Desiree Forgione
Manchester,NH
Summary
Dynamic executive leader with over twenty years of experience managing complex technical projects, multidisciplinary teams, and public-private partnerships in historic preservation, community redevelopment, and regulatory compliance. A strong foundation in mathematics, computer science, and applied statistics was established with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Southern New Hampshire University, graduating with a 3.967 GPA.
Passion for healthcare analytics and predictive modeling developed through undergraduate research focused on machine learning applications in Parkinson's disease classification. Currently seeking admission to the Master of Science in Data Analytics program to leverage statistical modeling and machine learning techniques aimed at enhancing the diagnosis and understanding of rare neurological disorders while exploring the interplay of genetic, environmental, occupational, and agricultural factors influencing disease development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
The Christopher Company, LLC
Kilgore, Texas
10.2017 - 03.2024
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
- Maintained accurate documentation of approximately 80 projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones primarily adapted for historic renovations.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
- Negotiated contracts with over 20 vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for cost-effective procurement of resources needed for each project''s success.
- Streamlined procurement processes for project resources, cutting down on delays and fostering smoother project execution.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key project stakeholders through regular, transparent communication, securing their ongoing support and trust.
Founder & President
The Christopher Company, LLC
Florida
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Founded and led an award-winning consulting firm specializing in historic preservation, rehabilitation, municipal projects, and grant-funded community redevelopment.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams of employees, subcontractors, municipal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and preservation professionals across hundreds of successful projects.
- Administered grant-funded rehabilitation initiatives for the Northeast Florida Housing Partnership and recurring contracts with the City of Jacksonville Housing and Neighborhoods Division.
- Recognized for excellence in historic preservation with the 2009 Historic Preservation Award (City of Jacksonville & Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission) and the 2009 RAP Preservation Award – Best Business Renovation.
- Earned Florida Certified Residential Contractor (CRC) licensure and maintained eligibility as a federally registered Woman-Owned Small Business.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH07-2026
Associate of Arts - Mathematics
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL12-2000
Skills
- MATLAB data analysis
- Codio platform expertise
- Proficient in Jupyter Notebook
- Technical writing using LaTeX
- Data-driven statistical analysis
- Experience with machine learning techniques
- Analytical modeling techniques
- Data visualization
- Application programming
- Proficient in Python
- Excel data analysis skills
- Quantitative modeling expertise
- Experienced with PyCharm IDE
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
Affiliations
womens business organization WBO
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Healthcare Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Rare Neurological Disorders
- Environmental & Occupational Exposure Analytics
Timeline
Project Coordinator
The Christopher Company, LLC
10.2017 - 03.2024
Founder & President
The Christopher Company, LLC
01.2005 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Mathematics
Florida State College