(Headquarters)NACD and its 250+ chemical distribution member companies established themselves as leaders in health, safety, security, and environmental performance through implementation of the Responsible Distribution, a required third-party verified management practice. Member companies serve 750,000+ industrial customers ($30 billion in sales). Headquarters staff: 10/ Partners with Chemical Educational Foundation, staff: 4. Association was managed by The Hill Group, Inc., 1985-1994: became a free-standing association January 1995.Director of Communications & Public RelationsOversaw public and media relations, branding, membership communications, publications, advertising, web content development, and e-marketing. Promoted key programs: Responsible Distribution Process, Affiliate Program, and Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF).• Led strategies that boosted trade press coverage and gained greater recognition for association and member companies. • Increased media contact via press releases, conference calls, in-person press visits, and briefings resulting in increased global press coverage.• Published/edited association magazine, Chemical Distributor, highly regarded by chemical industry and trade press.• Pioneered original website; utilized content management and broadcast email systems.• Wrote and introduced crisis communications how-to guides for staff and member companies ensuring consistent messaging and process. References sought after publication as SMEs by member companies for on-site training and presentations.

This (former) for-profit association management company provided full management services to varied trade associations and professional societies. Experience: Account executive for several national trade associations/societies and associate executive director of the International Hand Protection Association (IHPA). Performed varied management roles for multiple clients, and hired/trained support staff, mediated staff performance improvement issues.