MARY E. FRENCH
Boston,MA
Summary
Strategic detail-oriented project manager with 9+ years of experience. Outstanding organizational, time management, planning, and problem-solving skills. Capable of overseeing project execution at all stages, ensuring requirements are met timely and within budget. Looking to take on a role as a project manager to help align project resources, execute strategic priorities, and ensure smooth operations with growth potential. Energetic, professional, and organized.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Assistant and Project Manager to the Dean
Northeastern University, Khoury College of Computer Sciences
Boston, MA
08.2021 - Current
- Serve as a liaison for the Dean with stakeholders both internal and external to Khoury College and Northeastern University, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate
- Manage special projects/ initiatives for the Dean and college senior leadership
- Facilitate special events and engagements hosted by the Dean, in collaboration with multiple teams
- Maintain the Dean’s complex calendar: prioritize requests to meet high volume of demands for the Dean’s time; identify and resolve potential conflicts
- Ensure that the Dean is well-prepared for upcoming meetings, events, and speaking engagements
- Collaborate with the Communications team to streamline official communications on behalf of the Dean
- Draft and execute internal and external correspondence on behalf of the Dean.
- Researched and compiled information for presentations and special projects.
Executive Assistant to the Provost
Northeastern University, Office of the Provost
Boston, MA
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Supported the Special Assistant to the Provost, to support the work of the Provost
- Maintained the Provost’s complex calendar with accuracy and discretion
- Ensured that the Provost was well-prepared for all meetings, events, and speaking engagements
- Communicated with internal and external constituents on behalf of the Provost
- Prepared, edited, and executed official correspondence on behalf of the Provost
- Conducted research and prepared reports according to information needs
- Planned and facilitated special events hosted by the Provost
- Hired, mentored, and supervised approximately three student employees per semester
- Performed special projects as needed, including managing some senior-level executive searches (e.g
- Dean searches)
- Served as a member of the Provost’s Office support team, supporting office operations as needed.
Administrative Coordinator to the Provost
Northeastern University, Office of the Provost
Boston, MA
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Position upgraded to Executive Assistant in July 2017
- Responsibilities as listed above.
Education
Align MSCS -
Northeastern University
05.2024
non-degree coursework in Psychology -
Northeastern University
12.2018
B.A. -
Wellesley College
06-2015
Spring 2013 -
Wellesley-in-Aix
Skills
- Executive Support
- Calendar Management
- Project Management
- Event Planning
- Time Management
- Schedule and calendar management
- Workload Management
- Data Confidentiality
- Positive and professional
- Microsoft Office Suite
Websites
Timeline
Special Assistant and Project Manager to the Dean
Northeastern University, Khoury College of Computer Sciences
08.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant to the Provost
Northeastern University, Office of the Provost
07.2017 - 08.2021
Administrative Coordinator to the Provost
Northeastern University, Office of the Provost
11.2015 - 06.2017
Align MSCS -
Northeastern University
non-degree coursework in Psychology -
Northeastern University
B.A. -
Wellesley College
Spring 2013 -
Wellesley-in-Aix
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