Management Manager

Donna A. Jones

- *** N. Third Street, #***, Philadelphia, PA 19123 321-***-**** Email:

***************@*****.***

A highly energetic, detail-oriented professional with over 10+ years of

experience seeks full-time employment opportunity to expand expertise.

Known for outstanding communications, administrative and project management

skills.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Business Management Degree (2012) GPA: 3.2

University of Phoenix, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Coursework Includes:

Strategic Marketing & Branding

Financial Management

Business Administration

Fundraising & Event Planning

Consumer Research

Accounting I & II

Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Marketing Communication

Human Resources Management

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

. Partnered with National and International Basketball League to support

community outreach initiatives

. Successfully implemented strategic fundraiser plans for women in

transition and children's programs

. Consistently managed administrative services for professional athletes

and celebrities clientele

. Establish solicitation strategies and priorities, manage prospect lists,

develop market strategies for fundraising events

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REALTIME MEDIA MANAGEMENT - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2003 - Present

Executive Director/Event Coordinator/Virtual Team Leader

Coordinate administrative and operational services for professional

athletes while living abroad in Italy, Russia and Israel.

Selected Accomplishments:

. Coordinate Administrative Services: Proactively prepare

correspondences and reports, respond to inquiries, manage and approve

expense reports; schedule meetings, site visits/media events, arrange

travel and transportation services; manage account activities, monitor

office supplies; develop multiple PowerPoint presentations, resolve

discrepancies in accounts payable and receivable.

. Manage Fundraising Events and Project Activities: Manage special

projects and critically review project plans to identify potential

gaps, issues and opportunities to shorten or otherwise optimized

services, products and revenue. Coordinate project milestones,

deliverables, progress reports, resources and budgets. Facilitate

meetings with volunteers and vendors. Assist in the development of

business proposals and solicitation strategies for target market for

fundraising events incl. golf tournaments, sports camp, youth

programs, fashion shows, holiday affairs, motivational workshops and

bridal events.

. Develop marketing materials for fundraising events incl. brochures,

nametags, t-shirts designs, newsletters, gift bags, registration

lists, invitations and seating cards. Make recommendations for dates,

exhibit space, lodging, food and beverages, telecommunications and

audio-visual requirements; marketing materials and packaging,

transportation and administrative support services. Conduct site

inspections and pre-event meetings with vendors.

. Handled Public Relations: Cultivate relations with sports celebrities

and agents to support community outreach initiatives. Work

collaboratively with various professionals to ensure timely scheduled

guest appearances, press conferences and special appearances based on

mutual interest. Delegate assignments with volunteers and led team

meetings. Increase media visibility by identifying speaking

engagements and industry recognition opportunities.

. Vendor Management Matters: Responsible for managing vendor selection,

solicitations and ensure contract closeout activities. Develop and

review request for proposals (i.e., RFP, RFQ, and RFI); review and

monitor budgets and prepare comparison analysis reports to determine

feasibility and best market value rates. Evaluate bids and ensure

specifications are met timely. Conduct market research analysis and

review historical data to ensure fair market pricing. Prepare

comparison reports and make recommendations for vendor, legal, sports,

travel relevant event plans and entertainment services. Secure cost

estimates, analyze and monitor budgets. Resolve discrepancies in

billing and expenses.

Gibbs Property Management

2002 - Present

Property Manager/Owner/Landlord

. Onsite and offsite manager of duplex. Handle maintenance and

inspections of units. Develop advertisements, review applicants,

credit checks, handle eviction proceedings, collect rent, code bills,

etc.

QVC - West Chester, Pennsylvania

1993 - 2003

Reinhard Modeling & Talent Agency, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wilhelmina Model Management, New York, New York

Fashion Runway, Television and Print Model

Selected Accomplishments:

. Responsible for commercial, retail and fashion merchandising

activities for advertisements in magazines, newspapers, billboards,

department-store catalogs, mail-order catalogs, POP, television and on

the Internet. Helped advertisement of clothing, cosmetics, food and

appliances.

. Worked closely with highly professional and creative teams of

photographers, hair and clothing stylists, makeup artists,

journalists, designers, garment buyers and clients to produce the

desired look and to finish the photo shoots, shows, commercials,

television promos/shows on schedule.

White & Williams, LLP

1992 - 1993

Executive Assistant to Senior Partner

. Responsible for legal support to senior partner including preparation

of legal documents, research, court filings, scheduling appointments,

dictation, correspondence, answering calls, faxing, photocopying, and

filing.

TECHNICAL

MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); Photoshop; Social Media

(Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram); Typing 90 wpm

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