CYNTHIA HINES
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist and Research Director with proven track record of success managing and leading programs. Skilled in grant writing, budgeting and program evaluation. Strong collaborator and committed to leading and inspiring teams to achieve shared goals. Dedicated to the cultivation of an inclusive workplace that communicates appreciation for the contributions of all team members. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Specialist
Colorado College
09.2018 - Current
- STATE OF THE ROCKIES PROJECT: Provide academic, institutional, and administrative leadership and visionary guidance for students in the State of the Rockies program, building space for engagement and modeling a culture of belonging. Create, develop, and execute project and research plans; manage a $1.2M program budget to reflect state of the Rockies goals and institutional values; manage external communications, plan events, and create exhibits; perform grant writing functions ($930K in 2022-2024; $165-387K in 2018-2022) to support State of the Rockies research and projects; collaborate with various academic departments within Colorado College; partner with community groups, state, local, and national organizations to develop, execute, and exhibit student projects; evaluate project performance to identify lessons learned, areas for improvement, and future endeavors.
Project Coordinator
Colorado College
08.2017 - 09.2018
- CREATIVITY & INNOVATION @ CC: First point of contact. Helped launch innovation initiatives as part of collaborative team. Fostered creative environment to transform inventive ideas in science and business into socially meaningful, tractable, and far-reaching and globally relevant projects. Planned and coordinated major annual student business-pitch event. Ran departmental daily operations. Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions. Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success. Facilitated frequent progress reports and presentations to keep management informed about ongoing activities within their respective domains.
Academic Administration
Colorado College
10.2016 - 07.2017
- OFFICE OF DEAN: Managed academic programs overseen by Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives. Evaluated Bridge Scholars program focused on opportunities for under-represented students in higher education. First point of contact and liaison; provided administrative support in day-to-day workflow; strategic analysis; research; reporting; budget administration; special projects and responsive communication.
Education
Ph.D. Program - Forest Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORMaster of Science - Forest Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORBachelor of Science - Physical Geography
University of Colorado
Boulder, COBachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSSkills
- Leadership, engagement, and program development
- Strategic planning/Departmental oversight
- Grant writing, funds administration, budget planning
- Event and exhibit planning and curation
- Spotting and designing collaborative integrated project opportunities
- Human resources and relationship management
- Recruiting, hiring, supervising and mentoring
- Skilled communication and stakeholder retention
- Computer Skills: Microsoft/Google Suite; Adobe Creative Suite; HTML webdesign; Wordpress; Canva; SPSS; Instagram; Facebook; Youtube
Affiliations
- Colorado College Sesquicentennial Committee Member
- Colorado College High Impact Partners Committee Member
- Colorado College THIS LAND panelist
- Colorado College GeoDesign Workshop Facilitator
- Mile High Youth Corps Advisory Committee Member
- Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Event Planning Committee Member
- The Wonder Years Institute Art Through Science Program for Youth
Timeline
Project Specialist
Colorado College
09.2018 - Current
Project Coordinator
Colorado College
08.2017 - 09.2018
Academic Administration
Colorado College
10.2016 - 07.2017
Ph.D. Program - Forest Science
Oregon State University
Master of Science - Forest Science
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Geography
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Kansas