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Maggie L. Syme, PhD, MPH

Senior Project Director
Milton,United States
Maggie L. Syme, PhD, MPH

Summary

Professional project management specialist with 13 years of experience working with multidisciplinary teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations across various teams. Applies a creative and analytical approach for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Hebrew SeniorLife - Marcus Institute
Boston, MA

Senior Project Director
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed project control roadmaps and oversaw up to 8+ projects simultaneously without sacrificing standards.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and oversaw project operations, produced status reports, and implemented improvement strategies while managing multi-functional issues through resolution.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address areas for improvement.
  • Managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular, detailed updates on project status to various stakeholders and senior scientists/executive management.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Regularly assessed progress of employees and provided feedback to support their continued development.

Kansas State University - Center On Aging
Manhattan, KS

Associate Director - Research, Associate Professor
08.2015 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Developed, implemented, and managed research projects for multidisciplinary research agenda resulting in 30+ publications, 60+ presentations, Early Career Research Award, and 25% increase in grant funding for center ($130,000).
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary researchers, staff, and stakeholders to achieve project goals resulting in additional partnerships, research opportunities, and nationally funded grant in aging services for center.
  • Led teams of up to 8 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
  • Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
  • Prepared reports and publications to disseminate research findings appropriate for donors, professionals, industry stakeholders.
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations, including hiring and resource management.
  • Revamped research marketing by creating data visualization and presentations for stakeholders and policy makers, which resulted in new national partnerships and increased visibility of center's work to international level.
  • Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
  • Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials.
  • Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
  • Served students, clients and programs through participation in assessment processes, academic support units and university committees and task forces.

San Diego State University
San Diego,

Research Assistant Professor
08.2012 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Conducted grant-funded research in aging, including focus group, needs assessment, and quantitative studies, resulting in $100,000 in Alzheimer's Association funding for research.
  • Performed research design and data analysis routinely, with expertise in SPSS, SAS, and Dedoose software programs.
  • Prepared written reports, publications, and presentations to disseminate findings on various collaborative projects to professional and community stakeholders.
  • Led team delivery of community-based participatory research project with Samoan and Somalian refugee populations, resulting in community organizing, multiple presentations and publications.
  • Built partnerships with external professional organizations to disseminate program findings.
  • Supervise students and program staff on multidisciplinary research endeavors (team of 10).
  • Led and prepared lectures for undergraduate classes in psychology, including research methods, health psychology, and diversity courses.
  • Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field, resulting in 95% of advisees being placed in graduate training or career of choice

Education

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Ph.D. from Counseling Psychology
08.2004 - 08.2009

University Overview

  • Dissertation: Understanding the Impact of Positive Functioning on Civic Engagement Behavior in the Dotnet Generation
  • Awarded Copwood-Hill Dissertation Award

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Master of Public Health from Epidemiology
08.2010 - 05.2012

University Overview

  • Thesis: Predictors of Sexual Unwellness in Older Adults: The Role of Cancer and Other Physical and Mental Health Factors

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Master of Arts from Counseling Psychology
08.2002 - 06.2004

University Overview

SDSU/UCSD Cancer Center Comprehensive Partnership
San Diego, CA

Research Fellowship in Cancer Health Disparities from Aging Cancer Health Disparities
08.2010 - 07.2012

University Overview

Skills

    Project planning and development

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Software

Mondaycom

Smartsheet

Asana

REDCap

Excel

Canva

Volunteer Service

Volunteer Service

Elected Council Representative (2022 - present)

American Psychological Association, Washington, DC

  • Evaluated policies, assessed responses from various stakeholder groups, and integrated suggestions to improve policies for national association.
  • Elected to represent the Division on Adult Development and Aging on a 118 member voting/policy body in the national organization (146,000+ members).


Elected Board and Committee Member (2016 - 2022)

American Psychological Association, Washington, DC

  • Contributed to policies related to aging, education, and clinical practice for national association.
  • Created reports, courses, and programs to improve well-being of older adults, serving all divisions across association.
  • Led interdisciplinary team of committee members in delivery of project on recruitment and retention of graduate and early career professionals


Timeline

Senior Project Director
Hebrew SeniorLife - Marcus Institute
01.2021 - Current
Associate Director - Research, Associate Professor
Kansas State University - Center On Aging
08.2015 - 12.2020
Research Assistant Professor
San Diego State University
08.2012 - 07.2015
San Diego State University
Master of Public Health from Epidemiology
08.2010 - 05.2012
SDSU/UCSD Cancer Center Comprehensive Partnership
Research Fellowship in Cancer Health Disparities from Aging Cancer Health Disparities
08.2010 - 07.2012
University of Kansas
Ph.D. from Counseling Psychology
08.2004 - 08.2009
Gonzaga University
Master of Arts from Counseling Psychology
08.2002 - 06.2004

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