Dynamic, customer-focused and resourceful Program Management Professional offering over 10 years of successful administrative, customer service and case management experience. A versatile and results-driven Administrator, adept at consistently achieving high customer satisfaction rankings and ensuring improvements to bottom-line and turnaround of underperforming operations. Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
•Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with project managers to develop comprehensive project plans, utilizing advanced software tools to ensure accuracy and efficiency in scheduling,budgeting, and resource allocation.
•Methodology Implementation: Apply industry-leading project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall to streamline processes and enhance project delivery, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
•Cross-Functional Communication: Serve as a liaison between project teams, stakeholders, and management, facilitating clear and effective communication to ensure alignment on project goals,timelines, and deliverables.
•Risk Management and Issue Resolution: Proactively identify project risks and challenges, implementing strategies and problem-solving techniques to maintain project momentum and minimize disruptions.
•Resource Allocation and Procurement: Assist in the coordination of project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, leveraging strong organizational skills to optimize resource utilization and support project objectives.
•Performance Tracking and Reporting: Monitor project progress and performance metrics, generating regular reports and updates to inform decision-making and drive accountability among project stakeholders.
• Clinical and Technical Consultation: Provided medical expertise to offer clinical, epidemiologic, and technical consultation and guidance in response to reports of illness in travelers, ensuring prompt andappropriate public health response.
• Collaboration with Local Partners: Collaborated with local partners to assist in applying appropriate public health measures and dispositions in response to reports of illness in travelers, fostering effective communication and coordination among stakeholders.
• Entry Screening Procedures: Conducted entry screening procedures to mitigate public health risks from travelers coming from affected countries, utilizing established protocols and guidelines to ensure thorough assessment and appropriate action.• Disease Exposure Risk Assessment: Assessed travelers' disease exposure risk using CDC-developed guidance for establishing and identifying risk factors, applying medical expertise to inform decision-making and response strategies.• Consultation with CDC Physicians: Consulted with senior physicians at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta during the entry screening process, ensuring alignment with national public health guidelines and best practices.
• Record Generation: Generated electronic and written records related to the public health risk assessment performed during the tertiary entry screening process, maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with HIPAA Guidelines: Followed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines to ensure the confidentiality and security of all medical records and sensitive information related to travelers' health status.
Received an Academic Achievement Award in May 2013 (Maintaining a GPA of 3.8 in Graduate Program)