Experience

Compass Management & Consulting
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• President

  • Apr 2018 - Present


Compass Management and Consulting/Leadingstar Events and Media

• Senior Director Client Services

  • May 2006 - Present

  Senior Director of Client Services for an acclaimed association management company based in Jacksonville, Florida. Responsible for the oversight of a client base of 12 non-profit medical associations and 5 for-profit national medical conferences in various therapeutic areas including cardiology, cosmetic medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, pathology and surgery. Senior Director of Business Development responsible for the achievement of fundraising goals in excess of six million dollars. Expertise in: Development of annual operating budgets ranging from $250,000 to $4,000,000, Identifying new revenue streams and strategies for business development and client growth, Forming alliances and strategic partnerships with third party vendors and suppliers to create innovative solutions, Development of educational grant proposals specific to the needs of the clients as well as the requirements of various supporters, Creating educationally impactful scientific programming for medical conferences through an understanding of educational needs and industry standards and innovations, Identifying and recruiting quality key opinion leaders to serve as program faculty, Development of marketing and advertising initiatives to effectively promote client programs, Demonstrating measurable client growth through the implementation of innovative membership benefit programs, sponsorship opportunities, preferred vendor programs, and new educational formats.