Donovan Rao
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
A motivated and dedicated professional with a background in entrepreneurship across multiple fields and a strong academic foundation in engineering, seeking meaningful, inspiring, and challenging opportunities to contribute to innovative projects. Recognized as a quick, intelligent and engaged problem solver with exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional quotient—a rare, advantageous combination for driving success within engineering teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director & Co-Founder
Dr. Fox's Den of Psychiatry, PLLC
03.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: psychiatry practice
- Facilitated the end-to-end process of business registration and compliance with the NCMB, NCSOS and NCDOR totaling ~25 initial filings, with quarterly and yearly renewals.
- Directed all administrative operations between formation and opening for business ~10 daily emails and calls.
- Administrative operations which included developing new-patient intake-evaluation packets, 2 procedures and protocols (i.e. standard operations, emergency operations), negotiating 5 contracts, forming 3 business projections (i.e. revenue, growth and profit), facilitating marketing strategies/campaigns, patient fee structures, budgets, etc.
- Currently oversee all management level operations.
Director & Founding Partner
JDA Contractors, LLC
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: contracting, specializing in custom kitchen / bathroom remodels
- Increased revenue from $0 to over $200,000 per year.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Maintained client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management, prompt and satisfactory resolution of issues.
- Navigated our company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Director & Founding Partner
Situational Entertainment, Ltd. Co.
01.2015 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: multi-media
- Founded and managed a small entertainment company, overseeing all aspects of operations, including talent coordination, event planning, and client relations.
- Developed marketing strategies and built a loyal customer base through strong branding and networking.
- Managed budgets, contracts, and logistics to ensure seamless event execution.
- Demonstrated leadership, creativity, and adaptability in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.
Education
Associate's of Engineering - Engineering
Durham Technical Community College
Durham12-2024
Paralegal Diploma - Law
Blackstone Career Institute
Allentown, PA12.2020
Diploma -
D. W. Daniel High School
Central, SC05.2013
Skills
- Emotional quotient
- Relationship building
- Creativity and innovation
- Leadership - Team player
- Business planning
- Operations management
- Time management
- Financial analysis
Accomplishments
- Revenue Growth Achievement - JDA: Increased annual revenue from $0 to over $200,000 in 27 months.
- Team Leadership Success: Director and research officer of the NC Space Grant, '23 - present.
- Client Acquisition - JDA: Acquisition of South State Bank VPs, Duke Energy nuclear engineers, Clemson University professors, and a Cartoon Network sound engineer.
- New Business Development: Founder of 3 and managing partner of 2 businesses.
Timeline
Director & Co-Founder
Dr. Fox's Den of Psychiatry, PLLC
03.2023 - Current
Director & Founding Partner
JDA Contractors, LLC
05.2020 - 08.2023
Director & Founding Partner
Situational Entertainment, Ltd. Co.
01.2015 - 05.2020
Associate's of Engineering - Engineering
Durham Technical Community College
Paralegal Diploma - Law
Blackstone Career Institute
Diploma -
D. W. Daniel High School
Hobbies and Interests
Engineering, Technology, Yoga, Weight training, Meditation
References
Available upon request
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