Shawn Talbot
Experienced Association Management Professional
- Role
- Cusp Program Director at Utility Business Media
- Location
- Prescott Valley, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shawn Talbot
Dynamic association management professional with 20 years of national, state, and…
Experience
Cusp Program Director
May 2022 — Present · Crystal Lake, IL, US
Utility Business Media/USOLN - Crystal Lake, IL May 2022 - PresentCUSP PROGRAM DIRECTOR (Remote Position)Utility Business Media is a leading producer and publisher of education and events dedicated to the utility safety and operations leadership community. UBM’s client, the Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network (USOLN) administers the Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification. USOLN serves as an advocate for a safe, secure, and productive utility work environment and as a catalyst for the prevention of workplace-related incidents. • Responsible for researching, planning, developing, implementing, and growing the CUSP certification program Identified new opportunities in 2022 that resulted in significant new revenue streams for the USOLN. • Ensure that the CUSP certification is a valid and trusted credential within the utility industry.• Administer the application review and approval process using best practices to assess and determine the eligibility of candidates to take the CUSP exam.• Direct CUSP online exam administration including review and approval of the roster for each exam cohort and notification of results.• Oversee the CUSP recertification process to promote the continued competence of CUSP credential holders through continuing professional development.• Stay abreast of certification trends and best practices to continuously improve the CUSP certification.• Serve and support the CUSP community by building strong communications with individuals seeking to earn the credential, as well as assisting active credential holders in maintaining their credentials.• Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to provide regular performance reviews of the CUSP program.• Participate in creating and delivering effective marketing/communications for the CUSP program.• Coordinate with the utility industry exam development team to produce and continuously improve the certification exams.
Education
Colorado State University Global
Master of Science - MS, Organizational Leadership
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Human Development
Skills
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Volunteer Management
- Community Outreach
- Public Outreach
- Chapters
- Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Association Management
- Voice Over
- Certifications
- Award
- Leadership Development
- Volunteer Training
- Event Management
- Media Relations
- Leadership
- Nonprofits
- Public Speaking
- Public Relations
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Management
- Community Development
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