“Joining the IASA Team during the pandemic and reporting to Kerry Crockett was a profoundly impactful experience for me and our entire team. Kerry's exceptional leadership abilities were on full display, especially in demanding situations, marking her as an outstanding leader. Her commitment to mentorship and coaching has nurtured individual team members and collectively fortified our resilience. Kerry's clear and direct articulation of the organization's vision was instrumental in securing buy-in from all stakeholders. Her transparent and inspiring communication style conveys the overarching mission and fosters solid personal connections among team members. Kerry's remarkable skill in aligning diverse perspectives and motivating teams to embrace the organization's shared vision has propelled IASA's success. Her savvy negotiation expertise, strategic insight, and ethical fiscal responsibility exemplify leadership excellence that resonates acutely with members, staff, and stakeholders. Kerry's ability to navigate complex negotiations while maintaining composure instills confidence and trust in her leadership. Her commitment to fiscal prudence ensures cost savings without compromising quality. Kerry's governance acumen and executive leadership capabilities are clearly unrivaled; she unfailingly and expertly guides teams toward achievement. I wholeheartedly endorse Kerry as an exceptional leader who consistently propels our growth and success, particularly during challenging times.”
Kerry Crockett, MBA, CPC, CAE, CMP Fellow, DES
Greater Augusta Area
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Boost your recruitment success by optimizing email deliverability! Ensure your messages reach top candidates and clients efficiently. 📧✨…
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Time does go quickly! Today we had a small celebration in the office for a valued colleague who has been on a 10 year journey with myself and…
Time does go quickly! Today we had a small celebration in the office for a valued colleague who has been on a 10 year journey with myself and…
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Ensure confident hiring with this comprehensive 20-point interview checklist. Streamline your process and hire the right candidates effectively! 📋✅
Ensure confident hiring with this comprehensive 20-point interview checklist. Streamline your process and hire the right candidates effectively! 📋✅
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Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
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Peer Reviewer, 2018 Associations@Work
ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
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Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
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‘There’s no Obstacle Too Big’ to Derail Association’s Annual Event
PCMA Convene
In the first in a series on how event professionals deal with uncertainty, the head of the Insurance Accounting and Systems Association reflects on what she learned from her experience navigating a double whammy — a COVID surge and hurricane — happening at the same time as her annual in-person conference.
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For IASA, the future is about collaboration, engagement and creating value
Projection
This is the first post in our “Executive Perspectives” series where we talk to association executives about opportunities and challenges the pandemic presented, how they’re creating value for their members and what lies ahead.
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Tales from Hurricane-Affected New Orleans Meetings
MeetingsNet
Cancellation, switching locations, and a 36-hour pivot to virtual were among the actions taken by various event hosts. The city bounced back quickly, however.
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Kerry is a CEO & World Traveler & Dog Lover
What’s Your & ?; John Garrett
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Virtual Edge Institute's first class of meeting professionals is working toward achieving the Digital Event Strategist certification
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Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Board of the Future Task Force, Nominations Committee, Awards Committee, Digital Task Force; Global Task Force
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