RESUME

Promoted to Corporate position with Advanced Recovery Systems to oversee all business development and marketing responsibilities on a national level for parent organization and all ARS-owned facilities

Responsible for integrating marketing, operations and financial knowledge to achieve organizational goals
Actively involved in potential mergers and acquisitions for ARS, identifying prospective profitable locations while adding to the service lines available in ARS’ brand portfolio
Speaks nationally on behalf of Advanced Recovery Systems and all ARS facilities
Oversees all business development and marketing department staff as well as third party vendor contracts
Manages brand development and implementation through website design, direct marketing campaigns, advertisement placements and social media strategies
Achieved a 97% census within six months of operation at The Recovery Village
Coordinates thoughtful relationship development with clinical and medical providers, community organizations, judicial, legal and law enforcement agencies
Plans, presents, and participates in behavioral health industry conferences and networking events throughout the United States
Receives and responds to incoming inquiries from referral sources and potential clients
Integrates and maintains CRM database documenting marketing strategies, client and professional leads, call objectives, and follow-ups
Developed alumni aftercare app and alumni program
Oversees negotiations and credentialing process to become an EAP provider for local Healthcare Corporations

UF&Shands Florida Recovery Center | Gainesville, FL | Referral Relations Manager | March 2012 - February 2013

Responsible for fostering initial and repeat business for new service line partnership with Orlando Health
Reached corporate patient census goals within four months of program opening
Helped to fill all available beds at the Eating Disorder Recovery Center
Exceeded goals for in person, one-on-one visits and admissions
Helped to identify and target areas for growth within market

McKenna Walsh Coaching and Professional Management LLC | Winter Park, FL | Owner & Chief Executive Officer | August 2012 - August 2014

Opened full-service Professional Management and Mentoring business
Received National Media attention both digitally and in print within one month of opening
Facilitated profitable operations through realization of long-term business plan goals over a six-week period
National brand development and strategic implementation in various mediums
Create highly customized, strategic client plans to over 125 individual clients annually across the United States

H.O.P.E.- Helping Other People Eat | Orlando, FL | Founder/President, 2001 - Present

Founder of 501(c)3 non-profit organization focusing on the prevention, awareness and treatment of eating disorders
Personally spoken to more than 85,000 people, and millions more through national media outlets, about eating disorders prevention, awareness, education and treatment
Funded the collaboration of local treatment providers to create the Eating Disorder Current Concepts DVD, website and mobile app available for download in iTunes and GooglePlay
Created Get R.E.A.L. – Realistic Expectations and Attitudes for Life; a program that was distributed to over 12,000 schools, legislative offices, hospitals and treatment centers from 2010-2011
Established the Great Jeans Giveaway and the Blue Jeans for True Genes Campaign – a jeans drive that has collected over 20,000 pair of jeans and distributed them to over 40 organizations worldwide

National Eating Disorders Association | Seattle, WA
National Board Member, 2011- present
National Junior Board Inaugural Chairwoman, 2007 - 2011
Member, 2001- Present

Oversaw the development of the National Junior Board by establishing specific projects, as well as promoting the expansion of the Board
Local and Regional Coordinator of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week since 2003
Coordinated numerous fundraisers throughout the year at various locations around the country
Assists in development of strategic plan for the organization
Local NEDA Walk Coordinator
NEDA Network Member

Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Orlando, FL
Director of Communications, May 2008 - August 2009

Responsible for coordinating press on local, state and national levels; all public relations and press releases for the organization, the titleholder, events and sponsors; and maintaining close relations with trade publications
Coordinated sponsorship and event fundraising for designated events throughout the year
Assisted with organizing travel arrangements and appearances for titleholder
Responsible for achieving weekly sales goals and managing organization’s website content

Miss Florida Scholarship Organization, Miami, FL
Miss Florida 2006, July 2006 - June 2007

Traveled over 80,000 miles completing over 250 contracted appearances in one year speaking, volunteering and promoting the Miss Florida Organization focusing on increasing sponsorships and encouraging partnerships

Allison Kreiger, Inc.
Independent Contractor/ Freelance Work

Hosted over 75 events including award ceremonies, TV shows and competitions
National television special guest appearances include Huff Post Live, FOX News' Hannity and Colmes, The Big Story with John Gibson, PBS's Emotional Life and Lifetime Television's Balancing Act
Contributing editor for Dove's Digital Channel hosted on MSN.com and featured blogger for PBS as well as Tri Delta's Fat Talk Free Initiative
Independently contracted spokesperson for businesses and organizations

HONORS AND AWARDS

2015 Women Who Mean Business Nominee - Orlando Business Journal
Changing Minds Award 2013 – Pasco Mental Health Foundation
Community Leadership Award 2012- WOAMTEC
Inspirational Award 2010 - Orlando Woman Newspaper
Woman to Watch 2009 - Orlando Woman Newspaper
Youth Advocate of the Year 2008 - awarded by the National Eating Disorders Association
Young Emerging Leader 2008 - Women's Executive Council
Young Woman of Distinction 2007 - Awarded by the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council
Miss Florida 2006 and Overall Interview Award Winner
Recipient of the Miss Florida and Miss America Community Service Award 2006
Right Decisions, Right Now - Florida Spokesperson 2006-2007
eWomen Network, International Femtor Award Finalist 2006

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS

National Eating Disorder Association – National Board Member; Founding Chair of National Junior Board
Eating Disorder Network of Central Florida – Board Member; Community Projects Committee Member
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals – Local Board Member
Orange County Drug Free Coalition – Treatment, Addition & Disability Committee
The Forever's Foundation - Founder & President
Central Florida Council for Florida House - Member
Women on a Mission to Earn Commission (WOAMTEC) – Member; Past Chapter Director

EDUCATION
Florida A&M University College of Law | Orlando, Florida
Juris Doctorate | Cum Laude Graduate | May 2012

FAMU Law Review, Business Managing Editor
Dean's List, Spring 2010 & Spring 2011
Book Award, Legal Methods
Book Award, Interviewing, Counseling and Negotiations
Phi Alpha Delta
Women's Law Caucus

Student Government Senator
Spirit of Susan B. Anthony Award 2005 - University of Florida, Division of Student Affairs
Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Omicron Delta Kappa, Mortar Board
Delta Delta Delta
Gatorettes, Team Captain 2003-2005

SPECIAL SKILLS
PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, HTML, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop

Allison Kreiger WAlsh