JANAE TRUESDALE
Forest Hills,NY
Summary
Accomplished Project and Event Management Specialist with over 10 years of experience leading high-profile initiatives across nonprofit, healthcare, and corporate sectors. Proven track record in delivering high-impact events, optimizing operations, and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from concept to completion. Recognized for building strong relationships, streamlining processes, and driving organizational goals with precision and creativity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching & Learning Associate (Part-Time)
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO)
New York, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Manages large-scale program data in Salesforce, Google Suite, and Box to support event planning, curriculum coordination, and project tracking.
- Designs promotional materials in Canva to support scholar events.
- Serves as liaison between operations and instructors to ensure smooth delivery of Saturday programming.
- Mentors assigned scholars, providing academic guidance and career resources.
- Collaborates with leadership to enhance curriculum content and weekend program activities.
Senior Development Project Specialist
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Leads production, logistics, and vendor coordination for major fundraising events including Cycle for Survival, Comedy vs Cancer, Kid’s Walk, and the NYS Marathon.
- Manages procurement, vendor relations, budget tracking, and contracts for 85+ staff.
- Streamlined ongoing consent form process, improving event flow and compliance.
- Developed onboarding process increasing efficiency by 90%, including training materials and documentation.
- Oversees CRM data and reporting for leadership, donor engagement metrics, and portfolio reviews.
- Chairs FE Values Committee, producing newsletters, organizing book clubs, and leading team-building events.
Pathology IT Project Coordinator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Coordinated improvement projects for pathology, histology, hematology, and cytogenetics systems with managers and vendors.
- Created SOPs, training materials, and audit documentation to ensure quality assurance.
- Managed vendor invoicing, approvals, and dispute resolution to maintain budget integrity.
Clinical Care Advisor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided clinical advisement to oncology patients through medical record review and provider coordination.
- Exceeded productivity targets by 13% while maintaining exceptional patient satisfaction.
- Partnered with financial specialists to guide patients through insurance clearance.
Senior Office Coordinator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Coordinated patient scheduling, medical records management, and clerical support for oncology services.
- Improved pathology submission processes by 75% and scheduling efficiency for radiology and clinical trial appointments by 20%.
- Mentored new hires, leading role-play and scenario-based training sessions.
- Earned multiple awards, including MSKCC Excellence in Leadership and Employee of the Month.
Education
MBA - Health Care Management
St. Joseph’s University
05.2018
B.S. - Health Services Administration
Lehman College (CUNY)
05.2013
Skills
- Project & Program Management
- Event Production & Logistics
- Vendor & Stakeholder Relations
- Process Improvement
- Data Management & Reporting
- Budget Administration
- Training & Onboarding
- CRM (Salesforce, JIRA)
- Microsoft Office & Google Suite
- Youth Development & Mentorship
- Fundraising Initiatives
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Volunteer Leadership
- Groove With Me Inc., Creative Writing & Dance Instructor, 09/2015, 06/2023, Developed creative writing and dance curricula to foster self-expression and teamwork among youth., Mentored at-risk teens, supporting leadership development through arts-based programming., Coordinated donor events and fundraising activities as part of the Young Professionals Committee.
- IMentor, Mentor & Social Chair Committee Member, 08/2021, Present, Provide one-on-one mentorship to high school students, offering academic and career guidance., Plan and execute staff social events in collaboration with program leadership.
Certification
- Employee Engagement
Timeline
Teaching & Learning Associate (Part-Time)
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO)
02.2023 - Current
Senior Development Project Specialist
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
08.2021 - Current
Pathology IT Project Coordinator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
01.2020 - 08.2021
Clinical Care Advisor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
10.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Office Coordinator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
09.2013 - 09.2018
MBA - Health Care Management
St. Joseph’s University
B.S. - Health Services Administration
Lehman College (CUNY)
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