Theresa Hollister-Ball

Experience

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  Holiday Inn at the University

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

  Sales & Marketing Manager

  Responsible for sales and marketing efforts of full-service suburban hotel with 145 guest rooms and over 3,500 square feet of meeting and banquet space.

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  Broome County Chamber of Commerce

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Director, Membership Services

  Responsible for growth and retention of Chamber membership through the development and implementation of benefit programs and services that provided members with the maximum return on their dues investment.

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  New York State Electric & Gas

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Market Research Analyst

  Provided project support to a team of field representatives and economic development agencies throughout upstate New York in an effort to assist companies looking to expand within NYSEG’s service area.

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  Research Foundation of State University of New York

  Jan 2003 - Oct 2016

  Served as research administrator for Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging Center (S3IP), Integrated Center for Electronics Engineering (IEEC), Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM), and Center for Autonomous Solar Power (CASP). Served as project manager for Binghamton University’s role in the $1.7 million Decker Life Science Learning Center initiative at Roberson Museum and Science Center. Assisted in the preparation of non-disclosure agreements, materials transfer agreements, and organized research center membership agreements.

  • Sr. Grant & Contract Administrator

    Jan 2004 - Oct 2016

  • Project Staff Assistant

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
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  Hobnobia.net

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

  Founder, Blogger

  Hobnobia.net is a professional blog offering practical tips and insights relevant to the personal and professional growth of research administrators. Inspired by my own personal experiences and an interest in sharing knowledge among my research administration colleagues, my objective is to simply convey useful tips for increasing productivity, reducing unnecessary stress, and developing leadership and team building skills. Sample blog posts include “The Pomodoro Time Management Technique;” “Increasing Productivity and Reducing Stress with Healthy Habits;” and “Feng Shui for the Mind: Promoting Better Communication.” Show less

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  Sage Integrated Solutions

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2015

  President

  Sage Integrated Solutions is a boutique consulting firm offering strategic marketing solutions and organizational development advisory services to small and medium-sized organizations throughout Upstate New York. Our services include marketing strategy and development, grant writing, public relations, program administration, and event planning.

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  Finger Lakes Beer Trail Marketing & Tourism Associates, LLC

  Feb 2011 - now

  President & Founder

  Founded in the Spring of 2011, the Finger Lakes Beer Trail promotes the growing craft brewing industry in the Finger Lakes, showcasing the region’s microbreweries and brew pubs. Our mission is to increase the visibility and reputation of the region’s craft brewers, and in doing so, attract more beer-loving tourists to the Finger Lakes region, ultimately resulting in economic growth for the breweries and surrounding businesses. The foundation of the Finger Lakes Beer Trail is comprised of: (1) a rich and dynamic website promoting beer tourism and the region’s craft beer industry; (2) a full-color trail map strategically placed in various tourist locations and visitors centers throughout the Finger Lakes and surrounding regions; and (3) aggressive promotion of brewery news and events via major social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. Show less

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  Binghamton University

  Oct 2016 - now

  Associate Director for Program Administration and Operations

  Serve as Associate Director for Program Administration and Operations for the New York Node for the Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NextFlex) at Binghamton University's Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM). My responsibilities include working with the Director to develop and implement a strategic plan and coordinate the day-to-day operations for the NextFlex program at Binghamton University, including oversight of programmatic, financial, compliance, personnel, and other related research and sponsored program activity associated with the NextFlex program. Show less