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Chief Operating Officer SAMI and Director of Development and Industry Relations

American Society For Dermatologic Surgery provides Skin care clinic in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Innovative and visionary nonprofit leader with over 20 years of expertise in all aspects of association management, operations, fundraising, marketing, strategic planning, volunteer engagement, revenue development, event and meeting execution. A highly creative and results-driven professional with entrepreneurial passion and drive. Experienced in cultivating and engagement of high level relationships in the corporate, medical, public and nonprofit sectors in order to achieve organizational goals and increased revenue streams. I currently serve as the Chief Operating Officer of Solutions for Association Management, Inc., (SAMI), the for-profit subsidiary of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). I lead and direct the day-to-day business functions of SAMI and our three clients. In this role, I serve as the Executive Director for the Association of Dermatology Administrator and Mangers, (ADAM), International Peeling Society - USA (IPS-USA) and the fundraising officer for Controversies and Conversations client. I provide direct leadership to three different board of directors’ providing overall direction in development and implementation of their strategic plan, governance, operations, and fiscal management. I also have a dual role as the Director of Development and Industry Relations for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, (ASDS). I lead the development and execution of the society’s fundraising strategic plan and initiatives to endure continued revenue growth in programs and services. Primary oversight and responsibility for cultivating and managing industry relationships, member donations and engagement, gifts of estates, and deferred giving opportunities.