Mary is a strong and visionary executive responsible for a high-performing economic and planning group with a rapidly growing budget. The position actively engages in all segments of the community to focus on business retention and attraction, community marketing, education and healthy communities’ coordination, and policy and fiscal support for Urban Renewal Authority and Downtown Development Authority entities. The Director also provides land use, economic development, sustainability, marketing, and policy recommendations to the City Managers and City Councils, prospects and Washington County. The Director reports to the WEDG board chair.

Served as a point person with the marketing team for prospect management and research related to corporate partners. Met with current and prospective business/corporate members to increase corporate and individual membership sign ups and warehouse sales.Held meetings with corporations and municipalities to encourage them to utilize Costco products and services to optimize their bottom line and improve customer experience. Attended and participated in local community events to promote excellent community relations.Developed in-house receptions and exploration events for corporations and individuals to educate them about the benefits of Costco Wholesale partnerships. Contacted expired individual and corporate members to encourage membership renewals while updating contact information in MAPS system.Created reports for management showing impact of corporate partner engagement over the past several years. Met with GM frequently to discuss marketing penetration strategy and outcomes of events and correspondence with corporate members. Attended meetings with community organizations such as local city governments, ICDD and ICAD to collaborate on avenues to work alongside the local business community while enhancing their profitability and productivity.

As point person for relationship management, developed professional networks and events with friends, alumni, clients, boards and committees and partnered with local companies and organizations. Developed and edited communication materials and online newsletters, emails and used social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) to educate, build and maintain long-term relationships with external audiences and partners. Planned, organized, and orchestrated local health summits and state-wide conventions while coordinating speakers, venue, advertisers, vendors, and marketing and communication materials for the event. Responsible for the creation/origination of a clinic business, including market analysis, development and implementation of a business and marketing plan, and licensing with local, state, and federal organizations. Set and followed standards for operational excellence while achieving strong financial performance due in part to frequent data analytic sessions with CPA and financial advisers. Implemented clinical procedure and policy manual with weekly training reviews while researching changes where needed to stay in compliance.

Established strong constituent connections through event planning of major state-wide conferences and meetings. Presided over all meetings, monitored budget, and optimized the organization’s resources.Developed and directed strategic plan advancement and monitored state-wide membership market share.Represented organization at official functions with private and public organizations.Led legislative meetings between members and legislators.Testified before state and federal agencies and legislative committees, as necessary.Prepared messaging and communication materials for speeches and professional publications.Used social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) to share news and information with constituents.Monitored budget finances and protected the resources of the organization.Monitored membership market share and established strong connections with vendor sponsors.Established connections with the Texas Dental Association and the Texas Chiropractic associations as well as between the ICS and the IMS.