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EXPERIENCE
Executive director, Building Owners and Managers of Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga., February 2007 to present
Interim executive director, Building Owners and Managers of Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga., November 2006 to February 2007
*Worked with Executive Committee to implement a revised, diversified investment policy and
implemented a practice to increase ROI on short-term cash.
*Implemented a descriptive chart of accounts system to ensure more accurate coding and
budgeting of income and expenses.
*Created a policy handbook to guide decision making.
*Produced monthly financial statements and ensured proper segregation of accounting duties
and financial controls.
*Worked with president to prepare agendas, minutes of meetings and committee charges.
*Served as staff liaison to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
*Managed staff, office operations and budget of
$1.4 million.
Associate executive
director, Building Owners and Managers of Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga., July 2006 to present
Director of advocacy and
marketing, Building Owners and Managers of Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga., February 2006 to July 2006
Director of communications and
marketing, Building Owners and Managers of Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga., February 2005 to February 2006
*Developed and implemented a new committee chair
orientation program.
*Led the association through a re-branding effort and logo redesign.
*Created a new bi-monthly e-newsletter and printed trade show guide.
*Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing program, resulting in
increased attendance at association activities.
*Created and implemented a membership recruitment and retention program, resulting in a
retention rate of more than 90% and a membership increase of more than 10%.
*Restructured the association's annual state advocacy day.
*Worked with the Political Action Committee to more than double its fundraising.
*Serve as staff liaison to the Government Affairs Committee, Editorial Board,
Membership Committee and Political Action Committee.
Director of communications, Georgia Cattlemen's Association and Georgia Beef Board
Editor, Georgia Cattleman magazine
Macon, Ga., May 2000 to February 2005
*Produced monthly magazine: responsible for all aspects of production including
advertising sales, layout, design, editing, photography, contract negotiation and financial
management.
*Led the association through a comprehensive restructuring of all communications
programs, resulting in an average annual increase in net income of 104%.
*Created an internship program.
*Responsible for website and newsletter production, news releases, and representing GCA and
GBB at local, state and national industry meetings.
*Initiated two monthly broadcast e-mail newsletters, an annual calendar and an annual
convention-attendee book.
*Planned and implemented a Beef Month media program, including radio and
television interviews, radio station listener luncheons, on-air promotions, statewide advertising
and a specially created Beef Month website, resulting in an increase in net impressions of
more than 124% above the previous year.
Founder and owner, Zechariah Media, web- and print-services business
April 2002 to present
*Provide complete website development, hosting and maintenance as well as full-
service graphic design and printing services.
*Serve nearly 30 clients in 3 states.
*Worked with more than 10 associations to improve their communications efforts.
*Built a reputation for listening to client needs and personalized service.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree, Kansas State University, May 2000
Certified Association
Executive, American Society of Association Executives, 2008
Advanced Leadership
Certificate, Georgia Institute of
Technology, 2008
Management Certificate, Emory University, 2007
Conference and Meetings Management Certificate, University of Georgia, 2007
LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Georgia Society of Association Executives
Board of Directors, 2008
Partnerships Task Force, 2006-2007 vice chair
American Society of Association Executives
Public Relations Society of America, Georgia Chapter
Nonprofit Shared Interest Group 2007 co-chair
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
Author, “Back To The Basics: 6 Keys To Increasing
Membership”
Connections Magazine, Georgia Society of Association Executives
Membership Developments, American Society of Association Executives
Contributor, “If We Had An
Intern”
Connections Magazine, Georgia Society of Association Executives
PROFESSIONAL HONORS
Top 100 Who's Who in Commercial Real Estate, Atlanta Business Chronicle,
2007
"100 leaders, dealmakers and legends who are changing
Atlanta"
National Emerging Leader Scholar, American Society of Association Executives,
2006
Building Owners and Managers Association International Best Practices Contest
1st place, Outstanding Government Affairs Program/Seminar, 2007
Honorable mention, Communications Management, 2007
1st place, Communications Management, 2006
1st place, Media Relations and Issues/Crisis Management, 2006
Georgia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America Phoenix Awards
Certificate of Excellence, Integrated
Communications, 2006
Certificate of Excellence, Public Affairs, 2006
Certificate of Excellence, Internal
Communications, 2006
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Gabriel
Eckert, CAE >>> gabrieleckert@yahoo.com
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