Cook County Recorder of Deeds
Illinois State Representative - Ms. Karen A. Yarbrough - 7th District, Assistant Majority Leader: o Created communications workflow strategy & data capture, analysis & delivery systems (Ex. Drupal, Magento) o Consulting regarding public presence and website: http://KarenYarbrough.org o Training on database alternatives and usage for voter demographics, canvassing sheets and recording. o Consulting regarding use of Geographical Information Systrems (GIS) to map district constituent needs. o Creation of video productions for "Get Out The Vote" initiatives constituent events to inform, educate and persuade.
About Me
Over 15 years of strategic and tactical marketing management and promotional/PR services experience. Marketing workflow management for events promotion, sales, marketing, design and website integration. _______________________________________ DAVID FLINT Objective: Dynamic, thoughtful professional with high Emotional Intelligence (EI) (Approachable, Composure, Informing, Integrity and Trust, Listening, Savvy) and 180 IQ seeking new challenge to help produce quality results and impact. Expanded Employment History: _______________________________________ [login to view URL] – Founder/President - (12/2009 – Present) - Technical/Integrated Marketing, PR, Promotions, Sales, Direct Marketing & Consulting – Innovation Leader, data aggregation specialist. Full Facebook, Twitter, & Google calendar and Google Maps integration. - 2008 Chicago Innovation Awards Nominee and Finalist: [login to view URL] - 80% Avg. sales closing rate, 100% P/L responsibility for major accounts, trade shows, seminars, & campaigns. - Major Accounts: Microsoft, IBM, Motorola, - Chicago Sun-Times: Writer of 9 year old weekly events listing & promotion article. - Mapping of upcoming events in major metropolitan areas - mapped via Geo-coding based on embedded location information in the postings: [login to view URL] - Map of "CoWorking" venues - [login to view URL] - Chicago Traffic Twitter Feed: [login to view URL] - based off of several data sets (Ex. IDOT) - Social Media Presentation: [login to view URL] Summary: Deep and wide brand, data and event marketing experience. I bring quality marketing, management and technology abilities to the table that produce high quality outcomes. I have presented at many seminars and conferences and facilitated outreach to potentials via phone, online and events. I favor relationship-building marketing and “training the trainer” when multiple levels are involved in this process. I am extremely organized and am comfortable managing teams. I enjoy translating effective online and offline marketing strategies with and for those around me in the organization. Technically, I’m able to work with present or design new systems of data storage, knowledge and customer relationship management and reporting of outcomes. My experience with event marketing is deep and agile. Marketing and PR experiences with [login to view URL] made me an innovation & technology leader in data wrangling, presentation and mapping with events promotion work around the world. I bring an 80% average sales closing rate, 100% P&L responsibility for many major accounts and print/online campaigns for Microsoft, major Universities and Trade Show producers. My work was also recognized in a weekly column I provided the Chicago Sun-Times from 1998-2008. I assisted organizations as they sought out subject matter experts, panel members and reliable moderators for a variety of events and trade shows. _________________________ University of Illinois Chicago College of Urban Planning & Public Affairs – Dean’s Office Graduate Assistant - (8/08 – 12/10) - Created CUPPA Careers section: [login to view URL] & [login to view URL] (1400+ Followers) - Banner, Microsoft Access and other online tools were used in the process. - Research and recommendations for internal CMS workflow/system and e-Government online certificate program methods. This included business case analysis for Access, Banner, and other office systems. - Manage online communications for Vice Chancellors Research Office and United States Air Force (USAF): [login to view URL] – Content Management Systems such as Drupal utilized – grant management modules. Summary: My Masters program involved focusing on areas such as Environmental Management and Project Management (PMP) and have been very helpful giving me a balanced viewpoint and tools to work with on communication initiatives. My most recent work involved a mixture of public administration, urban planning and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) – researching and mapping the longitudinal spending patterns of Federal renewable energy related grants (Ex. Wind) and how they align (or not) with areas of the country (High Average Annual Winds) that receive such grants. As a graduate assistant I worked on creating a new approach (using Web 2.0 Blogs, Twitter, etc.) for the CUPPA Career listings at UIC – main benefits internally were increased usability, accuracy and reliability for the set of tasks surrounding this portion of CUPPA’s site. _________________________ United Way Metropolitan Chicago - Teaming For Technology AmeriCorps VISTA Director - (10/2005 – 10/2008) - Served three consecutive 1-year terms per request of Illinois AmeriCorps Office. - Managed three major grants: United Way funding, Federal grants, and private grants from IBM Corporation. - MarCom and Volunteering Director: Integrated Marketing, PR, & Consulting. Print/Online communications usability & uniformity. - Manage partnerships, resources, events & overlapping rounds of agencies served with a 400+ member volunteer pool. - Represented organization & consulted with federal, state & local elected congressmen, representatives, officials/offices: - Member of Congressman Danny Davis’ Digital Empowerment Committee - Illinois State Representative Karen Yarborough regarding constituent database and tracking methods - Ted O'Keefe, Director of City of Chicago 311 - Christopher O'Brien, Former Chief Information Officer, City of Chicago HMIS Project - Patrick McIntyre, United Way of America, Director of Public Policy and Partners - Keith B. Ward, Ph.D. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate - Manage Development: internal grant writing and external agency technical assistance needs in excess of $3,000,000. - Develop sustainability and expansion plans and programs – Raisers Edge, Microsoft Access, Internet tools used. - Presenter at Chicago and Suburban Executive Forum meetings and events. - Initiated “cooptation” for several nonprofit organizations, city officials and IBM for an Accessibility Systems Beta project. - Katrina UW-MC/T4T database collaboration project: Data shared with Red Cross, HMIS, DHS and 311 mapping services. - Agency management and effectiveness tools, including outcome measurement methods and logic models. - Develop sustainability plans and expansion programs for several regional United Ways. - Consulted with the “Big 7” health and human services agencies regarding City of Chicago’s HMIS system. - Researched health and human services agencies regarding possible future 211 system. Summary: I've been privileged to be able to help advance the dignity of human lives with various PR, monitoring reports & projects, technical assistance, database (Access & Online) management and internet research projects such as the Katrina UW-MC/T4T housing database collaboration project, and most recently as a board member created the online calendar system and future online/offline donation strategies for ChicagoNonProfit.org. Teaming For Technology (T4T) was also a philanthropy, technology, and community support success factor. A connection to the community and a partner in giving back wisely and efficiently. Working with the T4T program within the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago (UW-MC) I made sure this 12 year old program was no longer in danger of losing its annual IBM Innovation grants of over $300,000 in cash and equipment for distribution to the educational and nonprofit community. In fact, overall during the 3 years there we averaged around $1 million annually in cash and in-kind resources gained for the community. Finally, as a part of developing future sustainability of the program I contacted and developed individuals at Deloitte Consulting and created an ongoing partnership for events, seminars and consulting they would sponsor and host covering a wide range of topics geared towards the unique needs of nonprofit organizations. This relationship still exists today and was part of the process of having the T4T program absorbed as an official part of UW-MC’s technical assistance to nonprofits. _________________________ Cook Associates, Inc. - Chicago, IL. - Director, Information Technologies - (9/2002 –3/2004) - Stabilized & optimized infrastructure – used print & website development in-house saving over $200,000 in 1st year. - Managed staff, vendors, telecommunications and information technology budget exceeding $200,000 - Managed CRM/KM & hybrid telephony system RFP’s & initiatives with healthy mixture of in-house and vendor systems. - Managed headquarters and three regional offices (New York, Boulder, and Atlanta) centrally from Chicago. - Comprehensive management of multiple-server Windows 200X/Linux Frame Relay network & 100+ workstations. - Planned and implemented new Cisco and Windows 200x based WAN (Frame/DSL) infrastructure & website. - Renegotiated key telecommunications and telephony contracts in reducing operational costs by over 30%. - Aligned Client/Server & new technologies with business strategies resulting in 30% productivity increase. - Generated cost savings for FY2003 exceeded the combined incomes of myself and two one other employees. - Managed both corporate Senior Communications Manager, and Communications Manager, both with combined tenures of over 20 years. - Championed operating system needs/issues for Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, and XP computers. - Administered Microsoft SQL Server databases and one Microsoft Exchange servers. - Managed Citrix Metaframe Server and Web-based access for remote application deployment. - Managed Linux-based Instant Messaging Server (Jabber) & Novell Netware 4.10 server. - Initiated usage of Project Management methods (PMI). - Authored updates of technical documentation for current and planned future infrastructure & Disaster Recovery. - Overhauled entire security policy and framework for network, sub-systems, and for the physical building of six floors. Summary: I was hired to maintain and optimize infrastructure for this 70+ employee, $6-9 Million annual revenues Executive Recruiting & Mergers & Acquisitions company. Continuing to move company toward unified & structured control of technology. My main role was to build and maintain stability – then consolidate an IT environment that had a ratio of 1 server for every 6 employees. I also gradually introduced ongoing training for employees in various areas, meeting their needs wherever their skill and comfort level may be. Next, the locally grown CRM system was one that served the three main areas of the business, but did not have cross-over knowledge sharing or de-duping capabilities. A new way of thinking of the future for knowledge management was in order. Soon after I started, the Cable & Wireless company announced it was selling off its USA businesses. We needed to find a new phone and internet service provider fast – and a new phone system company-wide to match. I saved the equivalent of two salaries in my first year – savings that would be realized every year, thus enabling me to hire another much needed IT team member. The following year, the company was in a position where they needed to sell the building and restructure. I was glad to have left the organization in much better shape than when I arrived. __________________________ Northwestern University Alumni Development, Evanston, Illinois – Report/Y2k Coordinator (1 Yr Contract (9/98 – 03/00) - Consulted with IT director on specifications for Y2k work & new development system designed for donations of $2 Billion per year. - Created inventory and online database access to thousands of Y2k sensitive electronics products and services. - Leads Generation: 1 year contract/term position for report generation and distribution channels for Alumni Development Division. - Coordinated Y2k team for all Alumni buildings. 1st Division to be 100% Y2k Ready as of 9/99. - Initiated Intranet/Extranet Y2k Projects for University. Summary: This was a one year term position at the University that was extended so I could stay and help with disaster recovery and business resumption planning other than Y2k-related issues. I was given the task as a technical writer and “programmer” to correct thousands of mainframe code, records and documentation. I was also “inventory master” for our division, which was the 1st to be 100% Y2k ready in 1999. I also had developed a Y2k database of time sensitive products and made it available not only to the University, but to the general public on the Internet as [login to view URL] – meaning Y2k registry, now a defunct site as the need has passed for its services. __________________________ Ameritech EBS (Aka: SBC-AT&T), Chicago, Illinois - Leads Distribution Manager - (6 Month Contract 9/97- 3/98) - Developed strategies, policies, & project management practices for more effective Leads Distribution and Tracking System (LDTS). - Partnered with Sales, Marketing and IT Managers developing lead generation projects for all sales channels. - Defined database/business analysis, marketing management, data mining/analysis. - Developed strategies, policies, for a much leaner, effective Leads Distribution and Tracking System (LDTS). Summary: I was brought on in this role as a consultant under contract until the full time employee I temporarily replaced recovered from a major illness. There were thousands of leads coming into the organization from multiple sources, including lists of prospects from competing carriers. One goal I reached was converting Oracle and Access database information into 1-page Adobe Acrobat reports for several different sales forces within the organization. __________________________ Baker Robbins & Company, Chicago, Illinois – Business Technology Consultant - (12/96 - 7/97). - Managed intranet/extranet applications, sales, marketing, and client expectations utilizing project management methods & metrics. - Consulted in business process management and technology – Major Accounts: GE Capital, Sidley. - Managed intranet and extranet applications, sales, marketing, business owner expectations. - Implemented IP addressing, legacy system/databases & Internet connectivity. - Designed content, context and infrastructure consulting for internal and client business applications. - Developed collaborative & Internet systems project planning and management. - Initiated internal marketing, HR/Recruitment, and job ticket automation. Summary: As a consultant, I worked mainly with the Auto Financial Services (AFS) arm of Capital. A 30 billion dollar a year financing company. Documenting workflows throughout departments and determining how to best interconnect multiple offices and data across the country were tasks I managed regarding the end-to-end operations of [login to view URL] – the first Dot Com to advertise during a Superbowl. _________________________ American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Schaumburg, Illinois - Internet Specialist - (9/96-11/96) - Developed websites, workflow, click-thru & usability strategies for AAD Doctors, membership, and continuing education programs. - Developed workflow and click-through for AAD Doctors and membership continuing education materials. - Selected Web Site Reference: American Society of Dermatological Surgeons – Initially created in under 2 weeks time. - Researched new products and recommended appropriate internal usage and application for clients. - Leading ongoing development efforts for quality and technical direction internally, and for external clients. Summary: Contract position for the creation of the first version of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) website. Full alpha testing to beta and gold launch with specialized legal requirements to assess and for which to develop solutions. _________________________ Doculabs, Chicago, Illinois – Director of New Technologies – Startup Partner (9/93-12/95) - Document management benchmark testing, consulting, and sales with 100% P&L responsibility for major accounts. - Directed corporate document management, sales, consulting, training, & CD-ROM\CD-R services. - Sold/Managed: document management products/projects, managed/trained up to 10 persons. - Benchmark tested and published business Intra/Internet applications research, standards, managed client expectations. - Developed sales accounts, cold calling, benchmarking standards, and presentations at national seminars. - Generated revenue and drove efficiency by introducing new ways to improve business performance through technology. Led major IT projects for business value and technical quality. Business remains successful today. Summary: Full marketing and communications responsibilities, full accounts lifecycle prospecting and sales work. New technologies researcher and writer for several industry publications. CD-Rom and CD-Recordable industry expert. Speaker/presenter and recruiter of topic area experts for several industry trade shows and conferences. Major accounts included the University of Illinois, Sysco, Harris Bank and an entire overhaul of the State of Iowa’s microfilm and microfiche department into a CD-ROM scanning and indexing facility. _________________________ Education & Training: - University of Illinois (Chicago) UIC – CUPPA Masters of Public Administration (MPA) Degree, 2010. Concentrations in Information, Performance and Environmental Management. - University of Cincinnati - Double Major: B.S. Management and Marketing, 6/93. - Six Sigma – 9 hours stand alone Black Belt training – GE Capital Process Improvement Strategies Program (1997). - Certificates of Completion: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) & Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (2003). - Certificate of Completion: Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Training (2005). - Outcome Measurement Training Completion & Certificate (UW-MC) - Cultural Competency Workshop Completion (UW-MC) - Project Blueprint Training Completion (UW-MC) - Continued Development Training (CDT) Topics Covered: Grant Writing, Agency Development, Community Development __________________________ Experience & Awards: - Adjunct Professor 1998-2011: Triton College, Business Technology Management Courses - Development/Mapping of bus system servicing Miami University in Oxford, Ohio since 1989 – “Miami Metro”. - Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Business Society & Golden Key Society Member - 1991-93 - Dean’s List & 1992 Direct Marketing Scholarship Award Winner - Dynamic public speaker, skilled at group facilitation, training, organizational behavior and project management. - Hope For Kids Volunteer & Group Leader: Education and Immunization Drives in Chicago, Illinois - Board of Directors (IT Chair) for Chicago Non-Profit, Inc. and community calendar creator for: [login to view URL] _________________________ Personal Attributes & Capabilities: - Strategist who can implement as well as communicate up, down and sideways. - Marketer who has the ability to sell the mission of the association. - Relationship builder and re-builder, very high persuasive skills. - An excellent communicator with solid platform skills. - A team player both within the company and the client. - A passion for running your own business. - Hands-on General Management and strong financial skills. - High emotional intelligence (Approachable, Composure, Informing, Integrity and Trust, Listening, Savvy.) - Proficiency in results driven sales and negotiation skills. - Exceptional focus on customer services. - Strong proficiency in time management and organizational skills. - Myers-Briggs: Equally ENTP and ENTJ - Other descriptors include: Action Oriented / Building Teams / Business Acumen / Conflict Management / Dealing with Ambiguity / Decision Quality / Directing Others / Drive for Results / Interpersonal Savvy / Managing and Measuring / Negotiating / Political Savvy / Presentation Skills / Sales Proficiency Cluster / Strategic Agility / Timely Decision Making / Approachability / Composure / Customer Focus / Informing / Integrity and Trust / Listening / Organizing / Time Management / Written Communication. _________________________
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