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CYNTHIA EDMONDSON
Houston
Summary
Experienced administrative professional ready to drive operational efficiency and streamline office functions. Known for strong organizational skills, effective communication, and team collaboration. Expertise includes managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and optimizing workflows. Adaptable and reliable, with focus on achieving results in fast-paced environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Administrator and Operations Manager
Houston Children's Charity
Houston, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Workflow Efficiency: Boosted productivity by prioritizing tasks, analyzed existing workflows and introduced enhancements that significantly increased productivity in administrative functions across teams.
- Accounting: Maintenance of profit/loss (P&L) database for all accounts; account reconciliation and reporting for audit support. Expedited invoice processing by accurately reviewing vendor submissions, reconciling accounts payable discrepancies, appropriating in-kind contributions, donation allocation, and conducting timely payments.
- Office Operations: Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings, events, and fundraising initiatives, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness. Oversaw inventory management, maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment to support daily operations.
- Human Resources and Compliance: Maintenance of staff PTO records, stewardship of medical insurance records and HIPPA information, exercising discretion.
- Board and Committee Support: Prepared resource materials, reports, and documentation for Board meetings.
Applied Behavior Analyst
Centria Healthcare
Katy, TX
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with supervisors, families, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize behavioral strategies and support client development.
- Enhanced client progress by conducting comprehensive behavioral assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Developed and maintained rapport with clients, establishing trust and promoting engagement in therapy sessions.
Executive Assistant/Senior Administrative
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Department of Neuro-Oncology
Houston, TX
12.2017 - 07.2025
- Operations: Facilitated streamlining operations by providing tactical administrative support aligned with departmental objectives, ensuring efficient scheduling and travel logistics for leadership, faculty and clinical teams.
- Human Resources and Compliance: Responsible for all aspects in onboarding and clearance initiatives for faculty and staff. Managed promotions, re-appointments, and retirements to ensure smooth transitions. Provided high-touch administrative support throughout HR and academic processes.
- Program Coordination: Directed coordination of the Neuro-Oncology Dept of Research (NOCR) internship program, overseeing applicant screening, interviews, onboarding, and daily logistics.
- Budget Stewardship: Assisted in budget tracking for departmental expenses, ensuring compliance with organizational financial policies and guidelines.
- Project management: Oversaw the organization of faculty and staff recognition initiatives and special projects. Managed the streamlined maintenance of faculty appraisals, RME/CME records, and CVs.
- Event management: Coordinated all aspects of grand rounds endowed lecture series, including calendar management and logistics for international guest speakers.
- Leveraged expertise in virtual meeting platforms and AI productivity tools to enhance collaboration and efficiency. Proficiency in EPIC, Slate, Taleo, OneConnect, and New Innovations.
Office Manager
Risk Assessment & Management Group
Houston, TX
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Achieved seamless office management in environmental risk assessment sector, contributing to organizational effectiveness. Delivered executive support to company president, facilitating strategic initiatives. Executed meticulous travel planning and logistics, optimizing travel efficiency. Processed expense reports with account reconcilation, ensuring financial accuracy. Managed all vendor and project billing, enhancing financial operations. Produced engaging slide decks for national conferences, elevating company presence.
Clinical Research Assistant I
UTHealth School of Dentistry-Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Science
Houston, TX
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Achieved compliance in regulatory file and protocol maintenance for clinical research trials. Enhanced specimen collection and processing of pellet samples for cryogenic preservation, contributing to research integrity. Improved DNA/RNA quantification processes through effective use of RT-PCR, spectrophotometer, and gel electrophoresis. Streamlined media preparation and reagent supply management, facilitating lab operations. Produced high-quality drafts for scientific manuscripts and publications, enhancing research visibility. Optimized regulatory/IRB study maintenance with efficient electronic health records management via REDCap and hospital software systems.
Pathology Fellowship Administrative Assistant
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Houston, TX
07.2010 - 08.2013
- Achieved efficiency in fellowship coordination through effective applicant screening, interview logistics, and daily operations support driving program growth. Delivered accurate monthly audit reports, contributing to ACGME accreditations for over ten surgical and oncologic pathology programs. Maintained trainee credentials and licensure, ensuring regulatory compliance. Facilitated financial stewardship with timely reimbursements and expense reporting. Coordinated travel logistics for 30+ fellows to present at national conferences. Leveraged educational interactive software enhancing daily GME didactics . Maintained a comprehensive autopsy database, coordinated all logistical aspects of division and departmental events, including welcoming, holiday, and graduation events. Led initiative to digitize records, significantly reducing physical storage needs and improving accessibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Houston – Downtown
Houston, TX04-2017
Skills
- Time management
- Workflow Optimization
- Administrative support
- Event Coordination
Certification
- Basic Life Skills (BLS) certified, American Heart Association - Oct 2025 - October 2027
Interests
Timeline
Office Administrator and Operations Manager
Houston Children's Charity
02.2026 - Current
Applied Behavior Analyst
Centria Healthcare
10.2025 - 02.2026
Executive Assistant/Senior Administrative
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Department of Neuro-Oncology
12.2017 - 07.2025
Office Manager
Risk Assessment & Management Group
05.2017 - 12.2017
Clinical Research Assistant I
UTHealth School of Dentistry-Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Science
05.2014 - 01.2017
Pathology Fellowship Administrative Assistant
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
07.2010 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science -
University of Houston – Downtown
PUBLICATIONS
- Abram, T. J., Pickering, C. R., Lang, A. K., Bass, N. E., Raja, R., Meena, C., Alousi, A. M., Myers, J. N., McDevitt, J. T., Gillenwater, A. M., & Vigneswaran, N. (2018). Risk Stratification of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders in Fanconi Anemia Patients Using Autofluorescence Imaging and Cytology-On-A Chip Assay. Translational Oncology, 11(2), 477-486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranon.2018.01.014
- Mena C, Kiat-amnuay S, Chua S, Hasapes J, Vigneswaran N. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Case of the Month. Limited granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's granulomatosis). Tex Dent J. 2016 Jan;133(1):14-5, 52-4. PMID: 27008839.