Nana Asare
New Vernon,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented project and operations professional with experience leading cross-functional teams in healthcare and corporate environments. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from initiation through execution, develop timelines and budgets, and maintain stakeholder alignment in fast-paced settings. Strong communicator with hands-on experience in healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist
RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Group
West Orange, New Jersey
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated cross-functional workflows across 4+ departments to enhance healthcare operations.
- Managed project timelines and stakeholder communication for over 50 internal stakeholders weekly.
- Developed and maintained tracking systems in Excel and SharePoint to monitor performance metrics.
- Standardized meeting documentation processes, improving clarity and minimizing follow-up delays.
- Identified workflow inefficiencies and implemented process improvements to optimize execution.
- Balanced administrative responsibilities with proactive planning in a fast-paced environment.
Executive Assistant Manager
Centric Brands
New York, New York
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Led development of a diverse team of 15 employees to enhance operational performance in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed scheduling, workload distribution, budgeting support, and reporting for optimal efficiency.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with merchandising and senior leadership to implement company initiatives.
- Maintained high team morale and productivity during peak business periods while achieving performance goals.
- Independently resolved operational challenges to ensure consistent execution of processes.
Marketing Intern
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Boonton, New Jersey
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Delivered over 10 marketing assets such as brochures, conference materials, and website updates.
- Maintained detailed project timelines to guarantee on-time completion of all initiatives.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between marketing, medical, regulatory personnel, and external vendors.
- Supported budget tracking and expense reconciliation processes for various projects.
- Created meeting agendas, captured discussion notes, and shared recaps with stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJMontclair, NJ
Skills
- Project timeline development
- Budget tracking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder communication
- Microsoft Excel and Teams
- SharePoint management
- Administrative planning
- Process improvement
- Deadline management
Timeline
Operations Specialist
RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Group
08.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant Manager
Centric Brands
08.2020 - 02.2024
Marketing Intern
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
05.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
Montclair State University