David Hennessey has over 15 years of experience in corporate IT, project management, and public relations. He holds an MBA from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies and a BA in Public Relations. He has lived in China for 6 years and worked for various companies, managing projects that finished ahead of schedule and under budget. Currently based in Guangzhou, he has expertise in software, networking, web design, and business consulting.
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1. David G. Hennessey American: Native Speaker
2 Baiyun Dadao Bei david_hennessey@163.com
Guangzhou, China 510420 Skype:
daveh1955 86+15013133606
QQ: 1265546916
WeChat: davemba
WORK EXPERIENCE
SUMMARY
· 6 years living in China with knowledge of culture, business dynamics and
people.
· 15 year Corporate IT experience with Boston Scientific (medical device),
Eddie Bauer, Virginia Mason Hospital and other companies.
· Team leader with management and project lead experience at multiple
organizations.
· MCSE, MCP, MCSA Microsoft Corporation.
· Public relations degree with experience at two PR firms and an advertising
agency
· Chinese MBA-Brand Management graduate degree with knowledge of
analysis, markets and various businesses.
Project Management
· Planned and executed corporate relocation logistical moves for Blizzard
(World of Warcraft online game) at 20% ahead of schedule and a cost of
70% of planned budget. The Capital Group (Insurance) was also finished
ahead of schedule and 10% lower than budgeted.
· Managed vendors, temporary help, contractors and employees at Eddie
Bauer, Boston Scientific, A2z, Momentum Office and Southern California
Professional Unemployment Network.
· Managed corporate software installation upgrades finishing all projects
ahead of time and within budget constraints.
Corporate Network Support
2. · 15 years desktop and network support for Boston Scientific, Eddie Bauer,
Virginia Mason Hospital and other companies.
· Managed vendors, employees and contractors during corporate software
and hardware upgrades with 100% uptime.
· Managed and installed software to corporate IT servers.
· Performed backups, upgrades and system repairs to users pc’s, servers,
printers and all peripheral equipment.
Management
· Managed specialty retail outlet and took it from bottom ranking to third in
the Washington region for total sales in first year.
· As Southern California Professionals Unemployment Networking CEO, I
conducted and managed various meetings with 80+ personnel desiring to
improve their employment status and build their personal brand image.
· Managed groups as a Yellowstone National Park Backcountry guide with
a 100% safety record and an increase in satisfaction for clients groups.
· As military squad leader and missile gunner chosen first in NATO to live-fire
a Chaparral Missile in Crete resulting in 100% destruction of target.
Public Relations
· Managed grand opening event for the Paul Newman Hole in the Wall
Gang Camp, including publicity, press releases, public invitations, event
logistics, and media coverage. Over 1500 people attended the grand
opening, with radio, television, and media coverage generated for a three
state area. The organization achieved 125% of its target for initial
donations from the grand opening and Life Magazine and others ran
specific coverage nationally.
· Published Reynolds Aluminum Recycling press releases and their
generous gifts to non-profit organizations resulting in sympathetic feelings
locally and national attention towards recycling with the result of
15%increase in recycling.
· Created Cutie Pie Corporation PR and Advertising Campaign for Utah
based company that provided indebt detail concerning marketing strategy
and saving the company time and money towards marketing efforts.
3. Web Design
· Built websites for companies and individuals.
· Learned basics of web design and SEO.
· Built SQL Database for Momentum Office.
Consumer Bonding/Marketing
· Wrote dissertation of “A Comparison Study of Gourmet Master and Major
Coffee Competitors in Mainland China”, a thesis which analyzed whether
the 85° C coffee brand entrant from Taiwan could compete against the
established market leader coffee brands in mainland China. I identified
niches and needs which could be exploited and detailed a strategy where
a new entrant could be established in this consumer market. (MBA
Dissertation)
· Presented with 8 STAR awards from the Eddie Bauer Corporation for
outstanding corporate CEO, and Executive division customer service and
networking support.
· Contracted with various businesses, contract agencies and educational
institutions to teach business English to employees, including heads of
companies, doctors and entrepreneurs. Fulfilled contracts 100% with high
praise and repeat offers.
Software/Hardware
· Familiar with many kinds of software and hardware.
· Familiar with programming in HTML, Javascript, XML, PHP
· Understand internet and online media such as Facebook, Twitter and
others.
· Familiar with cloud computing, offsite storage and database technologies
4. EDUCATION
MBA Guangdong University of Foreign Studies Guangzhou, China
BA Brigham Young University (Public Relations) Provo, Utah, USA
MCSE, MCP, MCSA (Microsoft) Bellevue, Wash., USA