Alexia Ward
Ogden,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented project manager with a strong track record in cross-functional collaboration and customer satisfaction. Successfully led projects that expanded distribution into major retail markets, ensuring quality and timely product launches while enhancing operational processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Empire Foods
11.2024 - Current
- Led commercialization projects that successfully expanded freeze-dried candy distribution into Target retail stores and Disney theme parks.
- Managed cross-functional projects supporting freeze-dried candy production, new product launches, and process improvements from concept through commercialization.
- Served as primary liaison between customers and internal teams, coordinating project timelines, quality standards, and customer expectations to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
- Managed project schedules, workflows, task assignments, and cross-functional collaboration using Monday.com, effectively tracking milestones and deliverables for timely project completion.
- Coordinated inventory management, production planning, and order fulfillment through Fishbowl Inventory, supporting on-time product launches and streamlining supply chain operations.
Virtual Registrar
Parallon HCA Healthcare
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Registered 50 patients daily, ensuring accurate data collection for streamlined patient processing.
- Validated medical insurance coverage and collected co-payments to facilitate timely patient care.
- Collect accurate and thorough patient demographic data.
- Send all forms requiring patient/guarantor signature and obtain signature.
- Maintain a working knowledge of policies and procedures, pertaining to registration and HIPAA guidelines.
- Trained new hires on company policies and procedures. on Meditech system.
Lead Active Financial Planner
Independence University
06.2015 - 09.2021
- Built and explained the financial plan for the student's program.
- Guided students in completing necessary financial aid paperwork, ensuring timely submission and access to funds.
- Coordinated and prepared potential students for financial aid appointments, improving their readiness and confidence.
- Answered financial aid questions for current students, enhancing their understanding of available resources.
- Assisted prospective students with Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
- Provided monthly team training on FAFSA processes.
- Guided team members on specific skills to enhance performance.
- Delivered exceptional support to current and prospective students.
Assistant Paralegal
Froerer and Associates Law Firm
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Prepare motions and complaints.
- Conduct legal research for family and custody cases.
- Facilitated communication between attorneys and clients to clarify case details and enhance understanding.
- Maintained positive and productive communication throughout clients' legal processes to support their needs.
- Managed case files and associated documents to ensure organized and accessible information.
Education
Bachelors - Health Information Management
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Supply chain coordination
- Inventory management
- Cost estimation
- Customer engagement
- Stakeholder communication
- Microsoft Office
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership abilities
- Project scheduling
Timeline
Project Manager
Empire Foods
11.2024 - Current
Virtual Registrar
Parallon HCA Healthcare
02.2022 - 11.2024
Lead Active Financial Planner
Independence University
06.2015 - 09.2021
Assistant Paralegal
Froerer and Associates Law Firm
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelors - Health Information Management
Independence University