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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Executive Director – National Association of Housing CooperativesProgram Director – Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Wallcoverings Association(Took over for an exiting executive director two weeks before the Wallcoverings Association’s annual meeting, successfully managing all meeting/event affairs with high client satisfaction.)Full management accountability for all membership and outreach operations while coordinating a large volume of client service, financial and event planning functions for this leading consulting, outsourcing and comprehensive association management firm. Responsible for the design and implementation of strategic plans and programs to meet client goals for membership growth, retention/renewal and total annual events.* Provide leadership, training and direction to event managers, content marketing managers and a program associate to ensure seamless execution of member programs and events (up to 2,000 attendees).* Create and implement association marketing programs to drive member growth and retention across all member classes spanning numerous populations and geographic regions.* Prepare annual strategies and budget forecasts for programs; oversee the research and negotiation of contracts for hotel lodging, dining, transportation, equipment and other event logistics.* Manage the acquisition, analysis, development and distribution of complex, research-based data on membership trends, demographic projections, industry direction and market shifts.* Leverage the Bostrom national brand, resources and mission to drive initiatives that aid clients (NAHC, ISLHA and W.A.) to grow membership and profits.* Cultivate a network of subject matter experts, peers and persons of influence across relevant organizations, associations and groups for program benchmarking and outreach.* Analyze monthly/quarterly profit reports and financial statements and modify policies, programs, processes and resources to improve performance of all KPIs.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Program Manager – Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Wallcoverings Association, Tennis Industry AssociationOversaw the development, planning and administration of multiple association membership initiatives, including the membership application process and member recruitment/retention efforts. Prepared reports regarding various membership metrics and developed new value-based member programs and services.* Managed database administration and client services for thousands of prospective and existing members throughout the U.S.* Managed event budgets, prepared cost estimates and financial reports, and coordinated all event logistics, including registration, staffing and contract development/administration.* Recruited volunteers for association events and coordinated support for numerous onsite and virtual meetings and conferences per year (mostly virtual during Covid).* Planned and executed a variety of membership drives and renewal programs, managing all facets of membership renewals and terminations, along with mentorship and student scholarship programs.* Set up online registration pages, handled marketing and email communications, distributed registration reports and prepared member reports.Highlights:> Awarded 2022 “Employee of the Year” among all Chicago and Washington DC personnel for bolstering client (ISLHA) services during an executive director’s unexpected long-term absence.> Recipient of two “Employee of the Month” awards for exceptional performance supporting client conventions and programs.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Program Associate – Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, DONA International, Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association, National Association of Housing Cooperatives, Construction & Demolition Recycling AssociationCoordinated the comprehensive support and orchestration of services for a wide range of meetings, conferences and other events. Responsible for researching, evaluating, negotiating and establishing relationships/contracts with vendors, venues, hotels, meeting facilities and event contractors.* Addressed questions concerning upcoming events, membership rosters, membership type changes, payments and member benefits.* Created and implemented forms, queries, booth designs, exhibitor service manuals and a variety of database and website content.* Prepared registration reports, composed member emails, created agendas and compiled post-attendance surveys for client events.

Greater Chicago Area

-Acted as a third party representative to facilitate the transportation of freight across the United States-Coordinated and qualified carriers to allow seamless transport of freight in a timely manner-Negotiated rates with carriers depending on the commodity and total mileage of the trip

Greater Chicago Area

• Assisted in ticket sales, marketing, social media promotion and customer service• Utilized social media as main platform for ticket sales to the Mustache Bar Crawl• Engage the city of Chicago by providing a safe and exciting experience for young adults while advocating for the Brian and Amanda Bickell Foundation