As the Director of Association Strategy, I oversee a team of association leaders and support staff, guiding them towards excellence in strategy development, operational efficiency and strategic goal attainment. My role involves close collaboration with the department leads to ensure alignment between strategies and the broader organizational goals, fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement.A core part of my responsibilities includes conducting detailed analyses of existing processes and procedures to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. I lead initiatives aimed at streamlining workflows, enhancing overall operational efficiency, and integrating best practices across client accounts. By fostering a culture that embraces technological advancements and innovation, I help drive sustainable growth and long-term success for the organization.I work in close partnership with cross-functional teams to develop and refine work scope plans that exceed client satisfaction and support business development. My leadership extends to the development and implementation of comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring that every aspect of association management aligns with industry best practices.My commitment to fostering collaboration and effective communication across departments ensures that we remain cohesive in our approach to achieving organizational objectives. Through strategic planning, performance monitoring, and industry trend analyses, I continuously contribute to improving the association’s competitive position and operational effectiveness.

Parthenon Management Group is a leader in virtual and hybrid conferences, customer support and satisfaction, and increasing ROI. We develop innovative strategies and use state-of-the-art tools to grow your association.

Parthenon Management Group manages multiple healthcare and scientific societies for a wide variety of groups. I’m fortunate enough to be part of the Executive Office for The College of Problems on Drug Dependence.

The Society for Research on Biological Rhythms is an international society established in 1986 to promote the advancement and dissemination of research in all aspects of biological rhythms.

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD), formerly the Committee on Problems of Drug Dependence, has been in existence since 1929 and is the longest standing group in the United States addressing problems of drug dependence and abuse. From 1929 until 1976, the CPDD was associated with the National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council. Since 1976, the organization has functioned as an independent body affiliated with other scientific and professional societies representing various disciplines concerned with problems of drug dependence and abuse. (For more information on our history, please click here for this published historical narrative.) In 1991, the CPDD evolved into a membership organization with the new name of College on Problems of Drug Dependence. Currently, CPDD has over 1,000 members. The organization serves as an interface among governmental, industrial and academic communities maintaining liaisons with regulatory and research agencies as well as educational, treatment, and prevention facilities in the drug abuse field.

Oversee administration and operations. Responsible for preparing and implementing the mission, vision, goals and objectives while growing the CommercePros mission to provide education, networking and advocacy to users of Oracle Commerce's ATG, Endeca and Commerce Cloud products.

Oversee marketing, business and event operations for CommercePros, the Oracle Commerce User Group focusing on the ATG, Endeca and Commerce Cloud products targeting global B2B and B2C organizations.

Associations International is a leading association management company recognized for helping professional and trade associations build membership, promote their missions and seize opportunities for growth. Formerly Host Communications and IMG Associations, Associations International manages CommercePros and Quest Oracle Community, two associations I have worked with since 2007.

Primary liaison for accounting, HR, customer service and technology teams serving as the lead for all client activities. Duties include all financial processes from budget and planning to execution, oversight of technology projects, new hire orientation and lead for Quest's Q&A Magazine. Tasked with leaning all business processes and redefining internal processes as needed while working with more than 25 staff members and serving on the senior management team. Primary lead for all things operations.

Promoted to oversee the client's content strategy and execution. Oversee content creation and fulfillment driving new business throughout organization, as well as improving content/product offerings and recruit and retain new customers through customer service and customer satisfaction. Orchestrate marketing, sales, technology and content creation teams to launch key organizational products. Manage project resources, progress, completion time frames and budget while exceeding key performance goals. Provide ongoing project process analysis, communicate project status and identify and resolve issues and constraints.

Promoted while continuing to or ovide oversight to organizations primary products of content including conference education planning and execution, webinar planning, advisory groups, special interest groups, Q&A Magazine and published content.

Provide oversight to organizations primary productq of content including conference education planning and execution, webinar planning, advisory groups, special interest groups, Q&A Magazine and published content.

Promoted from Project Coordinator to Advocacy Specialist to support organizational product advocacy efforts in support of two customer advisory boards. Also participated in special projects.

Worked primarily on internal business processes for accounting, special project assignments, board of directors support and general clerical duties.

Promote, market and orchestrate regional dirt racing association events throughout region. Orchestrate interviews, press releases and marketing materials pre- and post-event. Oversee all aspects of Marketing mix for organization.

Successfully gained corporate accounts for local store through relationship building, customer referrals and customer satisfaction. Deployed new location marketing campaign to recruit new consumer business. Exceeded key performance targets including additional services sales, customer satisfaction, location performance and new accounts.

Graphic designer on special projects.