Project Manager Management

Morgan M. Zehner

**** **** ****** ***** #* Minneapolis, MN 55407

612-***-**** ******@****************.*** www.zehnerconsulting.com

CAREER HISTORY Eight years of progressive management experience in the fields of economic and business development.

Areas of expertise include strategic visioning, strengthening competitive market position, brand and

marketing strategy, marketing research, project management, and entrepreneurial development.

EDUCATION MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION May 2010

Carlson School of Management

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, Minnesota

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GEOGRAPHY May 2003

McGill University - Montreal, Quebec, Canada

STRATEGIC Advised over 30 private, public, and non-profit organizations in technical areas including strategic

MANAGEMENT planning, marketing research, financial analysis, regulatory compliance, capital budgeting, and

advocacy strategy. Positions held include executive director, consultant, project manager, and board

member. This work has resulted in the development of new ventures, accelerated annual fundraising

campaigns, revamped branding initiatives, improved promotional programs, stronger market positions,

and action oriented work plans.

BUSINESS AND Secured consulting contracts and program funding through the successful submittal of proposals for

PROGRAM both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Achieved significant growth in key measurable areas for

DEVELOPMENT non-profit organizations: including increasing financial donations by 200%, as well as tripling

volunteer hours and annual event attendance. Led a team responsible for developing a $20 million new

line of business for a corrugated paper manufacturer. Conceived original program and secured initial

$60,000 of funding to launch an innovative commercial district parking program.

BRAND AND Revamped the brand of an internationally recognized commercial district through improved product

MARKETING offerings, customer collateral, and advertising. Completed target market assessments and brand

MANAGEMENT development strategies for multiple urban and rural business communities. Have trained clients on best

practices in marketing strategy and brand management.

PROJECT Completed over 20 consulting projects for varied clients. All projects were completed under budget and

MANAGEMENT within client deadlines. In addition, managed 15 single family home rehabilitation projects, with an

average project budget of $50,000, for a non-profit housing agency.

PERSONNEL Worked with people of various professional credentials, as well as diverse ages, ethnic backgrounds,

MANAGEMENT and income levels. Directly recruited and managed over 150 volunteers, and led professional teams that

have completed marketing research projects, financial analysis, and strategic visioning facilitation. Led

the strategic direction and daily operations of a marketing and business development organization with

an annual budget of $160,000.

ANALYTICAL Competent in financial analysis and marketing research design, execution, and interpretation. Fully

SKILLS proficient of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Have conducted financial counseling, loan

underwriting, consumer survey administration, interview design, and focus group facilitation.

COMMUNICATIONS Highly skilled at producing well organized, fully researched, and concise written documents, financial

SKILLS projections, and visual presentations. Very comfortable with live presentations and trainings, spoken at

five professional conferences, and led multiple organizations through strategic visioning, financial

management, and brand development processes. Developed a comprehensive client focused website for

a management consulting firm. Possess a deep understanding of the political process and have

advocated for clients at the executive and legislative levels of local and state government. Orchestrated

outreach activities that secured the participation of stakeholders in multiple programs including

microfinance, special event execution, and political participation.

ENTREPRENEURIAL Launched a consultancy dedicated to assisting communities throughout the U.S. build real estate and

EXPERIENCE small business equity, clients include public and non-profit organizations in Minnesota and the District

of Columbia.

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