Nina Deoras
Severn,MD
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Program Manager with expertise in program management, client relations, and business development. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and driving project success in diverse federal agencies. Seeking a challenging position to leverage skills and experience in program management and business development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist
Axle Informatics
01.2023 - Current
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
- Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.
- Interviewed and recommended team members for hire.
- Coordinated communication among associations, allies, stakeholders and members to foster sales and connections between departments.
- Determined customer needs and developed program initiatives according to preferences.
- Monitored employee work and developed improvement plans.
- Developed and deepened productive community relationships to assist with defining requirements, executing plans and strengthening leadership.
- Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Responsible for administrative oversight for 70+ employees
- Developed automated database platform to reduce management errors and increase productivity and efficiency by 50%
Associate Program Manager
Axle Informatics
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Proactively engaged with employees and Government clients, ensuring seamless communication and understanding of project objectives.
- Provided expert programmatic support for on and off-site staff across diverse federal agencies.
- Acted as primary point of contact for onsite and offsite employees, consistently developing and implementing procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Skillfully conveyed client's goals and objectives through clear and concise oral and written communications.
- Prepared and mentor prospective employees for impactful oral presentations and adeptly lead and facilitate meetings.
- Contributed extensively to management and development of program activities, bridging administrative matters between onsite and offsite teams.
- Effectively communicated program changes, policies, and procedures to internal and external stakeholders through persuasive oral and written communication.
- Developed and maintain comprehensive program and technical documentation to ensure smooth operations.
- Cultivated and nurture collaborative relationships with diverse staff members, stakeholders, and customers, bolstering project success.
- Played pivotal role in supporting and/or managing all phases of proposal development, including analyzing solicitation requirements, interviewing technical subject matter experts, and contributing to the creation of technical content.
- Contributed to the development of management, past performance, and staffing content for proposals.
- Proactively supported pipeline management initiatives.
- Leveraged expertise in identifying and nurturing client relationships and new business opportunities.
- Identified and crafted compelling responses to requests for proposals, contracts, and technical documents for both new and existing projects.
- Actively participated in regular creative brainstorming sessions, fostering innovative solutions and ideas to drive business growth.
- Managed 3 NIH task orders including ongoing program management activities as well as end of task order transition and close out reporting
Specialist - Infectious Diseases
Association Of Public Health Laboratories
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed activities and projects associated with APHL’s vector-borne diseases nation-wide response
- Lead monthly national calls with public health laboratory members and CDC partners to discuss arboviral disease outbreaks and ongoing response
- Coordinated with public health laboratories and regulatory agencies to develop diagnostic testing guidance for vector-borne diseases
- Developed and lead laboratory 2 trainings for public health professionals specifically on arbovirus testing methods
- Monitored regulatory actions and develop appropriate methods to disseminate updated guidance and best practices to all partners
- Collaborated with CDC partners to coordinate procurement and distribution of updated proficiency testing panels for seasonal vector borne disease diagnostic tests
- Drafted and prepared documents, reports and correspondences
- Assisted in preparing annual cooperative agreement funding proposals
Project Coordinator
Columbia University
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Built comprehensive systems to ensure that research projects are compliant with university grant policies
- Closely worked with multiple governmental and non governmental organizations, such as CDC, WHO, USF+W, USDA, and Gates Foundation, to develop protocols for appropriate handling of biological samples
- Assisted with editing of 2 journal publications in Nature
- Analyzed preliminary data from encephalitis outbreak affecting 500 children in Gorakhpur, India and presented data to members of Gates Foundation; this presentation contributed to successful granting of funding for this project
- Collaborated with Principal Investigators in development of IRB protocols for 5 research studies involving chronic fatigue syndrome, autism, as well as pathogen discovery
- Developed protocols and organized processes and systems to track over 10,000 in-house biological samples
Project Coordinator
Columbia University, Mailman School Of Public Health
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Built comprehensive systems to ensure that research projects are compliant with university grant policies
Closely worked with multiple governmental and non governmental organizations, such as CDC, WHO, USF+W, USDA, and Gates Foundation, to develop protocols for appropriate handling of biological samples - Collaborated with Principal Investigators in development of IRB protocols for 5 research studies involving chronic fatigue syndrome, autism, as well as pathogen discovery
- Developed protocols and organized processes and systems to track over 10,000 biological samples within center’s freezers
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
- Wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Research Scientist
Columbia University, Mailman School Of Public Health
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted over 20 Luminex assays to quantify cytokine levels for autism and chronic fatigue syndrome related studies
- Performed RNA extraction and genome sequencing for Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus and Ebola Virus studies
- Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Recognized abnormal test results and devised corrective actions to retain accurate and valid results.
- Completed testing projects by deadline and under budget for company-wide initiatives.
- Detailed study findings and updated research upon new discoveries.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
Junior Research Scientist
Barnard College, Columbia University
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed and carried out studies examining the effects of aging in Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) activity in Honey Bees
- Presented findings from study in Barnard Summer Research Institute symposium. Publication of study is currently pending
- Documented and reported test results after making graphical solutions and representations.
- Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding Unfolded Protein Response activity in Apis mellifera
Education
Master of Public Health - Infectious Diseases, Vaccinology, Epidemiology
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Physiology And Organismal Biology
Barnard College
New York, NY05.2016
Skills
- Time Management
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Program Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Project Deadlines
- Performance Monitoring
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Organizational Performance
- Program Management
- Business Development
- Project Recruiting
- Multi-Operations Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Specialist
Axle Informatics
01.2023 - Current
Associate Program Manager
Axle Informatics
05.2022 - 12.2022
Specialist - Infectious Diseases
Association Of Public Health Laboratories
05.2020 - 05.2022
Project Coordinator
Columbia University
07.2019 - 05.2020
Project Coordinator
Columbia University, Mailman School Of Public Health
08.2017 - 06.2018
Research Scientist
Columbia University, Mailman School Of Public Health
07.2016 - 08.2017
Junior Research Scientist
Barnard College, Columbia University
05.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Public Health - Infectious Diseases, Vaccinology, Epidemiology
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts - Physiology And Organismal Biology
Barnard College
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