Cynthia Santos
Project Manager
Houston,TX
Summary
Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
iEducate
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Tutored all subjects to 3rd and 4th grade students in one-on-ones and group settings.
- Helped with daily planners, assisted with assignments, and managed classroom activities.
Project Manager
BOUNCE, University of Houston
01.2025 - Current
- Recruit, interview, hire, train, and supervise interns across program, research, data, recruitment, and creative teams; delegate responsibilities, monitor progress, and provide ongoing guidance to support program operations.
- Coordinate, oversee program development, educational materials, logistics, equipment, and implementation in the Nutrition Ambassador Program and partnership with Harris Health (Healthy in Harris County initiative) to deliver nutrition education and cooking demonstrations.
- Support implementation of the Let’s Get Healthy Together Program (Diabetes Prevention Program) through participant recruitment and communication, health education and session facilitation, program documentation, data collection, and coordination with facilitators, program staff, and participants.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with Houston-area healthcare organizations, schools, nonprofits, and community agencies to coordinate health education programs, community events, participant recruitment, and program implementation.
- Lead health communication and research initiatives, including professional educational video production, health newsletter development, qualitative research coding, and data collection; coordinate scripts, casting, and auditions, production logistics, content review, and research/data team activities.
Peer Career Advisor
University Career Services
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Conduct administrative tasks, including data entry and retrieval from various Microsoft systems.
- Perform outreach activities across campus to inform current and prospective students about services.
PATH Intern – BOUNCE
University of Houston
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Empower the underserved communities to adopt healthy decisions to develop better lifestyles through nutrition education and cooking demonstrations
Youth Specialist
Julia C. Hester House
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Educated students on nutritional values, Math, and English, ensuring comprehension and engagement.
- Independently managed and supervised the class, ensuring a structured and productive learning environment.
Shift Supervisor RX
CVS Y Mas Pharmacy
11.2021 - 06.2023
- In charge of managing 4-10,000 dollars in cash flow operations in both front store and pharmacy.
- Served customers daily by taking prescriptions, answering questions, billing insurance, and handling payments.
Clinical Rotation Student
MD Anderson
11.2019 - 02.2020
- 20+ hours of shadowing nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Watched and learned patient vital signs, follow-ups on clinical trials, and flu vaccine injections
Discovery Squad Member
The Houston Children’s Museum
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Guided parents and children around the museum and promoted passion for learning
- Helped with administrative support, including taking care of the kids and leading the activities
Education
Master of Public Health - Healthcare Management
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
05.2027
Bachelor of Science in Health - Concentration in Public Health, Minor in Sociology, Concentration in Health and Medicine
University of Houston
Houston, Texas12.2024
Skills
Collaboration and teamwork
Problem-solving skills
Organization and preparation
Verbal and written communication
Adaptable nature
Project management
Project planning and development
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Excel, SharePoint
Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (Exp. June 2023), CPR and First Aid Certified, Pharmacy Technician Trainee License (Exp. 2024), OSHA Certified, Vital Signs Trained, HIPPA Trained
Hispanic Health Coalition Scholarship Awardee
Awarded the Hispanic Health Coalition Scholarship in recognition of academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to advancing health and healthcare within the Hispanic community while pursuing a Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management.
Timeline
Project Manager
BOUNCE, University of Houston
01.2025 - Current
PATH Intern – BOUNCE
University of Houston
09.2024 - 12.2024
Youth Specialist
Julia C. Hester House
06.2024 - 08.2024
Peer Career Advisor
University Career Services
11.2023 - 12.2024
Tutor
iEducate
06.2023 - 07.2023
Shift Supervisor RX
CVS Y Mas Pharmacy
11.2021 - 06.2023
Clinical Rotation Student
MD Anderson
11.2019 - 02.2020
Discovery Squad Member
The Houston Children’s Museum
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science in Health - Concentration in Public Health, Minor in Sociology, Concentration in Health and Medicine
University of Houston
Master of Public Health - Healthcare Management
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health