Shannon Higbie, IOM
Summary
Seasoned VP of Administration at the Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce, adept in membership development and financial reporting. Excelled in maintaining unqualified audit findings, showcasing leadership and strategic public relations skills. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering vendor relations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP of Administration
Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce
06.2023 - Current
- Office Manager, Jan 2003 - June 2023.
- Managed operational aspects to include facility management, client management systems, membership development, sales, trade shows, fundraising, customer service, budget reporting, monthly membership reports, invoicing, purchasing, and HR functions.
- Maintained financial accountability and accuracy with unqualified annual audit findings since 2003.
Client Services Liaison
Clinical Pathology Laboratory
02.2000 - 05.2001
- Maintained relationships between the corporation and ordering physicians to obtain valid diagnosis codes for denied insurance claims
Education
Graduate, Class 39 -
Huntsville Leadership Institute
05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
Sam Houston State University
12.1994
Associate of Arts -
Cisco Junior College
05.1990
Skills
- Membership Sales and Recruitment
- Writer
- Editor
- Strategic Public Relations
- Effective Public Speaking
- Event Planning
- Fundraising
- Training
- Leadership Development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- QuickBooks
- Notary Public
- Invoicing
- Financial Reporting
- Purchasing
- Vendor Relations
- Office administration
Professional/Community Affiliations
- Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives
- US Chamber of Commerce
- Gulf Coast Chamber Executives
- Volunteer: Elkins Lake Community Association, Hope's Bridge, Huntsville ISD
Professional Competencies
- Microsoft Office Suite
- QuickBooks (25+ years)
- Notary Public
- Certificates of Origin
Certification
- US Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organization Management Certificate in Non Profit Management - June 2024
Timeline
VP of Administration
Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce
06.2023 - Current
Client Services Liaison
Clinical Pathology Laboratory
02.2000 - 05.2001
- US Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organization Management Certificate in Non Profit Management - June 2024
Graduate, Class 39 -
Huntsville Leadership Institute
Bachelor of Arts - English
Sam Houston State University
Associate of Arts -
Cisco Junior College
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