Alyssa McKinley

Alyssa McKinley is the Head of People at BluePallet. Alyssa previously worked as a Schedule Planner at Apple from September 2014 to December 2019. In this role, they created schedules for 155+ employees utilizing Kronos in conjunction with internal software. Alyssa also prioritized the needs of the business by balancing payroll with necessary hours staffed. In addition, they supported the Genius Bar and Forum team by managing the floor and resolving customer service issues. Lastly, they assisted the management team with internal communications, event planning, and other administrative tasks.

Prior to their role at Apple, McKinley was a Staff Writer at PropertyOfZack from October 2012 to April 2013 where they contributed weekly interviews, album reviews, and special features. Alyssa also pitched long form articles to editors. From May 2012 to May 2013, they were an Entertainment Lead Producer at TheNewsHouse.com where they managed a staff of 20 entertainment writers, photographers, videographers. Alyssa edited and published 3-5 stories daily and researched and pitched reviews, feature stories, and interviews.

McKinley began their career in 2011 as a Promotions and Marketing Intern at Radio Disney from May to August. Alyssa then became a Staff Writer at idobi Network from May 2011 to November 2012.

Alyssa McKinley has a Bachelor's degree in Television, Radio, and Film. English and Textual Studies from Syracuse University.

Alyssa McKinley reports to Scott Barrows, Co-Founder & CEO. They work with Brian Perrott - President, Austin A. Britts - Co-Founder, Strategic Accounts, and Kevin Fuller - VP, Customer Success.