Managed the daily operations of 225+ member organization with the goal of helping area businesses grow by connecting them to residents, visitors, and other businesses. Maintained high membership and sales figures by actively communicating the organization’s mission, determining the evolving needs of members, and aligning the two so as to have a lasting, positive impact on the community. Recruited, trained, and mentored an extensive network of volunteers. Ensured financial security and accountability by managing the organization’s budget and implementing creative strategies to increase revenue and reduce expenses. Collaborated with members to seek areas where operational processes could be improved or expanded upon. Devised innovative social media strategies that built interest in the organization. Maintained strong public and community relations and represented the organization as an effective spokesperson in public and the media. Guaranteed organization’s technology needs were met by implementing two major website upgrades. Key Accomplishments: Increased membership by 233% within first two years, and program and event offerings by 190%; Developed, managed, and executed an average of 66 events per year, such as the Scholarship Fundraiser, Annual Golf Tournament, Oktoberfest, Ribbon Cuttings/Grand Openings, and monthly AM/PM Networking Events; Hosted a monthly radio show as a platform to promote the Chamber and local nonprofits; Increased scholarship program donations from $1k/yr in 2010, to an average of $9k/yr from 2011-2015.

Maintained several positions, including Assistant to the Site General Manager and Multimedia Coordinator. Ensured company’s server needs were met by performing server design and decommission quality assurance. Achieved strong team collaboration and communication by developing company team-building events. Analyzed budgetary data for reports by using BRIO and Microsoft Excel, and tracked engineer performance, training, awards, schedules, and assignment of daily tasks. Coordinated complex travel arrangements and itineraries. Trained administrative staff on use of the proprietary B2B conferencing program.Key Accomplishments: Promoted to manage the needs of displaced World Trade Center (WTC) employees after 9/11; Assisted in coordinating the buildout that transformed the cafeteria into temporary work stations for WTC employees; i.e. phones, computers, internet, etc.

Successfully managed several client advertising and public relations accounts, including the Tri-State Lotto Commission and the New Hampshire Liquor Commission. Collaborated with colleagues to launch Powerball in Maine and New Hampshire, and utilized excellent public speaking skills as Tri-State Lotto Commission and NH Lottery spokesperson. Wrote effective, creative, and influential speeches for the agency’s political candidates. Key Accomplishments: Maintained positive, enriching, and mutually beneficial relationships with clients, staff, vendors, and agency management; Co-managed the public relations for two large bank mergers; Helped to coordinate the Governor’s Inaugural events.