Tracy Morris
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Duvall, WA 98019 *****.******@**********.***
Summary of Qualifications
Experienced Project Manager with expertise in managing and coordinating
projects. Competent liaison between management, clients, and personnel.
Capable of managing multiple tasks with a demonstrated ability to work and
communicate effectively at all levels of an organization. Strong written
and verbal communication ability, with an energetic, positive and
professional attitude. Able to work independently in dynamic, fast-paced
environments. Proactive and resourceful, with a strong attention to
detail.
Professional Experience
Ricerca Biosciences (Formerly MDS Pharma Services), Aug 2007-Feb 2011
Bothell, WA
Project Manager, Efficacy Pharmacology
. Analyzed study data using Excel and GraphPad software.
. Prepared final reports, providing accurate, timely information to key
stakeholders.
. Directed and coordinated studies with frequent, aggressive deadline
changes, within budget and time parameters.
. Managed relationships from initial proposal stage through successful
study completion, maintaining sponsor satisfaction and loyalty.
. Developed and maintained a detailed project schedule on a SharePoint
site.
. Facilitated interactions between functional groups throughout project
lifecycle.
. Advised and/or consulted with senior management and managers in multiple
functional areas; keeping them continually up to date with risk
assessment and budget progress.
. Ran multiple process validation and development projects.
. Maintained compliance of industry standards.
. Coordinated meetings using Outlook and SharePoint
. Prepared publications for company morale events using Publisher.
Microsoft (Contract with CoreStaff Services ), Redmond, Jun 2007-Aug 2007
WA
Business Administrator, MXPS (Microsoft.com Experience Platform and
Solutions Group)
. Provided administrative support such as calendar management.
. Scheduled and coordinated group meetings.
. Provided team support, including tracking and efficiently managing
headcount with Headtrax.
. Coordinated set up of office space for new hires, tracked and managed
space allocation as well as planned and coordinated office moves.
. Procurement of goods and services including computer equipment, offices
supplies, reference materials, and facility requests using MS Market.
GlaxoSmithKline (Formerly ID Biomedical), Bothell, Mar 1999 -Dec 2006
WA
Research Associate II, Process Development and Protein Chemistry
. Optimized delivery systems for various developmental vaccines.
. Developed methods to purify strains of the SARS virus for vaccination
research.
. Produced specification documentation for good manufacturing practices
(GMP) for vaccine manufacturing personnel.
. Facilitated cross-team effort to develop a time critical deployment
system using Project.
. Created workflow documentation using Visio.
. Developed and evaluated vaccine targeting 27 common strains of Group A
Strep bacterium.
. Executed and analyzed test methodology for Strep A vaccine research.
. Assisted in the development of a vaccine combating Bubonic Plague and
Pneumonic Plague for US Dept. of Defense.
. Synthesized building blocks of a vaccine for RSV, a deadly respiratory
illness affecting infants.
. Prepared publications for company morale events using Publisher.
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Technical Skills
. Windows 2007 and Windows 7
. Microsoft Office Suite
. Extensive use of OneNote for personal use
. Visio (used as a home landscaping planning tool), Project and Publisher
. SharePoint
. GraphPad
Education
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1996