Director of Activities and Services, Event Planner (2004 – Present)Actively participate in development and execution of the Association marketing plan to increase the sale of memberships and services. Represent the association at industry events and trade shows to recruit new members and market association services and events. Plan and execute all contests and events at annual National Junior Limousin Show and Congress, which draws over 400 attendees from around the country. Approve hotel and facility contracts, work with hotel on BEOs, provide rooming lists to the CSM, develop and manage event budget. Develop marketing and registration materials, newsletters and website content for event promotion. Coordinate all on-site contests and events.Plan and execute all Limousin events at annual National Western Stock Show, including annual membership business meeting for over 200 Foundation member attendees, and benefit auction to raise funds for the Junior Association. Arrange meeting space for informational and social events. Work with the facility on all BEO's, providing room set ups, menu selections, A/V and food and beverage needs. Develop and execute event budget. Coordinate three cattle shows that draw 60-100 participants and over 300 head of cattle. Assist with post-event press releases. Help develop event marketing materials. Provide primary support and administration for the Medal of Excellence (MOE) show contests with participation of more than 1,000 animals. Responsible for marketing and promotion of shows, sponsor acquisition and relations, development and execution of $40K annual budget, and on-site event management.Serve as an advisor to the affiliated youth organization.Develop two annual newsletters relative to program activities. Plan all aspects of junior board of directors meetings. Plan and implement youth leadership conferences. Plan and implement fundraising projects for youth organization with an annual goal of $100K.

Responsible for day to day office management.Managed 5-10 staff positions including hiring, training and work distribution to ensure efficient work flow and professional customer management. Conduct annual evaluations of data processing staff and recommend salary increases to the EVP and assisted EVP in awarding staff bonuses.Created a positive work environment, minimized and managed employee conflicts, encouraged staff development to motivate employees and increase staff retention.Developed and executed an annual Operations Budget, monitored office supplies and equipment. Through operational efficiencies was able to reduce annual budget by 50%.Provided assistance to the EVP on any legal matter brought forth by members regarding registry issues.Provided back-up to the Controller, assuming duties for processing daily Accounts Receivables, credit cards and bank deposits when needed.Provided comprehensive administrative assistance to the EVP, including but not limited to: assisting with Board of Directors correspondence and Executive Committee activities, travel arrangements, preparation and distribution of a variety of reports and presentations, board meeting preparation and recording meeting minutes, editing and proofreading Foundation articles, press releases and correspondence.

Assisted members with questions concerning: a variety of highly detailed association services and accounting inquiries. Received accolades for exceptional customer service.Responsible for processing new membership applications and selling association services to members.Assisted the Controller with processing the daily A/R.

Completed data processing and assisted members with registry questions. Processed daily incoming mail.