Maria Keith
Irvine,CA
Summary
Results-driven Project Coordinator with 12 years experience in a clinical lab setting and 2+ years of project management. Experienced in supporting cross-functional teams in the healthcare, business, and biotechnology industries. Skilled in customer support, project coordination, stakeholder communication, documentation management, and budget tracking. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strong client relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator - Pharma
Ambry Genetics
Aliso Viejo, CA (Remote)
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Coordinated project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure alignment with client objectives and contractual requirements.
- Oversaw multiple concurrent projects from initiation through delivery while prioritizing tasks and resolving scheduling conflicts.
- Prepared and distributed meeting agendas, project updates, and meeting minutes to maintain organized project records.
- Strengthened client satisfaction through proactive communication, timely updates, and issue resolution.
Accessioning Supervisor
Ambry Genetics
Aliso Viejo, CA
02.2019 - 08.2023
- Developed training materials, supporting staff onboarding and ongoing education initiatives.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization's core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Accessioning Lead
Ambry Genetics
Aliso Viejo, CA
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Accessioning Representitive
Ambry Genetics
Aliso Viejo, CA
10.2013 - 05.2016
- Received, identified, labeled, and documented biological specimens (blood, tissue, saliva) and transferred over to the clinical lab for patient testing.
- Accurately entered client data into laboratory information systems, and followed up with clients for missing information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walnut High School
Walnut, CAAssociate of Arts - Social Sciences
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut , CACertified Surgical Technician - Surgical Technician
CNI College
Orange, CASkills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, TEAMS, SLACK, Confluence, and SharePoint
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Experienced working independently and collaboratively in team environments
- Adaptable and capable of managing shifting priorities in deadline-driven settings
Timeline
Project Coordinator - Pharma
Ambry Genetics
09.2023 - 04.2026
Accessioning Supervisor
Ambry Genetics
02.2019 - 08.2023
Accessioning Lead
Ambry Genetics
06.2016 - 01.2019
Accessioning Representitive
Ambry Genetics
10.2013 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Walnut High School
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Mount San Antonio College
Certified Surgical Technician - Surgical Technician
CNI College