𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 & 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (cross-functional initiatives)
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (shaping vision into actionable results)
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (driving efficiency and innovation)
Deanna Deeter
@deannadeeter
Certified PMP I Veteran I Navy Spouse I Volunteer
What I'm looking for
As a PMP-certified professional with 13+ years in diverse project management, I am committed to continuous growth. My career highlights leading geographically dispersed and remote teams on national initiatives, fostering inter-agency and cross-cutting collaboration. I actively advance local charity priorities, supplementing my professional work with dedicated time and expertise. I am interested in new opportunities that support and advance community impact by way of project and program management, communications, strategy development and implementation, process improvement and change management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Management and Program Analyst
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Aug 2024 - Feb 2025 (6 months)
Oversaw the development of an interagency software solution to provide state, local, territorial, and tribal decision-makers with access to critical resources for disaster recovery. Led strategic planning to scale offerings into nonprofit and philanthropic resources, optimizing results with machine learning, large language models, and artificial intelligence.
Assistant Program Manager and Director
Strategic Resolution Experts, Inc
May 2024 - Sep 2024 (4 months)
Led six remote client-facing project teams in the delivery of requirements throughout the entire federal contract lifecycle. Managed project timelines and ensured successful completion of deliverables.
Project Manager and Senior Consultant
Strategic Resolution Experts, Inc
Jun 2021 - Jun 2024 (3 years)
Managed two remote teams of over 25 personnel, overseeing contracts exceeding $20M for a federal client. Supported White House Administration initiatives including the National Initiative to Advance Building Codes and Climate Initiatives.
Project Manager
Rosendin Electric
Apr 2021 - Jul 2021 (3 months)
Data Center Construction PM
Project Manager
StructureCare
Feb 2020 - Apr 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Spearheaded over a dozen concurrent projects, each exceeding $250K in revenue, across the DC/MD/VA region. Drove project estimation, negotiated vendor contracts, crafted and enforced Statements of Work, managed accounts receivable and payable, ensured OSHA safety compliance, forecasted budgets, and supported sales initiatives.
US Naval Officer - Surface Warfare
US Navy
May 2012 - Jun 2017 (5 years 1 month)
Assistant Material and Logistics Director
Project and Program Manager
Ammunition Accountability: Responsible for leading a team of 60 sailors in the procurement, installation, inventory and employment of all ordnance aboard a U.S. Navy Destroyer, to include managing a budget of over $600MM in materials and logistics support for four major ammunition onload/offloads.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indiana University Bloomington, Kelley School of Business
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Pursued a Master of Business Administration degree at Indiana University Bloomington, focusing on advanced business principles and leadership. Gained expertise in strategic management, finance, and marketing.
Rutgers University, Camden
Professional Certificate, Project Management
Completed a professional certificate program focused on project management principles and practices. Gained expertise in project planning, execution, and monitoring.
United States Naval Academy
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Completed a comprehensive curriculum in Chemistry. Gained foundational knowledge in various chemical disciplines.
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