Jennifer A. Fennell
Montvale, NJ 07645
Cell: 301-***-****
email: ***************@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfennell
Web Project Manager with ten plus years in application, development and management of an array of technical projects for the web. Proficient articulating client requirements while taking critical consideration of resource availabilities, deliverables and bottom lines. Not afraid of exploring and suggesting new frontiers in mobile and social media solutions.
Effective communicator; result driven. Tends to exceed expectations.
Skills, Simplified:
Web Site Project Management
• Manage all business and technical aspects of multiple, concurrent projects from
inception through implementation, often re-prioritizing while in progress
• Create and maintain business specifications, functional requirements, project logs and cost analysis documentation
• Lead teams of designers and programmers to successful implementation of all projects through project meetings, documentation and review of the client’s project goals
• Liaison with marketing and audience development departments to ensure web environments create the appropriate impression for the intended audience, increasing interest and traffic, advertising opportunities, and increasing company revenue
• Address data and functionality challenges, resource conflicts and scope changes as they arise; resolve issues to avoid impact on the bottom line deadlines
• Communicate well with vendors, internal and external business leaders regarding project statuses as well as address potential risks; plan and create solutions to keep projects on track and on time
• Provide detailed QA while insisting on business review and approval
• Gather data on web site usage and trends; translate to business leaders for future
discussion on go forward strategies
• Investigate technologies that may prove engaging and innovative for future
development
Tools:
Web Project Management
• BaseCamp, Huddle, Zoho, Pivotal Tracker, Microsoft Project, Visio. Familiar with SDLC practices, Agile
Development, Scrum Management
Web Content Management Systems
• AI In-House CMS, GU In-House CMS, KeySite, Interwoven, Joomla, Ektron, Kentico, Drupal
Web Reporting and SEO
• Google Analytics, Web Trends, Omniture, Google Ad Words
E-Community Building
• Your Membership, Zerista, Ning
Software Proficiencies
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash
Experience:
Princeton Information, Jersey City, NJ - 6/2011 to present
Project Manager, e-Commerce Marketing, assignment at Medco
• Manage requirements gathering and report status during the process of vision and elaborative Scrum sessions for a company-wide business process re-engineering program
Access Intelligence LLC, Rockville, MD - 7/2007 to 6/2011
(telecommute from NJ as of 4/2011)
Web Project Manager
• Identified key components of requirements and scope for web and data projects, including mobile, events, community, blogs and social media development
• Crafted realistic requirements documents, project plans, wire frames, mockups and schedules, and followed through on translating business requirements to design and tech teams
• Managed project schedules, status, design/development resource accountability, and changes in tide throughout the project
• Reviewed projects for compliance with requirements prior to launch
• Trained the business how to use their new site, i.e. community, blog, or social networking tool
• Designed custom user documentation for the business to reference after training
Noteworthy Launches of B2B sites and products
- SRI Consulting/Chemweek, Price Watch tool (Chemical Industry Price Reporting)
- Power/Electric Power/Coal Power
- LDC Gas Forums, My LDC (Community)
- The Energy Daily/Clean Energy Daily
- Dorland Health, Professional Patient Advocate Institute (Community)
- Media Freelance Job Board
- Aviation Today A&I and Valuator Searchable Databases
Merkley & Partners, New York, NY - 6/2007 to 7/2007
Interactive Web Producer - Contract
• Managed existing and new project tasks and schedules for client base during
Lead Producer's 5 week absence with main focus on Prevacid account
Georgetown University, Washington, DC - 9/2006 to 5/2007
Custom Project Manager
• Managed web site development projects from inception to launch
• Steered process of design and development with vendors and internal teams
• Articulated client change requests to development staff
• Implemented technical change requests when necessary
Bowne, Inc., West Caldwell, NJ - 8/2005 to 9/2006
Technical Project Lead/Business Analyst
Management of Custom Application for Print Campaigns:
• Managed multiple concurrent projects from development to production
• Developed business requirements, work flow documents, test plans and scripts
(functional and UAT)
• Worked closely with internal and external clients to develop detailed project plans,
coordinate staff resources, track progress against defined milestones, and regularly
communicate status
Sony Electronics Inc., Park Ridge, NJ - 5/2004 to 8/2005
Web Manager, Broadcast and Professional
Management of Professional web site:
• Coordinated daily requests for updates, changes and additions to site
• Managed Product Information Repository model additions and specifications
• Designed and produced web-based marketing communications
Noteworthy Accomplishments
• Oversaw development of new template design for site overhaul
• Managed overhaul of Product Information Repository to optimize dynamic output of
content to the web
Sony Electronics Inc., Oradell, NJ - 6/1999 to 5/2004
Web Designer, Service Company
Responsible for multiple web sites:
• Created and updated web page content, both static and dynamic
• Implemented both server-side and client-side information collection and validation
• Managed harmony of user interfaces with databases and distribution of client data
Noteworthy Accomplishments
• Optimized corporate portal page to improve search engine return results; company
savings of $15,000
• Built internal search engine for intranet site
Education:
Parson’s School of Design, New York, NY
Communication Design Degree Candidate. Specializing in Package Design.
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
Art Major.