Experience

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  Weaver Management Consulting (WMC)

  • Washington DC Metropolitan Area

  • Management Consulting

    • 2013 - Present
    • Washington DC Metropolitan Area

    Management Consulting Company (under development) to assist with organizational structure evaluation; provide executive management training and leadership development; and offer assistance in association management, correspondence control, tracking, and review/evaluation systems, strategic planni...

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  University of Maryland, University College

  • Multiple Locations

  • Adjunct Faculty

    • 1980 - 2013
    • Multiple Locations

    Taught the following courses on campus, via telephone, and on the Internet (distance learning): Executive Writing, Writing for Managers, Business Writing, and Technical Writing.

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  International Test and Evaluation

  • Director, Professional Development

    • 2011 - 2012

    Directed the association's professional development course curriculum, as well as co-directed the initial development stages of its "T&E Industry Expert" professional certification program.

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  State of Maryland

  • State Director, Helmets-to-Hardhats Program

    • 2010 - 2011

    Directed the state's recruitment/retention program for service members upon their return to civilian life--designed to match their occupational specialties with jobs in the construction industry and business community (One-Year Contract)

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  Finishing Contractors Association

  • Bethesda, MD

  • Vice President, Eastern Region and Executive Director, Industry Services

    • 1999 - 2010
    • Bethesda, MD

    Directed the association's recruitment/retention activities, marketing campaigns, government relations (registered lobbyist), chapter relations (leadership development and strategic planning), regional operations, labor-management cooperation and training, trade show management, and networkin...

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  Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries

  • Washington, DC

  • Director of Membership

    • 1997 - 1999
    • Washington, DC

    Directed ISRI's recruitment/retention activities, chapter relations (leadership development and strategic planning), and increased members benefits and services.

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  National Association of Plumbing, Heating, and ...

  • Falls Church, VA

  • Vice President of Operations

    • 1994 - 1997
    • Falls Church, VA

    Directed the operations of eight departments: Communications, Conventions and Meetings, Creative Productions, Distribution, Educational Foundation, Government Relations, Marketing, and Membership.

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  Landmark Systems Corporation

  • Vienna, VA

  • Manager, Administration

    • 1988 - 1990
    • Vienna, VA

    Developed and managed first Administrative Services Department, creating new work centers and hiring initial employees, as well as managed its facilities' operations--saved $274,000 through improved productivity.

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  Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

  • Washington, DC

  • Deputy Director, Administrative Division

    • 1986 - 1988
    • Washington, DC

    Co-directed the staff that reviewed, edited, and published JCS documents, as well as reviewed and evaluated JCS responses to the White House, Congress, and other civilian/military organizations.

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  Office of the Secretary of the Air Force

  • Washington, DC

  • Branch Director, Legislative Liaison Division

    • 1983 - 1986
    • Washington, DC

    Directed office operations, managed a staff of five, traveled with Members of Congress/staffers on congressional delegation visits, briefed Members of Congress/staffers on casework, and responded to 23,000 annual White House and Congressional legislative inquiries from 25 states.

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  Air Force Systems Command

  • Camp Springs, MD

  • Director, Executive Administrative Services, Command Section

    • 1980 - 1983
    • Camp Springs, MD

    Directed administrative operations, supervised 12 specialists, coordinated activities of multiple higher-level directors, managed its meeting complex, managed its communications center, and ensured 34,000 letters were answered annually by 4- and 3-star generals.

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  U.S. Air Force Academy

  • Colorado Springs, CO

  • Associate Professor

    • 1974 - 1979
    • Colorado Springs, CO

    Directed assistant professors, managed six courses, and taught the complete English core curriculum--chosen Outstanding Instructor of the Year (1977). In addition, I handled the following positions: Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach, Head Varsity Basketball Statistician, and Squadron Academics O...