Project Manager Social Media

Jeffrey Onest

Lake Mary, Florida *****

407-***-**** • *******.*****@*****.***

SUMMARY

Motivated and disciplined Army veteran with leadership abilities. Highly persuasive and detail

oriented with proven writing, editing, oral communication and presentation skills. Possess strong

personal initiative, discretion and insight. Excellent analytical and tactical problem solver. Able to

work independently or as part of a team to meet deadlines and achieve results.

Leadership Confidentiality Relationship Building

Public Relations Social Media Strategy Technical Writing

Emergency Preparedness Change Management MS Office Suite/Project

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager April 2012 to Present

Power & Systems Innovations

Met financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduled expenditures, and analyzed

variances and initiated corrective actions. Project assignments include; defined the scope of the

project in collaboration with senior management. Created a detailed work plan which identifies

and sequenced the activities needed to successfully complete the project. Determined the

resources (time, money, and equipment) required to complete the project. Developed a schedule

for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities and reviewed the

project schedule with management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities;

revised the schedule as required. Determined the objectives and measures upon which the

project will be evaluated at its completion.

Candidate for Florida’s House of Representatives May 2012 to August 2012

Sought a seat in the state legislature to provide direct services to my constituents through

knowledge of education, transportation, and commerce and state tax issues. Presented issues to

constituents through media, social media and face to face meetings and determine appropriate

funds for the operation of state government.

Social Media Strategist January 2011 to June 2011

HD Realty (temporary contract position)

Developed comprehensive web communication, marketing and social media strategies including

email newsletters. Built employer’s brand through the use of Business to Consumer (B2C) social

media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and You Tube. Developed, edited and printed a new

comprehensive company newsletter for clients. Created social media profiles and engaged

targeted communities through message boards and social media platforms resulting in 20% of

connections sharing or recommending content.

Crew Leader Assistant April 2010 to July 2010

U.S. Department of Commerce - Census Bureau (temporary contract position)

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Established and maintained effective working relationships with team members, management and

the general public. Traveled to assignment areas and conducted interviews with household

respondents. Appropriately documented and reported interview results.

Battalion Staff Officer/Executive Officer (XO)/Infantry Platoon Leader

U.S. Army National Guard June 2002 to June 2008

Responsible for assisting the Battalion Commander. Planned, coordinated and supervised

activities pertaining to organization, training and operations. Provided tactical and technical

guidance to subordinates and professional support to both subordinates and superiors. Provided

for the training, accountability, health, welfare, mentoring and discipline of 35 man Infantry Rifle

Platoon. Accountable for platoon weapons and equipment valued in excess of $500,000.

Ensured the platoon’s readiness to deploy anywhere in the state within 24 hours. Conducted

Company sized Stability and Support Operations and Interfaced with other members of the

battalion staff.

Technical Writer October 2006 to May 2007

DCR/Lockheed Martin (temporary contract position)

Created instructional and reference manuals using Frame-Maker program. Responsible for

graphics, format and document design. Assisted the office manager with various tasks to

complete the projects for the company’s customer, the United States military. Reviewed published

materials and recommended revisions or changes in scope, format, content and methods of

reproduction and binding. Organized material and completed writing assignment according to set

standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology. Edited material prepared

by other writers and staff.

EDUCATION

B.A., Pre-Law, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida

CERTIFICATIONS

Army Commander’s Safety Course (CSC) Fort Rucker, Alabama

Army Manpower and Force Management Course (MFMC) Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Army Infantry Officer Basic Course (IOBC) Fort Benning, Georgia

Army Officer Candidate School (OCS) Camp Blanding, Florida

AWARDS AND ACHIEVMENTS

Army Achievement Medal Florida Commendation Medal Overseas Training Medal

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

• Member of Winter Masonic Lodge #239

• Member of Orlando Scottish Rite

• Member of the Knights of St. Andrew

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