Director Of Operations

• Mar 2022 - Present

Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer

• May 2015 - Aug 2019

• Supported staff and CEO to deliver six programs aligned with strategic goals with a $3M+ budget and $15M+ in assets.• Reduced administrative expenses by 40% by implementing an iMIS 20 database, rebuilt website with iMIS RiSE platform, and combining resources.• Served on executive committee of the Board of Directors to support the CEO and guide staff through leadership transition, meeting mission, and continuous improvement.• Launched new initiatives for professional education, marketing plans, certification, volunteer training, and board and committee management. • Led and coordinated the planning and marketing of annual scientific convention with an attendance between 1,500 and 1,800 individuals, 60+ exhibitors, 150+speakers, and 12+ concurrent sessions.• Supported the successful launch an online continuing education program, ForestEd.org, with 869 unique visitors in the first month growing to 2,000 in the second month.• Built cross-departmental teams for project management execution and promoted mutual support across departments to achieve goals.• Served as liaison to the Governance Committee, managed board operations and organizational documents, recommended board policy changes, and tracked progress on strategic metrics.• Guest speaker on Leadership in Nature podcast, discussing women in forestry.

Interim Chief Executive Officer

• Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

• Facilitated Board of Directors retreat to develop the Key Pillars to drive effectiveness & growth. • Mentored and coached staff on program goal setting as well as marketing and communications to increase overall service and excellence to members.

Senior Director, Field Services

• May 2003 - May 2015

• Restructured the Certified Forester® (CF®) credential, Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) standards, and furnished chapter services. • Led a volunteer Certification Review Board (CRB) to shape direction, identify opportunities, and promote credentials.• Researched market trends and customer base which resulted in the development of a new credential, the Candidate Certified Forester® (CCF®). • Over 2,000 individuals have become a CF or CCF from eligible pool of 6,000 since its inception. • Expanded the CF program by negotiating with 4 states to use certification exam for licensure.• Led online elections process and vendor management for 18,000 members.• Gained industry respect for CFE program and designed new online methods for submitting applications.• Restructured leadership training to include meeting management, creative thinking, organizational structure, and advocacy initiatives. • Spoke to and provided training for diverse audiences on certification, organizational structure, leadership development, and management.• Served as the book editor for Introduction to Consulting Forestry, 2013.

DIrector of Leadership Services

• Jul 1996 - May 2003

• Assisted with membership marketing, recruitment, and retention for both students and professionals.• Standardized internal grant program to educate the public about natural resources management. • Assisted with fundraising activities to build financial resources. • Led professional recognition committee which restructured national award programs; wrote scripts for awards presentation, brochures, and featured articles on award recipients. • Served as point of contact for chapter management issues and for local volunteer leaders. Achievements o Increased student membership by 20% in 1 year and improved relationship with faculty representatives. o Built trust between local volunteer leaders and the national office.