Work at LifeOmic
Allison Barkel has served as a Customer Success Manager at LifeOmic since 2021. In this role, she developed the inaugural customer success position, establishing a customer success journey and identifying essential resources for client success. She has contributed to increased customer engagement by enhancing the company's LinkedIn presence, creating a Slack community, and generating monthly newsletters. Her work is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Education and Expertise
Allison Barkel earned a Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resources Management and Services from Eastern Michigan University, which she completed from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in customer success and student engagement.
Background
Allison Barkel has a diverse professional background in education and customer success. Prior to her current role at LifeOmic, she worked at Project Lead The Way as an Instructional Developer and previously as a Content Development Specialist in Professional Development. She has also held positions at Eastern Michigan University and IUPUI, focusing on student success and outreach.
Community Involvement
Allison chairs the Indiana Repertory Theatre's Young Professional Group, Offscript, where she demonstrates leadership in community arts engagement. She volunteers for Indy Read Books, contributing to adult literacy programs through a non-profit bookstore. Additionally, she serves as an Ambassador for Keeping Indianapolis Beautiful, reflecting her commitment to environmentalism.
Previous Work Experience
Allison Barkel has held various positions throughout her career. She worked as a Campus Life Student Coordinator at Eastern Michigan University and as a Graduate Assistant for First Year Programs at IUPUI. Her earlier roles include serving as a Student Assistant of Alumni Relations and a Human Resource Student Assistant at Eastern Michigan University, as well as a Coordinator of Student Success and Outreach at IUPUI.