Executive Director

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Association Executive with diverse experience ranging from strategic planning through direct member support. Leadership and management skills building relationships within all levels of an organization.

*Event Planning *Budgeting *Regulatory Compliance

*Staff Development *Quality/Process Improvement *Project Management

*Association Administration *Membership Growth/Retention *Marketing and Promotion

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NAIFA Houston, SFSP Houston (March 2014 – July 2015)

Maintained and managed all aspects of two large, local, non-profit professional associations within the insurance and financial services industries, providing additional administrative support for a third.

*Authorized representative for three associations with state regulatory agencies.

*Communication and member support for 1000+ members utilizing Constant Contact, Microsoft Outlook, and national online service centers.

*Developed and implemented membership recruitment program to simultaneously engage current membership and recruit new members.

*Developed and implemented new member onboarding program to encourage member participation and increase retention.

*Event planning for seminars, symposiums, award banquets, board meetings, luncheon meetings, and team-building events, including venue selection and contract negotiation.

*Solicited and secured corporate sponsorships for associations and events.

*Designed promotional materials and campaigns for monthly, annual, and special events.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - NAIFA Houston, SFSP Houston (August2012 - March 2014)

Administrative and association support for Executive Director. Responsibilities included:

*Maintaining websites for two associations.

*Monthly newsletters and membership communication.

*Event support, including registration and post-event survey and analysis.

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - Monarch Trophy & Awards (March 2009 - August 2012)

*Implemented and executed in-house quality control measures

*Maintained select corporate accounts.

*Promotional writing and customer relations.

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT - Zoom Entertainment (March – December 2006)

*Script coverage and development research for former studio executive.

*Researched and recommended literary material for feature film development.

WRITER/PRODUCER - Michael Bolton Feature Film Project (February 2004 – December 2005)

*Re-directed creative vision and executed subsequent script revisions.

*Successfully placed project with production company, consulting on budgeting, scheduling, and location scouting.

*Solicited bids and negotiated fees for production.

EDUCATION

M.S. Counseling Psychology, Nova Southeastern University

B.S. Psychology, Sam Houston State University

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