Jaime Stephens, Cmp, Cae Email & Phone Number

Chief operating officer for an office of seven, overseeing all aspects of membership, member services, communications, award programs, development, and meetings.

Washington, Dc

Arlington, Va

New York, New York

Established collaborative partnerships with similarly-focused organizations; developed new member webinar and other e-learning programs; successfully maintained membership at a 90% level; created new membership categories; authored weekly online communications; launched bi-annual Trend Workshop promotional event.

Managed daily efforts of professional staff of six and outsourced functions; developed, implemented, and managed an annual budget of $1.6 million; advised elected Board on policy, vision setting, strategic planning and resource allocation; developed an effective PR campaign on the importance of color; served as the association's spokesperson domestically and internationally, appearing on live television, in print, and other media; directed and managed numerous volunteer member committees; conceptualized and developed "Color Chronology," a traveling display detailing a history of the association's forecasts; instituted a new membership category, Corporate. Additionally, maintained all duties from previous position as Director of Conferences.

Managed and mentored staff of two; directed audio-visual consultant. Responsible for site selection for bi-annual domestic conferences, European, Latin American, and Asia-Pacific conferences. Negotiated contracts for all venues and vendors. Develop, implemented and managed annual budget of $800,000, ensured meetings were profitable and cost-effective for attendees. Identified potential sponsors both internally and externally; successfully raised over $100,000 in cash and in-kind donations annually.

Washington, Dc (Now In Silver Spring, Md)