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Donna Arobone

Pottstown,PA

Summary

Experienced senior business continuity professional with a track record of safeguarding organizational operations through assessments, planning and exercising. Known for fostering positive team collaboration and achieving actionable results in dynamic environments. Loyal, dedicated and reliable to her clients and workplace.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Business Continuity Analyst

Vanguard
2006 - Current
  • Conduct BIAs to identify process criticality, dependencies, and critical timing
  • Develop and implement business continuity plans to ensure operational resilience, focusing on writing consistent and executable recovery strategies
  • Collaborate with Risk, IT, Crisis Communications, and others to conduct Post Incident Reviews and ensure the accuracy of continuity strategies
  • Consult with business contingency coordinators and leadership to assess business risks as a basis for the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of business continuity
  • Test to the plan. Lead a wide variety of exercises to ensure recovery strategies are valid and executable during a real-life event
  • Create training programs and awareness initiatives to empower employees to better understand their continuity roles and responsibilities

Financial Administrator

Vanguard
2000 - 2006

· Researched and analyzed statistical fund and benchmark data

· Derived over 600 benchmarks which are uploaded to systems used throughout Vanguard, including Vanguard.com

· Provided stats for the Annual Board Report

· Took on the role of Department Contingency Coordinator

Financial Associate

Vanguard
1998 - 2000

· Processed and verified emergency ACHs and manual checks

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA
01-1998

Skills

  • Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
  • Business Continuity Planning (BCP) & Recovery Strategies
  • Disaster Recovery & Cyber Incident Response
  • Continuity Exercises, Audits & Lessons Learned
  • Vendor Management
  • Training & Awareness Program Development
  • Metrics, Dashboards & Workflow Innovation (Power BI, AI)

Accomplishments

  • Board member for GreenAllies/Althouse Arboretum Non-Profit, 2019- 2023
  • President of the Liberty Valley Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP), 2017- 2019
  • Editorial Advisor for Continuity Insights, 2019
  • Obtained the ITIL Foundation certification, 2017
  • Received the ACP Most Valuable Player Award, 2016
  • Director of Programs for Liberty Valley ACP, 2013 - 2016
  • Presented at the Continuity Insights Conference in Chicago, 2013
  • Obtained my Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certification through DRI International, 2010

Certification

  • Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) through DRI International
  • ITIL Foundation certification

Interests

  • Hiking with my dogs
  • Kayaking
  • Nature conservation
  • Going to the beach
  • Spending time with family and friends

Timeline

Senior Business Continuity Analyst

Vanguard
2006 - Current

Financial Administrator

Vanguard
2000 - 2006

Financial Associate

Vanguard
1998 - 2000

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Donna Arobone