Colleen Kellackey
Medina,OH
Summary
Global Project Manager with proven track record in planning and executing complex international projects. Demonstrates strong leadership skills, ability to manage diverse teams, and proficiency in strategic decision-making. Successful history of delivering projects on time and within budget while fostering stakeholder relationships at all levels. Results-driven Global Project Manager recognized for capacity to tackle challenges head-on and complete tasks efficiently. Specialize in strategic planning, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless project execution across diverse global teams.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Project Manager
Fortrea
Medina, OH
10.2021 - Current
- Lead cross functional team to ensure adherence to protocol and delivery timelines.
- Create, maintain and track project budgets, schedules, milestones and deliverables.
- Establish workflows, protocols and processes for global teams
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members in order to promote collaboration across multiple international offices
- Coordinate resources across multiple departments for successful completion of projects.
- Identify potential risks within the scope of the project and propose mitigation strategies accordingly.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers located around the world as required by specific projects.
- Analyze data gathered from different sources in order to provide insights into the current state of affairs related to any given project.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards set forth by company policies when managing global projects.
Project Manager II
LabCorp
Medina, OH
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
Associate Project Manager
Covance Clinical Research
Medina, OH
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Developed detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Managed day-to-day operations of projects while ensuring successful completion within established deadlines.
- Identified potential risks associated with assigned projects and developed mitigation strategies.
- Coordinated the efforts of internal and external teams to ensure successful delivery of projects.
- Provided regular status updates to senior management regarding progress on active projects.
Manager of Cancer Clinical Research Consortium
University of Colorado Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Coordinated clinical cancer research activities across the CU Cancer Center consortium
- Developed policies and procedures relating to the integration of cancer clinical research among participating CU Cancer Center consortium members
- Developed research education team and provided oversight of education training in oncology research
- Served as oncology clinical research liaison to hospital staff
- Supervised a team of clinical operations professionals, providing guidance and mentorship as needed.
- Provided technical expertise and advice on various aspects of clinical operations management.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved operational efficiencies.
- Developed and implemented operational policies to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Formulated strategies for improving clinical operations, including process optimization and workflow design.
- Coordinated with other departments to develop integrated solutions for complex problems.
Senior Oncology Clinical Nurse Manager
University of Colorado Hospital
04.2011 - 01.2015
- Provided direct oversight of 8 clinical research managers and 1 regulatory manager
- Subject matter expert for Oncology and research related issues
- Ensure departmental compliance to guidelines and standards of research including GCP, OHRP, HIPAA, NCI, JCAHO and OSHA
- Developed policies and procedures for research department
- Served as back-up Research Nurse, as needed
Research Nurse Manager
University of Colorado Hospital
05.2007 - 03.2011
- Provided direct oversight of the hematology research team
- Managed several simultaneous, multi-center hematology studies
- Served as back-up coordinator and data coordinator, as needed
- Provided nursing phone triage to trial participants
- Integral team member in several process improvement committees for cancer center
- Spearheaded the Care Plan process improvement project
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
09.2006 - 04.2007
- RN CRC for NIH funded GCRC
- Assisted in the development and set up for NIH and pharmaceutical studies on the unit
Staff RN
Fairview and Lorain Community Hospitals
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Surgical ICU
- ER, PRN
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Oncology Research Nurse Coordinator Phase I-III studies
- Assisted in development of new employee orientation plan
- One of two Nurse coordinators starting phase I unit in the hospital
Staff RN
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Staff nurse and preceptor on a 36 bed Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Traveling and Homecare Nurse
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Preformed in home instruction and assessment of Oncology patients as well as worked in a variety of healthcare settings for short term contracts
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Marion College
01.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Master of Science in Nursing
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LASkills
- Remote Team Management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Cost Control
- Scope Management
- Team Leadership
- Customer Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Risk Management
- Contract and vendor management
Timeline
Global Project Manager
Fortrea
10.2021 - Current
Project Manager II
LabCorp
06.2020 - 09.2021
Associate Project Manager
Covance Clinical Research
11.2018 - 05.2020
Manager of Cancer Clinical Research Consortium
University of Colorado Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2017
Senior Oncology Clinical Nurse Manager
University of Colorado Hospital
04.2011 - 01.2015
Research Nurse Manager
University of Colorado Hospital
05.2007 - 03.2011
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
09.2006 - 04.2007
Staff RN
Fairview and Lorain Community Hospitals
01.2003 - 01.2006
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
01.1999 - 01.2002
Staff RN
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
01.1997 - 01.1999
Traveling and Homecare Nurse
01.1994 - 01.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Marion College
Some College (No Degree) - Master of Science in Nursing
Southern University At New Orleans
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