Project Associate Public Health

Agnes Bernadine Adams

Columbia, MD 240-***-**** *****.*****@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-b-adams CAREER SUMMARY

Certified associate in project management (CAPM) with a strong foundation in public and global health program support. Skilled in coordinating stakeholder communications, tracking deliverables, supporting budget processes, and ensuring smooth project operations. Experienced in international and U.S.-based health initiatives including vaccine distribution, COVID-19 response, and digital health systems. Recognized for cross-functional collaboration, adaptability, and attention to detail in complex environments.

EDUCATION

University of Maryland College Park

Master of Public Health (MPH)-graduation May 20, 2025 CERTIFICATION

Certified associate in project management (CAPM)

Project Management Institute – Earned November 13, 2024 Certification number -3974377

WORK HISTORY

Maryland Commission on Public Health -Intern

02/2024 - Present

● Assist the Communications and Public Engagement (CoPH) working group by facilitating meetings, preparing detailed agendas, and documenting minutes with precision.

● Collaborate with Commission members to devise and implement effective community engagement strategies.

● Conduct thorough literature reviews on communication assessment tools and public health literacy, providing insightful recommendations.

● Support workgroup tasks and contribute to the development of strategies based on specific needs and emerging priorities.

CDC Foundation- Program Coordinator, COVID-19 Response 08/2021 - Present

• Supported COVID-19 data collection across adult care and nursing home facilities by coordinating outreach, managing call schedules, and ensuring timely submission of weekly census reports.

• Collaborated with public health teams to organize virtual meetings, document discussions, and track partner engagement progress.

• Developed tracking tools using Google Sheets and Excel to monitor facility responses, improving data integrity and reporting accuracy.

• Contributed to quality improvement strategies by escalating nonresponsive sites and identifying trends in data gaps.

eHealth Africa - Project Assistant, VaxTrac Implementation Sierra Leone, West Africa -11/2021 - 05/2022

● Collaborated with the Ministry of Health to support the roll-out of child immunization programs in rural communities.

● Facilitated communication between community health workers, logistics teams, and monitoring officers to ensure vaccines reached target populations.

● Participated in daily planning meetings to identify and resolve delivery challenges, contributing to improved coverage rates.

● Assisted with the deployment of a digital vaccine tracking system (VaxTrac) in local hospitals and clinics.

● Supported the finance team by managing iPad inventory, processing receipts, and helping track expenses for donor reports.

● Maintained regular communication with on-site implementation teams to monitor hardware usage and troubleshoot user issues

American Nurses Association- Customer Care Center Specialist Silver Spring, MD -03/2018 - 09/2021

● Trained over 10 co-workers on membership benefits, including certifications and publications, enhancing team knowledge and service delivery.

● Delivered first-call resolutions to high-stakes customer inquiries, addressing certification, financial transactions, and membership issues with accuracy and professionalism.

● Managed sensitive certification information for state boards and credentialing companies, ensuring compliance with established processes.

● Processed membership requests and resolved payment issues while maintaining a professional demeanor in a high-call volume environment.

The Food and Drug Administration- Data Entry Pharmacy Technician Silver Spring, MD- 11/2016 - 10/2017 (Contract)

● Provided operational support for MedWatch reports, managing the triaging process for Field Alert Reports

(FARs) and ensuring data accuracy in FDA systems.

● Entered and validated data from FARs, resolving scheduling issues and routing calls to appropriate departments for efficient processing.

● Updated existing FAR entries with follow-up information, maintaining meticulous records and supporting safety alert management.

CORE COMPETENCES

● Project Coordination & Scheduling

● Stakeholder Communication

● Budget Tracking & Procurement Support

● Meeting Planning & Documentation

● Data Entry & Report Monitoring

● Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

● Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms)

● Digital Health Tools (e.g., VaxTrac)

REFERENCES

Available upon requests.

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