Dana Mclaughlin Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Ensuring the entire life-cycle of our projects is completed accurately and according to industry and customer standards, as well as in accordance with all internal DNV standards and procedures.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

I manage and maintain an efficient office operation while performing duties of a complex and confidential nature. Responsibilities include building and managing proposal development teams, copy-editing and quality control for all proposals, reports and contracts, HR, HSE, Accounting, and information management. I have written and implemented department safety, quality and environmental policies and procedures. I have also initiated and led process improvement activities within our office.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

As the Administrator of TMAC’s TexasMRC (Medical Research Collaborative) program, I managed the TexasMRC Proof of Concept Gift Fund for the benefit of its grant recipients and financial contributors. -Distributed Requests for Proposals, managed proposal submission process, read proposals for pre-qualification, devised proposal scoring criteria to ensure fair selection process.- Ensured timely delivery of required progress reports and deliverables from grant recipients. - Scheduled… Show more As the Administrator of TMAC’s TexasMRC (Medical Research Collaborative) program, I managed the TexasMRC Proof of Concept Gift Fund for the benefit of its grant recipients and financial contributors. -Distributed Requests for Proposals, managed proposal submission process, read proposals for pre-qualification, devised proposal scoring criteria to ensure fair selection process.- Ensured timely delivery of required progress reports and deliverables from grant recipients. - Scheduled, organized, and led board meetings, as well as grant year launch and closing events. - Primary contact for all financial contributors, grant recipients, research teams, and other stakeholders. Required prompt, accurate, and concise communication with all customers.Process Improvement Associate August 2013 – October 2014As a member of the TMAC Environmental team, I assisted the implementation of Environmental Management Systems, Quality Management Systems, and Safety Management Systems for small to medium sized manufacturers.- Worked with engineers to create all documentation; including before/after photos, note taking during site visits, distribution of notes and action items, and final reports.- Maintain continuous communication between team member, management, customers, and other stakeholders.- Completed Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification program. Subsequently, assisted instructors with course implementation and led administrative team in 5S for our offices. Show less

Arlington, Tx

-My main goal is to make environmental sustainability information and technology applicable and accessible for small business owners/managers.-Worked one on one with small business owners/managers to analyze business policies, practices, and facilities to strategically reduce environmental impact.-Developed interactive assessment and prioritization tool to evaluate company's sustainability and devise plan for improvement tailored to that particular company.-Developed Sustainability… Show more -My main goal is to make environmental sustainability information and technology applicable and accessible for small business owners/managers.-Worked one on one with small business owners/managers to analyze business policies, practices, and facilities to strategically reduce environmental impact.-Developed interactive assessment and prioritization tool to evaluate company's sustainability and devise plan for improvement tailored to that particular company.-Developed Sustainability Leadership Workshop to train "Green Team" leaders and give them the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change within an organization to become more environmentally sustainable.-Completed EPA training for Environmental Management System (EMS) development and auditing. -Member of the UTA EMS work group for the President's Sustainability Committee: responsible for creating and implementing an EMS for UTA's main and satellite campuses.- Office Management: Customer service, appointment scheduling, travel arrangements, ordering and managing office supplies and business cards, document editing and formatting, and database management.(This SBDC was closed in 2013 due to funding cuts from the SBA.) Show less

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

-Provide general support for the Institute Director and research staff at the Automation and Robotics Research Institute (ARRI). -Customer Service: first point of contact for all guests, visiting researchers, foot traffic and phone calls, interface with all vendor representatives, and ensured compliance with all UTA regulations.-Travel: process request to travel and reimbursements, encumber funding, conference registration, flight and hotel reservations, process cash advances and wire… Show more -Provide general support for the Institute Director and research staff at the Automation and Robotics Research Institute (ARRI). -Customer Service: first point of contact for all guests, visiting researchers, foot traffic and phone calls, interface with all vendor representatives, and ensured compliance with all UTA regulations.-Travel: process request to travel and reimbursements, encumber funding, conference registration, flight and hotel reservations, process cash advances and wire transfers, etc. for domestic and international travel for invited guests, faculty, staff, and students-Accounting: manage grants and contracts making independent decisions to generate budgets, process internal documents, track spending and maintain records to make necessary budget transfers, monthly account reconciliation, prepare records for state/federal audit, pay all invoices, conduct internal department audit of all University credit cards-Human Resources: process payroll appointment documents, collect data and submit monthly sick/vacation leave report for staff of 50+ employees-Purchasing: all office and lab supplies/equipment, process purchase orders, maintain purchase approval and accounting information, make appropriate purchase coding and account assignments, make product/vendor comparison.-Events Coordinator: coordinate attendee schedules and room availability, provide appropriate catering, plan department social activities-Special projects: edit and format proposals, design and create museum display, design, format, and produce abstract books for conference hosted by ARRI-Helped train all new administrative staff members to use accounting system and understand University policies and procedures Show less

Oaxaca, Mexico-Volunteer at Esperanza Infantil Children's Shelter. I taught English and played educational games with disadvantaged and homeless children. May-July 2005Barcelona, Spain- Studied Urban Ecological Systems, Sustainability efforts in the urban Mediterranean, and the Spanish Language. January-July 2006Explored several other cities around Europe and Africa including:Spain- Madrid, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Deba, Zaragoza, Penedès, TenerifeFrance- Paris… Show more Oaxaca, Mexico-Volunteer at Esperanza Infantil Children's Shelter. I taught English and played educational games with disadvantaged and homeless children. May-July 2005Barcelona, Spain- Studied Urban Ecological Systems, Sustainability efforts in the urban Mediterranean, and the Spanish Language. January-July 2006Explored several other cities around Europe and Africa including:Spain- Madrid, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Deba, Zaragoza, Penedès, TenerifeFrance- Paris, Toulouse, CarcassonneGermany- Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, MunichItaly- Rome, Florence, Venice, AnzioTunisia- Tunis, Carthage, Hammamet, Nabeul Show less

- Coached groups of up to 12 junior high- and high school-aged girls.- Planned and conducted drills and activities, instructed technical skills.- Acted as in-house counselor during overnight camps.

Placed orders, logged deliveries, stocked shelves, and oversaw in-store inventory. Opened and closed store register, accounted for register balance, and acted as cashier.Informed customers about health/nutritional products, and made smoothies.

Project Management Certificate, Project Management

46 instruction hours covering Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitor/Control, and Closing. Preparing to take the CAPM exam.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Master'S, Environmental And Earth Science

Activities and Societies: Active member of the UTA EMS (Environmental Management System) work group for the President's Sustainability.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Biology, Physics, Spanish

Activities and Societies: TU Volleyball letterman, Student-Athlete Advisory Counsel, Language House 5 year letter winner and 2 year.