TIMOTHY P. MCKENNA, CAE
443-***-**** *********@*****.***
Objective
I am a seasoned executive with extensive experience in association management, seeking the position of Communications and Marketing Manager to utilize my strong meeting planning, budget development, communication, and marketing skills and to provide valuable insights for informed decision-making. Experience
Association Executive Stringfellow Management Group (AMC) Forest Hill, Maryland January 2017- May 2024 (Stringfellow acquired Shaner Co. in 2017)
• Served concurrently as the Executive Director for the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association, the District of Columbia Society for Human Resource Management, the Maryland Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, and the Maryland Chiropractic Association, increasing membership by 15%.
• Guided the board of directors on governance and in formulating the organization’s mission, goals, objectives, and related policies and their implementation.
• Structured the association’s organizational and staff framework.
• Oversaw operations for compliance with bylaws and board policies achieving 100%.
• Orchestrated all association conventions, continuing education seminars, and membership business dinner meetings boosting event attendance by 20%.
• Responsible for the overall administration of services, financials, staff members, and properties.
• Represented the associations on various boards and committees at the state and national levels.
• Collaborated closely with legislators, state officials, and lobbyists to promote the associations’ legislative efforts and alliances.
• Executed and administered all contracts as authorized by the associations.
• Spoke on behalf of the associations.
Association Executive Joseph E. Shaner, Co. Baltimore, Maryland May 2006-December 2016
• Served as the Executive Director for the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association, the Maryland Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, and the Maryland Chiropractic Association, increasing membership by 10%.
• Guided the board of directors with governance, and in formulating the organization’s mission, goals, objectives, and related policies.
• Managed the business/association actively.
• Structured the association’s organizational and staff framework.
• Oversaw operations for compliance with bylaws and board policies.
• Orchestrated all association external and internal events as outlined by schedule.
• Represented the associations on various boards and committees at the state and national levels, strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborated closely with legislators, state officials, and lobbyists to promote the association’s legislative efforts and alliances.
• Executed and administered all contracts as authorized by the associations.
• Spoke on behalf of the associations.
Public Relations Associate Himmelrich, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland November 1998-November 2005
• Served as the Public Relations and Marketing Associate for the Maryland Wineries Association, Baltimore Choral Arts Society, Baltimore Boat Show and Art with a Heart.
• Developed communications and marketing plans.
• Nurtured media relations.
• Created content including copywriting and advertising.
• Developed marketing materials.
Education
University of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
Bachelor of Arts
Major: English
Certification
Certified Association Executive (CAE)
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
Competencies
Communications Project Management
Budget Development/Profit and Loss Time Management Marketing Liaise
Collaboration Leadership
Strategic Planning Logistical Support
References Available Upon Request