Janelle Zorko Schultz

912 Shelby Forest Way * Chelsea, Alabama * 35043 * 206.650.6836 (cell)
janellez29 @ msn.com

Executive Summary

Extensive management experience, software lifecycle project management, business analysis, budget planning and adherence, staff acquisition and training.  Passionate about technology.  Record of improving efficiency, productivity and profitability through process improvement.  Solid web development skills including ecommerce installation and customization and content management system implementation.  Outstanding communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. 

Core Competencies

Project Leadership 
Strategic Planning
Marketing Strategy
Process Improvement
Budget Planning & Cost Control
Client Relations
Staff Hiring and Development
Web Development

Professional Experience

Pigeon Point Web – Chelsea, AL - August 2006 – Present
Owner/Web Developer

• * Design, implement and maintain content management system-driven websites
• * Install database-driven ecommerce/shopping cart systems
• * Develop marketing strategies for traditional and new media advertising
• * Search engine optimization
• * Obtain new clients through marketing and networking
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University of Washington – Seattle, WA - July 2003 – August 2006

Assistant Director, Health Sciences Academic Services & Facilities

• * Managed Creative Services and Technology Services groups, including all staffing and operations
• * Maintained $1.5 million annual budgetImproved processes for efficiency and financial stability
• * Served as departmental liaison to other campus departments and groups
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AdRelevance – Seattle, WA - July 2000 – June 2002

Media Project Manager/Director Content Management Group

• * Managed content classifiers and data integrity staff
• * Managed software lifecycle development of content classification system
• * Effected a 30% productivity gain over six months
• * Developed training plans and documentation for new software and work processes
• * Interfaced with upper management, Engineering, IT, HR and other departments

AEI Music Network, Inc.. – Seattle, WA - September 1996 – May 2000

Manager, International Projects/Business Analyst – Technology Group

• * Managed the production and global rollout of a music programming software package
• * Provided business analysis to create a digital file storage management system
• * Authored HTML and MS Help system
• * Procured and managed the installation of components of the system at all locations
• * Localized software and developed a training program for users in domestic and international offices
• * Managed a team of project managers and music digitizers
• * Worked to ensure connectivity and replication between global offices via VPN

Country Music Association – Nashville, TN - May 1995 – May 1996

International Project Manager, International Department

• * Produced CD compilation series
• * Administered monthly international CD service
• * Marketed/promoted country music internationally
• * Authored monthly newsletter
• * Organized press conferences and international activities for CMA’s major events (CMA Awards and Fan Fair)

Education

Colorado State University – Pueblo, Colorado - May 1993

Bachelor of Arts - Magna cum Laude Mass Communications/German  

Eberhard-Karls University - October 1992 - January 1993

Foreign Study Tübingen, Germany