Kelly Lawrence
Park Ridge,IL
Summary
Accomplished professional with a proven track in the ICON Proposals, adept in leadership and analytical thinking. Excelled in roles requiring attention to detail and calm under pressure, significantly improving project outcomes. Seeking position as Manager in Client Engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Alderman
City Of Park Ridge
Park Ridge, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Elected by the citizens of the 3rd Ward of Park Ridge to represent them in city matters.
- Works successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our city.
- Acts as a liaison between the City, the Youth Commission, and the Community Health Commission.
Senior Proposal Development
Icontact
Blue Bell, PA
04.2023 - Current
- Creates and develops proposals that meet the needs of customers efficiently and accurately.
- Collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of customer deliverables.
- Assists with training and mentoring new team members with the costing tool, and the policies and procedures of the AIS/ASR team.
- Works with BD Systems for costing tool improvements and accuracy.
- Participates in workstreams to improve efficiency and quality of output.
- Participates in regular management meetings to discuss the distribution of proposal assignments, as well as to communicate with various departments to obtain all necessary information to provide accurate proposals.
Proposal Development Associate
Icontact
Deerfield, IL
11.2019 - 04.2023
- Prepared and developed client proposals, including cost estimates, timelines, and scope of work documents.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders, including clinical operations, project management, and finance, to gain necessary information to ensure proposal accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in workstreams to improve procedures and processes, increasing productivity.
- Proficient in Excel.
Assistant Study Manager
Symphony Clinical Research
Vernon Hills, IL
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Supported study teams in all administrative manners to ensure quality service for customers.
- Maintained project plans, coordinated, and managed the flow of study-related documents from clinicians and sites.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Reviewed documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations.
- Complies with ICH/GCP, Data Privacy, IATA and HIPAA regulations.
Data and Document Specialist
Symphony Clinical Research
Vernon Hills, IL
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Reviewed and monitored secure email for documents for distribution.
- Maintained documents in accordance with GCP, and study-specific guidelines.
- Generated reports summarizing data related to document activities.
- Assisted with internal audits and study close-out.
Study Support Assistant
Symphony Clinical Research
Vernon Hills, IL
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Adapted lab kits and supplies based on study requirements.
- Proficient at equipment processing and maintenance, training manual assembly, document maintenance, and dry ice sourcing.
Forensic Scientist/CODIS Administrator
Notheastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory
Vernon Hills, Illinois
06.2000 - 04.2018
- DNA Section Leader (1/17-1/18) Case management improved efficiency and quality of casework
- Successfully trained new analysts
- Ensured implementation of new technologies were done efficiently and in accordance to quality standards
- Proficient at creating interpretation guidelines and writing Standard Operating Procedures
- CODIS Administrator (07/07-04/18)
- Confirmed thousands of samples were correctly entered into the national database
- Reviewed thousands of resulting associations and ensured that information was exchanged in a timely manner
- Performed software updates and maintained database backups
- Forensic Analyst in Biology DNA Section
- Received and analyzed evidence and known standards, prepared reports and testified in court to those results
- Accepted as an expert witness over 60 times, five Illinois Counties and Federal Court
- Chosen to be a member of the laboratory Quality Audit Team
- Ensured multi-disciplined laboratory Quality System was compliant with accrediting agency standards
- Audited the laboratory to ensure SOP's and Quality Manuals were being followed and helped identify and improve any deficiencies
- Applied and accepted as a NDIS Review Panel Member
- Worked with the FBI CODIS Unit to review external QAS audits for NDIS participating laboratories
- Lake County Major Crimes Taskforce Member (07/08-04/18)
- Assisted with the detection, preservation and collection of forensic evidence at crime scenes
- Volunteered with Sexual Assault Coordinating Councils in Lake and Cook counties
- Worked with a team of lawyers, nurses, police, victim advocates and school administrators to generate an SOP and best practices for the investigation of sexual assault/abuse cases
- Organized an Evidence Technician School and was a DNA lecturer for evidence technicians and nurses
Chemical Analyst
Northview Laboratories
Northbrook, Illinois
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Analyzed Pharmaceuticals and medical devices for compliance with USP, EP, BP, JP and FCC guidelines
- Trained in performing laboratory work in accordance to GLP and GMP standards at an FDA and ISO 9002 certified laboratory
- Assisted senior analysts with validation studies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Biology
Mac Murray College
Jacksonville, IL01.1999
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Leadership
- GLP/GMP
- Database Entry/Management
- Excel
- ICH-GCP
- LIMS
- FBI trained Auditor
Timeline
Alderman
City Of Park Ridge
05.2023 - Current
Senior Proposal Development
Icontact
04.2023 - Current
Proposal Development Associate
Icontact
11.2019 - 04.2023
Assistant Study Manager
Symphony Clinical Research
04.2019 - 11.2019
Data and Document Specialist
Symphony Clinical Research
12.2018 - 04.2019
Study Support Assistant
Symphony Clinical Research
08.2018 - 12.2018
Forensic Scientist/CODIS Administrator
Notheastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory
06.2000 - 04.2018
Chemical Analyst
Northview Laboratories
08.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Biology
Mac Murray College
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