Donna DiDonato
Marlborough
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with a strong background in leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely project delivery, and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Kichler Lighitng
Solon, OH
07.2000 - 11.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale lighting projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Implemented risk management processes to identify potential challenges and mitigate impacts on project timelines.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with project objectives and goals.
- Monitored project progress through regular status updates and performance metrics analysis for continuous improvement.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Financial Accountant / Accounting Supervisor
Aerodyne Alloys
South Windsor, CT
03.1997 - 07.2000
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
- Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits.
Office/Accounting Manager
Mario S Gioco, CPA
Cromwell, CT
02.1995 - 03.1997
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on time.
- Timely completed clients booking
Office Manager
Hartford-Prospect Industries
South Windsor, CT
01.1987 - 02.1995
- Coordinated communication between departments to enhance workflow and project collaboration.
- Led performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth among team members.
- Implemented office policies that increased productivity and maintained compliance with industry regulations.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
Administrative Accountant
Montovani & Murray, PC
East Hartford, CT
01.1982 - 01.1987
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure timely processing of invoices.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, enhancing accuracy and reducing turnaround time.
- Led monthly financial closing activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Assisted in implementing new accounting software systems, improving reporting capabilities and operational efficiency.
- Data entry of Prepared monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in compliance with GAAP standards.
- Inputted Corporate and Individual Tax Data for yearly filings
Education
High School Diploma -
George J Penney
East Hartford, CT06-1980
Skills
- Project management
- Accounting - Accounts Receivable and Payable, reconcilations
- Customer relations
- Advanced problem solving
- Processes and procedures
- Purchasing and procurement
Timeline
Project Manager
Kichler Lighitng
07.2000 - 11.2025
Financial Accountant / Accounting Supervisor
Aerodyne Alloys
03.1997 - 07.2000
Office/Accounting Manager
Mario S Gioco, CPA
02.1995 - 03.1997
Office Manager
Hartford-Prospect Industries
01.1987 - 02.1995
Administrative Accountant
Montovani & Murray, PC
01.1982 - 01.1987
High School Diploma -
George J Penney