Wendy Johnson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager offering over six years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight, and resource management for university centers. Proven ability to effectively communicate, think critically, identify problems, and provide solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2023 - Current
- Support business operations in centers within the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering
- Proactively identify, develop, and deploy solutions to improve effectiveness of project operations
- Contribute to increasing the visibility (internally and externally) and effectiveness of the centers
- Provide administrative support for the center director
- Organize center events such as workshops, meetings, and seminars
- Supervise office assistant
- Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple stakeholders within project scope
- Purchase supplies and equipment with use of Purchase card and other purchasing documents in accordance with established procurement and financial policies
- Manage all center operations to ensure that we were within compliance with the sponsor’s guidelines and to support the center’s mission
- Manage center websites.
Project Manager
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Worked collaboratively with Principal Investigator(s) to engage leadership, associated faculty and other research staff to define and identify required project equipment and technology to ensure timely availability for successful launch and ongoing project operations
- Established and continually monitored/managed project expectations with team, assigned tasks and identified issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness
- Proactively identified, developed, and deployed solutions to improve effectiveness of project operations
- Proactively acted to overcome issues that prevent full team participation; uses authority appropriately and equitably
- Provided administrative support for the center director
- Organized weekly lunches for students and guests
- Organized center events such as workshops, meetings, open houses, industry visits, and outreach programs
- Arranged travel for Director, PhD students and Visiting Professors
- Supervised office aide; approved timecards for student workers
- Assisted with grant applications, creating checklists and draft budgets in Enterprise Research Administration (ERA) creating budget justifications.
Project Coordinator Research
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Increased visibility of the center by creating a stronger brand through marketing and promoting the center at workshops, symposiums, and conferences
- Planned and managed annual industry advisory board meetings
- Wrote content and managed website and Facebook page
- Conducted research to identify prospects for recruitment, strategically targeted leads for industry partners and hosted site visits
- Prepared and submitted all project status and operational reports and schedules; tracked milestones/deliverables, critical paths, and dependencies; re-sets expectations as needed in consideration of project progress/outcomes
- Responded to all inquiries regarding project status; prepared and responded to all regulatory reporting/filings to ensure compliance
- Prepared all post-project reports, budget allocations and summaries/filings to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties
- Identified trends, anticipated, and responded to project risks and results.
Academic Personnel Specialist Senior
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Served as a primary point of contact on complex and confidential academic personnel issues
- Monitored and coordinated instructional personnel procedures including sabbatical leave, multiyear renewals and the promotion and tenure processes
- Managed search and hiring process for faculty and academic professionals
- Developed systems and procedures which ensure efficient operations regarding personnel services
- Identified potential funding opportunities for research faculty
- Improved distribution of research newsletter by using Mailchimp and making an interactive newsletter that featured updates and new grant opportunities that was visually appealing
- Supervised office assistant
- Streamlined Internal grants review process by implementing InfoReady Review System
- Coordinated and assisted with Dean’s office events, including arranging equipment and catering, sending invitations, and managing RSVPs
- Processed retirements, resignations, and affiliated faculty requests.
Education
Master of Advanced Study - American Media and Popular Culture
Arizona State University
01.2013
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Art History and Interior Design History
Arizona State University
01.2008
Skills
- Project Management
- Business Operations
- Resource Management
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Event Organization
- Procurement
- Compliance Management
- Website Management
Certification
Certified associate in project management (CAPM), 2020
Timeline
Project Manager
Arizona State University
07.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Arizona State University
11.2021 - 07.2023
Project Coordinator Research
Arizona State University
05.2018 - 10.2021
Academic Personnel Specialist Senior
Arizona State University
08.2013 - 05.2018
Master of Advanced Study - American Media and Popular Culture
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Art History and Interior Design History
Arizona State University
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