Meredith Burden
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with over five years of experience successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. Skilled in driving process improvements, developing and implementing strategic policies, and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven expertise in Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, logistical management, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve meaningful business outcomes. Recognized for optimizing workflows, streamlining processes, and aligning project execution with organizational priorities to deliver consistent and measurable results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager II
Johns Hopkins Health System
05.2022 - Current
- Manage project identification, development, and implementation, providing staff support in planning and executing departmental and organizational initiatives.
- Lead multiple cross-functional projects spanning organizational boundaries, ensuring seamless coordination and timely delivery.
- Develop comprehensive work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports to guide project execution and monitor progress
- Provide strategic leadership in designing, testing, planning, and implementing complex projects aimed at business transformation and process improvement
- Assist with the negotiation and execution of high-value contracts, securing favorable terms and substantial cost savings for the organization
- Coordinate logistical arrangements for departmental events and retreats, ensuring smooth execution
- Create engaging and insightful content for leadership retreats to facilitate strategic discussions and team development
Senior Decision Support Analyst
University of Maryland Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Coordinated and executed integrated financial and clinical decision support services, researching, designing, negotiating and managing projects in collaboration with clinical and administrative teams
- Managed the development and implementation of diverse financial projects through effective project management
- Strategically aligned resources to ensure efficient and timely project completion
- Conducted detailed financial evaluations of new programs and ventures, assessing volume, reimbursement, payer mix, operating costs, working capital needs, and capital requirements in compliance with departmental policies
- Assisted in the formulation and oversight of multi-year budgets to support organizational objectives
- Collaborated cross-functionally to resolve budget-related financial challenges and optimize processes
Senior Project Manager
Fannie Mae
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed simultaneous departmental projects operating under different methodologies, including Lean Management, Agile and SAFe
- Acted as primary liaison for the Vice President of Transformation, facilitating communication and strategic alignment across departments
- Defined and scoped Organizational Key Results to drive strategic initiatives and measure performance against goals
- Designed and delivered departmental efficiency trainings, creating content and facilitating sessions to enhance operational effectiveness
- Conducted thorough review and optimization of daily operations related to the Digital Transformation software development framework
- Functioned as the departmental point of contact for all administrative matters, including new employee onboarding, vendor relationships, training coordination and logistical planning
- Collaborated with Human Resources and Diversity and Inclusion teams to develop and lead trainings and senior-leadership problem-solving sessions aimed at fostering psychological safety and addressing departmental challenges
Project Analyst IV
Fannie Mae
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed all logistical needs for an enterprise-wide, strategic initiative, implementation of Lean Management
- Managed training schedules for nine Lean Management deployment teams across three office locations, ensuring consistent development and implementation
- Conducted departmental trainings focused on process improvement and effective stakeholder management, facilitating sessions to enhance operational efficiency
- Monitored area expenditures against budgetary allocations, providing timely alerts and insights to senior management
- Acted as primary point of contact for all administrative needs within the department, including management of the Vice President’s calendar and creating/distributing departmental communications
- Initiated a departmental Diversity and Inclusion initiative aimed at raising awareness of social and racial injustice, fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity
General Ledger Accountant
Fannie Mae
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Worked in the Multifamily Performing Loan department ensuring that the transactions of the assigned portfolio were properly accounted for
- Managed general ledger reconciliations and month-end close processes for multi-family performing loans, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal financial controls
- Analyzed loan-related financial transactions, identifying discrepancies and implementing process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
- Prepared journal entries, reconciled sub-ledgers, and completed extracts for report distribution, include the 10-K filing
- Addressed inquiries from internal and external customers, including the Securities and Exchange Commission
- Reconciled and adjusted various general ledger accounts and bank statements
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Accounting
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Maryland
College Park, MD05-2015
Skills
- Agile Project Management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Organizational Change Management
- Effective Organization
- Operational Efficiency Enhancement
- Financial Budgeting
- Content Creation
- Effective Solution Development
- Operational Logistics Oversight
- Contract Negotiation
- Effective Conflict Resolution
- Stakeholder management
- Project scheduling
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – Certified in October, 2023
Affiliations
- Member, Project Management Institute (PMI) (2023 – Present)
Timeline
Project Manager II
Johns Hopkins Health System
05.2022 - Current
Senior Decision Support Analyst
University of Maryland Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Senior Project Manager
Fannie Mae
09.2020 - 07.2021
Project Analyst IV
Fannie Mae
09.2018 - 09.2020
General Ledger Accountant
Fannie Mae
08.2017 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Forensic Accounting
Stevenson University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Maryland
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