Project Manager

• Mar 2023 - Present

Logistics Coordinator

• Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

While working as a Logistics Coordinator, I optimized and supported all aspects of supply chain management, including planning shipments & logistics, preparing documentation, and finding cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes. I tracked all shipments from pickup through delivery and resolved issues that came up. I maintained effective communication between suppliers, shippers, customers, and internal parties. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include: • I ensured the cost-effective, safe, and efficient transportation of complex international shipments by developing logistics plans and freight estimates based on identified risks and opportunities. • I created and implemented an onboarding process for employees aligned with established processes. Show less

Director Of Transportation

• Sep 2020 - Mar 2022

In this capacity, I provided reliable and safe transportation services to Work Center and Day Program participants, free to county residents over age 60 in need of transportation, and a nominal fee for all county residents by overseeing transportation initiatives across Morgan and Hendricks counties. I managed drivers, dispatchers, vehicles, maintenance, and weather-related issues. Managed the program budgets, including budget projections and growth expectations. Following are the highlights of the value I brought to the organization: • I developed and implemented transportation plans based on real-time utilization of data and community needs assessment by working across all organizational levels. • I maintained and utilized GPS program to monitor driver and schedule efficiency. Ridership was split between same-day requests and pre-scheduled rides to meet the needs of program services or anyone needing safe, economical, reliable transportation throughout the county for work, medical appointments, the grocery store, or to visit a friend. Used the GPS data for data reporting and grant funding requests. • I prepared, analyzed, and presented reports, documentation, and correspondence for monthly reporting and billing in compliance with regulatory requirements. • I optimized transportation schedules and cross-functional personnel assignments to increase service capacity. • I redesigned training procedures and processes to align with organizational and state needs and requirements. Show less

Faculty/Instructional Designer and eLearning

• Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

In this capacity, I managed the OCU Plainfield accelerated Adult Business Education and supported correctional programs to accomplish program objectives. I led engagement and outreach activities, instructors & students recruitment, instructional design & delivery, and eLearning experience management. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include: • I developed and implemented innovative strategic communications plan and materials on how OCU would participate in the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s (CHE) solution for the closure of ITT Tech with OCU’s support for the ITT Tech students delivered directly to local media, ITT Tech students, business partners, and the public. • I redesigned the correctional educational program to prepare offenders for employment and community re-entry in today's business world. Show less

Operations Management Consultant

• Aug 1998 - Nov 2013

Consultant – Project Management, Corporate Affairs Operations (2008 – 2013) Provided end-to-end project management for global events (Europe), subcommittee meetings, exhibitions, and educational symposiums. Supported global corporate affairs operations in budget analysis and forecasting, human resource analysis, employee onboarding, event planning, customer relationship management, Six Sigma liaison, partnering agreements, and document review/retention. Drove regulated pharma-related communications across global markets. • Revitalized employee onboarding, document retention, and business continuity planning processes to meet business needs by developing and implementing effective training programs. • Gained 50% efficiency in review, approval, and document management system for Corporate Affairs by mapping processes and gap analysis. • Created and maintained global customer relationship database related to outreach connections, networking, communications, and membership benefits for >200 organizations. • Created >30 partnering agreements after implementing the Six Sigma results to partner with patient/health professional organizations on strategic business programs to meet critical business needs. • Managed endocrine grant budget/process. Model was the building block for the Lilly Grant Office. Manager, Advocacy and Professional Relations (2001 – 2008) Built and managed relationships with over 30 global/national healthcare societies & advocacy groups for diabetes and women’s/men’s health. Led strategic and operational planning, forecasting, multi-million dollar budget management, and internal/external communications. • Led 12-person team to deliver 7 high-priority national/international diabetes medical meetings, delivering on project milestones and within budget; communicating project plans that detailed the due dates, tasks, resources, milestones, and expectations. Clinical Research Administrator | Eli Lilly and Company (1998 - 2001): Overall project management Show less

Community Outreach Director

• Jun 1993 - Aug 1998

Launched the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer (NCI) Information Service (CIS) program at the Indiana University (IU) Simon Cancer Center to plan, develop, and implement innovative strategic cancer prevention and control programs supporting statewide partners to utilize NCI/CIS programs and services. Served as disease state educator and train-the-trainer on cancer prevention/control and clinical trial programs. • Built a network of >300 partners and supported their cancer prevention and control programs based on their unique needs • Coordinated 4 simultaneous press conferences, in Indiana’s 4 major news markets, announcing the release of the Breast Cancer Postage Stamp; resulting in coverage from all major television stations • National liaison to Simon Property Group for the NCI/CIS organization to launch a country-wide breast cancer awareness month education campaign in 1994 that continues to present time Show less

Public Relations Manager

• Feb 1992 - Jun 1993

Managing Editor of The Ohio Psychologist. Upgraded computer software word processing program to cut printing costs in half and increase efficiency in design and layout of association magazine. Planned and coordinated continuing education programs for mental health professionals involving detailed timelines and income/expense reports. Expanded continuing medical education programs by analyzing annual meeting budget and finding $10,000.00 savings per meeting. Created all workshop and conference materials. Served as media contact for the association. Show less

Public/Community Relations Manager

• May 1990 - Feb 1992

Developed and implemented the hospital's first formal media policy for a quick, consistent response to media requests. Designed all internal and external hospital publications and media communications. Accountable for all patient, public, and employee engagement and relations programs. • Launched partnership with the YMCA for expectant mothers’ exercise class Developed and implemented the hospital's first formal media policy for a quick, consistent response to media requests. Designed all internal and external hospital publications and media communications. Accountable for all patient, public, and employee engagement and relations programs. • Launched partnership with the YMCA for expectant mothers’ exercise class