Don Eckhoff Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma City, OK, US

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

• Developed and executed telephony and data implementation project plans for a variety of AT&T customers; including Fortune 500 companies, regional financial institutions, and labor unions. Served the customer as the.
• Ensured project management methodologies were followed that included project scope, schedule, changes and problem resolution. Coordinated all calls, meetings, and updates with the stakeholders/customer/vendors as.
• Prepared project plans and other supporting documents. Tracked key project milestones and adjusted project plans and/or resources to meet customer needs.
• Successfully managed multiple complex projects varying in size.
• Managed all aspects of the project life cycle that included creation of business cases, creation of project definition statements, identified/assigned resources, conducted risk assessments, monitored and reviewed.
• Utilize computer software and a variety of software programs to assist with project management tasks on a daily basis such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint. Utilize propriety customer.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Specialist-Client Services Project ManagerAT&T Global Customer Service

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

• Worked on team that raised more than $3.2 million to support 20 arts organizations throughout central Oklahoma and promoted community involvement in the arts.
• Developed relationships with local businesses for workplace giving campaigns and future event sponsorships; gave presentations and talks to promote the organization’s programs.
• Assisted with special events, such as Kick-Off, Honorary Chair, Artini, and a special thank you concert.
• Advised board members on new donor and business development and advocacy concerns.
• Increased number of workplace giving campaigns by 28, a 25% increase from 2011 to 2012.
• Executed private fundraising dinner for 175 guests with a celebrity chef at Deep Fork Grill.

• Served as the public face of the organization to increase visibility and brand awareness within the community, schools, philanthropic circles, and the media.
• Managed fundraising activities, including developing relationships, securing corporate sponsorships, and implementing individual donor solicitation strategies.
• Supervised and provided guidance for the team responsible for local programming, including program planning, implementation, expansion, evaluation, and overall quality.
• Partnered with the Regional Executive Director and National Development Director to design and implement the development plan and program and league budgets for the region.
• Researched and coordinated grant opportunities with the national office and local organizations.
• Created strong partnerships with the Oklahoma City/County Health Department, Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy, Oklahoma State Health Department, Oklahoma Community Service.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

• Developed fundraising plans and campaign budgets and served as Director of Finance for two U.S. Senate campaigns, a State Treasurer race, two Tulsa mayoral races, a State House race, a U.S. House of Representatives.
• Coordinated all aspects of fundraising, including drafting online pleas for funds, letters, call time preparation, thank you letters, and outstanding pledge obligation tracking.
• Planned fundraising events, managed publicity and advertising, and handled media relations.
• Researched campaign ethics and federal guidelines and coordinated with legal counsel to ensure compliance with the Federal Election Commission and Oklahoma Ethics Commission reporting requirement; established.
• Prepared brochures, reports, newsletters, and other materials.
• Supervised and trained up to seven interns on list acquisition and management.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Claremore, OK

• Served as a liaison for nine of the 25 counties in Oklahoma’s 2nd congressional district, including assessing and evaluating constituent needs and issues and governmental programs.
• Represented the congressman and promoted GearUp program at chambers of commerce.
• Taught classes at three school districts to assist during the 2001 and 2002 educational cut backs.
• Created and directed quarterly 2nd District Labor Roundtable between the congressman and community and state labor leaders.
• Coordinated with Oklahoma Department of Transportation and other local, state, and federal agencies to get the collapsed I-40 bridge at Webbers Falls open two months after the disaster.
• Managed response to issues pertaining to Tar Creek Superfund Site, including partnering with community leaders to address and assess priorities for relocation, organizing community meetings, and coordinating with the.

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

• Developed fundraising plans and campaign budgets and served as Director of Finance for U.S. Senate campaign.
• Coordinated all aspects of fundraising, including drafting online pleas for funds, letters, call time preparation, thank you letters, and outstanding pledge obligation tracking.
• Researched campaign ethics and federal guidelines and coordinated with legal counsel to ensure compliance with the Federal Election Commission reporting requirements; established guidelines for fundraising compliance.
• Prepared brochures, reports, newsletters, and other materials.
• Supervised and trained seven staff members and interns.

Los Angeles, California 90025

Tacoma, Washington

Masters In Public Administration

Ba, Emphasis Political Science

Aa, Emphasis Political Science

Activities and Societies: ASGRCC President 1992-93