Project/Program Coordinator

Christine F. Tennies ****************@*****.***

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Professional Experience

Project Manager/Business Analyst

Towson University Towson, MD 2007–present

Division of Innovation and Applied Research

Manage projects at both macro and micro levels within my division for Office of IT Services and Business Analysis units. Responsible for communicating overall project health (burn rate, hours, contract compliance, etc.) to project teams; facilitate remedial actions when appropriate. Project Manager for individual projects; coordinate all project phases from negotiating contracts to generating progress reports to leading status meetings. Point of contact for our content management tool (SharePoint). Conduct client interviews for requirements gathering; compile and analyze data. Supervise internship program; arrange interviews and mentor student interns. Develop and administer project management processes from monitoring invoices to tracking proposals. Client base is mainly state agencies; most recently worked with Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland State Archives, Office of People’s Counsel and College Savings Plans of Maryland. Interim Executive Director Baltimore, MD Spring 2007 Baltimore Interfaith Hospitality Network

Supervised daily operations of day shelter for homeless families (4 families; max. 20 people). Managed staff (4). Coordinated with volunteer congregations (35+) to provide overnight accommodations for guest families. Directed community outreach programs; plus frequent public speaking opportunities.

Development Associate for Principal Gifts

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD 2006-2007

Wrote, edited and produced proposals for gifts (10 million+) in the Office of Leadership & Principal Gifts. Prepared President’s and Provost’s briefings for solicitation visits. Liaison to departmental development offices at JHU for galas and special events. Museum Development Associate

Baltimore Maritime Museum Baltimore, MD 2005-2006

Wrote grants. Researched funding opportunities consistent with museum’s visions and goals. Monitored and ensured administrative compliance of grants. Drafted newsletter articles and press releases. Liaison to corporate sponsors. Museum representative at community meetings and public events.

Business Coordinator

InCap Group, Inc. Baltimore, MD 2001-2004

Managed daily operations of start-up investment banking firm. Edited clients’ written capital raise presentations and marketing materials. Performed due diligence on prospective clients. Coordinated office expansion (from1 office/3 people to 2 offices/20 people). Christine F. Tennies ****************@*****.***

Paralegal

Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan Washington, DC 1989-1991 Haynsworth, Baldwin, Johnson & Greaves Greenville, SC 1988-1989 Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt & Dow New Haven, CT 1986-1988 Organized antitrust document productions for corporate and securities cases; digested depositions; maintained and reviewed pleadings. Wrote and edited synopses of law articles. Soldier

United States Army Bamberg, Germany 1981-1984

Trained in utility equipment repair; cross-trained in computers. Served overseas in Germany; stateside at Ft. Belvoir, VA and Ft. McClelland, AL. Received medal of commendation for outstanding service. Honorably discharged at rank of Specialist 4. Education & Highlights

Franklin & Marshall College Lancaster, PA 1984-1986

Bachelor of Arts – English Major/Government Minor

Phi Beta Kappa and Cum Laude

Editorial Assistant to Head of English Department

First Female Veteran to Attend Franklin & Marshall College

President of Alpha Phi Sorority

Professional Development

Received Project Management Certificate; TU’s Center for Professional Studies - 2014

Completed Management Courses in Leadership and Management: o Creative Leadership 10/02/2014

o Civility in the Workplace 9/17/2013

o Supervising Student Employees 2/08/2012

Women’s Faculty/Staff Association member (part of USMWF) - 2014 - current

Panning Committee member for TU’s Staff Development Days - 2010, 2011 and 2012 Community Outreach

Wrote grant for program for Veterans on Mindfulness in Photography - Summer 2014 o Assisted with workshops at Towson University and Loch Raven VA Community Living & Rehabilitation Center

Founded TU’s partnership with Towson High School - 2011 o Coordinated outreach to High School for on-site “mock” job interviews - 2011-2014

Council for Women of Franklin and Marshall College member 2015- current

Lutherville Community Association Board Member; Hospitality Chair – 2010- current Interests

Avid supporter of collegiate music and arts programs

Biking

SPCA Volunteer for March for the Animals

Travel, especially National Parks

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