Deborah Gittens

About Deborah Gittens

Highly motivated, confident and energetic with proven expertise in implementing methods and procedures to facilitate project objectives in the corporate, private and public sectors. Creative and well organized problem solver who applies technical skills and business knowledge to achieve improved work flow results. Adept at communicating effectively with professionals of diverse interest and all levels of authority. Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated and focused, comfortable working independently. I love my work and enjoy every busy day.

Experience

1. Program Coordinator

   Institute For Innovation & Entrepreneurship

   Oct 2024 — Present · Norfolk, VA, US

   As the Program Coordinator, I\'m responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and administration of the Double-TAP Program and the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) at Old Dominion University (ODU). This role includes coordinating program activities, managing logistics, and facilitating communication between faculty, students, and external partners. The Coordinator will oversee event planning, track program outcomes, and ensure that all administrative tasks are efficiently handled. Additionally, the position requires engagement with entrepreneurs, startups, and industry professionals to support innovation initiatives and workforce development.I have strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask, and experience in program coordination, event management, or business development. I assist in marketing efforts, grant reporting, and maintaining program documentation. Collaboration with university departments and community stakeholders is essential in enhancing the impact of Double-TAP and IIE initiatives. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that fosters the entrepreneurial journey.

Education

• CompUSA

  Visio Standard Certificate, Computer Software

  1998 — 2000

• Old Dominion University

  Business Writing Certificate, Business Writing

  1997 — 1997

• American Management Association

  AMA Supervisor Certificate, Superviors Training Class

  1990 — 1990

• Electronic Systems

  Microsoft Professional Office, Computer Software

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Desktop Publishing
• Workflow
• Gimp
• Financial Reporting
• Html
• Budgets
• Administration
• Databases
• Event Planning
• Project Management
• Print Production
• Public Relations
• Research
• Outlook
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Word
• Spreadsheets
• Dreamweaver
• Software Training
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Customer Service
• Skype
• Database Administration
• Accounting
• Nonprofits
• Social Media
• Editing
• Adobe Acrobat
• Web Design
• System Administration
• Business Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Development
• Word
• Program Management
• Hands-on Training
• Marketing
• Visio
• Excel
• Social Media Marketing