ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT (2013 to 2023)Served as primary leader charged with crafting the lifetime experience provided by the organization to its members, including benefits, communication, events, and resources for peer-to-peer engagement for the national organization with more than 120,000 living alumni and 10,000 students. Managed direct reports with an operating budget and provided leadership continuity. Began as a startup department within the 118-year-old… Show more ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT (2013 to 2023)Served as primary leader charged with crafting the lifetime experience provided by the organization to its members, including benefits, communication, events, and resources for peer-to-peer engagement for the national organization with more than 120,000 living alumni and 10,000 students. Managed direct reports with an operating budget and provided leadership continuity. Began as a startup department within the 118-year-old organization, having no previous focus on alumni engagement and delivered on the promise of “Lifelong Brotherhood” through the events, recognition, and local chapter activities. • Performed a $500K national convention for 1000+ attendees, achieving operational efficiencies by negotiating contracts and managing all event logistics, resulting in sustained budget performance 10-15% under projections for eight consecutive years. • Proposed host cities, created & reconciled budget, and managed the planning process. • Oversaw all onsite logistics including catering, facilities, registration, speakers, housing and offsite partnerships• Performed comprehensive member program and service evaluations, enhancing decision-making processes and service feasibility studies through detailed analytics and member surveys, thereby strengthening partner and vendor relations through effective contract negotiations. • Collaborated with marketing department to create and execute communication and marketing campaigns. Show less

Delivered strategic planning, marketing, and operations oversight. Supported 60+ annual events for local chapters. • Spearheaded strategic planning and marketing initiatives, resulting in a 44% increase in national convention attendance, by diversifying speaker lineups and enhancing event programming. • Led the negotiation and management of site contracts for national event venues, optimizing operational efficiency and partner relationships.• Collaborated with the COO to… Show more Delivered strategic planning, marketing, and operations oversight. Supported 60+ annual events for local chapters. • Spearheaded strategic planning and marketing initiatives, resulting in a 44% increase in national convention attendance, by diversifying speaker lineups and enhancing event programming. • Led the negotiation and management of site contracts for national event venues, optimizing operational efficiency and partner relationships.• Collaborated with the COO to orchestrate multi-site, multi-weekend national events for 1700+ students, demonstrating adeptness in large-scale event planning and execution.• Carried responsibility for 12 milestone chapter anniversary events with an average of 200 attendees each. • Managed logistics and execution for all Board of Director meetings and staff appreciation events. Show less

I directed 140+ staff and volunteers and 35+ annual events through local chapters. I managed volunteer recruiting at both the national and regional levels for the fraternity.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Accelerated volunteer approvals by overhauling and streamlining the recruitment process. • Developed a volunteer evaluation process to ensure better alignment and accountability. • Produced a quarterly volunteer newsletter and alumni/volunteer recognition… Show more I directed 140+ staff and volunteers and 35+ annual events through local chapters. I managed volunteer recruiting at both the national and regional levels for the fraternity.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Accelerated volunteer approvals by overhauling and streamlining the recruitment process. • Developed a volunteer evaluation process to ensure better alignment and accountability. • Produced a quarterly volunteer newsletter and alumni/volunteer recognition programs. • Shifted volunteer recruitment and event focus from local chapters to metro areas for greater synergies. Show less