Robert Hess Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Executed stakeholder goals to create a reimagined business model• Implemented project plans; tracked 3rd party contractor budgets and monitored project performance• Identified and implemented new technologies and platforms in alignment with investor strategies• Managed workforce strategies; creating an on-demand workforce in alignment with business demand• Collaborated with new and existing partners to expand market potential• Managed back office operations including finances

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Collaborated with investors to capture and translate business goals for new and existing services and defined the services and resources to meet the current and future demands• Developed and executed project plans; and tracked delivery of new initiatives in order to improve revenue and expand operations• Leveraged value management to measure and communicate cost, schedule, performance of projects including the launch of virtual marketplace; increasing departmental revenue by 40%• Identified new technologies and platforms to expand market presence and increase operational efficiencies • Managed workforce strategies in alignment with projected seasonal revenue trends

801 E St Nw

Events Director for a 13,000 sq. ft. venue, hosting large corporate parties, art shows and other entertainment related events.

801 E St. Nw, Washington D.C.

• Coordinated with primary stakeholders to transform the broader business strategy to achieve positive revenue growth; performed on-going reviews of project portfolio to align investments with a gradual build-out with transitional revenue • Developed and managed the technology operating and capital budget required to implement the technology strategy at optimal cost• Provided training and created technical guides to ensure the workforce could meet business objectives• Hired and trained new team members based on predicted project needs• Analyzed recurring core operational costs, identified inefficiencies and overages, renegotiated leases and services

1530 Longworth H.O.B. Washington, Dc 20515

• Utilized an Intranet Quorum database to index records and track internal processes• Researched a diverse range of topics and drafted constituent priority tailored responses• Produced summaries and analyses of congressional hearings

Georgetown, Washington D.C.

Transcribed and timestamped video files for production purposes

Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Small group strategic planning and development of social media content for the Everybody's Bloomington Web Site initiative• Projects included: Comprehensive Percentage for the Arts Legislation and Guideline analysis, detailed report of counties utilizing the Food-and-Beverage Tax, economic incentive and implementation processes for State Certified Arts and Cultural Districts;• Collaborated with the Assistant Deputy Mayor to maintain the City Master Project List utilizing in-house project management software• Worked as an Award Application Project Manager in an effort to generate positive news media and enhance community pride• Developed marketing materials for the Communications Director and served as the office Photography and Social Media Specialist

Serves on the executive team of IU's largest student organization (3,000+ members)Manager of University and Alumni RelationsResponsible for a group of four directors in charge of two networking programs, a leadership retreat, hosting opportunities, alumni board representative, and program specific fundraising

“Best practice” research report for State Certified Cultural Districts Annual Reporting;Cultural district designation ceremony event planning;Individual organization Nonprofit Capacity Report development, Indiana Arts Commission/School of Public and Environmental Affairs summer liaison.

Elkhart, Indiana Area

• Prepared and organized construction materials, supervised, educated, and directed volunteers on a daily basis • Collaborated with fellow AmeriCorps Service Members to maintain a safe and efficient work environment

Bachelor Of Science In Arts Management, Public Policy, Business, Arts

Activities and Societies: Student Alumni Association, Motorcycle Club at IU

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