Direct Selling Association

Industry: Company

Description

The Direct Selling Association is the name of several similar trade associations in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and New Zealand that represent direct selling companies, primarily those that use multi-level marketing compensation plans. Headquarters: Washington, D.C. Membership: 130 companies (approximate) Founded: 1910 Chairman: John P. Parker Purpose: Trade association for direct selling (multilevel marketing) companies

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Direct Selling Association Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Ruth Enkiri Ruth Enkiri Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Ruth Enkiri's Direct Selling Association Experience January 2010 - March 2012
Job Librarian, Montgomery County Public Library
Industry Libraries
Experience
Montgomery County Public Library  February 2013 - Present
Direct Selling Association   January 2010 - March 2012
Thomas Stone Elementary School   August 2008 - June 2009
St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary School   August 2006 - June 2008
St. Joseph's Elementary School   2000 - 2006

Skills
Research, Editing, Public Speaking, Collection Development, Library, Books, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Project Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Government, Fundraising, Policy, Grant Writing, Grants, Blogging

Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania   2006 — 2007
MS, Library Science

University of Maryland University College   1998 — 2004
BS, Social Sciences

Sarah Hogue Sarah Hogue Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Sarah Hogue's Direct Selling Association Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Administrative Office Manager at CommCore Consulting Group
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Direct Selling Association   August 2015 - Present
CommCore Consulting Group  April 2015 - June 2015
Consumer Electronics Association  August 2014 - February 2015
Education Week - EPE  August 2013 - January 2014
University of Maryland  August 2012 - December 2013

Skills
Journalism, Newspapers, InDesign, Publishing, Public Relations, WordPress, AP Style, Copy Editing, Photoshop, Photography, Event Photography, Wedding Photography, News Writing, Planning & Execution of..., Small Business, Twitter, Proofreading, Lightroom, Portrait Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Nikon DSLR, Web Site Production, HTML, Blogging, Photojournalism, Web Content Production

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Kathy Huffman Kathy Huffman Cincinnati Area Details
Kathy Huffman's Direct Selling Association Experience 2006 - Present
Job President, eXecutive Management Services
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Direct Selling Association   2006 - Present
eXecutive Management Services  January 2004 - Present

Education
Christopher Newport University
B.A.

Jewelyn Cosgrove Jewelyn Cosgrove Arlington, Virginia Details
Jewelyn Cosgrove's Direct Selling Association Experience May 2008 - August 2010
Job Federal Lobbyist, specializing in Advocacy and PAC management innovative approaches to delivering PR dividends.
Industry Public Policy
Experience
HDMA - Healthcare Distribution Management Association  January 2014 - Present
Healthcare Distribution Management Association  July 2010 - January 2014
Direct Selling Association   May 2008 - August 2010
Richard Miniter   September 2007 - May 2008
Colorado Department of State  April 2007 - July 2007
U.S. Senate   2007 - 2007
Michigan Republican Party  June 2006 - November 2006
Whiting Petroleum Company   August 2005 - December 2005
Colorado State Senate  January 2003 - May 2003

Skills
PAC, Grassroots Organizing, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Politics, Coalitions, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Legislative Research, Policy Analysis, Governmental Affairs, Congressional..., Public Affairs, Constituent Services, Appropriations, Policy, Legal Writing, Government, Strategic Communications, Political Consulting, Political Communication, Editing, Federal Government, State Government, Public Speaking, International Relations, Fundraising, Grassroots

Education
George Mason University   2007 — 2009
Masters, Public Policy

Tulane University   2003 — 2006
BA, Political Science and International Development

Chatfield Senior High School   1999 — 2003

Megan Downey Megan Downey Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Megan Downey's Direct Selling Association Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Digital Communications Specialist at Direct Selling Association
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Direct Selling Association   January 2015 - Present
Self  November 2013 - Present
Direct Selling Association   April 2014 - January 2015
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee  January 2013 - November 2013
Kathy Hochul for Congress  June 2012 - November 2012
Gillibrand for Senate  December 2011 - June 2012
DianaVreeland.com   November 2011 - April 2012
Freelance Writing  October 2011 - April 2012
Afingo.com - Making Social Networking Fashionable   October 2011 - January 2012
Women for Hire  September 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Blogging, Editing, Politics, NGP, Microsoft Office, Writing, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Research, Event Planning, Public Relations, OS X, PowerPoint, Press Releases, Twitter, Instagram, Mac OS X, Community Outreach, Google Analytics, Pinterest, Hootsuite, MailChimp, Press Relations, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Social Networking, Editorial, Media Relations, Photoshop, InDesign, Sitefinity, Web Content Management

Education
University of Miami   2008 — 2011
BA, Theatre Arts, Political Science

University of Miami   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre Arts

Joseph T. Aquilina Joseph T. Aquilina Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Joseph T. Aquilina's Direct Selling Association Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Attorney at Direct Selling Association
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Direct Selling Association   June 2014 - Present
Department of Veterans Affairs  2013 - 2013
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission  September 2010 - December 2010
U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Contracting, Judge Advocate General   June 2010 - September 2010
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law  January 2010 - September 2010
Dentons LLP   June 2005 - January 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Legal Issues, Government, Spanish, Legal Writing, Policy, Appeals, Competition Law, Westlaw, Contract Law, Legal Compliance, Employment Litigation, Antitrust, Communications Law, Spanish translation, Government Contracts, Disability Law, Employment Law..., FCPA, Legal, Employment Contracts, Hearings, Legal Discovery, Corporate Governance, Pleadings, Lexis, Government Contracts Law, Independent Contractors, Consumer Law, Standards Compliance, Legal Ethics, Business Ethics, Trade Associations, Courts, Public Policy, Mediation, Policy Analysis

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   2007 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

The Catholic University of America   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, History

Britta Shillingsburg Britta Shillingsburg Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Britta Shillingsburg's Direct Selling Association Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Supplier & Marketing Coordinator at Direct Selling Association
Industry Events Services
Experience
Direct Selling Association   January 2013 - Present
Direct Selling Association   April 2012 - Present
Ambos Designs   2011 - 2011
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Workshop Facilitation, Exhibit Preparation, Association Memberships, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Membership Management, Marketing, Social Networking, Event Management, Facebook, Management

Education
University of Colorado at Boulder   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Communications

The Hill School   2003 — 2007
High School

Ben Dixon Ben Dixon Glen Ellyn, Illinois Details
Ben Dixon's Direct Selling Association Experience 2011 - Present
Job MLM & Direct Sales Systems Provider ★ Viral Marketing Expert ★ Industry Innovator ★ Social Media Strategist
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Naxum   September 2013 - Present
Dixon Capital Partners, Inc   April 2007 - Present
Dixon Capital Partners, Inc   April 2006 - Present
Direct Selling Association   2011 - Present

Skills
Speaker, Trainer, Systems Builder, Social Media Education, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Wordpress, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Personal Branding, Lead Generation, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Social Media, Small Business, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Email Marketing, Facebook, PPC, SEO, SEM, Online Marketing, B2B, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, WordPress, Affiliate Marketing, Direct Marketing, Brand Development, Web Design, Google Adwords, SMO, E-commerce, Direct Sales, Website Development, Facebook Marketing, Start-ups, Copywriting, Blogging, Web Analytics, Web Marketing, Google Analytics, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Integrated Marketing, Social Marketing, Viral Marketing, Social Media Measurement

Education
Northern Illinois University   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing

Rod Heckman Rod Heckman Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Rod Heckman's Direct Selling Association Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Direct Selling Executive and Consultant
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Direct Selling Association   June 2012 - Present
3000BC   January 2011 - Present
Keystone Consulting Partners   January 2009 - Present
Take Shape For Life  April 2007 - December 2008
Celebrations by Lillian Vernon   2004 - 2005
Homes For Living, Inc.   April 1998 - April 2001
PTS Learning Systems  1994 - 1998
Providian Financial  1992 - 1994
W S Watchman & Partners   1988 - 1992
Simplicity Pattern Company  1985 - 1988

Skills
Marketing Management, Direct Sales, Product Development, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Team Building, E-commerce, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Email Marketing, Sales Management, Management, New Business Development, Coaching, Online Marketing, Business Strategy, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Forecasting, Marketing Communications, Strategy

Education
Lafayette College   1962 — 1966
BA

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
MBA

Ben Gamse Ben Gamse Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Ben Gamse's Direct Selling Association Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Market Research Manager at Direct Selling Association
Industry Market Research
Experience
Direct Selling Association   March 2013 - Present
Water Ecuador   June 2009 - Present
Carlo Ratti Associati   May 2012 - September 2012
CMC Consulting Group  November 2010 - August 2011
Investor Group Services (IGS)   September 2009 - November 2010

Education
Boston University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Business Administration

Amanda Del Sontro Amanda Del Sontro Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Amanda Del Sontro's Direct Selling Association Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Writer, Editor and Email Marketing Strategist
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Direct Selling Association   August 2014 - Present
Keepers, Inc.   June 2014 - December 2014
Ithaca College Library  July 2012 - May 2014
Ithaca College Library  January 2012 - May 2014
Island Press  May 2013 - August 2013
Rails-To-Trails Conservancy  May 2013 - August 2013
The Ithaca Times  January 2013 - April 2013
Tompkins County Public Library Foundation   August 2012 - December 2012
Academic Plus   February 2012 - April 2012

Skills
Research, Database Administration, MailChimp, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, CRM, CMS, Copy Editing, Grant Writing, Microsoft Word, Prezi, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Publisher, Photoshop, Editing, Social Media, Creative Writing, Blogging, Public Speaking, Time Management, English, Customer Service, Windows, Teamwork, Technical Writing, HTML, Event Planning, MLA style, AP Style, Chicago Style, Social Networking, Library Management, Java, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Publishing, Proofreading, WordPress, Data Entry, Vendor Management, Lead Development

Education
Ithaca College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Writing, 3.89

Katrina Shankle Katrina Shankle Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Katrina Shankle's Direct Selling Association Experience April 2012 - June 2012
Job Candidate, Master of Science in Foreign Service at Georgetown University
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Georgetown University  August 2014 - Present
Peace Corps  June 2012 - August 2014
Direct Selling Association   April 2012 - June 2012
Fabretto Children's Foundation  January 2012 - March 2012
Direct Selling Association   December 2010 - January 2012
Language ETC  June 2011 - December 2011
Madhyam Foundation   June 2010 - September 2010
Direct Selling Association   May 2010 - June 2010
Direct Selling Association   May 2010 - June 2010
National Immigration Forum  August 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Fundraising, Editing, Proficient in Microsoft..., Data entry with Excel,..., Basic use of Photoshop, Trained in evidence..., International Relations, International..., Economics, Public Affairs, Grant Writing, Research, South East Asia, South and Central..., Cuba, West Africa, Event Planning, Databases, Monitoring and..., Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Writing, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach

Education
Georgetown University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Master of Scienece in Foreign Service

American University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations, Economics, Political Science, 3.6

University of Havana   2008 — 2008
The American University Cuba Enclave, 3.7

F.W. Parker Charter Essential School   2000 — 2006
High School Diploma

Semester at SEA   2005 — 2005
Oceanography and Marine Biology

John W. Hesse, II John W. Hesse, II Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
John W. Hesse, II's Direct Selling Association Experience 1999 - 2003
Job Executive Headhunter Specializing in Matching Highly Skilled Public Affairs Professionals w/ Corporate & Ass'n Clients
Industry Government Relations
Experience
The McCormick Group  February 2014 - Present
CERO Strategies, LLC   2004 - Present
SOHO Resource Group, Inc.   January 2003 - June 2004
Direct Selling Association   1999 - 2003
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.   1995 - 1996

Skills
Federal Fisheries Law..., Creating,..., Building and leading..., Cultivating and..., Government Relations, Legislative, Government Affairs, Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Government, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Public Policy, Legislation, Strategic Planning, Politics, Non-profits, Federal Government, Government Liaison, Community Outreach, Coalition Building, Crisis Management, Defense, Appropriations, Negotiation, Writing, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Strategy, Management, Coalitions, Legislative Relations, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Political Campaigns, Political Science, Speech Writing, Program Management, Public Affairs, International Relations, Governmental Affairs, Grassroots, Nonprofits

Education
Franklin & Marshall College
Bachelor of Arts, American Government

Hofstra University School of Law
Juris Doctor

Salisbury School

Anne Butler Anne Butler New York, New York Details
Anne Butler's Direct Selling Association Experience 2009 - June 2012
Job Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
Industry Think Tanks
Experience
AdvoCare International  September 2015 - Present
AdvoCare International  July 2015 - Present
Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (NASDAQ: CTHR)   June 2012 - Present
Butler Advisors   January 2012 - Present
Humantelligence  September 2013 - August 2014
Direct Selling Education Foundation   March 2011 - June 2014
Blyth Inc. (NYSE: BTH)   January 2012 - January 2014
Lulu Avenue, division of Charles & Colvard   September 2012 - April 2013
Direct Selling Association   2009 - June 2012
ViSalus Sciences  January 2009 - January 2012

Skills
Start-ups, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Direct Sales, Marketing, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Strategic Consulting, Global Marketing, Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Global Strategy, International Marketing, Sales, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Team Building, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Product Development, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Party Plan, Coaching, Venture Capital, Brand Development, Leadership Development, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, E-commerce, Market Research, Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Small Business, Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Market Planning, Management Consulting, Business Acquisition, Managing Global..., Leading Organizational..., Professional Mentoring, Board Experience, Global Product..., Strategic Business...

Education
Harvard Business School   2015 — 2015
Executive Education, Compensation Committees: New Challenges, New Solutions

Fordham Gabelli School of Business   1974 — 1976
MBA, Marketing

Boston College (NC)   1967 — 1971
BA, Psychology

Indira Mahasin Indira Mahasin Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Indira Mahasin's Direct Selling Association Experience CompanyGlow MediaOctober 2010 - April 2012
Job Public Relations Strategist
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Direct Selling Association   CompanyGlow MediaOctober 2010 - April 2012

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media Management, Branding, Marketing Operations, Publicity, Press Kits, SMO, Press Releases

Education
Morgan State University
BS, Public Relations

Katie Dixon Katie Dixon Greater Boston Area Details
Katie Dixon's Direct Selling Association Experience 2004 - 2007
Job Cloud Account Executive
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Informatica  January 2015 - Present
Informatica  January 2014 - Present
Progress Software  April 2013 - January 2014
Kyruus  April 2012 - March 2013
AVON Products, Inc.   June 2009 - September 2011
Herbalife International of America, Inc.   June 2007 - July 2008
Direct Selling Association   2004 - 2007
The Luntz Research Companies   November 2001 - March 2004

Skills
Project Management, Spanish, Marketing Communications, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Marketing, Business Strategy, Public Relations, Salesforce.com, Start-ups, Business Development, Client Relations Skills, CRM, Enterprise Software, Management

Education
ESADE Business School   2008 — 2010
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

University of Virginia   1997 — 2001
B.A., International Relations, Spanish

Christina Berke Christina Berke Frederick, Maryland Details
Christina Berke's Direct Selling Association Experience May 2014 - September 2014
Job Communications Professional
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Selling Association   May 2014 - September 2014
Steben & Company, Inc.   July 2013 - November 2013
Daly Computers  December 2012 - March 2013
Dan Ryan Builders  March 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Facebook, Blogging, Press Releases, Social Media, Editing, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

Education
Salisbury University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Beth Dornan, APR Beth Dornan, APR Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Beth Dornan, APR's Direct Selling Association Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Manager Global Brand & Business Model PR at Amway
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Amway  July 2014 - Present
Amway Corporation  October 2011 - June 2014
Rockford Education Foundation   April 2014 - May 2014
Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding   2010 - November 2012
Amway Corp.  May 2009 - September 2011
Amway Corporation  January 2008 - May 2009
Direct Selling Association   2007 - 2008
Quixtar  February 2002 - December 2007
Amway  August 1998 - February 2002
Amway  January 1991 - July 1998

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Social..., Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Reputation Management, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Blogging, Marketing, Fundraising, Copywriting, Management, Copy Editing, Product Marketing, Leadership, Content Management, Speech Writing, Web Content

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1979 — 1983
BA

Portage High School   1976 — 1979

Leadership Grand Rapids

Caitlin Bearman Caitlin Bearman Greater Seattle Area Details
Caitlin Bearman's Direct Selling Association Experience January 2011 - July 2011
Job Business Development Professional at Gravitec Systems Inc.
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Gravitec Systems Inc.  July 2014 - Present
Amazon (Contract through Rylem Staffing)   September 2013 - April 2014
Ford Motor Company- Palmetto Ford   September 2011 - February 2013
Direct Selling Association   January 2011 - July 2011
AARP  August 2010 - December 2010
American University  October 2009 - December 2010
American University  April 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Social Media, Time Management, Customer Service, Blogging, Event Planning, Facebook, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Multi-line Phone, Program Management, Public Speaking, Appointment Scheduling, Direct Mail Campaigns, Mail Merge, Financial Planning, Microsoft Office, Management, Social Networking, Public Relations, Research

Education
UCLA Extension Corporate Education & Custom Programs   2014 — 2015
Master's Certificate - Personal Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Services, 3.4

American University   2008 — 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, Government

Jeff Stroud Jeff Stroud Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jeff Stroud's Direct Selling Association Experience 2007 - 2010
Job Senior Retail / Direct Selling Executive
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Jeff Stroud Consulting   July 2012 - Present
DSWA - The Alliance   January 2015 - Present
Private Quarters  October 2004 - September 2012
Direct Selling Association   2007 - 2010
Strouds Linens  May 2001 - February 2004
iHome.com   November 1999 - April 2001
Strouds Linens  1997 - 1999
May Company California  1988 - 1990

Skills
Direct Sales, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Sales, Retail, Management, Public Speaking, Advertising, New Business Development, E-commerce, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Customer Service, Social Media, Executive Management, P&L Management, Product Development, Merchandising, Organizational..., Event Planning, Business Development, Time Management, Enterprise Software, Event Management, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Social Networking, Training, Budgets, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, Small Business, Human Resources, Recruiting, Fundraising, Coaching, Contract Negotiation, B2B, Online Marketing, Fashion, Leadership Development, Market Planning

Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management   1991 — 1993
MBA, Business Administration

University of California, Los Angeles   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music Theory and Composition

San Marino High School   1976 — 1979

Teresa Kona Teresa Kona Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Teresa Kona's Direct Selling Association Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Programs Assistant at Greater Washington Board of Trade
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Greater Washington Board of Trade  March 2015 - Present
Tisako DBA Hagerstown Event Planning   August 2012 - Present
Keepers, Inc.   April 2013 - March 2015
Direct Selling Association   June 2014 - August 2014
Anthony Brown for Governor  February 2014 - June 2014
Behringer Harvard Residential  April 2014 - May 2014
CBRE  April 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Administrative..., PowerPoint, Research, Press Releases, Training, Social Networking, Facebook, Blogging, Tumblr, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Marketing, Media Relations, Volunteer Management, Editing, Journalism, Management, Policy, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, International Relations, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Writing, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Twitter, Advertising, Customer Service

Education
The George Washington University   2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Political Management, 3.0

Morgan State University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communinications (Public Relations)

Eric J. Ellman Eric J. Ellman Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Eric J. Ellman's Direct Selling Association Experience November 1992 - January 1998
Job Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Legal Affairs, Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA)
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Consumer Data Industry Association  January 1998 - Present
Wonders Child Care  September 2005 - August 2011
Montgomery County Alcoholic Beverages Advisory Board   2001 - 2008
Montgomery County Alcoholic Beverages Advisory Board   1998 - 2008
Direct Selling Association   November 1992 - January 1998
Friendship Heights Village Council   1989 - 1996
Maryland House of Delegates  June 1994 - September 1994
Office of Congressman Bob Edgar   1984 - 1986

Skills
Public Policy, Government Affairs, Government Relations, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Risk Management, Legislative Relations, Budgets, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Politics, Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Fundraising, International Relations, Government, Public Sector, Community Organizing, Lobbying, Research, Non-profits, Security, Editing, Community Service, Community Outreach, Community Development

Education
University of Baltimore School of Law   1990 — 1992
JD

American University   1984 — 1988
B.S., Political Science, Justice

Robin A. Luymes, MM, APR Robin A. Luymes, MM, APR Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Robin A. Luymes, MM, APR's Direct Selling Association Experience January 2006 - September 2009
Job Executive Director of Communications at Davenport University
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Davenport University  September 2010 - Present
WMPRSA   January 2010 - December 2010
Luymes Public Relations LLC   October 2009 - October 2010
Amway  March 2008 - September 2009
Direct Selling Association   January 2006 - September 2009
Word of Mouth Marketing Association  2006 - 2009
Quixtar Inc.   January 2001 - March 2008
Amway  December 1991 - January 2001
Grand Rapids Business Journal  February 1990 - December 1991
Compulit, Inc.   July 1989 - February 1990

Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Social Media Marketing, Crisis Communications, Leadership, Blogging, Marketing, Advertising, Publicity, Public Speaking, Community Development, Digital Marketing, Social Networking, Event Planning, Event Management, Editing, Crisis Management, Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Management, Change Management, Mentoring, Staff Development

Education
Davenport University   2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Management

Calvin College   1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, English

Loyalist College   1985 — 1986
Diploma, Print Journalism

Megan Den Herder Megan Den Herder Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Megan Den Herder's Direct Selling Association Experience July 2007 - June 2011
Job Project Manager, Creative at The Nature Conservancy
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Nature Conservancy  August 2015 - Present
The Nature Conservancy  June 2014 - August 2015
The Nature Conservancy  June 2011 - June 2014
Direct Selling Association   July 2007 - June 2011
Direct Selling Association   July 2007 - February 2011
Bouws Pool   May 2002 - June 2007
Strategic Communications Group (Michigan)   May 2006 - November 2006

Skills
Microsoft Office, CMS, MatrixMaxx, Twitter, Facebook, Direct Mail Fundraising, Retail Sales, Messaging, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Recruiting, Research, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Fundraising, Management, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Sales, Editing, Event Management, Social Media, Media Relations, Customer Service, Press Releases, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Public Policy, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Volunteer Management, Blogging, Spanish, Time Management, Corporate Communications, Workshop Facilitation, Email Marketing

Education
Calvin College   2004 — 2007
BA, Business, International Relations, Spanish

Calvin College   2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Business, International Relations, Spanish

Michael Zurat, PMP Michael Zurat, PMP Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Michael Zurat, PMP's Direct Selling Association Experience September 2007 - May 2008
Job Practice Manager, CRM Solutions at Cognosante
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Cognosante  April 2015 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton  October 2014 - April 2015
Insignia Technology  April 2014 - October 2014
eVenture Technologies, LLC  September 2012 - March 2014
Associated Veterans, LLC  January 2011 - September 2012
Capital Victory LLC   January 2007 - January 2011
Capital Victory LLC   June 2008 - January 2009
Direct Selling Association   September 2007 - May 2008
Supreme Court of the US  June 2005 - August 2007
Lehigh Library and Technology Services   August 2000 - May 2005

Skills
Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Six Sigma, Agile, SEO, BPI, ERP/CRM, PMP, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Customer Service, Business Process..., Solution Implementation, CRM, Business Analysis, Leadership, Program Management, IT Strategy, Process Improvement, PMO, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Management, Policy, Team Building, Databases, IT Service Management, Access, ERP, Integration, Analysis, E-commerce, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Government, Software Documentation, Proposal Writing, Vendor Management, Project Planning, Visio, SharePoint, Change Management, Business Process, SQL, Committed to..., Software Project..., Security, Business Intelligence, MS Project, Cross-functional Team...

Education
Lehigh University   2004 — 2005
MA, Political Science

Lehigh University   2000 — 2004
BA, Classics & Cognitive Science

Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies   2003 — 2003
Classics

Hilton Head Highschool

Ryan J. Kennedy Ryan J. Kennedy Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Ryan J. Kennedy's Direct Selling Association Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Manager, Government Relations & Global Regulatory Affairs at the Direct Selling Association
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Direct Selling Association   September 2014 - Present
National Association Management Group LLC   March 2013 - September 2014
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries   January 2013 - April 2013
Caves Valley Golf Club  April 2005 - November 2012
D.C. Legislative and Regulatory Services   December 2011 - May 2012
Sigma Chi Fraternity  May 2009 - June 2011
Sigma Chi Fraternity  November 2009 - November 2010
Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler   May 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Leadership, Politics, Networking, Social Media, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Political Campaigns, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Spanish, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Customer Service, Google Docs, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Blogging, Data Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Editing

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2008 — 2012
B.S. Environmental Science and Policy, Environmental Politics and Policy

The University of Montana   2007 — 2008
Environmental Studies

Glenelg Country School   2000 — 2007

Sonya Cooper-Turner Sonya Cooper-Turner San Diego, California Details
Sonya Cooper-Turner's Direct Selling Association Experience September 2007 - January 2013
Job Director of Channel Sales at Fragmob
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Fragmob  July 2015 - Present
ByDesign Technologies  January 2013 - July 2015
Direct Selling Association   September 2007 - January 2013
UNIFEST Foundation   March 2002 - January 2007
YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, DC   2006 - 2007

Skills
Public Speaking, Fundraising, Event Planning, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Large-scale Event..., Logistics Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Building, Account Management, Direct Sales, Marketing Strategy, Management, Sales, Large Scale Events, Social Media Marketing, Business Development, Strategy, Small Business, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Email Marketing, Team Leadership, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Coaching, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Advertising, Negotiation, Business Planning, Sales Management, Project Management, Customer Service

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1983 — 1985
Economics

Caldwell College   1981 — 1983

Frederick Douglass High School

Virginia Green, PhD, Psychotherapist Virginia Green, PhD, Psychotherapist Manhattan Beach, California Details
Virginia Green, PhD, Psychotherapist's Direct Selling Association Experience 2011 - 2011
Job Family Therapy, Divorce and Children, Coparenting, Substance Abuse and Addiction www.stillwatergroup.net
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Stillwater Family Therapy   January 1999 - Present
The Stillwater Group   January 1999 - Present
www.stillwatergroup.net   1992 - Present
Stillwater Family Therapy   1999 - Present
CAMFT  July 2010 - July 2012
Direct Selling Association   2011 - 2011
Direct Selling Association   2011 - 2011
Fired Up For Success Mastermind   2009 - 2010
Crystal Brands  1984 - 1990
Avon  June 1979 - June 1984

Skills
Family Therapy, Psychotherapy, Life Transitions, Self-esteem, Psychology, Mental Health, Adults, Group Therapy, Adolescents, Counseling Psychology, Mindfulness, Mental Health Counseling, Treatment, Stress Management, Parenthood, Stress, Anger Management, CBT, Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Management Consulting, Market Research, Executive Coaching, Therapists, Clinical Research, Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, Psychological Assessment, Personal Development, Workshops, Emotional Intelligence, Healthcare, Google Groups, Start-ups, Healing, Prevention, Entrepreneurship, Life Coaching, Strategy, Leadership, Career Counseling, Leadership Development, Meditation, Program Development, Social Services, Conflict Resolution, Clinical Supervision, Holistic Health, Workshop Facilitation, Child Development

Education
Harvard Business School   1978 — 1980
MBA, Business

Harvard University   1971 — 1975
BA, Economics

Antioch University   1995 — 1996
MA, Clinical Psychology

Pacifica Graduate Institute   1996 — 2003
PhD, Clinical Psychology

Alyssa Wolice Alyssa Wolice Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Alyssa Wolice's Direct Selling Association Experience August 2011 - February 2014
Job Communications Coordinator at University of Maryland
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
University of Maryland, Clark School of Engineering  February 2014 - Present
District Sports Page   July 2012 - March 2015
Direct Selling Association   August 2011 - February 2014
Community News Service  June 2010 - October 2012
Comcast SportsNet  September 2010 - September 2011
Wisdom & Williams Associates   July 2011 - August 2011
CVR Search & Staffing   June 2011 - August 2011
Food and Drug Administration  January 2010 - September 2010
Writings by Kathryn   May 2010 - June 2010
City A.M.   October 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Blogging, Research, Press Releases, Editing, Journalism, Facebook, Storytelling, AP Style, Social Media, News Writing, Public Relations, Newsletters, Final Cut Pro, Newspapers, Editorial

Education
American University   2007 — 2010
B.A, Journalism

Notre Dame High School   2003 — 2007

Foundation for International Education

Amy Robinson, APR, CAE Amy Robinson, APR, CAE Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Amy Robinson, APR, CAE's Direct Selling Association Experience January 2011 - August 2014
Job Strategic Communications and Public Relations Executive
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Social Selling Associates   August 2014 - Present
Direct Selling Association   January 2011 - August 2014
Direct Selling Association   January 2003 - December 2010
Direct Selling Association   August 1999 - January 2003
National Council of State Housing Agencies  September 1998 - July 1999
National Association of Home Builders  January 1997 - September 1998

Skills
Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Brand Management, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Non-profits, Spokesperson, Internal Communications, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Press Releases, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Leadership

Education
The George Washington University   1996 — 1999
MA, Legislative Affairs

University of Missouri-Columbia   1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism and Political Science

Paul Skowronek Paul Skowronek Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Paul Skowronek's Direct Selling Association Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at Direct Selling Association
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Direct Selling Association   August 2014 - Present
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)   January 2012 - August 2014
APCO Worldwide  June 2006 - December 2011
Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP)   April 2004 - May 2006
Porter Novelli  2000 - 2004
The Advisory Board Company  1999 - 2000

Skills
Message Development, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Coalitions, Reputation Management, Corporate Communications, Public Policy, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Crisis Management, Community Outreach, Health Insurance, Health Insurance..., Government, Policy, Leadership, Business Strategy, Thought Leadership, Strategy, Reputation, Health Care Reform

Education
University of London   1998 — 1999
MA, American Studies

Trinity College-Hartford   1994 — 1998
BA, American Studies

Karen Garrett Karen Garrett Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Karen Garrett's Direct Selling Association Experience May 2001 - Present
Job Senior Director, Marketing & Publications Services at Direct Selling Association
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Selling Association   May 2001 - Present
Ten Thousand Villages  2005 - 2009

Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Management, Graphic Design, Writing, Database Administration, Web Design, Web Development, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Department Budgeting, Leadership, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Copywriting

Education
American University   1997 — 2001
BA, Literature

Christopher L. Rawlins Christopher L. Rawlins Orem, Utah Details
Christopher L. Rawlins's Direct Selling Association Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job General Counsel at InfoTrax Systems
Industry Legal Services
Experience
InfoTrax Systems  April 2014 - Present
InfoTrax Systems  August 2013 - April 2014
Georgetown University Law Center  2010 - May 2013
Senate Judiciary Committee  2012 - 2012
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty  2011 - December 2011
Direct Selling Association   May 2011 - August 2011
Hon. Orrin G. Hatch, US Senate   June 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Research, Editing, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Legal Writing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, French, Leadership, Data Analysis, English, Statistics

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)

Brigham Young University   2004 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Judith Dror Judith Dror Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Judith Dror's Direct Selling Association Experience May 2007 - July 2007
Job Technical Writer at RBC Wealth Management
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
RBC Wealth Management  September 2013 - Present
Best Buy  July 2012 - May 2013
Chandler Dror   April 2012 - July 2012
WMATA  February 2011 - March 2012
HCD International  July 2009 - February 2011
Accu-Crete   July 2008 - November 2008
MSI Universal   August 2008 - September 2008
Direct Selling Association   May 2007 - July 2007
Lockheed Martin/FAA   February 2007 - April 2007
Graduate Management Admissions Council   April 2005 - October 2006

Skills
Public Speaking, Editing, Teaching, Marketing, Newsletters, SharePoint, Software Documentation, Analysis, Leadership, Customer Service, Project Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Nonprofits, Research

Education
Harvard University   1994 — 2000
PhD, Sociology

Harvard University   1990 — 1994
A.M., Sociology

Harvard University   1988 — 1990
MTS, Biblical Hebrew

University of Virginia   1984 — 1988
B.A., French Literature, Religious Studies

Sidwell Friends School
4th - 12th grade

Barbara McKnight Barbara McKnight Greater Atlanta Area Details
Barbara McKnight's Direct Selling Association Experience 2000 - 2003
Job President at Term Insurance Solutions
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Term Insurance Solutions   January 2009 - Present
Direct Selling Association   2000 - 2003
BellSouth  January 1985 - April 1995

Education
Southern Polytechnic State University   1981 — 1984
BEET, Electrical Engineering

Andre Peterson Andre Peterson Provo, Utah Area Details
Andre Peterson's Direct Selling Association Experience 2001 - Present
Job Board Member at Syd Riggs Foundation
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Syd Riggs Foundation   January 2010 - Present
Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce  2006 - Present
Tahitian Noni International  December 2001 - Present
Direct Selling Association   2001 - Present
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)   2001 - Present
Novell  1993 - 1994
WordPerfect  1984 - 1993

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Press Releases, Media Relations, Event Management, Corporate Communications

Education
Brigham Young University   1975 — 1979

Gregory Probert Gregory Probert Lehi, Utah Details
Gregory Probert's Direct Selling Association Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Chairman of the Board and CEO Nature's Sunhine
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Direct Selling Educational Foundation   June 2015 - Present
Nature's Sunshine Products  October 2013 - Present
California Science Center  2007 - Present
Direct Selling Association   June 2013 - Present
Nature's Sunshine Products  April 2013 - September 2013
Penta Water Company, Inc.   2008 - 2010
Herbalife ltd   2003 - 2008
DMX Music  2001 - 2003
iMovieStudio   2000 - 2001
planetLingo   2000 - 2000

Skills
Strategic Planning, Management, Direct Sales, International, Start-ups, Team Building, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Operations Management, Strategic Visionary, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Business Development, Leadership Development, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development, International Business, Product Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Consulting, Change Management, Forecasting, Sales, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Negotiation, Marketing Management, Marketing, Sales Operations, E-commerce, Market Research, Public Relations

Education
University of Southern California
BA, Psychology

Jenifer Van Nortwick Jenifer Van Nortwick Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jenifer Van Nortwick's Direct Selling Association Experience December 2011 - December 2014
Job Global Regulatory Affairs Assistant at Direct Selling Association
Industry International Affairs
Experience
BCI Food Services   March 2013 - Present
Direct Selling Association   December 2011 - December 2014
Madhyam Foundation   June 2010 - September 2010
Island Press  June 2009 - June 2010
Forum in the European Parliament on Construction (FOCOPE)   January 2009 - April 2009

Skills
Conversational French, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Foreign Policy, Public Policy, Social Media, International..., Politics, Event Planning, Research, Fundraising, Intercultural..., Strategic Communications, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Community Outreach, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Research, Political Science, French, Nonprofits

Education
American University   2006 — 2010
International Studies, International Law and Politics, European Union

Neil H. Offen Neil H. Offen Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Neil H. Offen's Direct Selling Association Experience 1971 - 2011
Job Bd Director: Christel House; Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE:NUS); Queens College (Advisory Bd.)
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Nu Skin Enterprises  July 2011 - Present
Christel House International  2006 - Present
World Federation of Direct Selling Associations   1978 - 2011
Direct Selling Education Foundation   1978 - 2011
Direct Selling Association   1971 - 2011
Hudson Institute  1998 - 2008
Inter-American Foundation (U.S. Government Agency)   1993 - 1997
U.S. House of Representatives (Hon. Chas. H. Wilson, D-CA)   1969 - 1971
USAID, Department of State.   1967 - 1969

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Fundraising, Public Relations, Business Strategy, Marketing, Public Policy, Social Media, Non-profits, Politics, Policy, Corporate Governance, Government, Leadership Development, Strategic Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Media Relations, Corporate Social..., Community Development, Budgets, International..., Program Development, International Business, Strategy, Business Development, Nonprofits, Start-ups, International Relations, Legislative Relations, Business Planning, Leadership, Change Management, Management Consulting, Event Planning, Management, Team Building

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1965 — 1968
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, Member, DC Bar

Queens College   1961 — 1965
B.A., Political Science/Latin American Area Studies

Lacie Hales Lacie Hales Provo, Utah Area Details
Lacie Hales's Direct Selling Association Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Membership Assistant at Direct Selling Association
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Direct Selling Association   September 2011 - Present
Ancestry.com  March 2011 - September 2011
Ancestry.com  July 2009 - February 2011
New York Daily News  May 2009 - June 2009
LDS Living Magazine  January 2009 - April 2009

Skills
Blogging

Education
Brigham Young University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor's, Communications

Snow College   2004 — 2006
Associates, English

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