-Provide full-service management for 4-5 state associations including day-to-day administration.-Assist Board of Directors in future planning activities which include redefining board roles, evaluation and rewriting strategic plans, facilitation of association value proposition for refocus on marketing direction, and skill enhancement for board members. -Provide front-line customer service to members and organization leaders, as well as vendors and potential new members. -Enhance member engagement through regular, effective communication in legislative updates, web posting, social media accounts and e-blasts and newsletters. -Responsible for all database management and website management through multiple AMS systems. -Manage all facets of meetings and conventions including logistics, registration, exhibit sales and management, hotel and supplier contract negotiation and management, and solicitation of sponsors. -Many other tasks as determined by each association's specific needs.

Most recent of five different positions held within this organization. I was provided opportunities to expand areas of responsibility because of my willingness to learn areas of content and take ownership. -Served as senior-level director for this association and had significant contact with Board of Directors and key volunteer leadership. -Supervised eight professional staff in support of programs, services and activities of the association. -Recommended and participated in development of new policies and programs, and implement existing policy as approved by the Board of Directors. -Developed and managed budgets for events, marketing and membership in excess of $3 million. -Promoted the association through media contact, speaking engagements, recruitment activities and representation at various national and regional events. -Collaborated with the Board of Directors and office director-level staff to develop operational practices to support the restructuring of association governance. -Authorized and executed all contracts for conference and event production. -Created and monitored membership and marketing plans for the association. -Provided training and supervision for volunteers, often through long-distance efforts. -Expanded organizational marketing efforts through creation of social media plan and rebranding of association based on new strategic plan components and changes in the field of higher education. -Completed research and provided analytic information to the executive director and Board of Directors as necessary to support knowledge-based decision-making. -Responsible for foundation scholarships and management of selection and disbursement process within the guidelines clarified within the association policies and procedures.