STEPHANIE SUDDITH
McDonough
Summary
Strategic and detail-oriented Project Manager with over 10 years of experience, including 3 years of direct Project Management. Highly adaptable and efficient, with a strong ability to analyze, solve problems, and manage multifaceted programs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Program and Operations Manager
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta
11.2022 - Current
- Manage the collection, verification, and analysis of highly detailed program data to prepare the annual report for the National Science Foundation (NSF).
- Ensure proper and adequate logistics, procedures, and support are in place for the successful operation of programs.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between academic units, research partners, industry collaborators, and external stakeholders to support Center initiatives and partnerships.
- Conduct administrative activities such as procurement, records maintenance, compliance, NDAs, meetings, and document preparation.
- Oversee the summer research participant application, interview, and placement process across four partner universities.
- Coordinate logistics for the Engineering Workforce Development Team, including records, agendas, and meetings.
- Coordinate and provide administrative support for targeted research programs and unit initiatives across CMaT, including logistics, documentation, and internal communications in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
- Support program operations and development, including marketing efforts, performance tracking, and collaboration with research, academic, and administrative teams, vendors, and sponsors.
Project Administrator
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Led project planning for university facility priorities, managing timelines, budgets, and critical resources.
- Conducted stakeholder meetings and maintained alignment with scope and performance metrics.
- Created documentation and reports, ensuring compliance with Title III metrics and SLA adherence.
Assessment and Program Evaluation Coordinator
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed academic and administrative assessment processes to support continuous improvement and accreditation.
- Delivered campus-wide training workshops and developed action plans for institutional effectiveness.
- Conducted program assessments and provided guidance to ensure successful improvement implementation.
Staff Assistant, Auxiliary Services
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Coordinated special events and managed vendor contracts and office logistics.
- Maintained supply inventory and communication plans.
Executive Assistant to the Associate Provost
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Supported executive leadership with operations, correspondence, and report preparation.
- Facilitated communication with stakeholders and managed office workflow.
On-Site Supervisor
Select Staffing @ Carter’s
Stockbridge
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Supervised 300+ employees ensuring compliance and coordination across departments.
- Facilitated meetings, performance evaluations, and ensured operational consistency.
Account Manager
INFORM (formerly NDN)
Atlanta
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed key accounts and developed client-focused solutions using analytics.
- Designed marketing strategies, optimized video platforms, and supported HTML/JS integration.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Louisiana State University
Shreveport01.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Economics
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01.2011
Skills
- Project management
- Report preparation
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Report generation
- Database management
- Programming skills
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Active listening
- Adaptability
- Customer focus
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel proficiency
- Project planning with Microsoft Project
- Visio expertise
- SQL database management
- Power BI analytics
Accomplishments
- Acceptance and completion of the Georgia Institute of Technology ASPIRE Program 2024
Timeline
Program and Operations Manager
Georgia Institute of Technology
11.2022 - Current
Project Administrator
Clark Atlanta University
11.2019 - 01.2022
Assessment and Program Evaluation Coordinator
Clark Atlanta University
05.2017 - 11.2019
Executive Assistant to the Associate Provost
Clark Atlanta University
09.2015 - 05.2017
Staff Assistant, Auxiliary Services
Clark Atlanta University
01.2015 - 09.2017
On-Site Supervisor
Select Staffing @ Carter’s
09.2012 - 12.2014
Account Manager
INFORM (formerly NDN)
08.2011 - 06.2012
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Economics
Georgia State University
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