Christina Thrun

About Christina Thrun

A hardworking and dedicated professional always striving to learn and grow both individually and for the organization. One of my key strengths is the ability to see the big picture and set strategic goals and benchmarks to achieve the vision. A team-oriented leader, who excels at guiding team collaboration and guiding a team towards accomplishing objectives. Creative and organized with a variety of skill sets that help drive organization growth. Specialties: Cohesive marketing, branding, social media, fundraising, annual giving, event planning, developing marketing plans, entrepreneurship, budgeting, non-profit management, volunteer management, strategic planning, staff development and financial management. Volunteer Positions -Eau Claire County Humane Association Board of Directors, April 2016 - April 2022, April 2024 - present -President, Eau Claire County Humane Association, May 2018 - April 2020 -University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Alumni Association Board of Directors, May 2016 - May 2023 -Board Chair, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Alumni Association, May 2021 - May 2022 -Junior Achievement Volunteer, 2005 - present -Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley Steering Committee, 20••••12 -Chair of the Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley, April 2010 - March 2011 -Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters, 20••••13 Awards & Accomplishments -Best Web 2.0 Program from National Association of Home Builders - 2020 -Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year Award - 2012 -Big Brothers Big Sisters \"Making a Difference Award\"- 2015 -Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Eau Claire Graduate - 2009 -5th Degree Black Belt Head Instructor

Experience

1. Executive Officer

   Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association

   Mar 2015 — Present · Eau Claire, WI, US

   Guide the success of the membership organization under the direction of the Board of Directors. Includes: strategic planning, budgeting, staff development and management, marketing, creating relationships with members, membership recruitment and retention, event planning (Home Show & Parade of Homes), and building management and maintenance.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

  BBA

  1999 — 2003

• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

  MBA

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Time Management
• Project Planning
• Small Business
• Community Outreach
• Business Development
• Event Management
• Strategic Planning
• Conferences
• Public Speaking
• Entrepreneurship
• Program Development
• Advertising
• Leadership
• Volunteer Management
• Social Media
• Market Planning
• Non-Profits
• Customer Service
• Newsletters
• Public Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership Development
• Marketing
• Grant Writing
• Community Development
• Budgeting
• Social Networking
• Start-Ups
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Sales
• Marketing Communications
• Nonprofits
• Event Planning
• Coaching