MICHELE BRUNNER
Colgate,WI
Summary
For the past 8 years, I have worked in clinical trials and have enjoyed working in this industry. I am dedicated, committed to quality, and believe in exceeding clients' expectations. In addition to training and supporting Project Managers, I coordinated Imaging and Best-Corrected Visual Acuity clinical trial project management activities achieving operational objectives for each clinical trial through continual contribution to strategic plans and reviews. I have hands-on experience planning, analyzing and implementing assigned project tasks, establishing schedules and project parameters while critically solving issues in this time-sensitive environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
MERIT CRO
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and oversee Visual Function department to support BCVA Clinical Trials global projects.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
Project Manager III
MERIT CRO
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Lead and managed Ophthalmology Imaging and BCVA Clinical Trials projects, coordinated various study certification initiatives, monitored performance, and maintained study budgets.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to clients.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors and other key stakeholders to manage performance.
- Oversaw large Phase III global studies by planning, designing, and scheduling certifications during start-up, maintenance and close-out study phases.
Director, Project Management
Clinical Edge, Inc
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Primary responsibility was to support project management team to exceed client expectations by planning and executing certifying activities involving Best-Corrected Visual Acuity certification in Ophthalmology clinical trials.
- Trained, developed and supported Project Managers while overseeing largest study client.
- Collaborated on Phase I through Phase IV studies with multiple Study Sponsors and CROs.
- Oversaw Visual Acuity equipment purchase program, through 3rd party vendors, for study clients, which was a value added service.
- Project Management team consisted of 10 Project Managers supporting 50 active studies.
Senior Global Project Manager
Clinical Edge, Inc
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Primary responsibility was to oversee Best Corrected Visual Acuity certification activities.
- Made necessary activity adjustments based on client requests as each clinical trial progressed from study start-up to study completion.
- Collaborated between multiple stakeholders.
- Coordinated Visual Acuity equipment purchase program, through 3rd party vendors, for study clients, which was a value added service.
- Worked on over 40 Ophthalmology clinical trial studies.
President
DYNA TECH Chemical
04.2014 - Current
- Oversee high level operations of this small business by working with 3rd party vendors.
- 3rd party vendors support customer service/sales requests, finances, product production and warehousing logistics.
- Increased revenue by 5%-10% annually.
Sales Account Manager
American Messaging
02.2003 - 12.2013
- Primary responsibilities were to develop customer relationships by meeting with customers regularly, negotiating service contracts, and increasing sales of services to customers.
- Resolved customer disputes, oversaw customer infrastructure development, and prospected for new customers.
- Customer base generated approximately $2,000,000 in annual sales.
Indirect District Sales Manager
SBC Paging, Formally Ameritech Cellular
10.2001 - 01.2003
- Primary responsibility was to increase sales volume through reseller and agent sales. Sales increased by approximately 5%.
- Trained local agents and resellers to upsell products and services.
- Terminated underperforming locations and prospected for new agent and reseller locations.
- Increased sales locations by 10%-15% annually.
Education
Doctorate in Business Administration, ABD -
University of Phoenix
Online2017
Master's Degree - Management Science
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI2000
Bachelor's Degree - Human Biology, Chemistry
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI1997
Skills
- Strong ability to adapt to change
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Advanced problem solving and issues resolution
- Excellent customer relations
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite Experience
- Project Management
- Staff Management and Development
- Complex Project Delivery
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certified
- Good Document Practice (GDP) – Completed different trainings to adhere to these standards per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Quality Standards – Completed different courses and trainings. (ASQ)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – Currently working on obtaining through PMI.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
MERIT CRO
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager III
MERIT CRO
05.2022 - 12.2022
Director, Project Management
Clinical Edge, Inc
06.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Global Project Manager
Clinical Edge, Inc
06.2015 - 05.2020
President
DYNA TECH Chemical
04.2014 - Current
Sales Account Manager
American Messaging
02.2003 - 12.2013
Indirect District Sales Manager
SBC Paging, Formally Ameritech Cellular
10.2001 - 01.2003
Doctorate in Business Administration, ABD -
University of Phoenix
Master's Degree - Management Science
Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor's Degree - Human Biology, Chemistry
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certified
- Good Document Practice (GDP) – Completed different trainings to adhere to these standards per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Quality Standards – Completed different courses and trainings. (ASQ)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – Currently working on obtaining through PMI.
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