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* Manage all aspects of global membership for 175-member trade association in the renewable energy market, including recruitment, onboarding, retention, and renewal.* Manage full product certification process for member companies.* Provide Level 1 technical support to users and downloaders of free industry standards.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Responsible for membership growth, retention, and engagement for the Americas' region of global trade association in the microelectronics manufacturing supply chain. Grew total membership to 450+ companies and annual revenues to $2.5M through streamlined processes, targeted recruitment campaigns, and improved retention rates. Launched new monthly newsletter to keep members informed and engaged, and conducted regular in-person check-ins at member offices across the US.

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh

Manage all membership growth and development activities for international trade association representing the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and sensors industry* Responsible for direct communications and outreach to 200+ member companies and partners* Manage annual budget of $800,000 related to new and renewing membership dues* Develop strategies for new areas of member engagement, such as online communities and ask- the-expert forums* Manage all sponsor and partner activities prior to and during conferences around the world* Help organize and manage regular member activities, including webinars, workshops, and technical advisory committee meetings

Warrendale, Pa

Responsible for development and maintenance of online standards products used by engineers in the automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicle industries.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Directed communications and outreach activities on behalf of clients at the National Energy Technology Laboratory. Managed staff of four.

* Promoted from Publications Director, Publications Manager, Associate Editor.* Prepared first integrated communications and marketing plan for 9,000-member international association.* Oversaw operations of monthly newsmagazine and technical journal.* Managed association website and technical publications.* Reviewed, wrote, and edited all communications materials: magazine articles, press releases, e-newsletters, advertising, conference brochures, and web content.* Managed relationship with print and design vendors and membership committees.* Prepared/administered $1.2M budget.* Annually monitored progress of integrated marketing plan to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.* As key member of leadership team, set association policies and strategic objectives.Notable Accomplishments:->Created/staffed new marketing department.->Developed first integrated marketing plan.->Redesigned website; hired webmaster.->Published special book commemorating association's centennial.

Designed/edited online policies and procedures for corporate-wide financial system; assisted in planning and development of intranet site; tested software applications.

As editor of a weekly newsletter covering federal environmental restoration and waste management issues, assigned, wrote, and edited articles, including stringer stories. Also wrote, edited, and proofread related newsletters on nuclear waste cleanup efforts in the United States and former Soviet Union.

Wrote/edited technical reports and plans, developed program-wide strategic planning and budgeting process, and prepared briefings, speeches and presentation materials for senior government officials, as consultant to DOE's Environmental Management program. Assisted in developing/writing business proposals for government contracts.

Wrote/edited abstracts on communications, oil and gas industries for daily news service.

Masters In Urban And Regional Planning, Environmental Planning

Ba, European History, Italian