Emily Buchanan, MSc
Verona
Summary
Versatile public health professional with solid background in coordinating diverse projects from inception to completion. Successfully supported multiple teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables. Demonstrated effective communication and organizational skills in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
NYU Langone Medical Center
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Provided detailed administrative and editorial work for traumatic brain injury researcher
- Coordinated project timelines and resources to ensure efficient completion of research papers
Community Organizer
The Fund for Public Health in New York
07.2011 - 09.2012
- NYC Strategic Alliance for Health
- Project Leader of the Excellence in School Wellness Award
- Developed and implemented detailed project plan and extensive outreach strategies in 4 boroughs
- Facilitated information sessions and workshops with key stakeholders to increase participation
- Expanded the project from 50 participating elementary schools in 2011 to 74 schools in 2012
- Organized 4 separate award ceremonies and successful networking events
- Responsible for coordinating and supervising interns assisting with the project
- Assisted the NY Academy of Medicine with the development and evaluation of the project
- Coordinated borough specific review committees and provided technical assistance to participants
- Solicited and received project support from the NY Yankees, Brooklyn Nets and Modell's
- Assisted with the implementation of a city-wide campaign to reform Physical Education in NYC schools
Journal Manager for the Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Reed Elsevier
06.2008 - 09.2009
- Managed the workflow of a prestigious monthly publication including detailed editorial work, in-house copy editing and proofreading
- Worked closely with the editorial office and typesetters in a fast-paced team environment to produce excellent publication results under strict deadlines
- Managed the assignments and invoices of free-lance copy editors and proofreaders
- Handled all author queries and changes, while ensuring editorial consistency in matters of journal style
Journal Administrator
Reed Elsevier
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Responsible for detailed administrative work on 15 peer-reviewed health and medical journals in a fast-paced team environment
- Served as a liaison with authors to ensure all materials were received and acceptable for publication
Instructional Aide
Bloomfield Board of Education
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Instructed and mentored special needs children in 1st grade classroom
- Ran and organized after school program for special needs children grades 1 through 5
- Responsible for the planning and coordination of developmentally-appropriate structured activities and academic tutoring while supervising school aides
Substitute Teacher and One-on-one Aide
The Therapeutic School & Preschool
09.2003 - 07.2005
- Provided one-on-one academic and behavioral support to children with autism
- Substitute teacher to 5th grade special needs classroom
- Completed crisis intervention training
Education
Master of Science - International Public Health Nutrition
University of Westminster
London, UK11.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2003
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, QuickBooks and SPSS statistical software
- Experience with academic research design, methods of data collection and focus group facilitation
Timeline
Project Coordinator
NYU Langone Medical Center
02.2014 - 06.2014
Community Organizer
The Fund for Public Health in New York
07.2011 - 09.2012
Journal Manager for the Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Reed Elsevier
06.2008 - 09.2009
Journal Administrator
Reed Elsevier
07.2006 - 06.2008
Instructional Aide
Bloomfield Board of Education
09.2005 - 06.2006
Substitute Teacher and One-on-one Aide
The Therapeutic School & Preschool
09.2003 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
North Carolina State University
Master of Science - International Public Health Nutrition
University of Westminster