Project Manager/Coordinator

Melinda J. Colp

*** ******** ****** ( Lakeland, FL 33809

863-***-**** ( **********@*****.***

Project Manager / Coordinator

Enthusiastic and goal-oriented professional, interested in pursuing

advancement within either the business and/or healthcare industry to

continue the promotion of skills, knowledge and leadership ensuring project

deliverables are strategically aligned with organizational objectives.

Demonstrate expertise in leading and mentoring cross-functional, diverse

teams to successfully complete multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent

planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail and the

ability to manage multiple priorities while achieving established

deadlines/goals. Superb communication, interpersonal, leadership and

project management skills; excels in challenging environments. Have over 35

years of customer service experience.

Areas of Expertise:

Project Management Budget and Project Costing Leadership/Team Building

Risk Management Strategic Planning/Analysis Operational Processes

Relationship Building Staff Training & Problem Analysis/Resolution

Supervision

Education & Professional Development

Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Healthcare Management,

GPA: 3.63

American Intercontinental University ( Schaumburg, IL ( 2011-2013

Bachelor of Business Administration, Concentration in Business Management,

GPA: 3.78

"Magna Cum Laude"

American Intercontinental University ( Schaumburg, IL ( 2005-2006

Business Administration, Concentration in Business Management, GPA: 3.55

Davenport University ( Kalamazoo, MI ( 1995-1996

BLS Healthcare Training #FL5204 expires 09/2014

Six Sigma and Lean experience 2007-2012

Blue Mountain Calibration Manager 2008-2012

FMEA Training 2007-2012

Professional Experience

Sterile Processing Technician

LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ( Lakeland, FL ( 2013

. Coordinated sterile processing operation for reprocessed

medical/surgical instruments.

. Experienced in decontamination, inspection and packaging processes,

using quality, sterility, cleanliness, proper PPE, Hazard Material, and

MSDS and safety.

. Served as Infection preventualist, cross-trained in sterile processing

room; which develop and improve abilities.

Equipment and Engineering Technical Writer, Project Coordinator

STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS ( Lakeland, FL ( 2007-2012

. Worked as Non-IT Project Manager/Coordinator, Non-IT Technical Writer

and/or Team Leader for equipment, products, performance, process, and

cost savings for reprocessed medical devices using lean manufacturing

and Six Sigma. Created and/or revised procedures, process flows, forms,

and training modules. Trained to new procedures using training modules.

. Prepared email, reports, executive memos, project schedules for new and

existing equipment projects to executives, management, and any pertinent

personnel.

. In a one year project time-frame, developed a database system for over

4000 pieces of equipment; which included, creating/revising procedures

for maintenance operations, equipment specifications, preventative

maintenance, forms, corrective maintenance database, and training

documentation.

. Authored process change orders (PCO's) following requirements of

company's procedures/philosophy.

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Child Protection Services Case Manager

GULF COAST JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES ( Mulberry, FL ( 2007

. Identified and evaluated client and family needs of minors placed in

care by Department of Children and Family services due to abuse or

neglect by caretakers, with the ultimate goal of permanency.

. Prepared case/status reports and made recommendations and/or testified

to the district court.

. Coordinated delineating alternative activities, helping to articulate

goals, and providing information and resources.

. Engaged in community planning for the protection and care of children,

and to identify potentially harmful influences to children.

Juvenile Probation Officer Screener

HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC. ( Bartow, FL ( 2006-2007

Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC)

. Reviewed all arrest affidavits for accuracy and researched Juvenile

Justice Information System (JJIS) to determine youth's prior history and

legal status and the Client Information System (CIS) to determine prior

Florida protective services and legal guardianship.

. Documented all interviews with child, parents, law enforcement, schools,

and probation officers to provide written documentation to the court to

use as evidence for the youth's crime and behavior.

. Wrote recommendations to State Attorney Office for any felony arrests to

be used as evidence against youth in court.

. Used Protective Action Response Training (PAR) for controlling an out-of-

controlled youth in a closed-in environment.

Paraprofessional

POLK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ( Lakeland, FL ( 2003-2006

. Taught and assisted emotionally, mentally and/or physically challenged

elementary students.

. Interacted with parents or care provider to support the child's

education and physical skills, while maintaining their behavior using

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) with out-of-controlled youth for

safety.

. Substitute teaching for various elementary classes.

Instructional Assistant: ALLEGAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ( Allegan, MI

( 1995-2003

Quality Engineer: SUMMIT POLYMERS, INC. ( Portage, MI ( 1988-1995

Of Note

. Professional Affiliation: Management Club through American

Intercontinental University

. Volunteer: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Polk County Volunteer

Captain for Event Planning

. Technology Proficiencies: Microsoft Suite Programs - Word, Excel, Power

Point, Publisher, Outlook, Visio, and Access, SharePoint, Blue Mountain

Calibration Manager, Adobe, and other Internet skills

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