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William W. Bessette
1728 W. Earll Dr.
Phoenix, Arizona 85015
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/williamwbessette
Mobile: 602-421-2287
wbessette@gmail.com

Email:

Entrepreneurial, results-oriented self-starter with a balance of private and public

sector experience project management. Public and private sector experience with
procurement, project management, communications, and client relationship
management systems.

PROFILE AND VALUE

Government Procurement
Manages procurement process for
Community and Economic
Development Department for both
professional service contracts and
development agreements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERTISE

Program Planning, Development and
Analysis
Report Development and Tracking
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning

Strong History of Business

Network Development and
Management Working with public
and private sector partners in
cultivating and managing
relationships.
Policy Development Experience
with developing and implementing
policy for CRM, social media, and
procurement.
Experienced Project Manager
Proven track record in developing,
managing, and executing a variety of
corporate and client based projects.
Experience in tracking and executing
short- and long-term projects.

Business Analysis and Change

Process Management
Business and Partnership
Relationship Manager
Partnership Organizer and Leader
Extensive Experience in Public
Speaking with Potential Business
Clients and Public Officials
Strong Business Performance
Improvement Experience
Strategic Communications
Procurement Officer

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Strategic Communications
Manager Development and
management of communications and
industry outreach.

CRM Research, Development, and

Implementation

Relevant Professional Experience

The City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development
Department,
Phoenix, Arizona
2015 Present

April

Project Management Assistant

Procurement:
Develops scopes and specifications of contracts for routine and professional
services
Writes contract requirements in conformance with City policies and State and
Federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;
Serves as liaison between a department, contractors, consultants, and users
Prepares advertisements, conducts pre-proposal meetings, and facilitates
evaluations of Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications
CRM Management:
Supports Department staff in the development of multiple client based
business solutions using MS Dynamics
Develops and manage Department policies on usage of CRM system
Extracts data from CRM system (MS Dynamics) to support regional marketing
campaigns
Trains Divisional staff in the use of CRM system
Generates Department analytical reports based on CRM data
Revenue Management/Tracking:
Develops revenue management/tracking policies
Manages revenue balance sheet

The Phoenix Philanthropy Group, Phoenix, Arizona

October 2012 April 2015
Consulting Associate
Client Management:
Project management: capital campaigns, feasibility studies, market research,
prospect research, special projects
Report writing: assessments, feasibility studies, campaign planning
Executive administrative support
Marketing Manager:

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Manages strategic management of corporate sponsorships and other

deliverables
Editorial management of bi-monthly business newsletter development and
publication
Manages monthly industry-wide publication: InBusiness Magazine
Management of business website (content and functionality)
New Business Development:
Develops business proposals
Manages government RFP research and development
Conducts industry research best practices and market changes
Analyze key financial and other market indicators for new business contacts
prospects
Analyze key financial business metrics, production of corresponding reports
Business Management:
Track client projects and for reporting purposes
Development and management of corporate metrics
Bi-monthly reporting responsibilities on key business metrics
Corporate budget forecasting and management
Assist in contract management with clients
Event Management:
Planner and manager of 2014 corporate retreat
Designs, plan, and execute 2013 and 2014 Giving USA speaking events:
o 12 events in 6 locations in 3 states
Hosts online webinars for consulting team and business partners
Project management of 2013 I Am Home breakfast fundraiser for Central
Arizona Shelter Services, Human Services Campus, and the Lodestar Day
Resource Center total funds raised: approximately $245,000

Office of the Arizona Attorney General

2006 October 2012

December

Community Outreach and Education Division Program Administrator

Oct. 2011 Oct. 2012
Collaborates with department directors in formulation of strategic outreach
plans
Develops and deploy public education campaigns
Develops multi-jurisdictional taskforce proposals
Fosters support from executive level stakeholders in projects such as the
Arizona Military Outreach Taskforce, Arizona Identity Theft Coalition, and the
Taskforce Against Senior Abuse
Directs and coordinate activities for the Arizona Identity Theft Coalition
o 6 Phoenix area municipalities
o 8 Law enforcement agencies
Executives staff assistant to the Police Officer Memorial Board
Team member of office wide strategic planning committee
Participates in monthly work groups on various boards and commissions
Administers all grant funded programs and budgets totaling $140,000

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Manages staff of 5 and intern staff of 8

Public policy research: elder abuse, identity theft, consumer protection,
domestic violence, bullying, substance abuse, municipal tax issues, state
trust land
Social media manager

EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona 2010
Bachelor of Science, American Political Studies Northern Arizona University,
Flagstaff, Arizona 2006
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Manifesto Project Board Chair, 2014 - Present
Police Officer Memorial Board Staff member, 2009 2012