Project Coordinator

Summary

Experienced professional in public service, data, and technology with a strong background in program coordination, finance, and stakeholder engagement. Over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in software development, project management, and operational support. Adept at managing logistics, budgeting, communications, and training initiatives with attention to detail and a focus on impact. Proven ability to align daily execution with strategic goals while collaborating across departments to deliver high-quality outcomes. Served on executive boards of local nonprofits while managing responsibilities as a stay-at-home parent, demonstrating strong organizational and multitasking skills. Now seeking to bring this diverse experience to a mission-driven organization.

treasurer (Volunteer)

Lexington Education Foundation (LEF), Lexington, MA 2024- Present

Manage a $250K+ budget to support innovative educational activities in Lexington Public Schools.

Oversee budgets, accounts, and financial systems to ensure compliance and transparency.

Prepare budgets, provide financial guidance, and maintain accurate records for banking, assets, and reporting.

Town Meeting Representative (Volunteer)

Lexington Municipal Government, Lexington, MA 2024- Present

Serve as an elected representative (Precinct 7) in Lexington’s legislative body, responsible for reviewing and voting on local laws, budgets, and financial appropriations.

Collaborate with other members to evaluate community priorities, approve zoning and general by-laws, and oversee capital and operating budgets.

Engage with constituents to ensure informed decision-making and compliance with state and local regulations.

President (Volunteer)

Lexington High School PTO, Lexington, MA 2022-2024

Led the PTO board of 20 members as the primary representative, facilitating communication with school staff and the community.

Oversaw board meetings, compliance, budgeting, and event planning.

Recruited volunteers, managed mini-grants, and fostered community engagement through events and regular communication.

VP, Membership, Financial Secretary & Other (Volunteer)

Lexington High/Middle School, Oak Park PTOs 2009-2022

Managed membership recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts to strengthen community involvement.

Oversaw enrollment processes and maintained accurate records to support effective communication and participation in PTO activities.

Worked collaboratively with the executive board to promote PTO initiatives and foster connections among families, faculty, and the school.

Financial Secretary – Brookside Elementary School PTO

Room Parent, Library, Book Fair, Computer Lab, Teacher Aide – Brookside Elementary School

Prior Corporate Experience

AMR Research, Inc. (now Gartner, Inc.), Boston, MA

2000-2009

A mid-sized technology research firm that provides advisory services and peer networking opportunities.

Business Applications Manager, 2005-2009

•Responsible for managing the Enterprise CRM, Business Intelligence, Database and Reporting Services Applications.

•Led Requirements Analysis and Technical Specifications development with Business Users - Sales, Client Research, Quantitative Research and Marketing divisions.

•Successfully delivered several key Enterprise data maintenance projects including developing strategy, gathering requirements and leading team to ultimately increase the efficiency of data access.

•Directly managed the contractors in India including project planning, task prioritizing and delivery management.

•Directly managed Reporting Specialist to manage and deliver the design and development of ad-hoc and monthly and other key benchmark reports using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services.

•Directly managed Enterprise Database Administrator across all tasks including data modeling, standardization, production support and application maintenance.

•Managed and closely coordinated enhancements to the Quantitative Research application with contractors.

Onyx CRM Project Manager, 2001-2005

•Project Manager for the Onyx Customer Management Enterprise Application Suite.

•Designed, developed and successfully implemented several critical Enterprise Database projects.

•Directly managed Enterprise Database Administrator for the Onyx Application.

•Led and successfully implemented Enterprise Onyx Upgrade project to version 5.5. The project entailed working closely with business users to understand major feature enhancements, jointly develop detailed project plans with milestones and deliverables, lead development and successful code promotion.

•Managed the Onyx data replication project. Tasks included defining scope and requirements, infrastructure planning, documenting replication and availability requirements as well as development and successful go-live.

•Project managed various minor enhancements and upgrades to the Corporate Web Group.

Systems Analyst, 2000-2001

•Customized the Onyx Customer Relationship Management Enterprise application per business requirements and work plan.

•Conducted detailed analysis of product offerings and successfully mapped pricing and client profile to revised product model.

•Maintained and provided for the Onyx Customer Management application.

•Reviewed specifications and developed Stored Procedures for reporting.

•Designed and delivered the Roll forward report for the Finance Department.

•Maintained custom software code for generating email distribution lists.

Technical Skills

Programming: SQL, HTML, ASP, Visual Basic 5

Skills: Relational Databases: MS SQL Server 2000, Oracle 7.2, Microsoft SSRS

Education

Bentley College, Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business, Waltham, MA

Master of Science in Computer Information Systems

University of Bombay, RA Podar College of Commerce & Economics, Bombay, India

Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Accounting and Audit)

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