Executive Business Support, Project Manager
Resume:
MICHELLE LONGSON
SUMMARY
Michelle is the Project Manager in Facilities at Abbott Diabetes Care, overseeing Guest Relations and managing high-complexity projects. She has a strong background in communication, event planning, fiscal management, project management, and employee relations. Michelle excels in developing strategies that align with organizational goals and company culture. Her technical skills and management expertise are complemented by deep knowledge of project and people management tools. Michelle's excellent communication and interpersonal skills enable her to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. She drives cultural initiatives and fosters a positive work environment. Michelle holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, ranking in the 99th percentile in Management, Business Leadership, Legal Environment of Business, and Operations Management.
EXPERIENCE
Abbott Diabetes Care – Alameda, CA
Facilities Site Project Manager
Communication: Develop and implement effective communication strategies. Collaborate with leadership to craft aligned messages and manage internal communication channels.
Financial Management: Partner with Finance for quarterly financial planning. Oversee budgeting and procurement processes while managing sourcing, vendor relations, POs, invoicing, and budget oversight.
Project Management: Facilitated Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with project goals. Lead/support site construction projects (>$100K) ensuring compliance. Manage equipment needs and contractor coordination.
Stakeholder Management: Shows ability to manage relationships with key project stakeholders.
Employee Relations and Culture: Promote a positive work environment while enhancing employee engagement and retention. Advise leadership on culture and employee experience and resolve issues with empathy and tact.
Operations Support: Resolve technical issues in facilities operations and recommend policies and prepare contractual agreements.
Abbott Diabetes Care – Alameda, CA
Executive Assistant to VP Worldwide Operations
Streamlined workflows and eliminated bottlenecks.
Monitored performance metrics and proposed efficiency improvements.
Managed VP’s schedule, coordinated domestic and international travel, and processed expense reports.
Coordinated projects, tracked progress, and set deadlines.
Communicated updates to stakeholders and created presentations.
Meeting coordination and event planning.
Interdepartmental coordination and prepared documents and presentations.
Identified risks and organized strategic planning meetings.
Assisted with onboarding and training, organized skill enhancement sessions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration & Management
University of Arizona 8/2020 – 5/2022
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Current: Alameda, CA
Relocating to North Carolina-summer 2025
8/2019 – Present
1/2008 – 8/2019
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