Experience
American Association of School Librarians (2008-present) Chicago, IL
Deputy Executive Director
As the Deputy Executive Director for AASL I oversee the day-to-day management of the association as well as completion of long term strategic initiatives. In this position a top priority is the operational implementation of AASL’s strategic plan. As part of the strategic plan implementation I developed and integrated a project plan management system into our current work processes to ensure projects stay on time, within budget and objectives are met. Additionally, my role includes management of the division’s finances, personnel and member relations, as well as oversight of staffs’ projects, goals and performance. Some examples of the
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This responsibility included overall organizational performance, management of a combined $1M annual budget, and coordination of short term and long term strategic and operational plans. Strategic and operational initiatives included: development and implementation of marketing and public relations plans, membership and volunteer recruitment and retention, and organizational policies and procedures. The matrix environment of SmithBucklin also developed my team building and reporting skills by managing multi-layered staffing, including direct reports, service unit support, contracted staff and outside …show more content…
As the Member Services Coordinator for SGNA I developed and implemented the membership recruitment and retention plan, managed and reported membership data through database reporting and analysis, and managed 62 chapters, including an annual leadership conference.
The Wellness Community (1998-1999) Cincinnati, OH
Marketing Coordinator
Worked with director of marketing to develop recruitment initiatives, track current initiatives and develop marketing strategies.
The Kidney Foundation of America (1997-1998) New York, NY
Assistant to Program Director
Assisted Program Director with management of the department’s programs and services.
Hospice Foundation of America (1997) Washington, DC
Intern
Assisted with their annual bereavement live broadcast. Foundation work for master’s thesis.
Education
2002-2007 Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL - MBA, concentration in Healthcare Administration, summa cum laude
1995-1997 American University, Washington, DC- Masters, Philosophy & Social Policy, magna cum laude
1991-1995 Miami University, Oxford, OH- Bachelors, Philosophy, cum laude.
Additional Information
2005-2007 Volunteer, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chicago,