Bill Elliott, CAE

Experience

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  Bryan Kennedy for Congress

  Feb 2004 - Nov 2004

  Campaign Manager

  * Implemented aggressive fundraising operation. * Planned and set up major campaign events. * Drafted press releases and handled media inquiries. * Developed targeted mailing campaigns. * Strategized for the campaign and implemented strategies to maximize campaign success. * Communicated with local activist groups. * Oversaw staff and staff development. * Responsible for motivating candidate to keep on message. * Projected and managed budgets. Show less

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  Political Consultant

  Jan 2005 - Nov 2006

  Owner / Consultant

  * Full-time contract as General Consultant with the Bryan Kennedy for Congress campaign, focused on fundraising and operations. * Managed campaign in the early months of the election season. * Organized fundraising events of various sizes. * Developed relationships for campaign by networking with different neighborhood groups, business interests and other organizations. * Responsible for creating fundraising plans. * Implemented technology solutions for campaigns. * Trained users on complex fundraising and finance reporting system. * Responsible for setting up and maintaining computer network for campaign staff and volunteers. * Researched and purchased major database software packages. * Volunteer Fundraising Consultant for local races.Note: We raised over $500,000 between the 2004 and the 2006 Bryan Kennedy campaigns. The previous record in this district was about $50,000 for one election cycle. Show less

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  Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association

  Jan 2007 - Nov 2011

  Vice President of Revenue Development & Operations

  *Promoted from Director of Sales & Membership, to VP of Member & Revenue Development, to current position.* Responsible for growing revenue from membership dues, sponsorships, advertisements and trade show booths.* Created online email campaign that brings in revenue to both the association and members, recognized by USA Today.* Negotiated strategic partnerships with corporate members and sponsors.* Selected to present to industry peers at the International Society of Hotel Association Executives on Membership, Retention Planning and Plan Implementation in December of 2007. Show less

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  Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2014

  Director of Development

  The Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS) exists to improve human health through immunology by fostering interdisciplinary approaches to both understand and treat immune-based diseases. Initially established as a cross-disciplinary meeting, FOCIS held its first Annual Meeting in 2001. After two successful consecutive meetings, FOCIS incorporated in 2003 as a 501(c)3 organization. FOCIS now has 53 Member Societies, representing roughly 65,000 clinician scientists. A Federation of this size provides a voice for clinical immunologists and ultimately strives to improve patient care. Show less

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  Association Acumen

  Nov 2011 - May 2020

  Association Acumen is an association management company where I have the honor of leading as the vice president of operations while also serving as the executive director of two great associations, the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association and the International Association of Special Investigation Units. Both organizations have been on an upward trend, enjoying growth in membership, sponsorship, conference attendance, educational opportunities and non-dues revenue.

  • Vice President of Operations

    Jul 2017 - May 2020

  • Executive Director

    Nov 2011 - Jun 2017
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  Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association

  Nov 2012 - May 2020

  Executive Director

  AFLA brings together more than 500 members representing all of the fleet industry segments, including: fleet managers and buyers; auto manufacturers and dealers; remarketers; fleet lease; management; maintenance and repair companies; safety, transporting, upfitting and many other specialized suppliers.We works with our members to address key issues facing the entire industry and deliver leading-edge programs, on everything from advanced vehicle design to telematics and remarketing, that advance our skills and enhance the environment in which we sell products and services. Show less

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  International Association of Special Investigation Units

  May 2014 - Sept 2019

  Executive Director

  IASIU is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a coordinated effort within the industry to combat insurance fraud. Our membership is made up of more than 4,000 thousand insurance investigators representing hundreds of insurance companies around the world. Members are employees of insurance or self-insured special investigation units, special agents or supervisors of the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) or Insurance Crime Prevention Bureau. Associate members are insurance company personnel who support the investigative process and the law enforcement community involved in insurance fraud investigation. Show less

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  Greater Milwaukee Hotel & Lodging Association (GMHLA)

  Jun 2020 - now

  Executive Vice President
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  Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association

  Jun 2020 - now

  President & CEO

  The Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association (WH&LA) is a nonprofit trade association representing the interests of Wisconsin lodging properties since 1896.

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  Wisconsin Society of Association Executives

  Oct 2020 - now

  Board of Directors
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  INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HOTEL ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES

  Dec 2021 - now

  Board of Directors