Allen Liff

Allen Liff

Educational materials consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Consultant at Get A Liff

  • Education

    • Innovation University Program

      2000 - 2001

      Participation in the Innovation University Program in which a select group of change agents from non-competing companies come together each quarter to visit innovative companies and explore ways to apply these lessons in their own companies. Visits included companies such as Coca-Cola, Interface Carpet as well as several companies in Lima, Peru.

    • The George Washington University

      1982 - 1984
      MPA Nonprofit Marketing

      Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Alpha honors society.

    • Cornell University

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      Bachelor of Science Environmental Engineering
  • Experience

    • Cornell Migrant Programs

      Jan 1980 - Jan 1981
      Educational materials consultant

      Conceived and wrote innovative pesticide education packet (including tutorial materials and comic book) used to teach migrant farm children how to avoid pesticide poisoning. The package was designed for use in New York State and later adapted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for use in Africa.

    • American Association of Museums

      May 1984 - Dec 1985
      Marketing Associate

      Planned and implemented promotion program for the Museum Assessment Program which dramatically increased participation ensuring continued government funding. Wrote brochures, direct mail letters and articles.

    • The American Institute of Architects

      Jan 1986 - Jan 1991
      Manager, Institute & Program Marketing

      Responsibilities included marketing planning, communication projects, and volunteer training. Collaborated closely with departments organization-wide including Membership, Convention, Professional Development and various special interest committees as well as the state and local chapters.Projects and accomplishments include:- Writing a member benefits catalog and supervising its production/mailing.- Focus groups with members at the local chapter level.- Guiding the membership committee during the process of developing a comprehensive membership plan.- Developed and facilitated training programs and resources used by many of the American Institute of Architects’ 300 state/local chapters. Show less

    • Get A Liff

      Feb 1991 - now
      Consultant

      Facilitation, creative problem solving, team building & collaboration, writing and special projects for a wide range of clients including: - American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) - ASAE Foundation - World Bank Institute, Human Development Division - Eurasia Foundation - Fairfax Police Department - National Society of Hispanic MBAs - Association of Zoos & Aquariums - American Chiropractic Association - American Geophysical Union - National Wooden Pallet and Container Association - National Business Incubation Association - American Society for Microbiology - Intelligent Transportation Society of America - Golf Course Superintendents Association of America - Volunteers of America - Association of College & University Housing Officers International - Independent Insurance Agents of America - Urban Land Institute Show less

    • Create Plenty

      Apr 2014 - now
      Strategy & Development

      To Sustainability and Beyond!

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bottom Line Innovation Process

    • Osborne Parnes Creative Solving Methodology

      Creative Education Institute
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Allen Liff
      Pi Alpha Alpha George Washington University Honors Society for Public Administration
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Pro bono consultant

      Issued by CreatePlenty.org on Jul 2013
      CreatePlenty.orgAssociated with Allen Liff
    • Writing and Communications

      Issued by Neighbor Market Project on Sept 2013
      Neighbor Market ProjectAssociated with Allen Liff
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Hands On Portland on May 2013
      Hands On PortlandAssociated with Allen Liff