Experience

Christ's Greenfield Lutheran Church

• Gilbert, Arizona

• Hospitality/Volunteer Connections...Facilities Planner

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  As Hospitality and Volunteer Manager, I work with systems that enable people to become connected to their passion in ministry. Our goal at CGLCS is to show radical hospitality to all who come to our church or school. As Facilities Coordinator, I'm blessed to be able to use my facility planning expertise as PM/facilitator for the many short-and long-range renovation/re-purpose/new build projects we are beginning. As Hospitality and Volunteer Manager, I work with systems that enable people to become connected to their passion in ministry. Our goal at CGLCS is to show radical hospitality to all who come to our church or school. As Facilities Coordinator, I'm blessed to be able to use my facility planning expertise as PM/facilitator for the many short-and long-range renovation/re-purpose/new build projects we are beginning.



1105 Media

• School Planning & Management and College Planning & Management Magazines

  • 2013 - Mar 2014

  Event Director - Challenged to resuscitate a failing conference and to solicit/manage the annual architectural design awards program. -Provided 'roadmap' to achieve success in a limited conference planning timeframe. -Worked with team to develop website, program content and speakers -Marketed event to exhibitors/sponsors -Management of annual Education Design Showcase awards program. Unfortunately the timeframe allotted to sell this conference was too short, resulting in it's cancellation for this year to better serve exhibitors and attendees in the future. Show less



Consultant

• Mesa, AZ

• Self Employed - Educational Facility Planner/Consultant

  • Jul 2008 - 2013

  Provided Capital Financial 5-year facility master plans to K-12 school districts; most were located in New Mexico. - Obtained information from multiple stakeholders, conducted planning workshops and public engagement meetings. - Educational facility assessments - programs, spaces, equipment, sustainable elements, funding sources. - Acted as liaison between K-12 districts and State facilities departments. -Developed and produces master plan documents to conform to State standards. Provided Capital Financial 5-year facility master plans to K-12 school districts; most were located in New Mexico. - Obtained information from multiple stakeholders, conducted planning workshops and public engagement meetings. - Educational facility assessments - programs, spaces, equipment, sustainable elements, funding sources. - Acted as liaison between K-12 districts and State facilities departments. -Developed and produces master plan documents to conform to State standards.



BPLW + ASCG

• Mesa, AZ

• Special Projects Manager, Planner, Business Development

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

  Facility planner, with emphasis upon business development marketing for the firm's planning department. - Responsible for press releases, speaking opportunities, architectural exhibit opportunities, attendance at industry trade shows and conferences, solicitation of school districts. - Worked with team to research and develop Capital Master Plan documents for K-12 clients. - Volunteer director of CEFPI SW Region Conference; including budget development, site selection, marketing, trade show booth sales, on-site logistics and management. Show less



Peter Li Education Group

• Dayton, Ohio Area

• Manager, Special Projects

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2007

  Facilitated, sold and managed architectural and construction management firm entries in the annual Education Design Showcase and the Managing Excellence awards programs. This time period includes work as an independent consultant to this company from January 2005 - July 2005. - Represented company at selected industry conferences and trade shows. - Solicited advertisers for the publications. - Worked with executive editor to plan Safety & Security Summit conference. Facilitated, sold and managed architectural and construction management firm entries in the annual Education Design Showcase and the Managing Excellence awards programs. This time period includes work as an independent consultant to this company from January 2005 - July 2005. - Represented company at selected industry conferences and trade shows. - Solicited advertisers for the publications. - Worked with executive editor to plan Safety & Security Summit conference.



Council of Educational Facility Planners International

• Scottsdale, AZ

• Assistant Director, Professional and Member Development

  • Oct 2001 - Dec 2004

  Provided a high level of service to members, vendors, and school districts. Developed educational opportunities for members, including hot topic workshops; sustainable and technology symposiums; chapter, regional, and international conferences. Managed three employees and many volunteer committees. - Responsible for planning, marketing and oversight of all conferences, meetings, and educational opportunities, including: budget development, venue selection/contract negotiation, conference and trade show logistics management, speaker selection and management, solicitation of sponsors/exhibitors, on-site conference/trade show management, training and supervision of staff and volunteers, and post-conference management. - Researched, implemented, and marketed new educational curriculum/opportunities for members. Developed and implemented on-line booth and sponsorship program, on-line speaker submission database, and on-line architectural project submission program. Show less



FSH Hospitality

• Chandler, AZ

• Owner

  • 1999 - 2001

  As a consultant, worked with associations throughout the United States regarding choosing appropriate membership management programs. In addition, the firm supplied supplementary workers for associations coming to the Phoenix area. As a consultant, worked with associations throughout the United States regarding choosing appropriate membership management programs. In addition, the firm supplied supplementary workers for associations coming to the Phoenix area.



Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau

• Phoenix, AZ

• Director, Convention Housing and Transient Reservations

  • 1987 - 1999

  this position required diplomacy and impartiality in working with member organizations. The ability to react quickly and proactively to resolve challenges was imperative. - Managed staffing and training of 8 part-time employees. Housed over 800 conferences in the Phoenix area and one in, of all places, Philadelphia! This was the first time a non-resident convention housing department had accomplished this. - Developed and managed departmental budget. - Worked closely with Phoenix area hotels and attractions. Conducted quarterly meetings with area hotels/motels to devise marketing strategies. - Developed on-line housing program/database. - Conceived, developed and produced successful marketing materials for area golf resorts and affordable accommodations. Show less