Project Management

Joseph F. DeSimone

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

484-***-**** (Cell)

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

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly skilled professional with expertise in professional and financial

services, project management, and customer relationship management obtained

from Fortune 500 companies. Experience in business, logistics, supply

chain, procurement, distribution, project, and general management drive

revenue and profit.

V Maximize productivity by setting clear expectations and proactively

communicating project status, issues and risks to internal

stakeholders and top management.

V Draft and distribute project objectives and tasks to the solutions

team.

V Negotiate successfully with clients, staff and outside vendors.

V Nurture relationships with project sponsors as well as business and IT

executives.

V Proficient in using Microsoft office, Cognos, MRP/ERP (SAP) Systems,

Manugistics, CBO (Consumer Based Ordering), Visio, Outlook,

SharePoint, SQL, Visual Basic Applications (VBA), and MS Project

Vishay Precision Group

Malvern, Pennsylvania

Manager Corporate Communications

May 2012 - January 2013

Summary: Created overall communication strategy that encompasses all key

internal and external stakeholders within defined projects. Conducted

complex modelling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, business case

development, and other general financial and operational analysis. Ability

to persuade and influence others.

> Worked closely with key members of management on public responses to

time-sensitive issues influencing the company's financial and product

performance.

> Performed research and analysis on specific companies, industries

and/or technologies in response to questions posed by senior

management.

> Managed and created communications projects and review process

(business objective, communication objectives, strategy, tactics,

audience segmentation, key messages, measurement, and time and event

schedule, budget, resources, production, distribution, evaluation).

> Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team and

identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

> Assisted in the creation of documentation for design and content

strategy and user experience specifications.

> Collected and created reports client and market data, including

revenue, media exposure, and employee engagement results.

> Provided direction with industry analyst and reviewed draft reports

for accuracy of publicly disclosed information.

> Track, maintain, analyze and provide current information on the

operation's business scorecard or key performance indicators (KPIs).

> Coordinated print production, and fulfilment services for

marketing/communication projects.

> Effectively dealt with crises by establishing contingency plans in

coordination with all corporate sectors.

Accomplishments

< Developed and maintained an internal communication plan & key messages

framework for use by key managers ensure alignment for leader

messaging.

< Aligned communications and PR strategy with other marketing efforts

(e.g., media relations, social media, public affairs, internal and

management communications) and ensure all content was tailored to the

Company's global strategies and external audiences.

< Presented company messaging and strategies for both internal teams and

key stakeholders.

< Established and maintained processes to ensure consistently high

quality of communications deliverables.

< Track & plan project milestones and deliverables.

TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd.

Dallas, Texas

Manager Corporate Communications

Sept. 2010 - Feb. 2012

Summary: Worked closely with key members of management on public responses

to time-sensitive issues influencing the company's financial and

operational performance.

> Assisted in managing with third party member's company's investment

portfolio, tracked monthly variances and key metrics, and created

detailed reports on market changes.

> Coordination of subject experts, communication, training, and other

project resources to ensure deliverable content is accurate and

completed on time with overall project milestones.

> Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team and

identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

> Drafted various messages that captured the corporate strategic

direction-including mission, vision, values, and strategy. Prepared,

maintained and updated procedures and comprehensive documentation for

the business processes that were developed and implemented

> Assisted in the creation of documentation for design and content

strategy and user experience specifications.

> Managed and created communications projects and review process

(business objective, communication objectives, strategy, tactics,

audience segmentation, key messages, measurement, and time and event

schedule, budget, resources, production, distribution, evaluation).

> Prepared marketing resources and technical resources to manage digital

marketing campaigns and projects.

> Experienced in writing creative and media briefs, Q&A's, research

reports, presentations, crisis communications plan, promotional

materials, and internal company documentation.

> Track, maintain, analyze and provide current information on the

operation's business scorecard or key performance indicators (KPIs).

> On a quarterly basis, reviewed, corrected or revised communication

plan to address emerging issues.

> Conducted complex modelling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis,

business case development, and other general financial and operational

analysis.

Accomplishments

< Developed and maintained an internal communication plan & key messages

framework for use by key managers ensure alignment for leader

messaging.

< Collected and created reports client and market data, including

revenue, media exposure, and employee engagement results.

< Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently and work

effectively in a team environment.

Rex Energy Corporation State

College, Pennsylvania

Director Corporate Communications

Sept. 2007 - March 2010

Summary: Experienced in writing creative and media briefs, Q&A's, research

reports, presentations, crisis communications plan, promotional materials,

and internal company documentation.

> Assisted in the creation of documentation for design and content

strategy and user experience specifications.

> Performed research on specific companies, industries and/or

technologies in response to questions posed by senior management.

> Effectively dealt with crises by establishing contingency plans in

coordination with all corporate sectors.

> Reviewed and conducted discussions with analyst and reviewed draft

reports for accuracy of publicly disclosed information.

> Assisted in managing with third party member's company's investment

portfolio, tracked monthly variances and key metrics, and created

detailed reports on market changes.

> Collected and created reports client and market data, including

revenue, media exposure, and employee engagement results. Edits

technical documentation including manuals, job aids, and storyboards.

> Conducted complex modelling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis,

business case development, and other general financial and operational

analysis.

> Reviewed and conducted discussions with analyst and reviewed draft

reports for accuracy of publicly disclosed information.

> Coordination of subject experts, communication, training, and other

project resources to ensure deliverable content is accurate and

completed on time with overall project milestones.

> Track, maintain, analyze and provide current information on the

operation's business scorecard or key performance indicators (KPIs).

Accomplishments

< Effectively crafted annual internal/external communications plan, with

specific objectives and tactics with aligned metrics, including

specific media messages and target media.

< Identified process, technology and organizational role changes

necessary to support business goals and objectives.

< Prepared, maintained and updated procedures and comprehensive

documentation for the business processes that are developed and

implemented

Boeing Company

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Supplier Management, Business and Planning Analyst

Oct. 2002 - Aug. 2007

Summary: Performed activities in a variety of cross-functional areas

including materials planning, total quality management, procurement,

supplier quality assurance, finance, materials systems, and customer

service. Established contract performance metrics, monitored supplier

performance to contract terms and conditions, solves complex problems and

mitigates risks to assure goods and services were delivered in accordance

with contract terms.

> Interacted with and provided expert advice and guidance to supplier

management and procurement personnel, functional organizations (e.g.,

Finance, Operations, Law and Information Technology), customers,

suppliers, programs and government agencies support and communicate

regarding strategic initiatives, projects or procurement activities.

> Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team and

identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

> Monitored all program activities and provided regular reporting to

define stakeholder groups to convey project status, gather project

performance feedback, manage expectations and ensure project alignment

with established requirements.

> Supported day-to-day interactions with key stakeholders and sales team

concerning technical and business related issues and concerns.

> Performed root cause analysis and recommended corrective action.

> Evaluated information gathered from multiple sources, reconciling

conflicts, and distinguishing user requests from underlying needs.

> Proofed and formatted procedural documents assist in management of

procedural documents in an electronic document management system

(initiate a change request, upload documents into system, route

documents for review and approval or obsolescence). Edit technical

documentation including manuals, job aids, and storyboards.

> Managed communication review and data gathering to implement

corrective action: from project sponsors, service managers, and other

key stakeholders to gain approval for communications on key projects.

> Track, maintain, analyze and provide current information on the

operation's business scorecard or key performance indicators (KPIs).

> Lead/participated in meetings at the operational and project level.

> Conducted complex modelling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis,

business case development, and other general financial and operational

analysis.

Accomplishments:

< Analyzed supplier's needs and preferences, existing infrastructure,

systems, buying processes, and validating that the needs match the

technical specs.

< Established and maintained a SharePoint site for the team to visit for

up to date information on status and access to organized documents

related to integration plans for regulatory source content.

< Identify areas for cost reduction or value improvement within the

supply chain.

< Assisted in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive

procedure training program for new and existing employees.

< Managed communications projects and review process (budget, resources,

production, distribution, evaluation).

< Knowledge of project management and the development life cycle.

< Contributed with the design of the communication strategy,

organization, and infrastructure to support change communication for a

large business process transformation project.

< Developed corporate materials for internal and external communication

publications such as fact sheets, talking points, Q&A's and

operational educational materials.

Bluestone Software / Hewlett Packard

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Communications: Investor Relations Director

Sept. 1999 - July 2002

Summary: Designed and drafted supporting communications documents, Q&A's,

briefing material, promotional materials and developed crisis

communications plan.

> Assisted in managing with third party member's company's investment

portfolio, tracked monthly variances and key metrics, and created

detailed reports on market changes.

> Advised management on current investment community, interest views,

perceptions, and attitudes and provided strategic recommendations.

> Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team and

identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

BS: Business Communications: University of Phoenix, 2013

BS: Economics, West Chester University, 1989

A. A. Electronic Engineering Technology, Rets Electronics, 1983

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