Danielle J. Earley
Roselle,IL
Summary
Results-driven Project & Account Manager with a proven record in operational management, budgeting, and process optimization, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, driving revenue through change control, and improving margins. Known for accountability, reliability, and a strong work ethic, skilled at leading cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
HLK Agency
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw $8M in budgets across 5 concurrent business segments, resolving $300K in discrepancies and closing projects under budget.
- Created a media-specific checks and balances system that saved both client and agency $200K+ in costs.
- Executed change orders totaling $75K+, expanding project revenue while controlling scope creep to maintain 100% bill percentage.
- Delivered simultaneous product launches on accelerated timelines, enabling client market entry under budget and increasing agency margin by 10%.
Project Manager
HLK Agency
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw full project lifecycles, managing budgets up to $1M and ensuring timely delivery through vendor oversight and forecasting.
- Standardized reporting and asset management, increasing stakeholder visibility and reducing delays.
- Proactively identified risks and dependencies, ensuring 100% on-time delivery for all deadline-driven projects.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Project Manager & Manager, Account Services
Pinnacle Advertising
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Directed workflows, scheduling, and resources for 10+ concurrent projects valued up to $1.5M.
- Developed and implemented agency wide processes that reduced project turnaround time by 25% and increased revenues by 20%.
- Supervised and developed a team of 12, improving performance and accuracy while increasing department efficiency.
- Developed a structured PO and change control process that improved margins and increased billable percentage by 8–10%.
Account Coordinator
Pinnacle Advertising
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Coordinated daily project workflows, billing, and vendor/client communication.
- Supported budget tracking and issue resolution to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Advertising Sales Assistant
Paddock Publications/Daily Herald
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Supported scheduling, billing, and account management for multiple sales reps and clients.
- Balanced high-volume priorities with accuracy and timeliness.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Kirkwood College
Iowa City, IASkills
- Project Management
- Account Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Change Control & Change Orders
- Scope Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Resource Allocation
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Development
- Client Partnership
- Workfront
- Basecamp
- Airtable
- Smartsheet
- JIRA
- MS Project/Planner
- MS Office
- Google Workspace
Career-Based Learning & Achievements:
- Developed hands-on expertise in project and operations management, resource planning, and cross-functional leadership.
- Gained deep budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight skills through real-world experience.
- Built operational excellence in workflow optimization, process improvement, and team coordination.
- Skilled across multiple project management platforms, including Workfront, Basecamp, Airtable, Smartsheet, JIRA, and MS Planner/Project, with proven adaptability to new tools and systems.
Timeline
Account Manager
HLK Agency
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager
HLK Agency
01.2022 - 12.2023
Project Manager & Manager, Account Services
Pinnacle Advertising
09.2019 - 01.2022
Account Coordinator
Pinnacle Advertising
06.2017 - 09.2019
Advertising Sales Assistant
Paddock Publications/Daily Herald
09.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Arts -
Kirkwood College