Malinda Keidel
North Tonawanda,New York
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
04.2023 - Current
- Led procurement projects, sourced services and equipment, and arranged vendor demos
- Developed project plans and recommended the most suitable project management methods
- Monitored progress of projects
- Identified and mitigated risks associated with project execution, ensuring successful outcomes
- Acted as a liaison to align internal departments and external contractors with project goals
- Applied negotiation skills to align project goals with stakeholder expectations and resolve issues, driving successful project outcomes
- Successfully managed and executed meetings, ensuring clear agendas, effective communication, and timely follow-up on action items
- Collaborated with Purchasing and Contract Services to navigate procedures, contract terms, and negotiations within complex NYS regulations
- Prepared detailed reports and correspondence for stakeholders, maintained an updated resource library, and streamlined project workflows
- Managed tracking systems to ensure timely follow-ups and adherence project deadlines and milestones.
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Oversaw daily operations for 25 programs
- Reviewed operations to assess efficiency, analyzed performance metrics, and identified areas for improvement
- Developed detailed operations templates and procedural guidelines
- Managed and routed incoming electronic communications, ensuring high data integrity.
Assistant Director of Admissions
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
07.2014 - 08.2021
- Led an operations team of 13, processing 4,000 annual applications, ensuring compliance with operational standards and efficiency
- Reviewed applications for accuracy, completeness, and authenticity of information and supporting documents
- Developed and managed electronic filing systems to ensure organized and accessible documentation.
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Acted as primary liaison for stakeholders, resolving inquiries efficiently to ensure high satisfaction
- Coordinated across departments to resolve discrepancies and gather missing information, ensuring accurate execution
- Developed workflows and procedures to enhance the accuracy and thoroughness of document reviews
- Coordinated with IT and management to ensure functionality and timely updates of office equipment and software.
Enrollment Specialist for Nursing and Health Studies
Genesee Community College, The State University of New York
09.2010 - 05.2012
- Addressed and resolved inquiries promptly and professionally, ensuring efficient issue resolution
- Managed and organized records, ensuring efficient retrieval and compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
- Provided comprehensive administrative support by coordinating meetings and events to optimize resource and time management
- Enhanced collaboration and outcomes by facilitating effective interdepartmental communication and coordination.
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Good Judgment
- Specification detailing
- Spreadsheet tracking
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Project Coordinator
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
04.2023 - Current
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
09.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Director of Admissions
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
07.2014 - 08.2021
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
06.2012 - 06.2014
Enrollment Specialist for Nursing and Health Studies
Genesee Community College, The State University of New York
09.2010 - 05.2012
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]