Recommendations for: Dana Morris

Strategic and Tactical Marketing, Public Relations and Project Management

 

Convergent Media Systems

"Dana managed a variety of high visibility projects for our largest client. He stood out as one of the few capable of managing the whole process from proposal development to cross-functional team management/collaboration to successful product delivery. Always the consummate project manager, he was the driving force that kept the project on track, on schedule, and on budget despite the pitfalls inherent in developing custom, leading-edge projects. Dana’s sense of humor and positive attitude make him a delight to work with."
        Barbara Kirk , Production Manager/Product Manager , Convergent Media Systems
        ( managed Dana at Convergent Media Systems )

 

"Dana was the project manager for many of the projects that my team was responsible for implementing. He actively sought to learn those technical things that would help him to better manage the projects and to work collaboratively with the client and my engineering team. He was very successful at this. A consequence to this was that his projects tended to run as planned  with expectations being met all around. If I had a chance to work with Dana again I'd do so without hesitation."
  
     Dan Coutu , Internet Services Manager , Convergent Media Systems
        (managed Dana indirectly at Convergent Media Systems)


 Hitachi Computer Products

 "At Hitachi, Dana was a key driver of two product launches and a new branding initiative. He juggled multiple conflicting priorities along with an arcane approval process and never lost his sense of humor in the process. Dana has remarkable creative talent, sound judgment and a very strong work ethic. Plus, he's a pleasure to work with."
  
     Hans Riemer, Director Bus. Dev. & MARCOM , Hitachi Computer Products
        ( worked directly with Dana at Hitachi Computer Software )  

 

"Dana Morris stands out in my memory as one of the most trusting and collaborative client contacts of my career. Once he was sure that our PR team knew our stuff, he loosened the reins and subsequently forged an outstanding agency: client relationship that reaped great dividends."
  
     Todd Defren , Managing Director - Western Operations , Sterling Hager, Inc. Currently Principal at SHIFT PR
            (managed the PR services and was a contractor to Dana at Hitachi Computer Software)  

 

"Dana is a conscientious and diligent manager who strives to do the right thing for the company and his direct reports. Dana takes the necessary time to fully examine a project, and then chart the proper course to ensure success. It was a pleasure working for Dana -- I hope I'm lucky enough to work with him again."
  
     Laurel Cucchiara , MarCom Manager; Program Manager , Hitachi Software
        (reported to Dana at Hitachi Computer Products)

 

 "Dana is on top of it all. On top, all the time. I worked extensively with Dana in the software area and he was the go to, get it done person".
  
     Gerard Corbett, APR, Fellow , Vice President and General Manager , Hitachi America, Ltd.
       
(worked with Dana at Hitachi Computer Products)

   

Object Management Group

 "Dana has an uncanny balance of analytical and creative skills which enable him to deliver solution - often out of a magic hat! Able to convert technical objectives into business solutions, Dana is an asset to his organization."
  
     Nicole Glazen Rikkinen , VP, Business Development , OMG, currently  Maketing Director at Microsoft
        (worked with Dana at Object Management Group)

 

 "I've worked with the OMG for several years and watched worldwide change occur through technology and marketing. Dana brings the OMG's message into clear and crisp focus through hard work and dedication. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say "Thank you Dana!"
        Viktor Ohnjec, (was a member of the OMG when working with Dana at Object Management Group)

 

"Dana and I worked closely together building support for various standardization initiatives in the object management and XML arenas. Dana was consistently responsive to both my needs as well as those on our project team, and together with his team he generated many creative ideas that increased industry support of our efforts. Dana's excellent communication and collaboration skills, not to mention his deep understanding of the needs of multiple and diverse work groups, made him a key contributor to our success."
  
     Laura Walker , Executive Director , OASIS Open, Inc
        (was with another software standards organization when working with Dana at Object Management Group)

 

"Dana and I have worked together to develop and deliver a strong collaborative partership between our respective organizations, OMG and Gartner. Throughout, Dana has consistently been a creative and responsive partner whom I would highly recommend in a professional capacity."
  
     John Gibb , Senior Manager, Marketing Events , Gartner
        (was with Gartner when working with Dana at Object Management Group)

 

"I serve on the Object Management Group's Board of Directors and have been impressed by the conciseness and clarity with which Dana presents trends in the standards community. His assessments and projections are based on the analysis of web site and press activity providing us a quantitative situational awareness of our position in the standards world and the status of our portfolio of specifications and initiatives. He has been a significant asset to the Board in support of our deliberations."
  
     Larry Johnson , Member, Board of Directors , Object Management Group
        (worked directly with Dana at Object Management Group)

 

"While representing Unisys at the Object Management Group, I've worked with Dana on-and-off for something like six or seven years. As a member of the OMG Board of Directors, I have had a good view of Dana's work product and ability to deliver over time. Dana has successfully managed the marketing of OMG through a difficult period following the dotcom collapse. I believe his steady, thoughtful tenacity was an important component of OMG's recovery following this industry-wide trauma. Personally, I find Dana to be very affable, and I look forward to seeing him whenever life allows. Be sure to ask him for a link to his artwork site!"
  
     Doug Tolbert , Consulting Engineer , Unisys, OMG Board of Directors
        (was with Unisys when working with Dana at Object Management Group)

 

"Working with Dana over the last few years I have consistently been impressed by his ability to effectively shepherd a diverse (and at times divergent) group of technology professionals. He has overseen the growth and expansion of a number of industry initiatives, from concept to critical mass on a global scale."
  
     Nathaniel Palmer , Executive Director , Workflow Management Coalition
        (was with another company when working with Dana at Object Management Group)

 

"I have been collaborating with Dana Morris for well over a decade on a variety of marketing campaigns. His keen instincts, knowledge of the marketplace and ability to craft on-target, brand-strengthening messages continually produces outstanding results. In addition, Dana's professionalism and affable nature make working with him a pleasure."
  
     Peter Minor , Principal , Peter Minor Graphic Designer
        (was a consultant or contractor to Dana at Object Management Group)

 

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