Public Health Project Manager

SAMUEL CHUKWUEBUKA EWELIKE

Muliner Avenue. Bronx, NYC **************@*****.*** +1-914-****-*** LinkedIn; Samuel Ewelike

Professional Summary

Healthcare Project Manager with 4+ years’ experience optimizing pharmaceutical workflows, public health programs, and grant initiatives. Skilled in stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision-making. Proven record of improving resource efficiency by 25% and reducing prescription errors by 15%. MPH graduate, magna cum laude, with certifications in HIPAA, FDA compliance, and Agile methodologies

CORE COMPETENCIES

● Project Lifecycle Management Stakeholder Engagement Process Improvement

● Healthcare Compliance (HIPAA, FDA) Budgeting & Grant Management Risk Assessment

● Cross-functional Collaboration Data Analytics (R, SPSS, Excel) Pharmacy Operations

● Agile & Waterfall Methodologies KPI Tracking Training & Change Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Public Health Project Manager (Graduate Intern)

Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) Hartford, CT 2024

● Spearheaded a statewide grant management overhaul, identifying 12+ process inefficiencies and implementing workflow automation, reducing resource delays by 25%.

● Collaborated with legal, fiscal, and programmatic teams to align $2M+ grant allocations with CDC benchmarks, ensuring 100% compliance with reporting deadlines.

● Authored a policy manual for operational support services, adopted by 15+ agency departments as a best-practice framework.

Community Health Specialist (Remote)

MiOra Public Health 501c Los Angeles, CA 2024

● Led a cross-functional team to design a public health education program, increasing community engagement by 30% via data-driven social media campaigns.

● Managed end-to-end project timelines for 5+ concurrent initiatives, including HIPAA-compliant training modules and CDC-aligned grant proposals.

● Reduced program costs by 18% by negotiating partnerships with 10+ local NGOs for resource sharing.

Pharmacist & Process Improvement Lead

MedShop Pharmacy Ikeja, Nigeria 2020–2022

● Streamlined prescription fulfillment workflows, reducing medication errors by 15% through staff training and digital tracking systems.

● Coordinated a hypertension management program for 200+ patients, improving medication adherence rates by 40% via personalized counseling.

● Partnered with suppliers to optimize inventory turnover, cutting waste costs by $12k annually. Intern Industrial Pharmacist

Sagar Vitaeceutical Nigeria Limited Ikeja, Nigeria 2021

● Managed QA/QC projects for antimalarial drug production, ensuring 100% compliance with FDA-equivalent standards via HPLC and UV-Vis testing.

● Trained 8 lab technicians on batch documentation protocols, reducing procedural errors EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Public Health (MPH) Magna Cum Laude.

University of New Haven New Haven, CT

Bachelor of Pharmacy Cum Laude

Enugu State University of Science and Technology Nigeria Certifications

● CITI Program: Social & Behavioral Research, HIPAA Compliance 2024

● Health Promotion – University of New Haven- 2024

● Cross-Disciplinary Case Competition Winner (Healthcare Innovation)

● FDA Drug Shortage Mitigation & Biosimilar Compliance 2022

● Agile Foundations (LinkedIn Learning) 2024

KEY PROJECTS

Nevirapine Nano-Formulation Development 2021

● Directed a 6-month R&D project to optimize HIV drug delivery, improving thermal stability by 40% and securing $50k in research funding.

COVID-19 Community Outreach Program 2020

● Coordinated a 10-member team to deliver preventive education to 50k+ Nigerians via social media, reducing misinformation rates by 35%.

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING

● Founder, Health Leaders of Tomorrow: Trained 50+ pharmacy students in leadership and project management.

● Volunteer Grant Reviewer, CT DPH: Evaluated $1M+ in public health funding proposals for alignment with state priorities (2024).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Tools: Microsoft Project, Excel (Advanced), Trello, SPSS, ArcGIS

● Compliance: HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, REMS, ICH Guidelines

● Languages: English (Fluent), Mandarin (HSK 5)

May 14, 2025

To Whom It May Concern,

I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Samuel Ewelike who completed his public health internship with the Project Management Office at the Connecticut Department of Public Health in December 2024. Throughout his time with us, Samuel demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism, and a strong aptitude for the field of public health. One of Samuel’s most impressive qualities is his reliability. Whether working independently or collaboratively, he consistently met deadlines, followed through on responsibilities, and ensured tasks were completed with efficiency and accuracy. His strong attention to detail allowed him to conduct research, analyze data, and assist in developing documents with precision, ensuring the integrity of information shared within our team.

Additionally, Samuel showcased problem-solving skills, approaching challenges with a thoughtful and strategic mindset. He proposed practical solutions, and contributed valuable insights that helped improve processes during his internship. Moreover, he demonstrated a strong ability to produce clear and concise policies, ensuring that guidelines and recommendations were well- structured, actionable, and effectively communicated to various stakeholders. Beyond his technical skills, Samuel exhibited professionalism, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for public health. His ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse teams made him an asset to our organization. I am confident that he will bring the same level of excellence to any future role he pursues.

I recommend Samuel Ewelike without hesitation and believe he will be an invaluable addition to any team. Please feel free to contact me by phone if you require any further information. Sincerely,

Dorothy Venditto

Dorothy Venditto

Manager Project Management Office

Connecticut Department of Public Health

Phone: 860-***-****

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