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René Forsythe

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

As a Medical Education Program Coordinator, my core competencies include project management skills, organizational skills, communication, and process improvement, which I have honed and applied throughout my career. I hold a Master of Science in Project Management, and I have consistently delivered exceptional service, satisfaction, and feedback to diverse clients and stakeholders. I am eager to advance and contribute as a Communications Manager for Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fellowship Coordinator - Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine

University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
04.2021 - Current
  • Facilitates continued program development of both Infectious Diseases and Rheumatology fellowships with minimal supervision by employing analytical thinking in preparing reports to accreditation standards, tracking progress for completion of fellowship and program recertification requirements.
  • Enhanced fellowship program effectiveness by streamlining application processes and implementing efficient organizational systems.
  • Managed budget allocation for fellowship programs, optimizing fund distribution among various initiatives to maximize impact on student development.
  • Created marketing materials promoting available fellowships to increase visibility within the campus community and attract qualified candidates.
  • Organized meetings and prepared and distributed materials for conferences and didactic educational activities.
  • Planned departmental annual events focused on recruitment, orientation, graduation and faculty retreats.
  • Maintained attendance, sick time and vacation records for program trainees.

Office Coordinator - Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel

Park Lawn Memorial Group
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Employed detailed time management skills to obtain death certificates, burial/transit permits, clergy records, State Department of Vital Records, and other documents to certify death in spreadsheets.
  • Improved client satisfaction by promptly responding to inquiries and resolving issues in a professional manner.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding the highest level of professionalism at all times.

Administrative Coordinator - (Temp Position)

Robert Half
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Supported activities for commercial real estate entity including calendaring, travel arrangements, email and telephone correspondence, and purchasing office supplies.

Teller - Paseo Branch

Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Developed a customer relationship with members using the Credit Union's core values to achieve satisfactory customer service.

Administrative Assistant III - Temp, Surgery Ophth

University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
07.2015 - 09.2016
  • Coordinated fiscal support activities including hospital work-schedule updates, travel, reimbursements, and medical license renewals.

Administrative Assistant III - Center for Development and Disability (CDD)

University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
07.2016 - 08.2016
  • Coordinated clinical rotations for Pediatric Residents and aided 2 Pediatric resident co-directors in tracking activities and requirements for resident education.

Administrative Assistant II, Department of Emergency Medicine

University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Coordinated and booked travel for doctors to attend events with airlines, hotels, rental car and other travel agencies.

Project Analyst, Office of Research Contracts (ORC)

Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute
10.2007 - 06.2010
  • Compiled analytical and SF269 Financial Status annual and bi-annual reports for ORC Director and Senior Management using Deltek CostPoint project management software.

Administrative Assistant, Grants and Contracts

Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute
10.2006 - 10.2007
  • Scheduled meetings/appointments, travel arrangements, and managed calendars for Director and department.

Education

Master of Science in Project Management -

Anderson School of Management, University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2023

Bachelor of Science in Marketing -

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

Associate of Arts and Sciences -

Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA

Skills

  • Database Administration
  • Social Media Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Survey Monkey
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Zoom
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office 365 including MS Project, Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, SQL and HTML for website management, Adobe Creative Suite

Certification

  • Nonprofit Leadership Certificate, University of New Mexico Continuing Education, completed 10/2023
  • Grant Writing Step by Step Certificate, University of New Mexico Continuing Education, completed 11/2023
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)/CAPM Certification Exam Review, University of New Mexico Continuing Education, completed 12/2023

Volunteer Service

  • University of New Mexico Staff Council, Staff Council Representative, 08/2022 to present
  • PMI - Rio Grande Regional Chapter, Chapter Member, 03/2023 to present
  • Cantor - Our Lady of Annunciation Parish, 10/2006 to present

Timeline

Fellowship Coordinator - Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine

University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
04.2021 - Current

Office Coordinator - Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel

Park Lawn Memorial Group
08.2019 - 08.2020

Administrative Coordinator - (Temp Position)

Robert Half
11.2018 - 02.2019

Teller - Paseo Branch

Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union
05.2017 - 05.2018

Administrative Assistant III - Center for Development and Disability (CDD)

University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
07.2016 - 08.2016

Administrative Assistant III - Temp, Surgery Ophth

University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
07.2015 - 09.2016

Administrative Assistant II, Department of Emergency Medicine

University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
07.2015 - 06.2016

Project Analyst, Office of Research Contracts (ORC)

Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute
10.2007 - 06.2010

Administrative Assistant, Grants and Contracts

Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute
10.2006 - 10.2007

Master of Science in Project Management -

Anderson School of Management, University of New Mexico

Bachelor of Science in Marketing -

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Associate of Arts and Sciences -

Columbia Basin College

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