Association management executive in the management and implementation of strategic and fundraising agendas for associations and societies; Innovative, leader with a track record of increasing revenues by partnering with industry, members and colleagues to create and implement organizational initiatives; Experience in providing strategic counsel to volunteer leaders and representing associations to related societies, organizations, and corporate entities; Detailed understanding and knowledge of project and financial management of associations and industry, and a proven track record of success; Articulate, effective communicator and team-builder skilled at promoting a collaborative culture that drives results with a proven ability to lead and manage diverse groups of people. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and an enthusiastic life learner who has consistently grown both revenue and engagement by striving to exceed ever-expanding expectations. Key areas of expertise include leadership and relationship building and management, major gifts, planned giving campaigns, feasibility studies, corporate sponsorship, volunteer training, institutional accreditation, marketing, scholarship and medical grants programs, strategic planning, and meeting planning.Served in executive roles with national associations in the areas of healthcare, information management, foreign relations, social services and in the office products industry, including the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON), Society for Clinical and Translational Science (SCTS), Society for Information Management (SIM), Alzheimer’s Association, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), XERTREX International and the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association (GNMAA).CAREER HIGHLIGHTS- Transformed Smithbucklin’s business model to include fundraising as a revenue source for its client organizations - Raised significant funds with highest annual revenue goal of $21.4 million, and largest major gift of $2 million - Managed varying staff sizes, both on a local basis as well as National scope - Worked collaboratively with large chapter networks - Developed new annual corporate fundraising programs - Act as key staff liaison to Boards and/or Councils, and corporate partners - Supervision of day-to-day department operations, hiring and supervision, staff performance, budgets and internal communications - Developed community outreach