Marie D. Ternieden
Summary
20+ years of executive management and education programming experience. Leads organization’s programming and publications to achieve financial sustainability. Advanced skills in research, volunteer management, and education training with proven ability to develop programs, achieve consensus and deliver results. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HUMAN GENETICS
05.2023 - Current
- COO for research science association with a budget of 9 million and 8000 members
- Responsible for operations including finance, governance, and the annual meeting
- Leads team of 12 with budget responsibility for 5.5 million
- Served as Interim CEO from 11/2023- 5/2024
- Developed annual organizational budget, reported EOY projections, and created 3 year budgeting initiative
- Directed and supported new revenue opportunities through corporate partnerships for 200K anticipated revenue
- Led essential legislative strategy for ASHG to advocate for NIH funding critical to members success.
Senior Vice President, Business Resources and Education
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES
01.2012 - 01.2023
- Led 6 Industry Groups
- Create and direct 4 education workshops, 2 conferences, 100 online classes, and 20 annual technical publications for business executive audiences from 20-1000
- Led team of 8 and managed budget of approximately $2.5 million
- Directed organization's core non-dues revenue programs including all education programming and publications
- Extensive experience in developing/managing budgets that meet board and organizational goals
- Lead strategic planning for specific industry groups including facilitation, development, and implementation.
Vice President, Education and Professional Development
American Meat Institute
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Directed and produced education programming, conferences, association publications and training videos for audiences from 60-25,000
- Led team of 4 and managed budget of approximately $1 million
- Increased budget and staff management duties by 20 % with promotion
- Led technical staff and volunteer committees to create programming for industry professionals focused on food safety and science areas
- Developed senior leadership program in collaboration with Kellogg School of Management
- Developed comprehensive sponsorship program resulting in increased program revenues
- Responded to changing governmental regulations and member needs with new educational briefings primarily delivered through an online format
- Created new publications, stand-alone training modules and a web training series for members’ in-plant use and as reference for industry certification tests
- Initiated and managed industry environmental awards program with hundreds of participants
- Doubled participation in awards program
- Directed organization's Information Technology Department planning and evaluation process resulting in assessment of members’ IT needs, database reconstruction, and new sales tools.
Director, Education and Member Services
Construction Specifications Institute
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Managed 20 continuing education programs, 4 certification programs, member services, and affinity benefits for a membership society of 18,000
- Directed staff of 6; developed and managed annual budget of $4 million
- Spearheaded creation and development of new five stage leadership curriculum (CSI University) for Board, Committee, and Task Team orientation and service
- Each stage of leadership required experience, coursework, and suggested resources to advance through program
- Managed 4 certification programs measuring the knowledge of technical construction documents
- Evaluated certification exam questions through statistical analysis
- Worked with volunteer question writers and vendor to ensure integrity and efficacy of the test
- Led volunteer committee through program submission process and conference education program development for a 10,000 attendee conference
- Developed successful first –time monthly professional development web-event regarding emergent technologies in the commercial building industry.
Education Manager- SIGS
APICS-The Association for Operations Management
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Coordinated and managed logistics and development of 4 symposia and 10 workshops annually attended by 30-150 participants
- Led and contributed to the quarterly publication of 32 newsletters for 8 specific industry groups
- Forged strategic alliances with other associations and corporations to increase visibility of educational programs
- Boosted volunteer participation by fostering collaboration to develop and implement of educational programs, educational materials and other printed products
- Implemented new training strategy by developing multimedia educational products including digital training aids, conference proceedings and selected readings series.
Education
Ed.D. in Education Administration & Policy -
George Washington University Graduate School of Education And Human Development
M.A. in International Development Studies -
George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs
B.A. in Political Science and Italian -
Saint Mary's College and University of Notre Dame
Executive Development Program -
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Association Management Program (Institute!) -
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Non-Profit Committee and Board Management
- Corporate Partnership Initiatives
- Leadership Development
- Non-dues Revenue Generation
- Budget Development and Management
- Certification Program Management
- Executive Leadership
Affiliations
- Fluent in Italian, Proficient in Spanish, Basic Portuguese and Czech; English Teacher/Tutor in Czech Republic (1996-1997); ESL Trainer/Tutor (1998-2000)
- Member, American Society for Association Executives
- President, Hallcrest Height Homeowners Association
- Board Member (2009-2011) Partners for Rural Improvement and Development in Ethiopia
Presentations
- Community Participation
- Immigration Updates and Membership Results
- Creating Effective Training and Incentive Programs for a Diverse Workforce
- Membership Recruitment and Committee Development
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HUMAN GENETICS
05.2023 - Current
Senior Vice President, Business Resources and Education
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES
01.2012 - 01.2023
Vice President, Education and Professional Development
American Meat Institute
01.2008 - 01.2012
Director, Education and Member Services
Construction Specifications Institute
01.2001 - 01.2003
Education Manager- SIGS
APICS-The Association for Operations Management
01.1997 - 01.1999
Ed.D. in Education Administration & Policy -
George Washington University Graduate School of Education And Human Development
M.A. in International Development Studies -
George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs
B.A. in Political Science and Italian -
Saint Mary's College and University of Notre Dame
Executive Development Program -
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Association Management Program (Institute!) -
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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