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Sharon Radziewski
Senior Director, Executive Education and CEO Programs at American Bankers Association
Sharon Radziewski is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in conference management, membership engagement, and marketing, particularly in the financial services and telecommunications industries. She currently holds the position of Senior Director, Executive Education and CEO Programs at the American Bankers Association, a role she has been in since June 2014.1
Education and Qualifications
Sharon holds an MBA in Business Administration from The George Washington University - School of Business, which she completed between 2005 and 2007.1 She also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Maryland College Park. Additionally, she has earned the AMA-CPM™ (American Management Association - Certified Project Manager) certification.1
Professional Experience
In her current role at the American Bankers Association, Sharon's responsibilities include:
- Leading program development and marketing efforts for annual conferences targeting bank CEOs, board members, and CFOs1
- Supervising session development, keynote selection, speaker coaching, budgeting, and marketing efforts
- Adapting programs to virtual formats to maximize attendee engagement
- Overseeing venue selection, sponsorships, and logistics
- Leading program development for semi-annual Council meetings for c-suite executives
Skills and Expertise
Sharon is known for her:
- Strong work ethic and multitasking abilities
- Expertise in customer service and client relations
- Proficiency in strategic planning and program management
- Skills in budget development and cost-effective results delivery
- Ability to foster collaborations across diverse audiences
Her specialties include membership engagement, conference and event strategy, sponsorship and exhibit booth sales, trade association leadership, and marketing/publicity.
Throughout her career, Sharon has demonstrated a commitment to delivering value to member companies and clients while aligning outcomes with organizational objectives.