Michelle Almeida
Seekonk,USA
Summary
Seasoned project management specialist with comprehensive experience in leading projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing processes for efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational workflows and significantly improving project outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interdepartmental Project Manager; Healthcare Services
Rhode Island Department of Corrections
08.2023 - Current
- Cross-system collaboration and implementation of integrated service organization and delivery policies between state agencies and organizations
- Special project development
- Research, fiscal and policy analysis
- Complex program analysis and evaluation of departmental services
- 340B Program expert
- Development, implementation, dissemination, and maintenance of policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, MOU and MOAs
- Acts as the liaison with necessary affiliated departments to ensure 340B Program integrity
- Develop and disseminates programmatic reports
- Facilitate the RIDOC 340B committee
- Provide ongoing training, education, and communication
- Strategic planning
- Accreditation
- Data entry and data analysis
Health Program Administrator (Deputy Chief) of the Center for Healthy Homes and Environments
Rhode Island Department of Health
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Federal grant writing and memorandum of understanding development
- Planning, organization, direction, coordination, and administration of multiple programs funded under federal grants and State allocations (CDC, EPA, HUD, State of RI Lead Program)
- Development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic plans
- Ensured adherence to provisions outlined in funding from CDC, EPA and the State
- Development, implementation, and monitoring of 10+ federal budgets, Medicaid funding, 5+ State accounts, purchasing, and 10+ contracts ($5,000,000 annually)
- Evaluation of efficiency and effectiveness of multiple state and federal programs
- Adherence, administration, review, and recommendation of the provisions of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations
- Development and implementation of health promotion and disease prevention strategies
- Development, implementation, and review of standard operating procedures
- Data analysis and review
- Management and supervision of multiple programs (20 staff)
Program Manager /Program Evaluator/ Epidemiologist, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Rhode Island Department of Health
06.2010 - 01.2022
- Development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic plans
- Federal grant writing and memorandum of understanding development
- Planning, organization, direction, coordination, and administration of a program funded in federal grants
- Ensured adherence to provisions outlined in funding from CDC, EPA, and State
- Development, implementation, and monitoring of budgets and 10+ contracts ($5,000,000 annually)
- Evaluation of efficiency and effectiveness of multiple state and federal programs
- Direct supervision of 3 staff members
- Plan and coordinate media campaigns, education, and outreach
- Adherence, administration, review, and recommendation of the provisions of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations
- Development and implementation of health promotion and disease prevention strategies
- Monitor and analyze data
- Evaluation of multiple health programs
- Collaboration and relationship building
Substance Abuse Compliance Coordinator
East Providence Prevention Coalition
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Data collection and Analysis
- Education and outreach
- Grant writing and research
- Fundraising
- Enforcement strategies, implementation, and sustainability
- Policy development and legal research
- Developing community partnerships
- Training development and coordination
- (Grant funding expired)
Research Case Manager-Opioids in Pregnancy
Women and Infants; Brown Center for Children
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Data and specimen collection
- Home visits and case management
- Adherence to study guidelines
- Scheduling and referral services
- Recruitment, participant screening, and interviews
- Community Outreach
- (Grant funding expired)
Pediatric Research Assistant
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
06.2004 - 03.2007
- Data collection and analysis
- Grant writing and administrative duties
- Education, outreach, and interviews
- Clinical research with patients in Emergency Department
Server/Shift Supervisor
Friendly’s Ice Cream
10.1999 - 09.2004
- Customer service
- Food safety
Roger Williams University Intern
Prevent Child Abuse Rhode Island
05.2003 - 05.2004
- Data entry
- Event planning
- Policy and legal research
Roger Williams University Work-Study volunteer
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, R.I. Chapter
02.2003 - 01.2004
- Administrative duties
- Research/Data entry
- Promotional sales/distribution
Education
Accelerated Doctor of Public Health Degree -
Walden University
12.2025
Master of Public Health Program -
Southern New Hampshire University
Online08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI05.2005
Skills
- Windows
- MacOS
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Planner
- One Drive
- SharePoint
- Outlook
- L2K
- CDC-Secure Access Management Services (SAMs)
- Lead Elimination Surveillance System
- NeoGov
- Power BI
- PowerDMS
- INFACTS
- Fusion
- RIFANs
- Grantsgov
- Grant Solutions
- Teams
Certification
- RIDOC Emerging Leaders Program Cohort 3
- American Correctional Association Accreditation Training
- National Commission on Correctional Health Care Certified Correctional Health Professional
- 340B University
- American Evaluation Association: Program Evaluation
- Renovate, Repair and Painting certified
- Addiction Severity Index (ASI)
- Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID)
- Fetal Neurobehavior Assessment System (Fens)
- NICU Networking Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNs)
Publications
- Emergency department visits for diabetic emergencies occurring at school, Linakis JG, Mello MJ, Brady AC, Kollett M, Park JG, PAS, 2005, 57, 2859
- Pediatric emergency department visits for diabetes-related diagnoses: Comparison of Medicaid- and commercially insured patients, Park JG, Linakis JG, Kollet M, PAS, 2005, 57, 2860
- Differences in presentation, management, and disposition of pediatric extremity fractures by type of health insurance in a level 1 trauma center, Amanullah S, Linakis JG, Kollett M, Vezeridid P, PAS, 2006, 4870, 375
- Impact of a Splinting Workshop on Pediatric Residents Recognition of Management of Orthopedic Injuries, Lockhart GR, Constantine E, Kollette M, Helfrich S, Rocholl C, Livingston B, Lewander W, Platform presentation, Pediatric Academic Societies, 2005, May
Committees and Boards
- Rhode Island Department of Corrections Strategic Planning Committee
- Rhode Island Department of Corrections Wellness Committee
- Rhode Island Department of Corrections Emerging Leaders
- Rhode Island Department of Corrections 340b Board
- Southern New Hampshire University Public Health Advisory Board
Accomplishments
● National Honors Society of Leadership and Success 2024
● State of Rhode Island Certificate of Special Recognition (Governor McKee Administration) 2023
● Rhode Island Academy of Pediatrics Conference Guest Speaker 2023
● Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges 2004
● RWU Outstanding Women of 2004
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interdepartmental Project Manager; Healthcare Services
Rhode Island Department of Corrections
08.2023 - Current
Health Program Administrator (Deputy Chief) of the Center for Healthy Homes and Environments
Rhode Island Department of Health
01.2022 - 08.2023
Program Manager /Program Evaluator/ Epidemiologist, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Rhode Island Department of Health
06.2010 - 01.2022
Substance Abuse Compliance Coordinator
East Providence Prevention Coalition
08.2009 - 05.2010
Research Case Manager-Opioids in Pregnancy
Women and Infants; Brown Center for Children
05.2008 - 07.2009
Pediatric Research Assistant
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
06.2004 - 03.2007
Roger Williams University Intern
Prevent Child Abuse Rhode Island
05.2003 - 05.2004
Roger Williams University Work-Study volunteer
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, R.I. Chapter
02.2003 - 01.2004
Server/Shift Supervisor
Friendly’s Ice Cream
10.1999 - 09.2004
- RIDOC Emerging Leaders Program Cohort 3
- American Correctional Association Accreditation Training
- National Commission on Correctional Health Care Certified Correctional Health Professional
- 340B University
- American Evaluation Association: Program Evaluation
- Renovate, Repair and Painting certified
- Addiction Severity Index (ASI)
- Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID)
- Fetal Neurobehavior Assessment System (Fens)
- NICU Networking Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNs)
Accelerated Doctor of Public Health Degree -
Walden University
Master of Public Health Program -
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Roger Williams University
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