Brian Kirkland, CAE, DES
Director, Strategic Event Development at National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)- Claim this Profile
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Melissa Morrison, CMP, DES, PMP
I have worked with Brian from 2020 - 2021. We hired him to assist us with the creation and production of our all digital Annual Meeting. He is very knowledgeable in instructional design, best practices, and running speaker management and all things digital. He is very reliable, responsive, and a great team player. I would hire him again in a heart beat.
Cynthia Smith, CMP, DES
I have worked with Brian several times over the past few years. When it comes to digital events he is my guru and go-to person. He takes the time to learn about the organization and its goals before he approaches a specific task. This 30,000 foot approach is usually unheard of in our line of work. I can always rely on him to get the job done right and on-time. If asked if I would hire him, the answer is in a heart beat.
Melissa Morrison, CMP, DES, PMP
I have worked with Brian from 2020 - 2021. We hired him to assist us with the creation and production of our all digital Annual Meeting. He is very knowledgeable in instructional design, best practices, and running speaker management and all things digital. He is very reliable, responsive, and a great team player. I would hire him again in a heart beat.
Cynthia Smith, CMP, DES
I have worked with Brian several times over the past few years. When it comes to digital events he is my guru and go-to person. He takes the time to learn about the organization and its goals before he approaches a specific task. This 30,000 foot approach is usually unheard of in our line of work. I can always rely on him to get the job done right and on-time. If asked if I would hire him, the answer is in a heart beat.
Melissa Morrison, CMP, DES, PMP
I have worked with Brian from 2020 - 2021. We hired him to assist us with the creation and production of our all digital Annual Meeting. He is very knowledgeable in instructional design, best practices, and running speaker management and all things digital. He is very reliable, responsive, and a great team player. I would hire him again in a heart beat.
Cynthia Smith, CMP, DES
I have worked with Brian several times over the past few years. When it comes to digital events he is my guru and go-to person. He takes the time to learn about the organization and its goals before he approaches a specific task. This 30,000 foot approach is usually unheard of in our line of work. I can always rely on him to get the job done right and on-time. If asked if I would hire him, the answer is in a heart beat.
Melissa Morrison, CMP, DES, PMP
I have worked with Brian from 2020 - 2021. We hired him to assist us with the creation and production of our all digital Annual Meeting. He is very knowledgeable in instructional design, best practices, and running speaker management and all things digital. He is very reliable, responsive, and a great team player. I would hire him again in a heart beat.
Cynthia Smith, CMP, DES
I have worked with Brian several times over the past few years. When it comes to digital events he is my guru and go-to person. He takes the time to learn about the organization and its goals before he approaches a specific task. This 30,000 foot approach is usually unheard of in our line of work. I can always rely on him to get the job done right and on-time. If asked if I would hire him, the answer is in a heart beat.
Credentials
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Certified Association Executive (CAE)
ASAE: The Center for Association LeadershipJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Digital Event Strategist
PCMASep, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, Strategic Event Development
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Jun 2023 - Present
Leads the strategic planning, development, and implementation of educational and experiential offerings for NACHC’s five national conferences. Leads the strategic planning, development, and implementation of educational and experiential offerings for NACHC’s five national conferences.
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Meeting Priorities
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contractor
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Mar 2020 - Jun 2023
Manages virtual and hybrid event portfolios for several association clients. Collaborates with clients’ senior leadership teams to recommend online education strategies. Leads vendor selection processes for virtual conference vendors. Serves as logistical lead for clients’ virtual events. Manages virtual and hybrid event portfolios for several association clients. Collaborates with clients’ senior leadership teams to recommend online education strategies. Leads vendor selection processes for virtual conference vendors. Serves as logistical lead for clients’ virtual events.
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Instructional Design
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2019
Served as the Education Division’s program manager for ACOG 2020, the organization-wide initiative to better meet member needs. Planned and executed internal and external logistics for educational programs associated with ACOG 2020. Conducted needs assessments and gap analyses to determine educational needs. Recruited and supervised business partners, vendors, consultants, and volunteers. Served as the Education Division’s program manager for ACOG 2020, the organization-wide initiative to better meet member needs. Planned and executed internal and external logistics for educational programs associated with ACOG 2020. Conducted needs assessments and gap analyses to determine educational needs. Recruited and supervised business partners, vendors, consultants, and volunteers.
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National Sleep Foundation
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Education
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2016 - 2017
Developed and directed NSF’s sleep health education agenda, including professional and clinical education, continuing medical education (CME), and public education. Directed all aspects of educational programs, including timelines, logistics, content, and speaker management. Led audience development for NSF’s educational initiatives; identified audience targets and fostered relationships with potential speakers and partners. Recruited, trained, and supervised external resources, including business partners, vendors, consultants, volunteers, and interns. Managed and tracked project budgets and ensured budget compliance; coordinated with NSF’s Development Department to secure grant funding for programs. Conducted gap analysis and needs assessment research for education programs Show less
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ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Director, Learning
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2014 - 2016
Developed ASAE’s online learning strategy. Designed and managed ASAE’s portfolio of self-paced online courses, and ASAE’s two annual online conferences: Online Conference for Small Staff Associations, and Association Law for Non-Lawyers. Worked with member volunteer groups to update content for both courses and online conferences. Developed ASAE’s online learning strategy. Designed and managed ASAE’s portfolio of self-paced online courses, and ASAE’s two annual online conferences: Online Conference for Small Staff Associations, and Association Law for Non-Lawyers. Worked with member volunteer groups to update content for both courses and online conferences.
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IAAPA
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, Education Programs and Services
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2013 - 2014
Developed content for 90+ education sessions, 4 Institute programs, and 7 facility tours. Created the education program for the IAAPA Euro Attractions Expo, and coordinated global volunteer efforts to build 10 education sessions and 1 Institute program. Built IAAPA’s monthly webinar series, and worked with member volunteers to identify topics and recruit speakers. Served as the liaison for three IAAPA volunteer committees. Developed content for 90+ education sessions, 4 Institute programs, and 7 facility tours. Created the education program for the IAAPA Euro Attractions Expo, and coordinated global volunteer efforts to build 10 education sessions and 1 Institute program. Built IAAPA’s monthly webinar series, and worked with member volunteers to identify topics and recruit speakers. Served as the liaison for three IAAPA volunteer committees.
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Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
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Rockville, MD
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Assistant Director of Education
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2012 - 2013
As ARVO’s Assistant Director of Education, I worked closely with the Senior Director of Scientific Content to develop the organization’s strategic direction for professional development. I also created and managed several face-to-face and online learning opportunities, and ensured all activities meet budgetary guidelines. As ARVO’s Assistant Director of Education, I worked closely with the Senior Director of Scientific Content to develop the organization’s strategic direction for professional development. I also created and managed several face-to-face and online learning opportunities, and ensured all activities meet budgetary guidelines.
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Senior Learning Manager
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2006 - 2012
Designed and managed educational content for five major annual events, six local programs, and online learning opportunities. Worked with several volunteer section councils to develop content. Executed onsite logistics in coordination with meetings staff and venue personnel. Wrote and edited marketing copy for brochures and email blasts. Provided exemplary customer service to ASAE members and program attendees. Ensured program of work met budgetary guidelines. Designed and managed educational content for five major annual events, six local programs, and online learning opportunities. Worked with several volunteer section councils to develop content. Executed onsite logistics in coordination with meetings staff and venue personnel. Wrote and edited marketing copy for brochures and email blasts. Provided exemplary customer service to ASAE members and program attendees. Ensured program of work met budgetary guidelines.
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Education
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts -
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts
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