ANDREA PEREDA
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Vibrant Emotional Health
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed comprehensive project plans that outline key milestones, define deliverables, and assign resources to keep projects on track within budget and timeline.
- Identified potential risks and develop proactive solutions, minimizing delays and preventing scope creep.
- Led change management initiatives, ensuring seamless implementation and minimal disruption.
- Created project documentation, including status reports, risk assessments, and post-mortem analyses, to inform stakeholders and guide future projects.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.
- Sourced, vetted, and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks, and took corrective action as needed.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Interim Director of Training
Vibrant Emotional Health
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed and manage work scopes and budgets for all training and technical assistance contracts
- Co-created and co-facilitated training offerings for over 2,500 NYC human services providers annually
- Led teams to plan and execute training, technical assistance, and leadership development initiatives
- Served as the Project Lead for the 7th Annual Healing the Hurt: Together We Rise 2022 conference
- Managed and co-facilitated four cohorts of Trauma-Informed Perspectives Practice Series (TIPPS)
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Developed departmental systems and procedures to better align workflow processes.
Program Coordinator
Center for Policy, Advocacy, and Education
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed training logistics for participants from over 1,500 DYCD community-based organizations.
- Oversaw all administrative tasks for Youth Mental Health and Case Management annual DYCD grant contracts and new business development initiatives.
- Analyzed evaluation data to develop and write annual end-of-year reports for all contracts.
- Developed and distributed outreach communications for all upcoming meetings, trainings, and events.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Negotiated and managed contracts with external stakeholders.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback and directives from station owners.
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.
- Analyzed participant data and adjusted programming lineup to maximize potential engagement.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
Program Consultant
New Jersey Healthy Communities Network
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Led meetings and trainings for NJHCN leadership, grant coaches, grantees, and community partners.
- Provided direct support to 12 grant coaches, overseeing the contracts of over 40 grantees statewide.
- Maintained all required documentation, reports, and contracts up to date for all NJHCN grantees.
- Synthesized findings from prevailing relevant research, key informant interviews, and evaluations.
- Managed all program communications via social media, newsletters, website, email, and phone.
- Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Prevention Specialist
United for Prevention in Passaic County
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Developed health promotion presentations and marketing materials in alignment with most recent community needs assessment data and NJ State contract requirements.
- Facilitated substance misuse prevention trainings for county and state partners and stakeholders.
- Led a work group of Passaic County human services providers to develop new prevention initiatives.
- Processed requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices for all coalition contracts and grants.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Education
Executive Masters - Public Administration
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ12-2025
Community Fellows Program - Graduate
Institute for Nonprofit Practice
New York, NY06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education, Public Relations
William Paterson University
Wayne, New Jersey05.2019
Certified Health Education Specialist - CHES
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
Whitehall, Pennsylvania04.2019
Skills
JIRA
- Asana
- Figma
- Miro
- Qualtrics
- SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences)
- Bridge LMS
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Canva
- MailChimp
- Workforce training
- Project development and lifecycle
- Conflict management
- Budget development and adherence
- Purchasing and procurement
- Cross-functional coordination
- Data analysis
- Progress reporting
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Streamlined cross-functional team productivity by introducing Asana for tracking the progress of multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Resolved product issues through user experience testing.
- As project lead, collaborated with over 40 stakeholders representing cross-functional departments in the development and production of the 7th Annual Healing the Hurt 2022 Conference.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop workshop offering tracking spreadsheets.
- Successfully planned and executed the first hybrid Vibrant Emotional Health Employee Recognition Event in collaboration with 25 internal stakeholders for over 1,000 employees on time and within budget.
Publications
Support for 100% Tobacco-Free Policy on a College Campus in New Jersey: Differences between students and faculty/staff., Kecojevic, A., Kernan, W.D., Urena, A., et al., J Public Health (Berl.), 30, 685-694, 2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
Vibrant Emotional Health
07.2023 - 09.2024
Interim Director of Training
Vibrant Emotional Health
04.2022 - 07.2023
Program Coordinator
Center for Policy, Advocacy, and Education
11.2020 - 07.2022
Program Consultant
New Jersey Healthy Communities Network
02.2020 - 11.2020
Prevention Specialist
United for Prevention in Passaic County
01.2020 - 11.2020
Community Fellows Program - Graduate
Institute for Nonprofit Practice
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education, Public Relations
William Paterson University
Certified Health Education Specialist - CHES
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
Executive Masters - Public Administration
Rutgers University
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