Executive Director

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February 26, 2013

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Liz BarronLeadership Coach DC Contact me: *****************@*****.*** Check out my blog: http://leadershipcoachdc.wordpress.com/ w: 301-***-**** c: 301 852 8189Skype: blarneycrone

Dupont Circle, NW

Washington, DC 20009

ph: 301-***-****

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Professional Experience in the U.S.

Senior Director, Executive Education

August 2011 present

Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park

Responsible for creating and implementing a strategy that plays to the strengths of Smith faculty; helps the school advance towards its goals; and meets the educational needs of a diverse range of corporate, non-profit and government clients. Develop and oversee multi-media marketing and communications plan and manage outreach. In 2012/13 will generate $2 million annual revenue and margin of 35% on contracts ranging from $250,000 to $60,000 annually in what is effectively a start-up business.Manage critical and concurrent relationships with between 10 and 15 private sector, US government and international clients.Design and deliver customized educational experiences for clients including: Indian Revenue Service, China Development Bank, major US defense contractors, healthcare providers, transportation and freight companies, hi-tech pioneers and clients in many other industries and sectors.Responsible for initial and ongoing client contact including proposal writing, conference presentations and electronic newsletters.Deliver evaluations of 4.2 or above on a five point scale and work with clients to measure impact of executive education in post-program surveys aligned with the Kirkpatrick scale.Maintain positive and productive cross-functional relationships with 150 business school faculty, staff from Smith and other University of Maryland schools, and wider business, government and academic community.

Director, Education February 2009 July 2011

National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)Recruited to lead education strategy at this 11,000-strong membership associationIncreased revenues from $1.3 million to more than $3 million, with at least 50% margins on all courses.Under my leadership, organization grew into the largest single provider of corporate governance education in America, delivering a suite of onsite, online and multi-media courses to meet directors needs at each stage of their boardroom careers.Worked closely with national membership team and chapter coordinators in 21 cities across America to advance the Association s goals.Developed a Fellowship program for public company directors to encourage continuous learning, build well-rounded directors--and drive repeat business. Boards and institutional investors, (plus Capitol Hill and the SEC) recognize this credential as the gold standard for committed, educated, professional directors.NACD education onsite events grew to serve more than 2000 directors a year and average 4.41 participant satisfaction ratings on a five point scale.Launched a distance learning curriculum including 3 webinar series serving 600-1500 directors a month on topics including the board s role in corporate strategy, executive compensation, C-suite succession planning and risk oversight.Launched an online self study course blending video, print downloads and knowledge checks to introduce aspiring directors to the value offered by NACD.Provided topical updates as a member benefit, using a range of traditional and social media resources.Worked with more than 450 director faculty a year, managing the diverse priorities and needs of Fortune 500 board leaders, audit, compensation and nomination/governance service providers, elected representatives and Administration leadersCreated memorable learning experiences and networking events where participants will remember the value, build relationships and return time and again.Ensured that NACD courses meet the standards required to offer CPE and CLE credit.Built and developed a high performing team of 5 and collaborate with Membership, Marketing, IT and Research teams to maximize value for NACD members and grow our organization.

Director, Leadership Programs, Executive Education

May 2004 June 2008

Director, Communications, Executive Education

July 2008 January 2009

The Brookings Institution

Provided a curriculum comparable to that of a business school, but geared to the specific needs of federal executives who lead in the public sector. Designed and developed a range of classroom programs supporting the learning needs of more than 500 federal participants a year, with margins of around 50% to contribute to education center revenues of $6.3 million.Grew the Brookings Certificate in Public Leadership, providing a comprehensive program of study for public sector leaders at GS15 and SES level.Designed, developed and delivered advocacy awareness and civics programs for Fortune 100 companies seeking to educate their middle managers about business/government relations.Developed and maintained close professional links with many Agency CLOs and executives committed to continuous learning.Managed relationships with Brookings scholars, adjunct faculty, Members of Congress, political appointees and other luminaries who led Brookings courses.

In addition to my executive education expertise, I was invited to use my marketing skills (producing print collateral, web updates, eblasts and social media updates) stepping up to meet an organizational need in late 2008. I used downtime in summer 2008 to work with the Development team at Brookings, gaining useful insights on fundraising and partnerships.

Creative ConsultantMay 2002 April 2004

Discovery Communications

Led a virtual team to realize the full value of Discovery assets in international markets.

Built and managed an international production team working across multiple cultures, time zones and the Atlantic ocean to deliver brand-defining and populist TV specials and series for viewers, advertisers and cable affiliates across Europe. Based in Silver Spring, MD.

Vice President, Programming 2000 2002

BBC America

Used production, network strategy and executive management skills to grow a new television channel in the world s most competitive media market. Relocated from the UK to become the first VP of Programming for this digital cable channel start up, launched as a joint venture by the BBC and Discovery.

Professional Experience in the U.K.

Director, Factual Global Brand Development

1998 2000

BBC Worldwide

Led a strategic shift designed to advance the BBC brand worldwide, working in collaboration with UK producers, international broadcasters, world-famous on-screen talent and executives managing intellectual property and multi media rights

Head of Daytime Television

1996 1998

BBC Television, United Kingdom

Delivered competitive success, vital to secure the future of Britain s public service broadcaster.

Commissioning Editor, TLC (now Discovery Home and Leisure), United Kingdom

1994 1996 Discovery Europe

Journalist, Television Producer and Executive Producer

1984-1994BBC Television, United Kingdom Produced a wide range of television programs for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 in the UK.

Other Interests

Executive Coach June 2008 Present

I specialize in working with people who find themselves in unfamiliar cultures--international relocations, cross-sector transitions, working in virtual teams, building collaborative relationships across companies, agencies or associations. I coach at SES and board/C-suite level and also work with recent graduates. I am an Associate Credentialed Coach with the International Coach Federation.

Foster Parent, DC Child and Family Services.

My son and daughter, now 23 and 20 have been with me since they were 12 and 9.

Education

Georgetown University, Leadership Coaching Certificate, 2008

The George Washington University, Masters in Public Administration, 2006

BBC News Graduate Training Program1982-1984

One of only 8 graduates selected for this prestigious, highly competitive program which offered a series of paid internships in news and current affairs, reporting and production across the public service broadcasters radio and television services in the UK.

University of Hull, United Kingdom 1982

BA Hons 2:1, Politics

Dupont Circle, NW

Washington, DC 20009

ph: 301-***-****

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