Elena Z. Thaemlitz

Summary of Qualifications

• Experienced project manager for application development, online marketing, & event planning
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to achieve goals and improve efficiency
• Focused on customer satisfaction
• Commitment to quality

Work Experience

2005 to Present

Website Consultant & Event Planner

Thaemlitz Consulting, Willard/Springfield, Missouri

• Focused on improving small-business online presence, including website analysis and redesign, online advertising direction & target audience development
• Successful planning & marketing for non-profit group events, private parties, public shopping expos, and fundraisers

May 2001 to Feb 2005

Project Manager/Programmer Analyst Team Lead

EFCO Corporation, Monett, Missouri

• Developed online initiatives in coordination with annual marketing plan and external ad agency
• Performed needs analysis, ROI, and online research
• Designed website & application architecture for optimum usability
• Developed IT project management standards and processes
• Directed all web development projects and email broadcasts
• Supervised team of application developers - intranet, extranet, and internet
• Developed project documentation, QA testing plans, surveys, end user manuals and training

April 2000 to April 2001

Producer

Deutsch, Inc., New York, NY

• Project manager for multiple new media projects for national and global clients
• Directed website development, online promotions, banner advertising and email campaigns
• Developed proposals, project specifications, cost estimates, and scope of work documents to meet client strategic and brand positioning needs
• Managed entire project life cycle: discovery and architecture design, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, development, testing, and deployment phases
• Reviewed and refined content from copywriters, content manager, and graphic designers
• Managed third-party vendor relationships to ensure timeliness and quality
• Supervised assistant producers, freelance and contract employees, and interns

Jan 1996 to April 2000

Data Control Administrator

Weill Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY

• Project manager for Office of Research & Sponsored Programs databases and websites
• Developed email broadcasts & monthly newsletters based on online research of federal funding sources and private foundations
• Developed and maintained department and Core Facilities web pages
• Editor & Project Director of the 1998-99 Faculty Research Directory (directed from concept to press, both print and online versions)

Interest / Volunteer

2006 to Present

Volunteer

Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks, Springfield, Missouri

• Online content management
• Large and small event planning & execution

2002 to Present

Midwest Regional Representative

Latvian Relief Fund of America, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

• Online content management
• Provide information to local members

Education

• Journalism courses, New York University, New York, NY, 1996 - 1998
• Business courses, Marymount Manhattan College, New York, NY, 1995 - 1996
• BS, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 1988 - 1992

Additional Training

• The Basics of Employment Law, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Front-Line Leadership