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
St. Louis, MO (Remote)
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
St. Louis, MO (Remote)
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
Schaumburg, IL (Remote)
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
Schaumburg, IL
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
Arlington Heights, IL
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