Experience

Texas Medical Association

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Specialty Societies, Executive Director

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  ∙ Act as liaison between specialty societies and the TMA∙ Arrange for CME programs, create and produce educational materials, develop and coordinate educational programs and symposia, arrange for speakers, educate the public, legislators, and regulatory agencies on issues of import to societies∙ Plan meetings, negotiate contracts, manage speakers, handle CME, collaborate with sponsors∙ Coordinate all activities of Boards and Committees∙ Provide financial management by producing financial reports, complete and file corporate tax returns and/or supervise CPA, report on TMA investment program, and manage AP/AR∙ Conduct studies and surveys to determine impact of socioeconomic issues on physicians∙ Serve as managing editor for newsletters; write, edit, design and publish educational materials and brochures, membership directories, recruitment brochures, and promotional materials∙ Research and track legislative, regulatory, socioeconomic issues affecting each society∙ Solicit pharmaceutical sponsorships and exhibits, and conduct membership solicitations∙ Serve as media and PR contact for societies; write press releases, develop speakers bureaus, create original content, etc.



Texas Fire Chiefs Association

• Executive Director

  • May 2010 - Mar 2020



Custom Association Management, LLC

• President

  • Oct 2003 - May 2012

  - Founded Association Management firm focused on partnering with worthwhile non-profit groups- Work with Boards, Committees and President in setting and realizing goals of the organization- Serve as an affordable alternative resource for associations, societies and other non-profit organizations - Coordinate and direct the function of all or selected operations of client organizations



Executive Association Management

• Account Executive

  • Apr 2001 - Oct 2003

  Executive Director (Responsible for 4 Client Associations)- Administered all policies as established by the Board of Directors- Collaborated with Boards and Committees in setting association goals and direction - Represented clients at affiliate, chapter, state and national meetings- Directed projects arising from Board edicts & prepared relevant financial statements - Oversaw production of all publications, bookkeeping functions and finances- Supervised numerous subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of products/services - Fulfilled meeting planning functions for all association meetings and events



State Bar of Texas

• United States
• Legal Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Program Coordinator - Professional Development Programs

  • Jan 1997 - Apr 2001

  - Planned CLE courses with volunteer attorneys and recruited volunteer faculty- Established and followed marketing plan for course promotion- Coordinated communication relevant to course to interested entities- Conveyed information to volunteers for preparation of material and deadlines- Supervised publication and ensured timely reproduction of published materials- Traveled to courses and coordinated registration, room setup, food and beverage service- Represented the State Bar (PDP) to volunteers, their administrative staff and hotel personnel- Communicated with 3 Editors in publication of Criminal/Civil Digests as Online Publications Coordinator



State Firemen's & Fire Marshals' Association

• Special Projects Manager

  • Aug 1992 - Dec 1996

  - Served as staff liaison to all Boards & Committees (19 total)- Contributed/edited submissions to the Texas Firemen magazine and newsletter- Served as Meeting Planner for all annual functions- Supervised and trained administrative staff as Office Manager