Experience

Association Strategies, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Projects & Business Operations DC

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Manages all aspects of the the ASI office in DC metro areaOversees search projects throughout each stage for both clients and candidates from initial point of contact through placementComposes proposals and contractsConducts industry and organizational researchLaunches directed advertising and outreachConducts database and external research and recruitmentScreens resumesFacilitates background and social media investigationsMaterial preparation for both clients and candidatesMaintains the website and candidate database Provides administrative support to the Firm and its clientsManages client project timelinesOversees client meeting logisticsPrepares compensation surveys

• Project and Research Associate

  • Feb 2017 - Dec 2017



th&co events (Tricia Huddas & Co Events)

• Savannah, Georgia Area

• Owner/Lead Consultant

  • Nov 2007 - Jan 2014

  • Overseen and successfully executed weddings, corporate events and non-profit fundraisers with guest counts of 2 to over 500, and budgets of $2,500 - $1,300,000. • Handle all aspects of business, including customer service, sales, website design and maintenance, purchasing, accounting, public relations, marketing, advertising, hiring and training. • Grew company to include four additional full service associate planners, as well as six part-time assistance. • Proven success with multiple magazine featured weddings, blog features, overwhelmingly positive client reviews, industry review based awards and industry references. • Ability to plan, manage and oversee multiple events, including self and associate directed events - concurrently and continuously. • Responsible for all aspects of event and project management including budget allocation and management, site and vendor selection, event design, contract negations, timeline creation, event logistics and execution, and customer satisfaction. • Serve as point of contact for clients and vendors throughout the event process from initial meeting, event planning and production to post event support.



Historic Savannah Foundation

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events Coordinator

  • Jul 2006 - Feb 2009

  • Planned, recruited and supervised volunteers who helped to produce the HSF Gala, the three day Savannah Garden & Antiques Expo, lectures, tours and other events for HSF. • Worked as a liaison between volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees to insure communication of event status and proper budgeting for events. • Served as Director of the 3-day Savannah Garden & Antiques Expo, responsibilities included but were not limited to: Point of contact for the HSF board, staff, committee, speakers and vendors; Assist in the recruitment of volunteer committee members; Maintained all files and records; Oversaw the budget, invoicing, bill payment and collection; Planning and implementation of all marketing and publicity including graphic design of all print materials; Assist in contract negotiation for event speakers and guest hosts; Maintained ticket office; Regular updating of the website; Planned and executed all event logistics; Overall and individual event evaluation and financial wrap-up. • Assisted in the planning, development and implementation of the young preservationist membership group to attract a younger demographic to the organization. • Supervised all press releases, marketing and printed materials related to HSF special events.



JustMarry! Savannah

• Savannah, Georgia Area

• Local Lead Planner/Designer

  • Jul 2006 - Apr 2008

  Managed all aspects of the Savannah branch for the wedding planning company JustMarry!, including but not limited to sales, customer service, accounting and employee hiring and training; as well as the planning and execution of weddings. Managed all aspects of the Savannah branch for the wedding planning company JustMarry!, including but not limited to sales, customer service, accounting and employee hiring and training; as well as the planning and execution of weddings.



Savannah Quarters

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Mar 2005 - Jul 2006

  Collaborated in all areas of marketing, PR and advertising including creating and establishing Marketing Standards. Collaborated in all areas of marketing, PR and advertising including creating and establishing Marketing Standards.



Telfair Museums

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Assistant

  • Jun 2004 - Mar 2005

  Assisted in all areas of marketing, public relations and advertising for the Telfair Museum of Art. Assisted in all areas of marketing, public relations and advertising for the Telfair Museum of Art.



Tanger Outlets

• United States
• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marketing Assistant/Administrative Assistant

  • May 2003 - Jun 2004

  Assisted in all areas of marketing and with the advertising campaigns, events, and promotions. Assisted in all areas of marketing and with the advertising campaigns, events, and promotions.