MARY C. DUNN
Mary C. Dunn
437 Lisa Drive
West Mifflin, PA 15122
412-576-1423
Mary C. Dunn
Project management professional with expertise in various corporate and industry arenas
Mary C. Dunn
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mary C. Dunn
Project Manager
2005-Present
Mary C. Dunn
Roach & Associates, Inc. /Nytis Exploration of Pennsylvania, LLC.
Develop and manage budgets, prepare written contracts and training manuals, interface with staff and clients during project cycle and meeting project milestones and delivery dates; control budgets up to $1.5 million
Mary C. Dunn
Training and Human Resources Director
2004-2005
Mary C. Dunn
Dollar$mart/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Recruited, hired and trained new and existing associates; developed and implemented training programs teaching policy, procedures, and services offered; performed employee evaluations, set employee goals and documented to file; managed associate files including medical and IRA eligibility dates, verbal and written warnings
Mary C. Dunn
Manager of Administration/Human Resources
THE PROGRAM for Female Offenders/Pittsburgh
2003-2004
Mary C. Dunn
Responsible for maintaining THE PROGRAM’s policies and daily operation of three facilities
Mary C. Dunn
Biotechnology Center Manager/Editor
2002-2003
Mary C. Dunn
University of Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh
Mary C. Dunn
Associate Editor of Biotechnology Progress; managed, coordinated, and fully prepared departmental faculty for meetings
Marketing and Communications Specialist 2000-2002
Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission/Pittsburgh
Responsible for the multi-media communications connected with the branding, marketing, and daily operations of the agency
CORE COMPETENCIES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Mary C. Dunn
- Plan, direct and manage designated projects; review project status during each phase and prepare reports for president
- Author/implement training programs and policies
- Negotiation/drafting of oil and gas leases for exploration and production of future gas wells
- Ensure delay rentals are up-to-date
- Maintain 100 oil and gas leases and ensure renewals; possess a broad knowledge of onshore lease title practice
- Sustain communications and diplomatic relations with community of land owners
- Preparation and follow through of permitting activities with state, county, and federal agencies
- Prepare training seminars to meet pipeline safety regulation as per U.S. Department of Transportation, CFR49, Parts 191-199
- Author of documentation regarding pipeline regulations for various housing authorities and gas production companies within Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York
- Ensure staffing needs maintained at all times throughout recruitment, interview and hiring process
- Planned, prepared and executed company audit program
- Implemented cost effective foodservice program saving agency over 40%
- Introduced and implemented staff identification cards
- Designed and implemented fire and evacuation safety plan; maintained safety equipment
- Responsible for implementation of Windows NT network server, computer security and DSL service providing network solution for three facilities
- Designed human resource database for directors and managers targeting specific employee information
- Designed and implemented applicant screening program enabling staff to target specific client information
- Directed website updates as a project manager which included revising technical jargon and utilizing html programming as well as converting text into a PDF format
- Designed and formatted brochures with multiple inserts and complex graphics, products and services catalog, internal organization documents, and designed logos for special projects
- Arranged special affairs attended by 400 to 500 people;events included formal welcome parties, open houses and conferences
- Participant as key member of Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities; involved in grant writing, editor of newsletter, website design, and event arrangements; obtained $157,000 in grant money from DEP for high profile projects
- Advised staff/writer/editor regarding media communication, annual report, newsletter and formal correspondence
- Prepared presentations for executive management to deliver regarding the Joseph A. James Memorial Excellence in Local Government Achievement Award and for congressional delegation on transportation issues and homeland security
- Implemented marketing effort through a newly designed client tracking system of Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Products and Services resulting in increased revenue
- Coordinated a communication plan to implement a branding and crisis communication strategy
- Initiated marketing efforts through web development which provided awareness regarding alternative uses for natural gas
- Analyzed transportation customer’s effective use of fuel to determine their costs which resulted in increased revenue and savings through alternative fuel usage
- Administered grant writing to enable fleet operators to convert conventional fuel systems to alternative fuel systems through acquiring federal and state funds
- Prepared quarterly reports for the Department of Energy and the Department of Environmental Protection that detailed fuel use, miles traveled, vehicle problems, and fuel savings
- Managed media communications by radio interviews and arranging media awareness for special events
- Developed and prepared Air and Waste Management Program regarding alternative uses of natural gas
Mary C. Dunn
Mary C. Dunn
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer skills: HTML, Microsoft Expression, Dreamweaver
Business Applications: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Photoshop, Peachtree,Website design (“The New Yinzer”; “Mary Dunn-Artist”; “Dante’s Restaurant”)
Mary C. Dunn
EDUCATION
Mary C. Dunn
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Public Policy and Management – 1996
Carlow College (University), Pittsburgh, PA
B.S., Business Management – 1991
Mary C. Dunn
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Mary C. Dunn
Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators - Current full member status
South Hills Artist League - Current
Pittsburgh Pastel Artist League – President Elect – January 2013
Steel Valley Arts Council –Board Member/ Secretary
Penn Hills Art League - 2012
South Hills Artists - 2008
Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities – Board Member - 2002-2008
Heritage Who’s Who – 2004
Who’s Who of Information Technology - 1998
Editor – Alternative Fuel Vehicles – AFV Drive Newsletter – 1999
Pittsburgh American Marketing Association – Vice President, Membership – 1998
Delta Epsilon Sigma – National Honor Society – 1990 to present
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Mary C. Dunn
Oil, pastel, acrylic and watercolor artist instructor
Notary Public
Heartbeat the Magazine (online) Travel Writer – 2006 - 2007
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette– Freelancer – 2002-2004
Mary C. Dunn