Experience

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Services Officer

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  The Membership Services Officer oversees the member retention, attraction and customer service functions for the agency. This role requires cultivation of continuous effective relationship building with member governments ranging from small governments to expansive counties in rural and urban areas. The ability to implement multiple strategies to engage stakeholders and members in all facets of the regional planning commission activities are a top priority. This position reports to the Director of Communication & Engagement and works closely with the Executive Director and cross departmental teams on appropriate member service strategies.

• Membership Services Coordinator

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  As Membership Coordinator for a progressive regional planning commission, I am responsible for developing and executing a successful member outreach strategy for the agency. I develop marketing materials and conduct presentations to the membership. I also manage membership orientation for new board members, and establish member only events that advance the professional development of our local governments. I enjoy getting to know the unique needs of each community in order to develop stronger relationships and help connect members with MORPC staff, services, and resources. I also serve on a Public Affairs Team that manages advocacy issues, internal and external communications, public engagement and several signature activities for our agency.MORPC is a voluntary association of over 60 local governments in the Central Ohio region. Our scope of services includes transportation, planning, legislative advocacy, data, mapping, energy and air quality.



New Albany Chamber

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jan 1997 - Aug 2013

  Direct a non profit with a mission to promote business success with approximately 500 member businesses and civic organizations; Conduct member training events on topics to master successful business building skills; Prepare annual budget for board approval and oversee successful execution; Recruit, hire, train and manage staff, interns and volunteer leaders; Negotiate vendor contracts; seek out innovative services to utilize to enhance mission; Work with legal advisers to ensure agreements support chamber mission; Oversee all fundraising and special event planning and execution with Task Force Leaders including Taste of New Albany, The Golf Classic, and Annual Business Expo; Advocate for successful initiatives and public policy for the business community; Facilitate presentations to chamber members, community leaders, prospective relocating businesses, and annual Community Update; Provide community information to promote a vibrant local economy and showcase members;



Ernst & Young

• China
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Personnel Services & Audit Scheduling

  • Sep 1985 - Aug 1994

  •Reported directly to the Managing Partner of the Columbus office with 300 employees through heavy growth phase and merger •Coordinated scheduling 80 auditors that served 238 clients •Administered the United Way Campaign consistently achieving annual growth in contributions •Coordinated the introduction of flexible benefits and annual new employee orientations •Recognized for outstanding employee performance post merger •Responsible for community outreach with particular success as the Inroads Business Adviser to help talented minority students prepare for business careers