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Danna Danford
Project Manager / Executive Assistant
Irving,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven Project Management Professional with a track record of leading complex projects to successful closure. Achievements include driving operational efficiency improvements of 90% and increasing deployment velocity by 80%. Expertise in establishing PMO governance and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Dynatron Software, Inc.
Remote
10.2017 - 04.2026
- Led end-to-end project lifecycle for critical initiatives, including SOC II and PCI compliance projects, and SaaS MVP launches, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
- Drove significant operational efficiency improvements by 90% and increased deployment velocity by 80% through strategic project planning and execution.
- Developed and implemented PMO governance frameworks, change management playbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance project oversight.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across Product, IT, Operations, Data, and DevOps for seamless project integration and timely delivery.
- Tools & Technology: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office/Project, Smartsheets, Asana, CRM, Excel, Google Suites and Workspace, Microsoft Outlook.
Business Support & Operations Consultant
Independent Contracting
Irving
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Executed high-level bookkeeping, financial trend analysis, and data forecasting to guide executive decision-making and ensure financial health.
- Provided business administration, strategic budgeting, and client operations support to optimize processes for diverse companies and executive teams.
- Developed social media and marketing solutions alongside quality control systems to strengthen corporate market presence and improve client satisfaction.
Office Manager & Business Administrator
Enviro Enterprises LLC
Irving
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Oversaw daily office operations and provided administrative and human resources support for team of 16 employees, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance.
- Managed comprehensive accounting, bookkeeping, full-cycle payroll, and quarterly corporate tax preparations and submissions (941, Sales Tax, TWC).
- Supported executive productivity by preparing accurate meeting minutes, editing subcontractor proposals, and generating technical transmittals, project punch lists, and memorandums for effective project management.
- Designed and implemented high-impact marketing materials and email communication campaigns utilizing modern digital tools
Office Manager & Executive Assistant
LQ Consulting
Dallas
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Orchestrated daily business operations and administrative workflows, providing essential support for President and three senior corporate consultants to ensure seamless operations.
- Administered executive calendar, coordinated international and domestic travel logistics, and managed board meetings and conference calls to facilitate effective communication and decision-making.
- Managed full-charge bookkeeping, including invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, cash deposits, collections, cash analysis, month-end closings, and expense report audits.
- Maintained corporate compliance databases for client projects and secured highly sensitive employee personnel files
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration And Management
Executive Secretarial School
Dallas, TX01-1990
Skills
- Project lifecycle management
- Project planning and delivery
- Agile and waterfall methodologies
- Budget and risk management
- Issue and change management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional facilitation
- Delivery management
- Integration and UAT
- Cutover and vendor coordination
- SOC II and PCI compliance
- SaaS implementations
- PMO governance frameworks
- Governance frameworks
- SOP development and process improvement
- Strategic roadmapping
- Requirements gathering
Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Institute
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance
- Project Management Professional (PMP), application accepted by Project Management Institute; exam scheduled / certification expected within 3 months
Timeline
Project Manager
Dynatron Software, Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2026
Business Support & Operations Consultant
Independent Contracting
11.2015 - 09.2017
Office Manager & Business Administrator
Enviro Enterprises LLC
01.2013 - 10.2015
Office Manager & Executive Assistant
LQ Consulting
01.2002 - 01.2013
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration And Management
Executive Secretarial School
Tools And Technology
- Jira
- Confluence
- Microsoft Office/Project
- Smartsheets
- Asana
- CRM
- Excel
- Google Suites and Workspace
- Microsoft Outlook