Alie Farrand
About Alie Farrand
Alie Farrand is a Senior Executive Buyer at Vendr, with a diverse background in account management, partnership development, and business development across various organizations. Her previous roles include positions at EVERFI, POLITICO, and KaBOOM!, among others, and she holds a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from Dickinson College.
Current Role at Vendr
Alie Farrand serves as a Senior Executive Buyer at Vendr, a position held since 2021. In this role, Farrand is responsible for overseeing purchasing decisions and managing supplier relationships. The role requires a strong understanding of market trends and negotiation skills to ensure optimal procurement strategies.
Previous Experience at EVERFI
Farrand worked at EVERFI as a Senior Account Manager for six months in 2021. In this capacity, Farrand managed client accounts and contributed to the development of educational technology solutions. Prior to this role, Farrand also served as a Customer Success Manager at EVERFI from 2019 to 2021, where responsibilities included ensuring client satisfaction and facilitating product adoption.
Professional Background in Partnership Development
Farrand has a background in partnership development, having worked at KaBOOM! from 2017 to 2019 as Coordinator, Partnership Development. This role involved building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders to support community play initiatives. Farrand also held a position as Senior Analyst at KaBOOM! for four months in 2019.
Educational Qualifications
Farrand holds a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from Dickinson College, completed in 2016. Additionally, Farrand studied Political Science and Government at The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, achieving a 4.0 GPA in 2015. Further studies were undertaken at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo from 2014 to 2015, focusing on Political Science and Government.
Internship Experience
Farrand has gained diverse internship experience in various organizations. Notable internships include positions at the US Army War College as a Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Intern in 2016, and at the National Conference of State Legislatures as an International Program Intern in 2015. These roles provided exposure to international relations and policy development.