Richard Heffernan
Angestellt, Deputy Director, Global Membership Department, Institute of International Finance
Washington, DC, Vereinigte Staaten
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Richard Heffernan
Bis heute 8 Jahre und 6 Monate, seit Dez. 2015
Deputy Director, Global Membership Department
Institute of International Finance
3 Jahre und 8 Monate, Mai 2012 - Dez. 2015
Senior Manager, Member Relations - Europe & Asia
Institute of International Finance
Oversee European and Asian member engagement and recruit prospective members for this member association of nearly 500 global financial institutions.
1 Jahr und 2 Monate, Sep. 2010 - Okt. 2011
Senior Manager, Community Development and Events
European Alliance for Innovation
This startup association fosters knowledge transfer and engagement among its member community to stimulate ICT innovation in Europe. Key areas of responsibility include developing and managing a web-based community focusing on Emerging ICT Communications Infrastructure. Developed concept for EAI Summits including program content and session formats addressing each stage of the ICT innovation value chain. Manage portfolio of related annual global academic conferences.
2 Jahre und 2 Monate, Juli 2008 - Aug. 2010
Deputy Director, Global Events
Institute of International Finance
For this association of over 400 global financial services firms, oversaw two annual membership meetings held globally, regional meetings, and special events. Attendees from over 80 countries included CEO’s, economists, and senior government officials. Directed team in managing sponsorship, program development, speaker recruitment, protocol, invitation outreach, registration, operations, and graphic design.
2 Jahre und 2 Monate, Mai 2006 - Juni 2008
Vice President/Consultant – Conferences & Membership
International Economic Development Council
Collaborated with and led six-person team responsible for generating over $2.5 million in revenue annually through development of conferences, web seminars, an awards program, sponsorship and membership recruitment and retention. Served on management team providing strategy and management counsel to CEO and Board. Managed conference host committee relationships and provided guidance on theme and program development, speaker selection and local fundraising strategy. Guided overhaul of conference branding.
1 Jahr und 1 Monat, Juli 2004 - Juli 2005
Program Manager
U.S. Agency for International Development/Triumph Technologies
Managed team of nine to strengthen NGO organizational capacity in developing countries and fund infrastructure improvements in foreign hospitals and universities. Service areas included: website development; monitoring & evaluation; grant and events management; communications and publications development. Managed client relationship, resolved contract issues, developed budget management tool, coached team, conducted stakeholder outreach, instituted monthly reporting, and managed editorial consultants.
9 Monate, Nov. 2003 - Juli 2004
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
Led project in business development, events management, marketing strategy formulation and partnership development for clients including: Equals Three Communications, Inc., Center for Clean Air Policy (Future Action Dialogue on Global Climate Change), Axiom Communications Group (U.S. Department of Homeland Security).
7 Jahre und 4 Monate, März 1995 - Juni 2002
Vice President, Meetings & Events
Equals Three Communications
Served on Senior Management Team and provided strategic counsel to CEO on agency positioning. Drove business development efforts resulting in an estimated $3.5 million in revenue. Directed team which produced 40+ conferences, workshops, media and special events annually. Built event management practice, managed client relationships and developed project strategies resulting in portfolio of repeat business.
Ausbildung von Richard Heffernan
1 Jahr und 9 Monate, Sep. 1990 - Mai 1992
Business Administration
IESE - University of Navarra, Spain
3 Jahre und 9 Monate, Sep. 1982 - Mai 1986
English Literature Major; Spanish Literature Minor
Georgetown University
Sprachen
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spanisch
Fließend
Italienisch
Fließend
Deutsch
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