Donna Shelton
Allen,TX
Summary
Results-driven Senior Managing Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership skills vital for driving company objectives forward. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and stakeholder satisfaction across diverse environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Managing Director, Operations
Cushman & Wakefield
Dallas, TX
04.1994 - 04.2025
- Led cross-functional teams in creating innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Supervised and trained a team of 25+ employees, ensuring timely achievement of objectives.
- Transitioned financial operations offshore, improving cost efficiency.
- Managed daily operations, including personnel management, ensuring customer service delivery.
- Developed strategic relationships with clients, fostering trust and long-term collaboration.
Executive Assistant to the President
Horn-Barlow
Dallas, TX
02.1993 - 04.1994
- Assistant to the President
- Managed daily occupancy reports for multiple multi-family properties in DFW
- Handled enrollment, payroll deductions and payments for medical benefits for all property employees
Executive Assistant to the President
FP & Associates
Dallas, TX
05.1990 - 01.1993
- Executed special objectives and projects in response to executive team requests
- Provided administrative support
- Assisted in due diligence for the sales of commercial retail properties from strip malls to large enclosed malls and office buildings
Office Manager
McCallum Road Gardens
Dallas, TX
- Sustained office efficiency by implementing and planning office systems, equipment procurement and layouts
- Wrote contracts for customers looking for landscape work
Builder Participation Manager
Metropolitan Savings &Loan
Dallas, TX
- Managed second loans for builders waiting for high-end and expensive homes to sell
- Paid all Bills for those homes until they sold. Tracked balance spent to be recouped when property closed.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Richland College
Dallas, TX01-1982
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TXSkills
- Project management
- Financial analysis
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List 1980-1982
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Leo L Majzels Award 2003 (employee of the year)
Timeline
Sr Managing Director, Operations
Cushman & Wakefield
04.1994 - 04.2025
Executive Assistant to the President
Horn-Barlow
02.1993 - 04.1994
Executive Assistant to the President
FP & Associates
05.1990 - 01.1993
Office Manager
McCallum Road Gardens
Builder Participation Manager
Metropolitan Savings &Loan
Associate of Science - Business
Richland College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
The University of Texas At Dallas
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