Desert Rose Design

Helen Levinson is the President and Technical Director responsible for new business development as well as providing day-to-day service and account continuity. She handles and oversees all technical project management of custom web-based applications, bringing the principles of design and architecture to the digital landscape. She also handles planning and procurement of outside vendors for various merchant payment processing gateways to secure online transactions.

Helen offers 13 years of expertise in new business development, web design/development, various programming languages and database development. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, her experience includes technical director roles in developing custom software applications for Internet and Intranet use, web development, eCommerce development, integration of marketing campaigns with technology solutions, various multimedia solutions, social networking and search engine marketing.

Helen's vast knowledge of running a business as well as her expertise in technology and marketing have provided her with the opportunity to speak to renowned companies on a wide array of topics.

Career Accomplishments:
• Founder of Desert Rose Consulting, a website and database business
• President of Desert Rose Design
• Research panelist for “Accelerating the Growth of Businesses Owned by Women of Color” symposium held by the Center for Women’s Business Research in Chicago, IL
• President of Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce (2004-2009)
• President of Norwood Park Train Station Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization
• Secured $250,000 to restore Norwood Park Train Station
• 2007 Person of the Year by Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce
• Advisory Board Member for DeVry University
• Toastmasters Public Relations Officer