Jennifer Briggs, Mba, Cae Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

Reversed operations of this association of 17 state chapters with nearly 8,000 members who represent ~8% of the nation’s architects by introducing a formal and well-communicated structure of processes, financial controls, policies, guidelines, and best practices. Manage a $6M budget and a hybrid team of 15 internal and contract personnel.Select Accomplishments♦ Improved efficiencies and team productivity by engaging staff in holistic workforce realignment initiative. Assessed… Show more Reversed operations of this association of 17 state chapters with nearly 8,000 members who represent ~8% of the nation’s architects by introducing a formal and well-communicated structure of processes, financial controls, policies, guidelines, and best practices. Manage a $6M budget and a hybrid team of 15 internal and contract personnel.Select Accomplishments♦ Improved efficiencies and team productivity by engaging staff in holistic workforce realignment initiative. Assessed competencies, motivators and operational roadblocks, then repositioned roles, identified professional development opportunities and secured new technologies. Resulted in increased morale and streamlined workflows. ♦ Operationalized strategic plan by engaging board in strategy workshop to define language, achieve consensus around divergent issues, and refine goals into a prioritized, actionable roadmap. Resulted in abbreviated plan with measurable KPIs, that enabled structured innovation and alignment of staff and volunteer initiatives with agreed-upon strategic goals. ♦ Enhanced bench strength of next generation magazine writers by gaining consensus around shifting to a stipend-based model, which was enabled through cost savings in production. Resulted in increased diversity of writer pool, and enhanced engagement of young professionals. ♦ Operationalized strategic plan with measurable KPIs tracked to department goals and owned by specific staff. Secured buy-in by educating staff on the “why” of their work, and tying outcomes to incentive compensation. Resulted in achievement of all KPIs and increased employee engagement. Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Managed a $6M budget and led a high-performing 24-member team for this growing statewide professional association of more than 7,000 members. Recognized for industry-wide thought leadership and providing innovative, value-driven programs. Select Accomplishment:♦ Became a fierce advocate for the elimination of the 5-year accounting degree requirement which has had an adverse financial impact on first generation college students. Delivered extensive thought leadership, and served… Show more Managed a $6M budget and led a high-performing 24-member team for this growing statewide professional association of more than 7,000 members. Recognized for industry-wide thought leadership and providing innovative, value-driven programs. Select Accomplishment:♦ Became a fierce advocate for the elimination of the 5-year accounting degree requirement which has had an adverse financial impact on first generation college students. Delivered extensive thought leadership, and served on numerous task forces. Show less

In cooperation with the CEO, coordinates activities of the all departments and volunteer groups. Assists the CEO and leadership in formulating and implementing INCPAS policies by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates: formulating and administering Society policies and developing strategic objectives and goals, coordinating activities of all departments to attain INCPAS goals, and acting on behalf of the CEO in his absence and represent him at events or in meetings… Show more In cooperation with the CEO, coordinates activities of the all departments and volunteer groups. Assists the CEO and leadership in formulating and implementing INCPAS policies by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates: formulating and administering Society policies and developing strategic objectives and goals, coordinating activities of all departments to attain INCPAS goals, and acting on behalf of the CEO in his absence and represent him at events or in meetings as directed. Show less

Served as the Executive Director of five small, state-wide associations; the Indiana Park and Recreation Association, Indiana Athletic Trainers Association, Indiana Cemetery and Funeral Alliance, Indiana Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and the Indiana Occupational Therapy Association. Also worked with other staff to help establish the Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations.

Statewide trade organization serving the owners and management companies of multifamily housing units in Indiana. Responsible for planning and executing all aspects of professional development for professionals in the apartment industry. This included training and education for owners, property managers, leasing agents, maintenance crew, etc. Served as part of the management team for the association.

An affiliated organization of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). Worked with CEOs of nationwide insurance property and casualty companies planning an annual retreat for the CEOs and other educational opportunities. Also, managed the Arbitration Program consisting of volunteer attorneys from member insurance companies including Nationwide, State Farm and others who met quarterly to determine final outcomes of arbitration cases. Responsible for all aspects of… Show more An affiliated organization of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). Worked with CEOs of nationwide insurance property and casualty companies planning an annual retreat for the CEOs and other educational opportunities. Also, managed the Arbitration Program consisting of volunteer attorneys from member insurance companies including Nationwide, State Farm and others who met quarterly to determine final outcomes of arbitration cases. Responsible for all aspects of organizing the claim arbitration materials, scheduling the meetings and oversight of the group to ensure compliance with the rules and activities required of the arbitration program. Show less

Master Of Business Administration, Mba

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