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Sandra L. Cooper

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Part TimeGig Work

Summary

Forward‑thinking and results‑oriented Senior Project Manager with 15+ years leading complex initiatives, optimizing workflows, and driving on‑time, in‑scope delivery across large healthcare environments. Adept at coordinating cross‑functional teams, aligning executives and vendors, and strengthening operations through clear communication and proactive issue resolution. Highly adaptable, with a strong record of elevating team performance and enhancing operational consistency by advancing systems and documentation standards to support fast‑moving project demands.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Coordinator

21st Century Care Solutions
Oakland
01.2026 - 02.2026
  • Anticipated needs, resolved operational challenges, and maintained workflow continuity in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.
  • Streamlined daily operations, scheduling, and administrative workflows to enhance organizational efficiency and support project priorities.
  • Coordinated calendar management, communications, and documentation for leadership, ensuring alignment with shifting timelines and strategic objectives.
  • Served as the central communication hub, enabling clear, timely information flow across teams, departments, and stakeholders.

Sr. Project Manager

Kaiser Permanente
Oakland
05.2019 - 01.2024
  • Managed timelines, coordinated cross-functional teams, and ensured projects completed on time and within scope.
  • Aligned executives and partners, oversaw vendor relationships and budgets, and optimized use of resources.
  • Identified issues early, maintained accurate documentation, and delivered clear progress updates to support informed decision-making.
  • Developed onboarding materials that provided new hires with clear processes, expectations, and project workflows.
  • Trained staff on systems and refined documentation standards to improve consistency and efficiency.

Sr. Project Coordinator

Kaiser Permanente
Oakland
05.2019 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw schedules, milestones, daily site activities to ensure builds met timelines and stayed within scope.
  • Coordinated with architects, engineers, subcontractors, owners to resolve issues and sustain project momentum.
  • Tracked costs, managed procurement, ensured optimal use of labor and materials throughout all phases.
  • Supported safety compliance, monitored workmanship, and maintained accurate logs, RFIs, change orders, and progress reports.

Project Coordinator

Kaiser Permanente
Oakland
08.2008 - 04.2016
  • Achieved an average of 25 percent improvement on project speed execution.
  • Monitored project progress, resolved issues proactively, and maintained documentation to facilitate informed decision-making aligned with project goals.
  • Engaged project stakeholders through weekly emails, monthly phone conversations, and quarterly meetings to ensure alignment and address concerns.
  • Managed 15+ company calendars and project management scheduling systems.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Solano Community College, Fairfield, CA

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Budget Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Office administration
  • Team Leadership
  • Contract Management
  • Event planning

Accomplishments

  • Green Belt - Six Sigma

Timeline

Administrative Coordinator - 21st Century Care Solutions
01.2026 - 02.2026
Sr. Project Manager - Kaiser Permanente
05.2019 - 01.2024
Sr. Project Coordinator - Kaiser Permanente
05.2019 - 01.2024
Project Coordinator - Kaiser Permanente
08.2008 - 04.2016
Solano Community College - Some College (No Degree), Business Administration
Sandra L. Cooper