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- 1. DJ Close 2640 Williams St. ​• ​Denver, CO 80205 ​• ​dj.close.du@gmail.com​ • ​970.749.6270 Project Manager / Program Administrator Highly skilled and experienced project manager with a dynamic history initiating innovative solutions and delivering quality project executions — ​Key Qualifications ​— ▪ Leverage advanced written and verbal communication skills in order to forge stronger rapport with team members and stakeholders and expand professional network. ▪ Collaborate closely with upper management to identify and rollout more effective best practices and business solutions to optimize project development. ▪ High-capacity manager with expertise spearheading diverse projects and leading adept coalitions of professionals. ▪ Recognized for a commitment to accuracy and a consistent background achieving all corporate objectives in relation to project execution. Professional Experience Zenman Productions SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER,​ 2015 to 2016 Spearheaded all aspects of department development for high-volume marketing firm and directed key project evaluations to determine cost and operating scope. Outlined project timetables and actively worked to expand staff efficiency through the integration of new staff members. Managed team performance and personally directed over 200 projects valued at as much as $919K to ensure most effective execution and earliest delivery. Selected Contributions: ▪ Recognized by upper managers for delivering highest quality project results. ▪ Effectively led Project Management Department through 45-step improvement transition program to redesign project process. Mile High United Way COLORADO READING CORPS PROGRAM MANAGER, ​2012 to 2015 Personally managed and optimized strategic development and expansion of federally funded literacy program. Evaluated staff performance for 70 professionals and rolled out more effective communication strategies to bolster rapport with key stakeholders including corporate and private foundations, federal government CNCS Department, and Denver Public Schools to secure over $1M in annual investments. Selected Contributions: ▪ Successfully directed innovative program expansion that grew program by over 200% and tripled staff size to 70 personnel; presented program results to key committees. ▪ Spearheaded financial transition that implemented a fee for service within five distinct Continued​ …
- 2. DJ Close ​••• ​Page 2 markets and generated $884K in revenue with coverage of over 80% direct program costs. Office of the Governor of Colorado SERVE COLORADO PROGRAM COORDINATOR, ​2011 to 2012 Coordinated with administrative leaders to engage thousands of volunteers to contribute to Third Grade Reading Initiative and personally coordinated high-volume community events. Managed extensive public events including One Book 4 Colorado, State Library Summer Reading Program, and Mile High United Ways State Capital Press Conference to announce a $3.6M grant. Selected Contributions: ▪ Achieved development and execution of stakeholder engagement strategy that drove bipartisan support for early literacy. ▪ Developed and rolled out a communications strategy to engage stakeholders around best practices and facilitate the distribution of 3K books to over 3.5K individuals and organizations within 35 markets. El Pomar Foundation Fellowship PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, ​2010 to 2012 Participated in a two-year development program tailored toward hands-on management dealing with theoretical leadership and personally supported dynamic community engagement program. Actively worked to optimize tri-annual conference for 56 college leadership students. University of Denver OFFICE ASSISTANT, ​2007 to 2010 Educational Background Bachelor of Arts, Political Science UNIVERSITY OF DENVER​, Denver, CO Minors: Leadership, Chinese, and Communication Four-month intensive language program | Bei Wai University, Beijing, China Civic Engagement and Affiliations Denver Community Leadership Forum Class of 2015 Downtown Denver Community Leadership Program Class of 2013 YMCA Manual Community Branch Puksta Foundation Board Children’s Literacy Center Harvard ManageMentor Program® – 2​nd​ Year