Experience

AMPED Association Management

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership and Program Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Midwest Food Products Association

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2022



Madison Area Builders Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Events & Publications

  • Oct 2013 - Jul 2018

  Handled all advance planning, program coordination and on-site management for all events of the Association. Interacted with internal and external stakeholders and managed third-party relationships.Public Event: Parade of Homes: a coordinated “open house” event in the Madison area where local builders showcase their craftsmanship and innovations in construction and design. Annually attracts 30,000 visits. Included regular communication with 30+ Parade home builders and 5+ developers to populate website with home and site information; signage; securing sponsorships; budget management; graphic design and promotion; scheduling volunteer work schedules. Member Events: Annual Installation Dinner and Awards Program; fundraising events; educational seminars and membership socials.Included budget management; securing speakers for member education; sponsorship strategies and solicitation; and vendor management.Responsible for all Association publications, both print and electronic. Includes bi-monthly newsletter, promotional materials, sponsorship materials; design and publication coordination of Parade of Homes Planbook and Membership Directory.



Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director, Government Relations

  • Oct 1987 - Oct 2013

  Responsible for establishing and maintaining external relationships with association members, elected officials legislative staff, state associations, and local chambers of commerce. Director of WMC’s flagship legislative conference, Business Day in Madison, for 12 years.Business Day in Madison Conference: Developed agenda in concert with WMC president and executive vice president in acquiring keynote speakers - nationally known speakers, panelists, moderator, emcee, elected officials and state agency secretaries. Developed facilities plan with venue’s facilities, catering and security plans with appropriate managers; produced seating arrangement for luncheon (800-1,000 attendees).Acquired involvement from 15-20 Wisconsin association executives and 85-100 chambers of commerce to serve as program partners. Obtained program sponsors primarily through personal communication, raised $150,000 annually in contributions; developed sponsorship recognition program; developed communications plan for partners’ promotional efforts to their members. Additional Event Experience: Organized retreats (speakers, location, accommodations, menu, etc) and meeting details associated with legislative briefings, committee meetings, conferences, and arranged tours of members’ facilities.