Joann Denardis Email & Phone Number

Chicago

Partners with multiple client organizations to provide oversight on all operations, and support initiatives aimed to sustain the growth and evolution of each client. Key contributor that supports and interacts with boards of directors and numerous volunteer committees within a matrixed environment.SmithBucklin is the association management and services company offering full-service management and outsourced services to trade associations, professional societies, technology user communities, industry consortia, charitable organizations, corporations and government institutes.

Chicago

Served as Executive Director of Forum 400, overseeing the Board of Directors as well as liaison to various committees, such as Industry Partners for management of sponsorship and exhibit sales.• Provided strategic thinking and future-focused planning and prioritization efforts of the Board of Directors.• Advised the Board of Directors on governance-related leading practices related to Bylaws, volunteer recruitment, organizational structure, policies, norms, and behaviors.• Ensured all laws, regulatory filings, accounting practices, and other matters related to business administration were fulfilled.• Worked with the Board of Directors and other stakeholders to develop and nurture a culture of engaged volunteers, applying best practices to recruitment, engagement, and recognition.• Communicated effectively with leadership and all stakeholders on matters related to the organization; served as the primary driver of communications.• Served as the business leader of the organization, accountable for driving strategic conversations related to the financial model, and assuming overall accountability for the organization’s financial health and stability.• Drove the annual process for development of the organization’s budget, including the identification, selection, and engagement of resources or solutions within the parameters of the approved budget.

Chicago

Senior management team member responsible for 40% of the organization’s revenue by developing education programs and events. Responsible for the overall education strategy and delivery of the annual conference and skill building sessions. Key contributor and presenter at all board meetings, including strategic planning meetings. Managed numerous committees, comprised of board members and senior HR executives, for the development and execution of multiple programs. Managed numerous budgets, project plans, and outside contractors for all programs. Key accomplishments include:• Assisted in the launch of a multi-year board strategic initiative to increase membership and revenue by identifying new products, services and technology through education trends research.• Restructured the sales team and streamlined the marketing plan for the annual conference resulting in a 3% increase in new exhibitors and a 20% increase in sponsorship sales compared to 2015.• Launched new education format at the annual conference to feature first ever supplier-client duo presentation resulting in new sponsorship revenue of $12,500.(HRMAC officially became a part of the Executives’ Club of Chicago in October 2021 resulting in the creation of the HRMAC Institute at the Executives’ Club of Chicago.)

Greater Chicago Area

Developed and delivered education programs to support the Association’s strategic education objectives and the needs of our members. Developed and managed numerous project plans, timelines and budgets. Key Accomplishments:•Created robust education sessions for two annual trade shows with up to 5000 attendees resulting in record number attendance and above average ratings.•Developed a two-day program resulting in a four-city tour, attended by approximately 200 participants, increasing the organization’s revenue by $100K in 2013.•Launched a new elearning strategy by developing a new webinar series and establishing an LMS to include on-demand sessions and online certification programs resulting in over a dozen webinars attended by more than 250 participants.

Dual role of leading the Human Resource function and managing Association's education programs. Key Accomplishments:•Refreshed the organization’s online career center to provide job postings and information including wage rates and benefits data for the vending and refreshment services industry.•Implemented pre-employment testing resulting in improved recruiting strategies by matching core competencies to position requirements and manager expectations.•Developed an Emergency Crisis Plan resulting in standard procedures and a dedicated crisis team.•Managed two key education programs resulting in refreshed curriculum and new marketing strategies, increasing the number of graduates by 63% within five years.

Directed the overall function & daily operations of the Human Resources department. Collaborated with senior management to establish the strategic direction of the Association’s Human Resources practices and functions. Directed the recruiting strategy and process including candidate sourcing, interviewing, assessment, selection and salary negotiation. Key Accomplishments:•Led the transformation of the organization’s employee benefits program resulting in a savings of over $100K.•Updated the company handbook resulting in improved communications, new employment policies, and updated practices and procedures to ensure compliance.•Developed an annual employee benefits statement to illustrate the “hidden paycheck” on the overall value of the compensation and benefits package resulting in increased employee awareness.•Implemented a new intranet resulting in an information resource on employment practices, benefits and other HR related documents.

Bachelor Of Arts, Human Resource Management

Executive Development Program