frances garvey

director project management

About

I am an enthusiastic and capable project manager who thrives working in integrated team environments. At the heart of any successful venture, is a strategy. I excel at identifying opportunities, defining goals and developing action plans. My job as a project leader is so much more than checking off the to-do list, and I work diligently to ensure that I make an impact. People and relationships are paramount. My clients and colleagues have told me that I have a unique ability to connect with others. I value others, their thoughts and their visions. I take the time to get to know people and develop trust. Building strong relationships with my clients has allowed me to understand their needs, create strategies to provide the right support, and deliver substantial results. My flair for managing relationships has also allowed me to inspire cross-functional teams and create a cohesive and collaborative atmosphere.

Country

united states

City

chicago

Industry

marketing and advertising

Skill

volunteer management, event planning, program management, management, training, marketing, project management, leadership, strategic planning, webinars, nonprofits, cross functional team leadership, event management, board relations, sponsorship, vendor management, social media, recruiting, strategy, fundraising, networking, team leadership, staff management, operations management, customer service, manage client relationships, non profits, crm, program development

Experience

server

egg harbor cafe

2005-12 - 2006-8 · 9 mos

office assistant

riffner barber rowden & scott

2005-6 - 2005-11 · 6 mos

director project management

rise interactive

2019-10 - Present · 7 yrs

office assistant

boston college

2003-1 - 2005-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Worked in Boston College's Purchasing Office.

senior project manager

rise interactive

2017-3 - 2018-5 · 1 yr 3 mos

senior coordinator

smithbucklin

2006-1 - 2013-10 · 7 yrs 10 mos

Worked with several international technology user groups, focusing on program and project management, volunteer management, training and orientation programs, process development and standardization, board governance, event planning, operations management, customer service, and leading and facilitating webcasts/webinars.

program manager

vmware user group

2010-4 - 2013-9 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Oversaw a cross-functional team in executing 38 full-day educational conferences a year. Responsibilities included volunteer management, agenda creation, marketing, financial management, reporting, and on-site execution. Events were executed in both domestic and international markets. Coordinated VMUG’s presence at industry events to increase membership and subscription numbers. Reported to the VMUG Board of Directors and managed several committees. Managed VMUG's global chapter program, consisting of 200+ volunteers from 180+ chapters, executing 90-100 chapter meetings per quarter. Responsibilities included team management, development and delivery of volunteer training, financial management, and reporting.

operations manager

xmpie

2010-4 - 2012-10 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Managed day-to-day operations including event planning, board management and relations, financial oversight, membership recruitment and renewal, and marketing. Increased attendance and sponsorship revenue for the XMPie Users Group Annual Conference in 2011 and 2012 through enhanced marketing efforts and sponsorship opportunities.

project manager

planetptc live

2010-6 - 2011-7 · 1 yr 2 mos

Served as the liaison between the PTC/USER Board of Directors, the PlanetPTC Live event team, and PTC corporate contacts. Owned relations with the global event sponsor and developed and delivered the pre-event attendee orientation webinar for the North American event. Served as project manager for all translation efforts for the 2010 Japanese, Chinese, French, and German PlanetPTC Live events.

coordinator

america's sap users group

2006-9 - 2010-5 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Managed 75+ chapter and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) volunteers. Developed a comprehensive year-round volunteer training program that included educational Webcasts, written training materials, and face-to-face training and working meetings, including New Volunteer Workshops and the 2009 and 2010 ASUG Education Planning Summits. Managed the launch process for new Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and chapters. Served as a project manager for seminars, networking events, and training meetings.

associate director project management

rise interactive

2018-5 - 2019-10 · 1 yr 6 mos

project manager

rise interactive

2016-9 - 2017-3 · 7 mos

Rise Interactive is a digital marketing agency that specializes in digital media, customer experience, and advanced analytics. We serve as a strategic partner for marketing leaders, helping them to make smarter investment decisions grounded in data insights. Leveraging our unique investment management approach, we look at brands' investments across all digital marketing channels to best allocate budget and maximize ROI.

senior project manager

webevents global

2013-9 - 2016-9 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Managed multiple concurrent web application development projects in support of global technology conferences, ranging in size from 1,200 - 17,000 attendees. Responsibilities included defining objectives and requirements, supervising developers in creation and support of sites and applications, documenting processes, testing, customer service, and overseeing quality control. Designated as project leader for multiple pieces of new business.