“Danielle had no reason to think that a newly hired software developer with absolutely no experience with the technology we were building her project with would be successful. I never got that feeling from her -- in fact, it was quite the opposite. I owe her a great deal for her confidence in me when I was just starting out, and for all of the invaluable guidance that she provided to get me moving in the right direction. It would be impossible to expound on all of Danielle’s positives -- but I will try my best to hit the many high points. My belief that Danielle was truly in my corner and believed in me was key to me developing my confidence in a field that was brand new to me at the time. She encouraged me to grow, and even when we butted heads, I always came out of the fray with a new appreciation for her and her reasoning. Danielle is the definition of a straight shooter without a hidden agenda. She said what she meant or she didn’t say it at all. As a seasoned leader myself, I really appreciate someone who stays true to herself and doesn’t compromise her values to speak her mind and say things that really need to be heard. I actually looked forward to attending meetings with Danielle; it was because she made me feel as if I belonged to something special. Her creative energy and insights helped shape and sustain a unified direction for our team to achieve success. Team success was the only success that mattered to her. I firmly believe that she would give a stranger the shirt off of her back, and when it came down to someone who was on her team, she’d give us the moon, if we were in need, and she could do it. I was embattled with a less-than-ideal relationship with my fellow developer in the beginning of our project and, through sheer force of will and motivation -- she managed to get us to become good colleagues and even better friends. To this day, if she ever needed any help, I would drop what I was doing to help her out. I feel like I owe her something. Even in the short time we were acquainted, her impact on me as a leader was profound. If you are a Hiring Manager or Program Manager reading this, and you are trying to make a decision on whether Danielle is the right person for whatever you are considering, I am available for comment and I will vouch for her on any position in the spectrum from fast-food manager all the way to space shuttle team lead. It is my belief that she can do anything – and do it with precision, on-time, under budget, with grace, with love, and with her teammates’ and customers' utmost confidence. ”
Danielle Ayan, PMP, ICP, GISP, UXC, AJP
Canton, Georgia, United States
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Looking forward to continuing my journey in URISA Leadership! Thank you all for your support!
Looking forward to continuing my journey in URISA Leadership! Thank you all for your support!
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This guy is 21 today. He heads back to school next week for BME and premed. I fully believe participating in iCAN (International Children's Advisory…
This guy is 21 today. He heads back to school next week for BME and premed. I fully believe participating in iCAN (International Children's Advisory…
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Great first day at the National Immunization Conference in Atlanta #NIC2024 . Powerful message from the Director of the National Center for…
Great first day at the National Immunization Conference in Atlanta #NIC2024 . Powerful message from the Director of the National Center for…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Literacy Tutor
NewtonReads
- 1 year 1 month
Education
Volunteered as a Literacy Tutor at 2hrs/week for a year. Involved my young children. Worked with several adults over that time, but worked with one in particular for the entire duration. Brought him from a 4th grade reading level to an 8th grade reading level. Worked with him and the local paper, such that I wrote an article on how I was drawn to this cause (to raise awareness for NewtonReads and hopefully motivate others to volunteer or donate), and the student wrote an article (my goal for…
Volunteered as a Literacy Tutor at 2hrs/week for a year. Involved my young children. Worked with several adults over that time, but worked with one in particular for the entire duration. Brought him from a 4th grade reading level to an 8th grade reading level. Worked with him and the local paper, such that I wrote an article on how I was drawn to this cause (to raise awareness for NewtonReads and hopefully motivate others to volunteer or donate), and the student wrote an article (my goal for him: to have a written, published piece - what an accomplishment after living a life of having others read, write and explain for him). This year was quite impactful for all of us.
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Web Designer Volunteer
Shephard's Gate Hospice (now Abbey Hospice)
- 2 years 1 month
Health
Assisted a rural hospice with creating/maintaining their website and facilitating other various computer-related needs.
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Web Mistress
Atlanta Geological Society
- 3 years 9 months
Science and Technology
Modernized and maintained the AGS website for several years as a volunteer.
Honors & Awards
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High Five Award | Booz Allen Hamilton
Award submitted voluntarily by employee and approved by Principle Associate
Recognition for excellent performance and high level of dedication as a career manager. Danielle's hands-on support and guidance aided in project success.
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Career Manager Excellence Award
Award submitted voluntarily by employee and approved by Principle Associate
Recognition for Career Manager excellence - helping staff develop professionally, navigate the Booz Allen environment and best serve the client. Recognition of outstanding leadership, connection, communication, development, and administration, which increased direct reports and a Booz Allen client team's visibility, productivity and motivation.
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"'One GT' Gesture of Appreciation"
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Georgia Tech process to recognize presence, value, and contribution to the "One GT" community, issued anonymously by colleagues
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2011 Outstanding Service Award
National States Geographic Information Council
http://www.nsgic.org/award-recipients
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2007 Chapter of the Year Award
www.urisa.org
http://www.urisa.org/chapters/essentials
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2008 Barbara Hirsch Special Service Award
URISA International
Languages
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Turkish (conversational)
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