Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Michelle L. Smith

Minoa,NY

Summary

Experienced membership operations manager who consistently meets goals and objectives. Excellent communicator who develops strong relationships and fosters engagement to improve retention and customer satisfaction. Adept at using technology to optimize processes and increase efficiency. Ability to make informed decisions that keep projects on track and within budget. Highly collaborative and adaptable to changing needs. Also knowledgeable in several aspects of events management including registration, logistics and exhibit design.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Membership & Program Services Manager

ProLiteracy
01.2017 - Current

Marketing & Customer Service Admin.

Five Star Urgent Care/IMA
01.2013 - 11.2016

Account Executive

Downtown Decorations
03.2012 - 12.2012

Owner

L. Lee Smith Consulting
01.2011 - 01.2012

Membership & Ad Sales Manager

USITT
01.1997 - 01.2010

Education

B.A. - Spanish

SUNY Brockport
05.1991

Skills

  • Recruitment and retention strategies
  • Conference & trade show management
  • Budget development and administration
  • Marketing material development
  • Project management
  • Virtual & in-person presentations
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Adaptable to changing situations and environments
  • Strong collaborator within own team and across departments
  • Team-player who can also work independently
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Spanish – beginner
  • Service delivery

Accomplishments

  • SALES (Membership, Advertising, Services)
  • Grew organizational membership category by 15% in one year; 24% growth in five years.
  • Launched organizational international membership, growing it by 150% in first year.
  • Generated $100,000 + in light pole banner sales through regular prospecting, prompt follow-up of leads, and repeat business from satisfied customers.
  • Consistently exceeded annual display advertising budget for association produced journal and membership directory.
  • Eliminated free tutor membership based on low conversion data and cost-benefit analysis
  • Created new organizational member drip campaign to drive retention.

Certification

Salesforce Event Management Certification 2025

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Sr. Membership & Program Services Manager

ProLiteracy
01.2017 - Current

Marketing & Customer Service Admin.

Five Star Urgent Care/IMA
01.2013 - 11.2016

Account Executive

Downtown Decorations
03.2012 - 12.2012

Owner

L. Lee Smith Consulting
01.2011 - 01.2012

Membership & Ad Sales Manager

USITT
01.1997 - 01.2010

B.A. - Spanish

SUNY Brockport
Michelle L. Smith