CYNTHIA C. CONTRERAS
**** ******** **, ********, ** 95210 ********.*********@*****.*** 209-***-****
PROFILE
Forward thinking and organized Business Professional versed in research and analysis.
Experienced in developing and implementing new and innovative improvement tools focusing on
efficiency and effectiveness.
Skilled in Lean Systems and Six Sigma methodology; problem identification, analysis,
problem solving, implementation and maintenance tools. Skilled in continuous
improvement waste elimination driven by customer satisfaction. Meeting or exceeding
customer’s expectations by using business statistics for cost, quality, delivery and
suitability of products and services provided.
Trained professional experienced in all areas of project management; developing and
coordinating projects; budget and time management by utilizing effective management
tools, critical thinking and innovating ways for problem resolution and prevention.
Skilled in team building and leadership; selection of team members, conflict prevention and
intervention with focus on team success and goal achievement by practicing team building
techniques as well as team synergy among departments.
Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point. Knowledgeable with MS Acces s
and MS Project. Lotus Notes and Citrix; use for scheduling, meeting, reservations,
calendars and email.
Proficient with internet navigation and research.
Experienced with customized Web-based Subject Tracking Systems and Databases
STRENGTHS
Project Management Fluent in Spanish Team Building
Six Sigma Lean Systems Proficient with Microsoft
Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IN DAVIS, Dept. of Public Health Sciences 8/2002- 1/2012
PRA III
Provide support to the Principal Investigator with the creation and organization of processes for
recruitment, clinic coordination, evaluations, data abstraction, special project s that included data
analysis and data organization for a 10 year epidemiological po pulation based research project of
2,000 children from Northern California.
Managed medical records unit with successful creation and completion of unit protocols for
collection, data abstraction and storage with outstanding compliance of university policies
and patient confidentiality.
Initiated and sustained relationships with the State Department of Vidal Statistics, local
clinics and regional centers for subject selection and subject enrollment.
Established and maintained clinic protocols and docum ent status. Managed Institutional
and State Review Board submissions for approval of project continuation.
Managed Spanish speaking clinic: designed, created and sustained all Spanish
translations. Managed relationships with Spanish speaking organizations and with the
population in general. Managed community involvement by creating presentations and
materials regarding environmental exposures and provided education for prevention.
Managed multiple projects with excellent organization, time management with successful
reporting and satisfaction outcomes with upper management.
Managed project’s checking account, petty c ash and invoices with outstanding- error proof
procedures. Managed procurement of services and supplies for project always within
budget.
Managed clinic staff, volunteers and student interns; conducted interviews and selection
process according to university regulation. Managed and maintained staff clearance and
provided training, supervised daily activity using macro management approach. Provide
guidance and support for professional advancement.
EDUCATION
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt completion 06/2013
Green Belt Six Sigma completion 12/2012
Villanova University Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Project Management completion 05/2008
University of California in Davis-Extension Sacramento, California, U.S.
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix, 11/2004
Lathrop, California, U.S.