Vanessa Dennison, Cae, Cbap® Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa

Vanessa owns Dennison & Associates, an independent consulting firm helping associations solve operational problems to achieve their strategic goals with flexible, cost-effective services. Vanessa Dennison is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP®) with expert business analysis and association management skills. Vanessa has 20 years’ experience working with dozens of member-based organizations, as staff and an industry vendor. She applies proven expertise, industry best practices, and a deep commitment to her clients to deliver superior results. Dennison & Associates provides services associations and other non-profit organizations, including: - Technology Selections- Technology Implementations- Organizational Assessments- Technology Assessments- Fractional Business Analyst/Project Manager services- Strategic Alignment Check-Ins- Custom projects

Austin, Texas, Us

- Conducted requirement gathering for software configuration and customization.- Designed configurations and customizations for the Personify Enterprise application and e-Business Suite.- Created detailed documentation of requirements and solutions. - Led optimization services and recommended improvements in process, policies and technologies to increase productivity and ROI. - Assisted with development of appropriate methodology for Professional Services. Supported project teams in implementing current methodologies. - Acted as communication liaison between vendors, users and technical staff to promote mutual understanding and facilitate compromises when necessary.- Developed test cases and testing plans. Conducted testing and supervised client testing of all solutions. Tracked and managed issue reporting and resolution.- Developed client-specific training and materials for full implementation training or individual client requests. Delivered training as on-site sessions, webinars, or recorded videos.

Mclean, Va, Us

- Developed, planned and executed recruitment and retention programs for trade association member companies.- Conducted membership outreach efforts to help members take full advantage of all benefits.

Washington, Dc, Us

- Represented the Membership department on the project team implemening Personify AMS.- Developed and administered testing and training programs for all staff before and after implementation.- Assisted APA’s DBA with conversion data integrity, mapping, migration and cleanup. - Managed three annual projects to increase member retention across a membership of 35,000.

Bethesda, Maryland, Us

- Wrote a weekly column, several listing sections, and stories for Education Week newspaper.- Managed writing and publication of Education Week’s semi-annual Calendars of Events. - Provided office support, weekly production assistance and administrative duties.

Bachelor’S Degree, English Language And Literature, General

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