Resume, Page One -- Julie M. Moran

Julie M. Moran Resume / Page One

1054 Phoenix Avenue, Second Floor Phone / Cellular: 518-281-5882 E-Mail: jmmoran @ nycap.rr.com Web Site: www.Explorewithjulie.com

Objective

Continued professional growth, achievement and contribution to an organization seeking an experienced marketing / communications manager, capitalizing on education, skills and experience in accounting / finance, information systems, business management and entrepreneurial success.

Summary of Qualifications

Marketing and Communications: Highly creative, out-of-the-box-thinker, and exceptional writer and content developer with practical experience in creating and delivering public relations strategies, programs and marketing plans and collateral production – proven successful and profitable. Skilled in media relations and training (including financial, industrial and information technology markets), corporate and investor communications and marketing strategic planning. Created highly innovative web sites and web strategies; extensive web technology expertise.

Business Management and Administration: Demonstrated capabilities in developing strategic and tactical business plans, operations and programs leading to the successful launch of new enterprise, improved efficiency and productivity, and profitability. Extensive education in accounting, information technology and business management (M.B.A.). Experience in taking charge, developing plans, securing buy-in and delivering results.

Business Development / Marketing Consultant: Unique suite of experience formulating business development plans and field execution in the field, contributing on a business-to-business level. Experienced sales management, executive consultant. Have consulted in retail, entrepreneurial management, distribution and communication services. Able to quickly understand problems and objectives, providing street-smart ideas and wisdom backed by sound education and research background.

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“My experience, industry expertise, creative energy and a penchant for working and playing hard will, I am certain, be an asset to your organization. I invite you to earn more through my web content, and I look forward to meeting, discussing your needs, and then contributing.” – Julie
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Education

University At Albany / Albany, NY, Masters of Science, 1999
Major: Accounting Minor: Information Technology GPA: 3.44

Union College / Schenectady, NY, Masters of Business Administration, 1996
Major: MBA Concentration in Accounting GPA (Major): 3.50

West Virginia University/Morgantown, WV, Bachelors of Science, 1983
Major: Journalism (Marketing / Public Relations) Minor: Geology GPA: 3.47

Professional Experience Review

Senior Auditor, New York State Crime Victims Board, August 2005 – June 2009: Learn and understand the personnel and financial / budget structure to provide optimal support for Victim Advocacy Programs (VAPs) that provide services for crime victims, including reasonable costs for personal services, variable and fixed costs incurred, and staff skills and background needed in fulfilling roles. Examine budgeted items and expenditures in budgets and cost reports, looking for (1) items inconsistent with the use of federal Victims of Crime Act; (2) appropriate job roles, assignments and budgeting for VAP staff; (3) CVB’s regulations for dissemination and use of CVB funding; and (4) evidence of waste or fraud. Train and assist grantee fiscal personnel to complete and submit required reports; work with the program monitor and other CVB staffers to resolve VAP operational and fiscal issues. Participate in continuing education and research relating to the services to victims of crime and to the duties of the CVB audit and related functions. Research and implement systems and database design / construction for internal and external business process and reporting needs. Understand the roles and methods used -- and the background, education and skills needed – in the service of helping crime victims return to normal lives, while ensuring crime enforcement personnel obtain the information support necessary to bring suspected criminals to justice.

Development and Grants Manager, Hometown Health Centers Inc., Schenectady NY , Aug. 2003 - Present (By Contract): Work with senior management to evaluate organizational financial, IT, services and facilities needs. Evaluate, rank and present grant competitions for selection by management. Develop organization initiatives and programs appropriate for grant opportunities, including mission and direction, goals and objectives; business modeling, budgets, facilities schematic design, staffing and schedules; marketing and communications. Evaluate and prepare grant applications, including narratives, budgets and forms.

Owner / President, ALT IDEAS LTD. 1994 - Present
Freelance Author, IT Consultant / Web Designer, Marketing and Retail Consultant:

Create web content and business solutions for clients utilizing Dreamweaver / Fireworks 5.0, MS FrontPage, HomeSite 4.5, Photoshop 7 and Quicktime V. Major projects include program development and project management for SFHS (see above); on-line learning for a General Electric business unit, business consulting for a new law enforcement training facility; work to create a new forest ranger museum; and on-line business programs for several small businesses.

Consult with business owners performing pro-forma financial projections and ratio analysis for new retail operations; perform risk analyses / risk mitigation, reviewing business processes to evaluate and recommend accounting management / control and process efficiencies, performed major project management planning, and identify organization-wide process improvement opportunities. Consult and advise on human resource management issues. Design and produce marketing, sales materials; provide ergonomic designs for sales floor, food service production lines.

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