DONNA TRUAX

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Professional Summary

Talented Senior Project Manager focused on process improvement and on time project

delivery. Budgeting and forecasting specialist, with advanced knowledge of contracting and negotiating as well as 'best in field' onsite event execution, based on history of flawless events as

well as experience working in Convention Management and also Sales Departments for 4+Star hotels.

Having worked as Project Manager in Medical Education, I have the unique experience and skills of understanding

medical and scientific content, and have worked with Key Opinion/Thought Leaders in the development

of content as well as having delivered through legal/regulatory channels of pharmaceutical clients. I have a strong and well-documented background in medical meeting planning as well as program management and execution of medical education initiatives as well as in-depth experience in managing program content. I am exceptionally adept at delivering projects, events, and deliverables ahead of schedule, under budget while exceeding expectations. My more recent Project Management experience has been in successful launch of digital initiatives and leading teams from scoping and pre-planning through strategic development to execution, having done so ahead of or on schedule and with outstanding results. Have worked in agile environments and with a wide variety of management styles and am easily adaptable, applying the my Project Management and exceptional interpersonal skills to any professional environment. Skills

High level of expertise in development of content for as well as execution of programs & initiatives Exceptional contract negotiation skills Multi-tasking Master Budget development & management Superior client account management skills Execution of Digital Interactive/MultiMedia Product Development Strategic Planning Develop & Assess Outcomes Measurements Work History

Senior UX Project Manager, (Contract) Digital Solutions, Johnson & Johnson 9/2015 - present Project Manager for UX/UI department within the Digital Solutions division who manages complex interactive engagements who minimized level of risk by balancing scope, time, cost and quality while maintaining a positive environment that promotes individual development and high performance standards. Drive project delivery through effective use of internal and client status meetings. Responsibilities include: maintaining awareness of the current industry environment that shapes opportunities for new product development; clarify and communicates project objectives and success criteria; develop and tracks project plans for individual tracks of work (as part of a larger project plan); manage and control project scope and the change control process Senior Project Manager (Contract) – inVentiv Health onsite for Merck 2/2015 – 9/2015 Project Manager in a contract capacity assigned to oversee launch of new industry solution within the Strategic Customer Resources & Innovative Patient Solutions/Strategic Sampling Operations Team. Established, implemented and managed project plan that encompassed multiple work streams (10) and tasks (120+) and have complete oversight and responsibility for project and also managed Six Sigma elements for broader responsibility. Additionally tasked for managing multiple digital and print projects within the broader project and accountable for managing outside digital agency as well as creative agencies tasked with branding, creative elements, and print deliverables. Was recognized twice within my tenure for exceptional work performance. Frequently called upon by Senior Management for involvement in special projects and report development as a product of my ability to create innovative reports and project plans. Senior Project Manager – Cadient Group – Malvern PA 5/2014 – 12/2014 Responsible for all aspects of project development for digital and print projects and interactive applications including client interface on a daily basis, management of internal project teams, and project finances. Manage all aspects of project development for multiple interactive applications for a variety of external clients. Deliver projects on time, on budget, and within scope. Full P&L responsibility for assigned company projects, manage timelines & budgets. Medical Education Project Manager - Merck – Upper Gwynedd, PA 02/2013 to 11/2013 Partnered successfully with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Medical & Legal Regulatory, Merck Research Labs, Creative Department and Scientific Agency to produce effective educational initiatives to be utilized across multi-channels for the purpose of professional peer to peer Medical Education (by and for healthcare providers). Worked on multiple launch brand products. Medical Education Project Manager– Freelance, NYC & NJ 10/2004 to 11/2012 Worked directly with Pharmaceutical Companies and Agencies on a freelance or consulting basis as a Program Manager to execute various Medical Education initiatives and providing strategic direction for medical education programs. Excelled in cross functional execution of a wide variety of programs from digital projects (websites, mobile apps, video production, online learning, etc) through publication plans, and live meetings (advisory boards, congresses, satellite symposia, etc). Worked closely and directly with clients and internal departments to manage programs and events including trafficking responsibilities, time and event scheduling/management, status meetings/reporting and full responsibility for delivering of projects ahead of time, under budget while exceeding client expectations.

Associate Program Director - Sudler & Hennessey - NYC/NJ 06/2003-10/2004 Worked with the medical faculty, creative staff, meetings management staff and clinical investigators on medical education programs, speaker training meetings, enduring materials and digital deliverables. Contract/Freelance Medical Education Program Manager/Coordinator 02/2002-06/2003 Various temporary positions mostly handling speakers bureau and meeting management for medical meetings Convention Operations Manager (previous: Sales Coordinator) 11/1998 – 09/2001 Marriott International – Marco Island, FL (additionally: Atlanta GA, Philadelphia PA, Orlando, FL) Worked closely with meeting planners for group sales business. Also worked in Sales Department and carried the small meetings market for booking and managing groups of less than 100 people. Education

Bachelor of Arts: Hotel Restaurant & Institutional Management 1994 Penn State University - State College, PA

Certifications

CMP Certification (not current)

ACCME Certification

Therapeutic Areas

I have worked across the following therapeutic areas: Behavioral Health/CNS

Cardiology

Fertility/Women's Health

Gerontology/Aging

HIV/Infectious Disease

Neurology

Oncology

Respiratory

A complete list of therapeutic areas along with clients, and types of projects is available upon request. Professional References

Evelyn Gelman – worked with Peak Performance & Aphorium Phone: 212-***-****

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Eppie Verini Ferranti – worked with at CCG Metamedia Phone: 347-***-****

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Valerie Powell – worked with at MCG

Phone: 908-***-****

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