Diann McMillon
Portage,IN
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Merrillville Community School Corporation
09.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Marketing Manager
Lil Lou's Beauty And Barber College
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
- Optimized email campaigns to increase open and click-through rates.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
Marketing Manager
Embassies Of Christ
05.2019 - 06.2023
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Generated sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives.
Program Manager
New Gary Community Development Corporation
08.2004 - 06.2023
- Manages a team that coordinates programs for New Gary Community Development Corporation.
- Establishes fundraising and development goals and plans outreach strategies.
- Current projects include Transitional Housing, Ambassador Certified Nurses' Assistant Training and Ambassador Qualified Medical Assistant Training.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Technology Manager
Embassies of Christ
08.2003 - 06.2023
- Implement and assist with the church's media program.
- Recruited and trained IT team members.
- Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
- Troubleshot systems comprised of security alarms and Internet connectivity.
- Enhanced and reconstructed computer systems to increase efficiency.
- Manage day-to-day operations of information and telecommunication systems, directing all IT operations, providing support and maintenance of existing technology and development of new technical solutions.
- Update and monitor the church's website and promote weekly services and events on social media outlets.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Indiana University, 1 Year
Bloomington, INNo Degree - Business
Calumet College of St. Joseph 1 Year
Whiting, INSkills
- Strong leadership
- Oral and written communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Networking
- Database Management
- Windows OS and Server
- Apple iOS and macOS
- VoIP phone systems
- Knowledgeable in all Microsoft Products
- Google Docs, Google Calendar
- Fundraising
- Leadership
- All Microsoft Products
- Technical support
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Merrillville Community School Corporation
09.2023 - Current
Marketing Manager
Lil Lou's Beauty And Barber College
06.2023 - 08.2023
Marketing Manager
Embassies Of Christ
05.2019 - 06.2023
Program Manager
New Gary Community Development Corporation
08.2004 - 06.2023
Technology Manager
Embassies of Christ
08.2003 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Indiana University, 1 Year
No Degree - Business
Calumet College of St. Joseph 1 Year
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