Raised the most money of any RPO in my Chapter and was the sixth in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Director of Foundation and Corporate RelationsAMERICAN RED CROSS, EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA REGION, November 2016 – Present• Develops and implements a comprehensive annual fundraising plan for the Mid-Atlantic Division.• Oversees the Assistant Director of Corporate Relations, and the Grants Specialist • Works closely with other fundraising leads throughout the Mid-Atlantic Division.• Trains volunteers as needed to support ongoing and long-term fundraising activities.• Assists in special projects to support the American Red Cross Eastern PA Region Financial Development.

Development OfficerUNITED WAY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA.AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY, Phila., PA, 2005 - October 2016•Managed Accounting, Education, Financial, Hospitals, Legal and New Business Divisions.•Raised in excess of $29 MM in 10+ years.•Forged successful campaign relationships with local business contacts, resulting in positive fundraising outcomes for the assigned client base. •Assisted over 30 healthcare institutions and over 200 company campaign chairs run their United Way Campaigns, in addition to successfully securing new business accounts. •Managed all aspects of the account base and presented United Way message to employees at company meetings and United Way events.

Executive DirectorFERNLEY & FERNLEY, INC., national multiple association management firm, Philadelphia, PA, 1994 – 2004Lawn & Garden Marketing and Distribution Association, National Field Selling Association, and Tin Stabilizers Association• Served as CEO/Executive Director for 3 associations, simultaneously, with budgets of $1.2MM. • Merged 2 formerly distinct associations into dynamic organization.• Restructured 2 associations redefining their focus.• Drove joint meeting of 5 leading sister associations saving both time and money for members. • Produced retailer training video, which increased retail sales and revenue.• Conceived, developed, and produced 7 educational seminars for industry leaders at the National Hardware Show, securing leading media talent as participants, and earning increased revenues for the association in excess of $200,000.• Researched, programmed, and promoted, 3 conventions per year earning annual meeting profits averaging $50,000.

Executive Director, and Manager, Association Services DivisionSLACK INCORPORATED, national multiple association management firm, Thorofare, NJ, 1988 – 1993American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and American Society of Hematology (ASH)• Served as CEO/Executive Director of 2 large medical sub-specialty societies (7,500 and 4,500 members.• Expanded member participation at annual meetings by 5%. • Coordinated 10 national/international annual meetings/trade shows.• Coordinated work with industry leaders.• Secured funds from pharmaceutical companies ($50,000 plus per year for 3 years for medical research).Association Services Division• Directed 30 associations, 27 staff members, 3 direct reports, in meeting, exhibit, medical abstract management, and related publishing functions. • Encouraged team work and fostered individual staff development. • P & L responsibility for budgets in excess of $15MM. • Developed action plans.