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Wisdom Khwalala

Program Manager
Dayton,OH

Summary

Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to health and human services, medical services, healthcare administration and training, research, service quality. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Wright State University
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Coordinate with 4 cross-functional teams to resolve projects and mitigate risks, improving productivity.
  • Utilize data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
  • Optimize resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
  • Lead change management efforts, supporting training development and program content.
  • Establishes strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Identify program obstacles and communicates possible impacts to team.
  • Addresses and resolves technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Streamline communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
  • Assist in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Maintained accurate records of financial transactions for ease of reference in budget analysis or audits.
  • Supported with creating project marketing materials to promote services.
  • Meet with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Coordinates resource allocation and tracking expenses to effectively and efficiently use available resources while maintaining program quality standards.
  • Performs administrative tasks; scheduling and managing training groups; and recruiting and maintaining participant data.

Intern Program Manager

Circular Development
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation of projects to inform stakeholders of progress and updates.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members across departments, fostering cohesive work environment conducive to accomplishing shared objectives.
  • Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Prepared written summaries of meeting discussions to ensure clear communication throughout team while promoting accountability for action items.
  • Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.

Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant

Boston University
03.2021 - 12.2021

As a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant, I assisted the professors in gathering teaching and research materials. Besides, I performed basic administrative tasks and provided the students with an excellent learning experience:

  • Prepared and presented tutorials and lectures.
  • Assessed the students' performances, graded their assignments accordingly, and recorded grades.
  • Gathered and developed appropriate teaching materials and prepared lecture presentations
  • Scheduled and maintained regular office hours to meet with students.
  • Provided effective and timely feedback to students to support learning.
  • Mentored students with PM tools to facilitate knowledge transfer in creating Gantt charts, cost estimation, scheduling, identifying critical paths, and assigning calendars.

Knowledge Management Officer

Child Legacy International
10.2016 - 12.2020
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
  • Encouraged a culture of continuous learning by hosting regular knowledge sharing and learning sessions.
  • Identified areas for process improvement, gathering feedback from patients on services delivery and incorporating their suggestions into future enhancements.
  • Prepared documents for projects in accordance with project manager, team, or client specifications.
  • Enhanced collaboration within teams by facilitating cross-functional workshops and training sessions on effective knowledge sharing practices.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Boston University
Boston
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Livingstonia University
Malawi
05.2001 -

Skills

Training Management Problem-solving

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Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute
  • American Public Health Association

Timeline

Program Manager

Wright State University
06.2023 - Current

Intern Program Manager

Circular Development
01.2022 - 06.2023

Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant

Boston University
03.2021 - 12.2021

Knowledge Management Officer

Child Legacy International
10.2016 - 12.2020

Master of Science - Project Management

Boston University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Livingstonia University
05.2001 -
Wisdom KhwalalaProgram Manager