Robert Foster
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Accomplished Project Management Specialist with a proven track record at the American Red Cross, adept in Project Execution and Relationship Building. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and stakeholder engagement, ensuring successful project outcomes and enhanced support quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Management Specialist II
American Red Cross
11.2023 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication, demonstrating empathy, and collaborating on mutually beneficial solutions.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to establish clear objectives, expectations, and communication channels for successful project outcomes.
- Reduced project risks by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
Process Support Associate II
American Red Cross
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Increased support quality with thorough troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
- Facilitated as Site Implementation Lead for multiple Nationally driven projects within assigned region.
- Maintained compliance with System 11 requirements.
Fixed Site Supervisor
American Red Cross
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Supervised 12 full-time union personnel with 9 Medical Technicians and 3 Nurses.
- Evaluated fixed site locations to provide management with corrective actions to improve collection operations.
- Assisted in the design and execution of the relocation of the Salem Fixed Site for Biomedical and Humanitarian Operations.
Collections Process Support Associate
American Red Cross
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Monitored compliance activities for the collections department throughout the Pacific Northwest and provided effective resolutions.
- Reviewed compliance policies and recommended changes to streamline product investigations require further testing which eliminated products being discarded by 6% in the first year.
Skills
- Project Planning
- Schedule Management
- Risk Management
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Staff Management
Timeline
Project Management Specialist II
American Red Cross
11.2023 - Current
Process Support Associate II
American Red Cross
04.2021 - 11.2023
Fixed Site Supervisor
American Red Cross
03.2018 - 04.2021
Collections Process Support Associate
American Red Cross
03.2015 - 03.2018
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