Anjela Ligal
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Profile:
Detail-oriented Project Management graduate student with experience leading operational workflows, coordinating multi-stakeholder tasks, and improving process efficiency across healthcare and academic environments. Skilled in project planning, scheduling, resource coordination, reporting, and continuous improvement. Strong communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills with proven ability to support cross-functional project teams through the full project lifecycle. Proficient with Agile and Waterfall methodologies; hands-on experience using MS Project, Trello, Asana, and Jira.
Education:
Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI
Master’s in Project Management Running
Padma Kanya Multiple Campus Bagbazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition 2021 - 2022
People’s Dental College and Hospital Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Nepal Bachelor of Dental Surgery 2013 – 2018
Professional Experience:
Central Michigan University- MSA Department
Graduate Assistant August 2025 – Present
Assist Dr. Troy Hicks in research and planning activities related to establishing a new Office of Educational Outreach, including benchmarking and environmental scanning.
Collaborate with a data scientist to analyze academic and institutional data to support evidence-based program decisions.
Analyze survey data, summarize findings, and prepare insights to support strategic planning discussions.
Coordinate communication, timelines, and documentation to support project lifecycle organization and stakeholder alignment.
Graduate Assistant Jan 2025 – May 2025
Assisted in planning and tracking academic program initiatives with defined KPIs and measurable project milestones.
Supported data management and reporting, improving project insight and decision-making efficiency.
Facilitated internal communication and contributed to cross-functional team collaboration.
Dean’s Office, College of Education and Human Services, CMU Student Office Assistant Jan 2025 – Present
Managed scheduling, communication logistics, and document control for multiple departments.
Assisted in budget tracking, supply coordination, and process documentation.
Supported continuous improvement and department workflow enhancements.
Central Michigan University (CMU) Student Food Pantry
Student Coordinator Jan 2025 – Present
Oversaw daily operations and coordinated volunteers to support service delivery.
Implemented workflow improvements that reduced inventory by improving resource allocation.
Prepared reports, maintained compliance documentation, and monitored quality standards.
Nepali Student Association (NSA)- CMU
Vice President Feb 2025- August 2025
Organized cultural and engagement events to foster community and mentorship.
Encouraged collaboration and leadership among international student groups.
Kirtipur Smile Dental Clinic
Dental Surgeon Feb 2023 – July 2024
Supervised and coached dental support staff while coordinating daily workflows to ensure efficient patient flow and consistent high-quality care.
Managed patient scheduling, appointment triage, and follow-up communications to maintain productive and timely clinic operations.
Maintained confidential patient records in compliance with privacy and medical documentation standards.
Oversaw supply and equipment inventory, placing orders to maintain cost-conscious and uninterrupted clinic workflow.
Led improvements that reduced patient wait times,and increased patient satisfaction feedback scores.
Trained new staff on clinic policies and infection-control protocols, supporting team engagement and professional demeanor.
Ugaratara Unique Swasthya Clinic Pvt. Ltd.
Dental Surgeon Oct 2019 – Oct 2023
Executed treatment planning, chart documentation, and dental care coordination aligned with quality and safety standards.
Assisted with front-desk coordination, communication, and billing procedure review for clarity and accuracy.
Supported quality assurance and health administration procedures, contributing to improved operational consistency.
Participated in community dental outreach, enhancing public relations and patient engagement.
Interships
People’s Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal (1 year)
Assisted with patient examinations, treatment planning, and chairside procedures across multiple dental departments.
Maintained accurate patient records while ensuring confidentiality and quality patient care.
Supported workflow coordination and infection-control procedures to maintain a safe clinical environment.
Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Nepal
Nutrition & Public Health Internship (3 Months)
Developed personalized nutrition plans to support patient recovery and chronic health management.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide community health education and outreach services.
Assisted with documentation, patient counseling, and daily workflow organization.
Certification:
Google Project Management Professional Certificate – Coursera
Project Management: Healthcare Projects – LinkedIn Learning
Cert Prep: Scrum Master – LinkedIn Learning
Scrum: Advanced – LinkedIn Learning
CITI Program Certification
Serve Safe Certification
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Certification
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Civil Rights Training
Willing to obtain: HIPAA Certification & BLS Certification (within 30 days of hire)
Key Skills
Project Management: Project scope development, timelines, project documentation, project lifecycle tracking, stakeholder communication, continuous improvement, quality standards
Tools: MS Project, Trello, Asana, Jira, Google Workspace, MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)
Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid models
Professional: Leadership, analytical thinking, team collaboration, problem-solving, time management, prepare reports, facilitate meetings, organized & detail-oriented
References:
Central Michigan University
Dr. Troy Hicks 989-***-**** ****.*****@*****.***
Central Michigan University
Dr. Abby McGuire 989-***-**** *******@*****.***
Kirtipur Smile Dental Clinic
Managing Director (+977) 984-***-**** ***************@*****.***
People’s Dental College and Hospital
Director
(+977) 985******* *********@*******.***
Principal
(+977) 985******* *************@*****.**.**