Don Fessman

Experience

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  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).

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.