I am an association executive with nearly a half-century of diversified and in-depth experience with international and national trade associations and professional membership organizations. I have successfully delivered results for those organizations in such key areas as:* Financial management and non-dues revenue generation* Governance relations* Strategic planning* Volunteer leadership cultivation and training* Staff development and mentoring* International market development* Membership acquisition, engagement and retentionI am comfortable and effective in both large and smaller association environments. The significant exposure I have gained to various international cultures during my career has provided me with a deep understanding of cultural differences and how to better interact with a diverse array of constituents. My experience has given me the executive presence, business acumen, tact and diplomacy to successfully nurture relationships and deal collaboratively with business owners, corporate executives, academic leaders and others. I am an articulate and persuasive public speaker who has applied my highly-regarded communication skills before large audiences, at workshop settings, and in one-on-one or small-group interactions Various assessment instruments consistently have revealed my personal characteristics. These assessments underscore that “people management” is one of my strongest attributes. My upbeat attitude and personable style contribute to my effectiveness at inspiring, relating to and interacting with a wide range of individuals. I also am lauded for being a harmonizer (consensus builder); an arranger (gets things done and keeps everything in order); a calm, relaxed and patient person; and an ethical individual who possesses a great deal of honesty and integrity.
Listed skills include Leadership, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, and 46 others.