Desiree Donnenberg

About Me

Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Initiating, planning, and executing projects from conception to completion.
• Utilizing Change Mgt., Cost Mgt., Issue Mgt. & Risk Mgt.
• Analysis, Budgeting & Quality Control.
• Internal/External Communication, Phase Monitoring, & Delegation of Tasks.

Organized, efficient, project-oriented, and creative are some words to describe my approach towards work. Looking at projects at a high level and breaking them down into manageable steps, is part of my extensive skill set. I believe strongly in communication and teamwork.

With over 10 years of combined experience as Projects Manager and Executive Assistant, I have served in general tasks of organization and advanced responsibilities such as social media organization, media purchasing, seminar & tradeshows organization, product management & operational procedure design.

Historically, I work closely with Sales and Marketing departments and high-level executives such as: Owners, VP of Sales, CEO’s and CFO’s. Generally, I manage projects related to sales, media, advertising, business development and organizational procedure.

It has been said that my time management and follow through skills are exemplary. Additionally, research and analysis are strong points as well as creativity and strong communication.

As a side note, my initial work experience as a mortgage loan processor (approx. 3 years) began a career of strictly paying attention to detail and working with deadlines. Moving on to an Executive Assistant was a great building block to the role I currently enjoy as Project Manager.

Working as Project Manager, over the past four years, with the entrepreneurs at Trend Fund, Trend Trade and Parent Park, has diversely expanded my background, knowledge and skill sets.

I look forward to expanding upon my Marketing and Business Development experience through obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Work Experience

Apr 2007 - Nov 2009

fort lauderdale, FL (US)

Project Manager
Parent Park
Please see resume on the Portfolio Tab (above).

Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Initiating, planning, and executing projects from conception to completion.
• Utilizing Change Mgt., Cost Mgt., Issue Mgt. & Risk Mgt.
• Analysis, Budgeting & Quality Control.
• Internal/External Communication, Phase Monitoring, & Delegation of Tasks.

4.07 – 11.09 Parent Park – PROJECT MANAGER
Company Description: A website offering unique information on children’s activities for busy parents in the South Florida area.

“Completed Project Examples”

Research:

Create and execute standards for Parent Park startup. Develop content of business database, offering activities/classes for families with children ages 1-13.

Train: Create / Conduct Employee Training:
• New Employee Training: Payroll Submission, Expectations, Guidelines, Company Policy.
• Basic Computer Training: Outlook, Excel, & computer maintenance.
• Procedural Training: Customer service, Data Entry, Telemarketing, Follow up, & Database enhancement.

Direct:

Create guidelines / operational procedures for: Training, Research, Marketing, Personnel, and Payroll. Design Admin / Entry forms with Webmaster.

Business Development:

Research sponsorship options and create/execute mass email surveys to client base. Work closely with owner to provide suggestions for: company structure & direction, marketing, training standards and expansion.

Manage:

Analyze daily and weekly progress. Provide ongoing guidance, direction, and continuing education. Submit weekly progress reports to owner.
Jul 2005 - Nov 2009

fort lauderdale, FL (US)

Project Manager
Trend Fund
Please see resume on the Portfolio Tab (above).

Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Initiating, planning, and executing projects from conception to completion.
• Utilizing Change Mgt., Cost Mgt., Issue Mgt. & Risk Mgt.
• Analysis, Budgeting & Quality Control.
• Internal/External Communication, Phase Monitoring, & Delegation of Tasks.

7.05 - 11.09 Trend Fund – PROJECT MANAGER
Company Description: Trend Fund provides educational webinars, Book/DVD packages and misc. product around Stock Trading education and techniques. A sister company to Trend Trading To Win & Trend Trade.

“Completed Project Examples”

Business Development / Media Purchasing:

Research, organize & book advertising for television, radio, newspaper and internet. Execute advertising contracts ($2.4M per year) with companies including: Yahoo, MSN, Google, The Street, Worldnetdaily, and NewsMax.
Design/provide weekly and monthly status reports for: budget/sales projection & comparison, internet banner analysis & advertising breakdowns.

Product Management: “Intermediate Stock Trading”

• Product Fulfillment Coordination.
• Define submission standards
• Organize/Oversee process
• Pricing comparison, cost control & order verification.
• Approve invoices / complete reconciliation.
• Oversee package distribution / design for Book/DVD kits.
• Design graphic layout for product facings & internet banners.
• Create training process/instructions for remote Monthly Newsletter submission.

Seminar Organizing: “Introduction to Stock Trading”

Create & Organize “National Seminar Schedule.” Create training manuals, and negotiate/book seminar locations. Assist presenters through set up & sales process for seminars held in NY & NJ.

Social Media Coordination:

Integrate online media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, You Tube, LiveStream and company websites) Present, execute, and coordinate approved strategies to increase online following.
1998 - 2005

fort lauderdale, FL (US)

Executive Assistant Summary
Executive Assistant Summary
1998 – 2005 - Executive Assistant

Supported high-level executives such as Owners, VP of Sales, CEO’s and CFO’s.

Managed projects related to sales, media & advertising, in fields such as: Software/Hardware Development, Yacht Brokerage, Event Planning, & DVD Distribution.

General Responsibilities:

Communication liaison, client interaction, call screening, calendar/meeting coordination, travel arrangements, confidential information, expense report review.

Advanced Responsibilities:

Revamp organizational structures, facilitate employee training, research/reporting, create promotional items (brochures, flyers, etc.) Coordinate purchases, special events, promotions, & misc. projects.

COMPUTER SKILLS

GENERAL OFFICE
Windows XP, NT, 95-2000
MS Office XP, 2k, 98, 95
Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word,
Lotus Notes
Calendar Creator
Typing 78 wpm

REPORTING
MAS90, AS400, Datamodes,
Seagate Crystal Reports
Custom Systems

SALES/ORGANIZATION
Act 4.1 & 3.0
Outlook
Salesforce.com
Webex, Skype, Placeware
Select Street Atlas
Pro-CD Phonebooks

GRAPHIC ARTS
Adobe Photoshop CS & 7.0 (Brochure/Internet Ad Design)
Quark Express 4.0 & Corel Draw (Some Layouts/Editing)

Education

2009 - present
Bachelor's - Psychology
Ashford University
Psychology is an integral asset to Marketing and Development. This addition to my career is an excellent way to show my dedication, interest in expanding knowledge, and ability to learn. This is an online attendance that requires serious time managment skills and independance that enhances my current skill set. I look forward to the acceptance of my completed degree.

Courses & Certifications

Intermediate Excel, Advanced Outlook & How to be a Supervisor.

Graduate of the ArtServe "Aritst as an Entrepreneur Institute".

Clubs & Organizations

Various Charity Events for Joe Dimaggio's Children Hospital, Hugs and Kisses, Inc. - raising funds for cancer patients. http://hugsandkissesinc.org/

Hobbies & Interests

Graphics, Sculpting, Airbrush, and Painting have all played parts in my creative interests taking part in 10 years of exhibiting and association with functions for non-profit organizations, raising money for humanitarian causes, such as Joe Dimaggio's Childrens Hospital, Hugs & Kisses Cancer Foundation, and much more.