
Director, Member Services at Council of Residential Specialists
Greater Chicago Area

Director, Member Services at Council of Residential Specialists
Greater Chicago Area
Experienced association executive with background in member services.
membership recruitment & retention, membership marketing, member relations
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2000 — Present (9 years 3 months)
Responsible for planning, implementing and supervising the daily operations of the Members Services Department, which includes budgeting, staffing, member service, membership record retention and record keeping in membership database. Responsible for planning, implementing and supervising the CRS Designation program, Membership dues invoicing, benefit/partner programs, and serving as a staff executive to related Council Committees.
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Real Estate industry)
April 1999 — September 2000 (1 year 6 months)
Responsible for managing the Graduate, REALTOR Institute (designation) program provider accreditation process, coordinating education group activities, coordinating and maintaining department financial records and budget, and assisting staff executive with committee support.
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 1998 — March 1999 (6 months)
Responsible for planning and implementing marketing campaigns for recruitment, advancement, recertification, reappointment, and retention.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
November 1996 — October 1998 (2 years )
Provide overall assistance in the coordination of the day-to-day activities of the Membership Department. Primary responsibilities involve assisting in the coordination of all aspects of annual National meetings (excluding travel plans) and National Chapter activities.
MS , Public Service Management , 2000 — 2004
Concentration in Association Management
B.A. , History , 1993 — 1997
Emphasis on Modern U.S. History (After the Civil War)
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
Association Forum of Chicagoland, CRS
CRS President's Award - 2002