Rosemary McDonnell
Manager of Contract AdministrationRosemary is an experienced Contracts Administrator and Project Manager with over 20 years’ experience in the public sector, managing government projects for critical municipal operations and transportation planning. Rosemary employs effective communication, negotiation skills, research and leadership capabilities to ensure that critical processes are managed proactively and professionally. Rosemary is also an Adjunct Faculty with DePaul University’s School of Public Service.
Specialized Experience
Contract administration and management
Strategic planning
Higher education instruction
Education
Certificate, Emergency and Disaster Management-Candidate
American Military University
Anticipated Completion Date: 2022
M.S., Public Service Management
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
B.S., Dual Major in the Administration of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Professional Organizations and Affiliations
Women in Planning and Development
Big City Emergency Managers Emerging Leaders Program graduate, 2018
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), certified fall 2008
Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts Assistant Instructor
Charitable Organizations
St. Benedict Catholic Church volunteer
The Anti Cruelty Society volunteer
DePaul University’s Alumni Seeking Knowledge and Professional Mentor
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