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Nancy Pennington

405 Windsor Drive, Christiansburg,VA

Summary

Project Manager with 5+ years of experience in organizing operations for federally and privately funded research, financial oversight and resource management to meet sponsor deadlines. Leads procurement of equipment, supplies and expert services with adherence to evolving sponsor guidelines and federal regulations. Consistent 11+ years of experience in accounting principles, monthly reconciliations, projections and developing budgets for new projects.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager, Food Analysis Laboratory

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
12.2018 - Current
  • Collaborate with USDA to develop and implement strategic project sampling plans to support and expand Food Data Central- USDA's online integrated food and nutrient data system.
  • Monitor project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments to meet or exceed sponsor requirements.
  • Hire and supervise 4-5 sample preparation personnel (salary and wage) to achieve targeted timelines and required deliverables.
  • Manage large customized Access sample tracking database, including setting up queries for reports and occasional work consulting with IT to improve function and repair bugs.
  • Continuously maintain sample processing statistical data to aid Director in completion of final reports required by sponsors.
  • Currently report to Director on 8-10 project budget(s)- monthly reconciliation of all funds, balances, overages, upcoming end dates, problematic encumbrances and forecasting.
  • Assist procurement in setting up yearly vendor purchasing agreements (VPAs) with 3-4 contract laboratories for large scale nutrient analysis services.
  • Track nutrient data and invoices received from contract labs. Initiate invoice payments after data accepted and PO matching.
  • Frequently work with vendors to resolve incorrect billing based on established quotes or VPAs.
  • Provide detailed project status updates to Director, stakeholders and sponsors.

Assist. Project Manager, Food Analysis Laboratory

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
08.2005 - 12.2018
  • Supervised and supported 3-4 laboratory staff with troubleshooting and resolving problems with food processing equipment.
  • Assisted with special projects to enhance staff performance and meet project expectations.
  • Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
  • Developed and authored standard operating procedures to establish or improve quality control of sample preparation and equipment maintenance.
  • Developed and maintained documentation for project sample records.
  • Performed QA/QC of data in Access database and related documentation.
  • Supported project manager by completing projects and problem resolution within budget and schedule demands.
  • Identified and resolved risks to minimize project disruption.
  • Generated weekly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
  • Procured materials, equipment and expert services according to procurement guidelines and verified receipt.

Laboratory Specialist, Food Analysis Laboratory

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
12.2001 - 08.2005
  • Collaborated with management on new standard operating procedures and protocols for proper sample preparation.
  • Prepared food samples for subsequent nutrient analysis.
  • Conducted pH, moisture, specific gravity and ash assays on food samples.
  • Data entry of sample information into Access database.
  • Provided guidance and training to new laboratory staff.
  • Monitored inventory of laboratory supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition, Foods And Exercise

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05.2001

Skills

  • Project Lifecycle Monitoring
  • Access Database Management
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Staff Hiring and Training
  • Purchasing and Invoice Payment
  • Budget Tracking
  • Status Reporting
  • MicroStrategy
  • Chrome River
  • Jaggaer
  • PageUp
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Development/Training

  • Supervisor Training Certificate
  • EHS Laboratory Safety Training
  • Microsoft Power BI

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