Elena Z. Thaemlitz
8095 N. Farm Rd 81, Willard, MO 65781
phone: 417-742-4576
elena (at) thaemlitz.com
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