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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
Online
2017

Master's Degree - Management Science

Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI
2000

Bachelor's Degree - Human Biology, Chemistry

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
1997

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.
MICHELE BRUNNER