Managed custom and open enrollment certificate courses for executives and business groups.

Managed delivery of custom executive leadership programs designed for a major technology client's top 400 global executives. Scheduled and supported nine faculty from four instititutions of higher learning; facilitated meeting requirements and expectations for an ambitious client; served as on-site host for class groups arriving from five continents; reserved classrooms and monitored learning environment; organanized printing, presentation materials, and catering; administered evaluations; and maintained financial, legal, and program records. Successfully managed delivery of $1.75 million economic development incentive on behalf of the University System of Georgia. Facilitated unique collaboration among UGA's Terry College of Business, Georgia Tech's School of Management, and GSU's Robinson College of Business, with extensive senior executive involvement.

While a UK resident, developed hobby into income-generating export business by purchasing obsolete china pieces at factory shops, home clearances, and antique auctions, and packaging them for shipment to North Carolina-based distributor for resale in the US market.

Led 500+ business-member organization as chief staff executive. Nurtured cooperative relationships with local government leaders as well as state and national representatives and their staffs. Restoredorganization to financial stability while working with volunteer board of dedicated business leaders. · Trained staff and added sales position. Expanded volunteer involvement and support. · Increased membership and restructured member records and billing software. · Planned meetings, business-to-business events, and educational seminars to benefit local businesses and increase non-dues income. · Restyled newsletter and community magazine while increasing advertising revenue and circulation. Enhanced local welcome center and established tourism development programs. · Renovated and redecorated headquarters facility.

Expanded department charged with generating non-dues revenue for 3700+ business-member organization through development of one hundred+ meetings and educational seminars per year and four annual trade shows. Planned events to support membership development and lobbying efforts. Annual gross income from chamber events and activities exceeded $850,000, involving member attendance as high as 8,000 and public attendance surpassing 30,000. Managed annual meeting and dinner with attendance of more the 1000 and budget of $100,000+ Acquired additional role of responsibility for business and economic development marketing, including leadership of associated committees.

Assisted with volunteer-driven membership drives. Provided administrative support to Board ofDirectors. Organized numerous successful events and economic development campaigns.