Project Manager

Sheakeena Lamb

Email: abp834@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ********** ** ** **** 101

City: Atlanta

State: GA

Zip: 30315

Country: USA

Phone: 404-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $65,000

Willing to Relocate

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SHEAKEENA K. LAMB, MPA

585 MCWILLIAMS ROAD, SE

ATLANTA, GA 30315

CELL: 404-***-****

abp834@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Knowledgeable and versatile PROGRAM MANAGER with 10 yearsi experience leading projects from planning through closeout. Expertise in program administration, project management, budget management, strategic planning, program development and execution, coordinating activities, and establishing priorities. Strong organizational and planning skills, complimented by excellent written and verbal communication. Liaises with various levels of stakeholders to ensure satisfactory project communication and on time project completion.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Atlanta, GA 2002-2012

PROGRAM MANAGER, Planning and Institutional Research (PAIR) 2008-2012

Provided leadership and oversight for multiple project teams on wide-ranging projects that affected the entire institution. Managed projects with budgets ranging from $120K to $10M through all project phases. Prepared annual budgets, developed and implemented policies, negotiated contracts, determined project scope, and generated required reports for federal and private funding sources to ensure compliance with the fundersi expectations.

- Served as a member of the SACS Steering Committee and chair of the Logistics sub-committee, ensuring all requirements and details were addressed, resulting in successful reaffirmation.

- Managed varied projects with $120K-$10M budgets, such as

- NIH Funded Renovation Project: Led $10M renovation of 24,000 square feet of laboratory, laboratory support, and office spaces through planning, initiation and execution phases, meeting a goal of institutionis strategic plan.

- Institution-wide, Multi-level Campus Master Plan: Served as internal and external point of contact, resulting in a 10-year plan for campus growth.

- America Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA): Oversaw completion and submission of 5 ARRA proposals, resulting in a $10M award.

- Addressed departmental priorities in the face of impending change by leading strategic planning activities such as completing a SWOT analysis with stakeholders and completing a market study with other institutions to align the services the department offered.

- Created innovative policies for departmental space assignments, relating space to secured funding, thus changing institutional culture as a member of the Institutional Space and Facilities Committee.

- Selected project consultants by evaluating incoming proposals (i.e. Economic Impact Study, Phase II of the Class Size Expansion Study, and Campus Master Plan) for accuracy, projected costs and completion.

- Initiated institutionis inaugural construction / renovation advisory team, including key stakeholders from relevant disciplines to inform decision-making, improving intra-institutional communication and eliminating time loss from poor coordination.

PROGRAM MANAGER, Office of the President, Institute for Health Policy (IHP) / Governmental Relations 2005-2008

Promoted after 6 months to serve as lead of the IHP projects and member of the Governmental Relations team. Managed $400K budget and ensured all program activities were in line with fundersi expectations. Managed several consultants and student workers. Represented the institution in Washington DC at the State Capitol, City Council, and conferences.

- Authored initial MSM Class Size Expansion Document, which netted the institution an additional $1.75M in funding from the State of Georgia.

- Coordinated and facilitated IHPis initial strategic plan activities by engaging key stakeholders and thought leaders to engage in activities resulting in a solid and meaningful plan.

- Managed and supervised all projects and day-to-day activities of the IHP, ensuring each activity was in alignment with the expectations and requirements of the granting agency.

- Prepared MSM leadership for potential legislative action by researching, tracking, monitoring and analyzing key legislative issues with potential impact on funding or operations of the institution.

- Developed, implemented, and executed student research program that introduced MPH students to Health Policy, helping them to meet degree requirements.

- Scaled up IHPis visibility for relevant health policy issues by devising communication strategies, including a daily health policy newsletter with over 150 subscribers.

- Ensured timely project completion by engaging and managing consultants and students on various projects.

OFFICE COORDINATOR / INTERIM RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Office of the President, Institute for Health Policy 2004-2005

Managed day-to-day operations of the IHP and developed proposals to sustain the program. Responded to requests for information regarding health policy issues and researched pending policy issues. Collaborated with many departments throughout the institution to provide information for articles and for presentations.

- Prepared MSM President for interactions with local, state and federal officials by providing information on current Health Policy issues.

- Kept community informed of current and relevant policy issues by leading, planning, and coordinating events (i.e. Health Policy Summit, Surgeonsi General Colloquium, Menis Health Town Hall Meeting and the Health Policy component of the Mini-Medical School).

- Formed collaborations with various departments to quickly disseminate policy information for quick reaction (i.e. calls for action on various policy issues).

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, National Center for Primary Care, Community Oriented Primary Care 2002-2004

Delivered high-level administrative support to the director and 4 employees. Managed 5 budgets totaling over $2M for federal and private projects. Supported staff projects and initiatives, established and maintained business processes, developed business communications, managed schedules, planned travel and meetings and prepared and executed contracts. Screened, interviewed, and trained new personnel in office practices and procedures.

- Scheduled and coordinated multiple meetings, conferences and trainings, including preparing and organizing materials, ensuring participant knowledge of meeting objectives.

- Confirmed project expectations were met by maintaining communications with internal and external stakeholders, including the Health Resources and Services Administration.

- Ensured proper project completion by assisting in the supervision of summer students.

- Trained selected faculty on Microsoft Office programs (including Microsoft Office, Word and Excel), ensuring all were fully capable of using the products to complete projects.

EDUCATION

- MPA, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

- BA, Political Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

AWARDS

- Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society, 2007

CERTIFICATION / MEMBERSHIP

Project Management Institute (PMI) - PMP in Progress

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