Don Fessman

Don Fessman

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Management Professional, PMP

  • Education

    • Cal State Long beach

      2012 - 2012
      Certificate Project Management (Project Management Professional Bootcamp) N/A
    • Towson University

      1994 - 1996
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
  • Experience

    • The Whitehouse

      Sept 1995 - Dec 1995
      Intern : Essential Staff

      Maintained encrypted computerized staffing security system. Designed a new system to record and track travel authorizations and vouchers. Developed and managed a delivery-tracking study for senior staff. Assistant to the Chief-of-Staff (Leon Panetta).

    • Copelco/American Health Fund

      Sept 1997 - Jun 1999
      Lead Operations Analyst

      Developed operations procedures for the day-to-day operations of multi-million dollar healthcare startup. Worked closely with technical team members to translate business requirements into system requirements. Responsible for monitoring all data irregularities developing foolproof systems critical for operations.

    • Pet Care Partners

      Jun 1999 - Apr 2001
      Business & Technical Consultant, Project Manager

      Project manager for the companywide POS/inventory tracking & management information systems upgrade. Brought on as a prospective owner to assess the pros and cons of purchasing the business. Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of a pet superstore chain.

    • Talent Ventures Inc.

      Apr 2001 - Sept 2003
      Database Architect

      Redesigned and rebuilt the management information system. Handled system upgrades, repairs, trouble-shooting and disaster recovery (MAC & PC). In-house and on-call tech support and technical training. Part-time business marketing counselor for professional actors.

    • Norrisphoto.com

      Jan 2002 - now
      Managing Partner

      Primary stakeholder responsible for developing all areas of business operations, including but not limited to budgeting, direct & online marketing, HTML/CSS/PHP/AJAX development. SEO/SEM, workflow efficiency, accounting, training of staff, vendor management, & team leadership. Created a successful business that can operate independently with invested employees. *Best of the Knot Award * 100% positive customers reviews.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PMP Project Management Professional

      PMI: Project Management Institute
      Aug 2012