Alexandra Shackleton

About Alexandra Shackleton

I’m a strategic business professional with experience bridging finance, strategy, and communications. With a CPA, MBA, and Master of Communication, I help organizations translate complex business and operational insights into clear, actionable narratives that inform decisions, influence stakeholders, and drive results.At PwC, I’ve partnered with leadership teams to develop talent strategies, streamline processes, and communicate priorities effectively across cross-functional groups. My experience spans audit, organizational advisory, and talent acquisition — all of which honed my ability to analyze data, identify opportunities, and craft messages that resonate with both internal and external audiences.I’m particularly passionate about roles that combine- Strategic storytelling and executive communications- Media and audience strategy- Project leadership and operational excellenceI thrive at the intersection of business insight, narrative, and execution, helping organizations shape messaging, influence stakeholders, and achieve strategic goals.

Experience

1. Senior Associate -talent Acquisition

   PwC

   Mar 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Develop & execute strategic talent sourcing initiatives to identify high-performing candidatesConduct candidate assessments to evaluate skills, leadership potential, and team fitFoster strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders to improve talent pipelines and hiring outcomesLeverage ATS and CRM platforms to track metrics and optimize sourcing strategiesMonitor labor market trends to inform data-driven talent strategy

Education

• John Carroll University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2020

• Arkansas State University

  Master of Arts - MA, Communication and Media Studies

• John Carroll University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accountancy and Communications

  2015