I support two Portfolio Managers with the daily portfolio administration activities of their respective clients. I also work closely with the West Hartford community to identify sponsorship opportunities and volunteer activities for YHB and its employees. I am thrilled to be part of this wonderful organization.

Prepare and circulate to local media resources all of the marketing communications for Senior Center activities, including special trips and events, exercise classes, educational opportunities, community service projects, and other miscellaneous activities.Interview, develop and distribute customized press releases for Senior Center-related community interest stories.Introduce and engage new business partners, sponsors, donors and speakers with the Senior Center leadership and membership community.Suggest creative and new promotional, marketing and fundraising strategies.Develop new membership recruitment initiatives and relevant communications.Facilitate Service Provider Forum in Director’s absence.Attend voluntary and required Senior Center training opportunities.Represent Senior Center at local networking events.Help with signature events, administrative tasks and provide phone coverage.

I made the bittersweet decision to resign from my role as the Director of Membership Services & Community Relations at the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce in mid-June 2014 so that I could advocate for, and spend more precious time with, my mother as her health challenges became more complicated.I am forever grateful to my dear husband, family members and friends for their encouragement and support throughout this personal and professional transition. My mother passed away at the end of May 2016; we gracefully enjoyed and treasured our last two years together.

Added value to membership benefits, improved member attraction, engagement and retention efforts, and developed valuable community relationships.Initiated additional revenue streams through event sponsorship, referral and affiliate dividend programs.Worked effectively with the Executive Committee, maintained positive working relationships and assisted with budget and financial reviews.Developed strong communication skills and earned the respect of the Board, colleagues and members through honest communication, delivery on promises and consistent follow through.Enjoyed the challenge of increasing brand recognition and awareness at business and/or community events through confident public speaking.Regularly engaged with Board members and committee volunteers to meet program deliverables.Enjoyed the challenge of partnering with my colleagues and volunteer committee members to manage and deliver highly successful signature and fundraising events.Supervised, collaborated, encouraged and celebrated the development of direct reports.Built a solid and collaborative team committed to the Chamber goals.

Assessed, recommended and implemented effective and creative recruitment strategies. Developed and maintained exceptional internal, external and potential candidate relationships. Managed employee satisfaction/engagement surveys, including survey administration, analysis of results, and action planning committee facilitation. Researched, benchmarked and proposed career planning and employee appreciation/recognition initiatives. Partnered with peers on a variety of special projects or initiatives, including development of professional conduct policy and related training, launch of new learning management system, development of management training course curriculum, and re-branding initiative (career portal section).

Strategized, managed and administered professional development, employee relations, wellness program and benefits for an organization of 600 in corporate headquarters and four satellite offices. Conceptualized, developed and conducted training programs for all staff based on individual and organizational needs. Partnered with Recruiting, Compensation and Benefits regarding staffing, exit interviews, compensation issues and benefits administration. Supervised two staff members, and developed and maintained exceptional vendor relationships, resulting in business partnerships based on commitment, timely deliveries and efficiency.

Managed HR generalist and administration functions, including supervision of staff.