1. TONI YVETTE ODOM
4801 Clair Del Avenue #1004 • Long Beach, CA 90807 • toni@toniodom.com • (310) 619-8290
Focused, resilient, and motivated Project Manager with several years of progressive workplace
experience, seeking to apply skills and recent academic training to achieve career
advancement.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Project Management professional with several years of combined experience in business, human
services, and non-profit sectors, overseeing staff management and business development activities.
• Master of Business Administration graduate (2013) with a concentration in Project Management,
exposed to relevant industry training and best practices requisite for success in advanced roles.
• Proven track record of results in marketing, promotions, and event planning for a variety of
activities; demonstrated ability to develop and execute a detailed social media marketing strategy.
• Extensive knowledge of key business functions including budget preparation, production schedule
planning, AP/AR, strategic planning, negotiation, staff training, and proposal development.
• Creative background includes experience writing, directing, and producing a web series and several
public service announcements; earned LA WebFest Award – Best Writer & Producer (2012).
• Strong history of driving key business development and account management initiatives; excellent
communication skills with the ability to connect with colleagues, customers, and vendors.
• Technical Skills: Type 40+ WPM, Windows OS, Mac OS, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Access) MS Project, Peoplesoft, Data Entry, Web Design, Dreamweaver, Photoshop,
Fireworks.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRINCIPAL 5/1999 – Present
RESTORE COMMUNICATIONS Los Angeles, CA
ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT 7/2007 – 12/2007
CB RICHARD ELLIS El Segundo, CA
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 8/2005 – 11/2005
JENNESSE CENTER, INC. Los Angeles, CA
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT 3/2005 – 5/2005
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL
SALES COORDINATOR 5/2000 – 9/2004
DISNEY PUBLISHING Chicago, IL
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Communications Specialist – Trinity United Church of Christ – Chicago, IL
2. • Program/Development Specialist – American Cancer Society – Chicago, IL
• Communications Coordinator – Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority – Chicago, IL
• General Studies Instructor – Professional Business School – St. Louis, MO
• Accountant – KSHE 95/Emmis Broadcasting – St. Louis, MO
• Information/Referral Specialist – Catholic Charities – St. Louis, MO
• General Assignment Reporter – St. Louis American Newspaper – St. Louis, MO
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2013
DEVRY UNIVERSITY – KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Long Beach, CA
Major – Project Management
GPA – 3.8/4.0
BACHELOR OF ARTS
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY Milwaukee, WI
Major – Journalism
Minor – Psychology
AFFILIATIONS
• Member – Project Management Institute
• Member – Sigma Beta Delta (Business Honor Society)