Alec Bourgeois
Resume
The Bottom Line
Digital leader with 20+ years of experience building and guiding multidisciplinary teams, systems, and strategies that center people, purpose, and impact. Proven record leading large-scale digital initiatives for member-based nonprofits, higher education, and cultural institutions. Expert at aligning internal operations with audience needs through human-centered design, open-source technology, and inclusive leadership.
Deep roots in creative and cultural communities; passionate about using digital tools to preserve, promote, and evolve collective stories.
Managing Director at WDG, January 2025–Present
- Direct the leadership team and daily operations for a digital agency serving large associations, higher education, B2B, and cultural institutions.
- Led senior leadership through cultural and operational realignment during an agency acquisition, maintaining creative integrity and client trust through transformation.
- Championed equity in process design, fostering cross-functional collaboration and sustainable workflows.
- Acted as executive sponsor and strategic advisor for a diverse roster of long-term clients.
- Oversaw project and program budgets, ensuring organizational sustainability while maximizing value to mission-driven clients.
Direcor of Account Management, 2020-2024
Project Management Team and Practice Lead, 2019–2020
Senior Project Manager, 2018–2019
Clients
- Aspen Institute, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Ford Foundation, University of Pennsylvania, National Association of Manufactureres, National League of Cities, The Phillips Collection, Federal Bank of New York, and more.
Senior Project Manager and Team Lead at LMO, 2015–2018
- Primary client-facing project lead; collaborated with strategy, creative, and technical teams to develop digital products and marketing solutions.
Clients
- NVR, Revisionist History (Malcolm Gladwell), Bethesda Softworks, Nutshell (SaaS), GoCanvas (SaaS), Capital Digestive Care, Fishbowl (SaaS), Maple Guild, MOAA, and more.
Senior Project Manager at nclud, 2012–2015
- Responsible for the delivery of digital projects on-time, in-scope, and on-budget through the detailed documentation of project requirements, milestones, meetings, deliverables, etc.
Clients
- NASDAQ, Rosetta Stone, Carnegie Institute of Science, DeWALT, Habitat for Humanity, UN Foundation, UN Foundation Association, and many more...
Digital Producer/Art Director at Dischord Records, 1993–2012
Digital Producer, 2005–2012
- Fugazi Live Series: Designed and managed all aspects of this major archival off-shoot of the Dischord Records website including: Concept, design (html/CSS), content/database integration, media delivery and multi-media features. Coordinated developers, cloud integration, and server-side delivery. Read press clippings for the Fugazi Live Series: The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR On Air Feature, NPR Blog Piece, Pitchfork Media, BBC Online, SPIN.com, and Wired Magazine.
- Dischord Records: Managed all phases of design and development for the including: Custom Ruby on Rails CMS/e-commerce platform, digital music delivery system, and more.
- Designed and managed the development of www.fugazilive.com, a major archival website including: design, content/database integration, media delivery and multimedia features.
Creative Director, 1997–2012
- Created original designs for print and web and updated pre-digital package designs to meet digital print standards.
Press & Marketing, 1997–2012
- Managed press, social media, and advertising campaigns. Oversaw national and local press for new releases, events, and touring artists. Wrote and edited official press releases, website copy, bios, news items, and blog entries.
Other Activities
Circle One Productions, Washington, DC
- Advertising & Marketing Consultant, 1992–2014
- Live Venue Manager (Black Cat), 1993–1997
Musician / Band Manager
Education
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, 1986–1989
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dana Scholar
- Internship with Artist Robert Longo, NYC (1988–1989)
University of Maryland, College Park, MD (1984–1986)
Passion
- Art and music, and the communities they create
References
- Professional references are available upon request.
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