Danielle L. Hoskins

128 Somerset Drive

Willingboro, NJ 08046

(609) 651-2587

SUMMARY

Human Resource and Meeting/Event Management professional with MBA and expertise in Government and Pharmaceutical sectors.  Diverse background in government relations and international logistical planning and coordination of small and large-scale events. Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal and external staff and clients using negotiation talents, persuasion and demonstrated commitment to organizational change.  Strong leadership ability to create cohesiveness within a team in demanding work environments.  Motivational skills to drive results in team performance above individual ability levels, consistently surpassing client expectations.  Self-motivated and an innovative thinker, consistently pursuing new challenges to stretch abilities and expand knowledge.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Coordinated the participation of NJ Fortune 500 companies in Trade Missions to Panama, South America, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands and East Asia to assist in country/state partnership discussions. 
• Collaborated with the executive staff of the NJ Sport & Exposition Authority and the PNC Art center with all state agency purchases and attendance requests for monthly events and activities. 
• Managed, conducted and planned special events at the Governor's residence (Drumthwacket) and the State House.
• Supported the First Lady in managing statewide Kids Needs initiatives.
• Handled employee relations issues making balanced business decisions taking into account the companies’ objectives and goals and collaborating with HR, Legal and Executive Management Teams
• Global Lead for clinical research training programs; executed over 40 virtual and in-person learning events for clinical professionals, developed and launched 5 comprehensive training websites.
• Regular taskforce/focus group member assisting in organizational cost saving initiatives and developing actionable savings plans for clinical trial training meetings and events.
• Had budget accountability for over 100 live events/meetings per year at a cost to the organization of over 100 million.
• Oversaw and reconciled vendor payments and contracts for over 50 training vendors worldwide.
• Managed a global staff of six employees throughout the United States and Europe that implemented and executed worldwide training meetings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bristol-Myers Squibb, Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Princeton, NJ                        2003 to 2009

Learning Manager (Meeting Management) (2006 – 2009)

Assistant Learning and Development Specialist (2004 -2006)   

Training Analyst (2003 -2004)

State of New Jersey-Governor’s Office, Trenton, NJ                                                         1998 to 2002

Aide to the Governor for Protocol Office (1999- 2002)

Aide to the Governor for Personnel (1998- 1999)

EDUCATION

MBA in Human Resource Management · University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ · 2005

BA in Sociology · Rutgers, the State University of NJ, Piscataway, NJ · 2000

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Habitat for Humanity- South Jersey Chapter · Volunteer · 2000- 2003

Big Brother/Big Sister Program · Volunteer · 1999 -2002

Women’s Affinity Network · Member · 2008 · 2009

PSG (Professional Service Group)• Member • 2010

AWARDS

Star Award · May 2004, June 2005, December 2007, April 2008 and May 2009

Excellence Award for Planning and Execution of Global Training Strategy · June 2005

ADVANCED SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Proficient in the following software applications:  Microsoft Office, QuestionMark, MS Project, Learning Management System (Plateau) and Dreamweaver, Dale Carnegie Management Certificate

Advanced knowledge of Public Relations and Leadership Communications Essential Facilitation