I am excited to have joined FASD, which will enable me to use my expertise driving effective business and association development. I was born in Bath, England and moved to the US over 14 years ago. I am a results driven executive with 25 year's leadership experience. As a practiced professional, I revitalize strategies and teams to meet a wide range of challenges. I use strong relationship management talents to build revenue and organizational strength. focus on building trust and respect.

I am accomplished in economic analysis and implementing strategies, processes and technologies that effectively position organizations to compete in their marketplaces. I am adept at working with multiple communities, volunteers and boards to support organizational objectives. I have a strong background in account management, sales, marketing, budgeting and management, project management, human resources development, and public speaking.
 
I created my own business development consultancy company, Event Pro-SSSS in 1998 to enable me to use my business knowledge and experience to deliver high value services to corporations and associations. I provide support and direction for organizations looking to build profit through customer and service development. I provide the vision and logistical management to transform organizational missions into reality.

I work with the associations to help them add strength to vendor and membership programs. I help focus membership development through strong educational programs from the entry to executive level. I build Touchpoint and Champion programs that add value to membership.

Through my company I have worked with leading associations and corporations, which include Intelsat, Washington Post, American College of Cardiology, Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, AFSM International, US State Department, Department of the Army, National Urban League and the US Holocaust Museum.
 
Before creating my company I held senior executive and management roles in organizations in North America and the UK. I have traveled and worked throughout EMEA, Asia Pacific and North America. I have been active in local and state Chambers of Commerce for over 25 years. Working to build Small Business Development Programs. I have made presentations on Women in Business, Building Business Alliances, Building Personal Power and many more...

I have had success due to a focus and energy. I have attended many executive development courses at the Wharton School for Business in Philadelphia, which has given me a very clear vision needed for leadership in public and private sectors. I know how to gain the best from clients and staff. The Washington Post considers I am a "Can Do Person". Leadership, Marketing, Sales and Account Development are my talents, not just skills; I am a person who makes it happen.
 

Executive Director		Conference Management- Association Office
Sue Fern Florida Association of Special Districts 5123 Kernwood Court Suite 100 Palm Harbor, Florida 34685	suefern@fasd.com Phone:727-942-4503 Fax: 727-942-4570	Fred Crawford   CMC and Associates 2713 Blairstone Lane Tallahassee, Florida 32301	fcrawford@fasd.com Phone:850-224-7167 Fax: 850-224-7704