Laura S. Robinson
Haddon Heights,NJ
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at project planning, directing, and applying a creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at communication and identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training, and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Education Project Manager
Gift Of Life Institute
02.2021 - Current
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Developed and continually maintain Standard Operating Procedures for entire department capturing existing processes and implementing process improvement strategies
- Implemented new scheduling platform and role-play educational interface including creating and updating content, creating user guides for faculty and providing technical support
- Oversee university internship and international visitor experiences (Mini Fellowships), including schedules, clinical and hospital based experiences; present introductory concepts through lectures; coordinate with President of Foundation and Director; keep each abreast of activities and successes
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines and milestones, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Measure and assess needs / data to improve existing educational materials and develop new educational programs in conjunction with Instructional Curriculum Designer and SMEs; measure outcomes/effectiveness
- Develop plans / research opportunities to ensure future growth of the Institute
- Partner with Gift of Life Donor Program educators to exchange ideas, strategies, expertise and educational experience
- Support consulting report projects including developing of report, data support, interviews, discussions, and process improvement
Project Specialist
WCG-ACI Clinical
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information to support client and Company for project/service solutions
- Support member selection, recruitment, contracting and invoicing processes including client-specific member spend reporting
- Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements and objectives
- Manage external team member communications including requests, alerts, and reminders
- Routine client interactions such as initiating and/or responding to requests on behalf of Program Manager(s) and Data Manager(s)
- Work to ensure clients' needs are met
- Help prepare project related reports
- Monitor project progress and handle issues as they arise
- Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all project members
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
- Maintain project document archive
- Meeting logistics support including availability checks, scheduling, venue research, etc
- Assist with preparation of meeting agendas, minutes and presentation materials
- Ensure standards and requirements of the project are met
- Perform data entry tasks and quality checks
- Preparation and tracking of project deliverables
- Assist with internal system/application testing as assigned
- Serve as back-up to Project Manager(s) and Data Manager(s) for assigned project tasks and sponsor meetings, as appropriate.
Project Coordinator
Department of Global Pediatric Medicine
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted with projects and work relating to the daily operations of the North American Consortium for Histiocytosis (NACHO) including: communications; updating, maintaining, and developing content for the NACHO website; and assisting with administrative and coordination tasks of the NACHO coordinating center until July 2018
- Coordinated the work of the St
- Jude faculty and staff who serve as commissioners for The Lancet Oncology Commission (LOC) Project
- Planned and coordinated LOC meetings, web-based and off-site, including setting up meeting times and interfaces, coordinated St
- Jude LOC team member travel, recorded and disseminated meeting minutes and coordinated, facilitated and executed next steps communicated in, or as the result of meetings
- Worked closely with the editors of The Lancet journal to maintain a consistent and up to date list of expectations, deliverables and timelines and shared that information with the St
- Jude LOC team as well as other participating institutions
- Ensured that St
- Jude Commissioners and team members were on target with deliverables and timelines
- Aided with written Russian language translations and study specific coding.
Project Coordinator
Eurasia Regional Program, Department of Global Pediatric Medicine
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted with implementation and oversight of projects and initiatives including researching, documenting, and disseminating information
- Acted as a liaison with other members of GPM/SJG and global collaborators, and was able to communicate clearly and foster trusting relationships; facilitated communication and implementation of initiatives with global collaborators including multi-national agencies such as the WHO and governmental stakeholders; developed strong working relationships with partners both at St
- Jude and key global collaborator sites; and worked with team members across sites to ensure timely accomplishment of deliverables
- Facilitated coordination of site visits and preparation of agenda and summary reports
- Coordinated and implemented workshops (national, regional, global), including working with logistics teams to ensure all aspects of meeting organization are addressed
- Coordinated program finances including assisting with budgeting and budget tracking, communicating with site financial manager, and evaluating site financial needs
- Developed and designed reports, presentations, research/policy briefs and messaging in partnership with diverse collaborators specifically tailored for each of their needs
- Facilitated discussions in live meetings, presentations, and email/written communications.
Adjunct Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Successfully instructed the lecture and laboratory course “Principles of Ecology” to upperclassman science and math education majors week during Fall semesters 2016 and 2017
- Promoted interactive discussions and activities regarding controversial environmental current events
- Developed the course through backwards course design by determining what the successful student outcomes should be at the end of the semester
- Determined, designed and executed appropriate laboratory activities to enhance the course lecture and discussion content
- Efficiently instructed Biology 1: Biodiversity, Evolution & Adaptation to undergraduate biology majors during Spring semesters 2017 and 2019
- Effectively communicated with department members and laboratory preparation staff for required materials in a timely fashion.
Clinical Data Manager
North American Study Center for the LCH-III Clinical Trial
01.2006 - 09.2008
- Effectively communicated worldwide with physicians treating patients participating in the LCH III Clinical Trial
- Tracked and reviewed participating institution's SOPs and IRB approvals; randomized patients for trial participation
- Collected, managed, and reported data clearly, accurately and securely to the data center for analysis
- Provided administrative oversight for the International Data Center in Vienna, Austria.
Education
Master of Science in Ecology and Evolution -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2005
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Russian Language and Literature -
Drew University
Madison, NJ05.2001
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Russian language
- Familiarity with general medical/health services terminology
- Clinical data management background
- Excellent PC skills (eg Microsoft Office Products, Blackboard) with the ability to create reports and presentations
- Demonstrated ability to build strong, credible relationships and teams across an organization
- Work effectively with a wide variety of people
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Strong communication and analytic skills
- Proficiency in presenting/teaching lectures and classes
- Experience in the international and health care setting
- Excellent attention to details
- Adaptable problem-solving skills; able to analyze and synthesize new information quickly and anticipate and resolve problems
- Individualized Support
Related Experience And Conferences
- 1st Meeting of Experts in the Field of Childhood Cancer of CIS Countries under the Auspices of WHO Regional Office for Europe (Eurasian Regional Workshop); Moscow, Russia: April 2018
- 2nd Meeting of Experts in the Field of Childhood Cancer of CIS Countries under the Auspices of WHO Regional Office for Europe (Eurasian Regional Workshop); Almaty, Kazakhstan: October 2018
Publications
A. Agulnik, K.I. Kirgizov, Ya. A. Yangutova, G.M. Muftakhova, S.A. Kogan, G.I. Serik, L. Robinson, T.G. Serik, S. R. Varfolomeeva, C. Rodriguez-Galindo, A.G. Rumyantsev. 2018. Situation analysis of problems and prospects of pediatric hematology-oncology in the CIS Countries: the experience of a joint working group. The Russian Journal of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. 5:3, 36-42.
References
Furnished Upon Request
Timeline
Clinical Education Project Manager
Gift Of Life Institute
02.2021 - Current
Project Specialist
WCG-ACI Clinical
07.2019 - 02.2021
Project Coordinator
Eurasia Regional Program, Department of Global Pediatric Medicine
01.2018 - 01.2019
Project Coordinator
Department of Global Pediatric Medicine
10.2017 - 06.2019
Adjunct Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
08.2016 - 03.2019
Clinical Data Manager
North American Study Center for the LCH-III Clinical Trial
01.2006 - 09.2008
Master of Science in Ecology and Evolution -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Russian Language and Literature -
Drew University