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Naperville, Illinois, United States

Oversight of all association functions including financial management, educational programming, human resources, membership and operations. Organization has 2,400 members and an annual budget over $1 million. Leadership includes 15 board members, over 250 committee volunteers and six staff members. Mission is focused on safe and sustainable water that allows us to educate members, elected officials and the public on the value of water and importance of community infrastructure.

Itasca, Illinois

Connect with 66 chapter leaders and executive directors to provide association management best practices.Oversee communication to chapter leaders, including topical webinars and weekly e-mail, as well as internal resource site.Staff the Executive Directors' Steering Committee and play the annual Chapter Executive Directors' Conference.Provide consultation to chapters through outreach visits, survey analysis, and strategic planning activities.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Supporting outstanding young men and women preparing for and currently in careers in the agriculture and food industries through leader development. Directed three program staff and oversee the initiation, development and execution of the annual four day Leaders Conference (over 800 students and 400 professionals), five Leader Institutes (average attendance: 75 students and 15 professionals). Took 10 students to the Netherlands for an international agriculture immersion experience. Cultivated new and existing relationships with speakers, university partners, young professionals, and industry leaders in food and agriculture. Oversaw the scholarship program, student leader development, new programmatic initiatives including a virtual career fair and fellowship program, and growth of Leader Institutes. Served as Board of Directors Program Committee Staff Liaison. Includes project and budget development of over $1.5 million, staff capacity building, and marketing and communications. Managed the AFA Alliance, the young professional membership association. Grew membership in the previous year by 26%. Increased face to face training from one regional event to three in the upcoming calendar year. Increased annual conference attendance by 15%. Creating initiatives for local networking and the opportunity to be involved in the collegiate programming.

 Directly manage three managers and in total oversee 53 affiliate organizations, 18 dietetic practice groups and 9 member interest groups. Responsible for Affiliate communication, development of association management resources and education, and serve as point of contact for all affiliates. Assist volunteer organizations with organizational development, strategic planning, budget development and volunteer/member engagement. Create and deliver training to all volunteer leaders on a variety of management topics and resources. Training consists of webinars, conference calls, and in person meetings

Manager for the Let's Fight Flu Together! school based influenza vaccination clinics. Includes marketing to membership, management of relationships with Flu Busters and Novartis Vaccines.Managed the PTA Family Expo! in Fort Lauderdale, FL, a community wide family event.Managed the exhibits at the 2010 National PTA Meeting in Memphis. Created unique opportunities for exhibitors to network with attendees.Also served as Membership/Field Service Liaison assisting state affiliates with strategic planning, membership development, and events.

 Managed the Be Part of It! membership campaign and adviser recognition program. Membership in 2004-2005 increased by 5,384 members, for a 2.45% increase. Developed and implemented the Membership Development Intern pilot program in three states. Coordinated all FCCLA advisers training for five annual national meetings. Assisted FCCLA chapter advisers with chapter management and affiliation. Managed the Alumni & Associates membership and volunteer activities.

 Revised STOP the Violence training curriculum and program materials to meet state And local level requests. Oversaw 39 members of the National FCCLA STOP Team and their related activities. Responsible for the 2003 Train the Trainer event and two STOP the Violence Focus Group meetings. Assisted with management and promotion of state trainings and events. Assisted with all meeting planning for VOICES IN ACTION – Youth Violence Prevention Symposium, including speakers, exhibitors, meeting registration, and promotion.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Public Administration

Institute On Philanthropy And Voluntary Service (Ipvs) Through Tfas

Activities and Societies: Summer internship with the Pacers FoundationAttended Institute of Philanthropy and Voluntary Service

Mass Communication/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association

Masters Of Science, Child, Youth And Family Studies