Experience

St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President/CEO

  • Apr 2014 - Present

• Interim President

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

• VP of Operations

  • May 2011 - Dec 2013

  Supports all elements of organization’s policies, procedures and goals ranging from accounting oversight, membership services, administration, operations, and finances to HR. Leads and oversees marketing and communication efforts, prepares annual budgets and financial reports, works with accountant and auditor, approves bills, and supervises 70% of Chamber’s staff. Work directly with Board of Directors and Board of Advisors.Acts as chamber’s Human Resources Liaison and/or Chief Liaison for multiple regional Business Councils and the Tourism Industry.Directly responsible for 80% of $1 Million annual budget. Show less

• Vice President

  • Oct 2008 - May 2011

  Work with President in development and implementation of Chamber strategic plan.Supports all elements of organization’s policies, procedures and goals ranging from accounting oversight, membership services administration, operations, and finances to HR. Leads and oversees marketing efforts, prepares annual budgets and financial reports, works with accountant and auditor, approves bills, and supervises 70% of Chamber’s staff. Acts as chamber’s Human Resources Liaison and/or Chief Liaison for multiple regional Business Councils and the Tourism Industry.Directly responsible for 80% of $1 Million annual budget. Show less

• Interim President

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

  In charge of driving membership growth, fiscal well-being, and ensuring the Chamber’s ongoing viability in representing and promoting the business economy, encouraging business and industrial investment, broadening the tax base, and providing employment. Responsible for all facets of Chamber’s day-to-day operations from Administration and Personnel Management to Financial Oversight and Human Resources. Directly communicates with the Board Chairman on a daily basis and meets on a regular basis with 28-Member Board and 6-Member Executive Committee to provide advice and consultation regarding policies and programs as well as additional matters such as record keeping, Board Retreat and Board Orientation planning, and the Board’s election process. Serves as a liaison for 6 Business Councils, attends functions, advocates for businesses, and is a key spokesperson for the Chamber regarding local, state, and national issues. Show less



St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Membership Services

  • 2007 - 2008

  Administered all aspects of membership services including recruitment, retention, product development, marketing, programs, and events, business councils, and government affairs.Assisted President with 5 Year Strategic Plan from budgeting to planning to implementation. Supervised 4 managers and met all membership, program, and communication budgets. Guided staff to achievement of U.S. Chamber of Commerce Five Star Accreditation.

• Director Membership Services & Tourism

  • 2006 - 2007

  Oversaw accreditation, developed services realignment, new pricing / membership structures, and implemented Communication Action Team. Chief Liaison for 5 business councils.Enforced branding and identity, improved quality of marketing pieces, and managed staff of 6.Increased name recognition via a new partnership with St. Augustine Record for publishing and distribution of revamped Newsletter to 44,000+ readers and on-line preview access for members. Enhanced livewire program by launching easy to use e-Leads service for members. Started bi-weekly e-newsletter and exceeded goals for largest annual fundraising event. Show less

• Senior Manager / Business Expansion & Recruitment

  • 2005 - 2006

  Responsible for Economic Development Council membership recruitment and retention.Worked with county staff and commissioners, regional partners’ staff, and other agencies. Aligned industry relocations and expansions with county’s economic development goals.Improved content and function of website’s economic development section.Recruited sponsors, revitalized one of 5 business councils, and managed 3 committees. Led synchronization of Site Selector Familiarization Tour and Work Source grant compliance.Created public/private partnerships awareness within the local business community. Show less

• Project Manager / Economic Development

  • 2004 - 2005

  Collaborated activities of Economic Development Council subcommittees including Business Recruitment, Existing Businesses, and Workforce Development.Improved data collection / communication methodologies and maintained business inventory. Researched and reported economic data and news for members and prospective businesses, and drafted and produced presentations for prospects. Communicated with city, state and county officials and worked with regional partners.Coordinated goal setting and developed annual marketing program to achieve goals. Show less

• Economic Development Administrator

  • 2003 - 2004

  Organized, coordinated, and attended membership and committee meetings. Researched, analyzed and compiled economic statistics to improve and update marketing brochure and economic guide for print and web publications.Coordinated publication of quarterly newsletter and balanced publication budgets.Increased memberships by 25% and surpassed annual event’s fundraising goals.

• Administrative Assistant / Economic Development Council

  • 1999 - 2003

  Responsible for all administrative duties as requested by EDC Director.Developed 2000 Wage and Benefit Survey for St. Johns County: formed and consulted with a focus group to improve the publication format, surveyed 822 businesses, and collected and compiled wage data on 3,381 employees.



Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida, Inc.

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• French – English Free Lance Interpreter

  • 2000 - 2001



Pôle emploi

• France
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Employment Consultant

  • Jan 1995 - Sep 1998