Lacinda Benjamin, Msod Email & Phone Number

United States

Florida, United States

• Updated and upheld accuracy with Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Trailing Activities task tracking documents and dashboards, contributing to efficient maintenance and accessibility.
• Implemented a systematic approach by creating a weekly communications cadence to workstream leaders and teams, gathering vital data for tracking outstanding task statuses.
• Strategized and executed stakeholder meetings on a regular basis, fostering awareness among teams regarding risks, issues, and decisions concerning the Professional Bank acquisition and trailing activities.
• Maintained meticulous documentation, ensuring precise status reporting and consistent updates for seamless workflow management.
• Designed a structured meeting schedule and communication plan for M&A workstreams, optimizing coordination and information flow as necessary.
• Provided valuable assistance to Project Managers (PMs) and other workstream leaders, offering support and expertise as required for project success.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Managed daily operations of the Penn BSC which included being a liaison between all impacted departments and centers to ensure proper communication and reporting practices, while also providing executive-level support.
• Coordinated and oversaw all aspects of the Center's research projects, from planning and managing a $200K budget to data collection and analysis.
• Guided and supported 100+ faculty members and students with equipment purchasing and lab operations, considering the availability of resources and potential constraints that could impact projects, such as space.
• Coordinated and directed the development plans and feasibility of different projects, the resources required, and the timeline for completion through a high level of stakeholder communication.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Provided high-level executive support for BrainSTIM Center director and affiliated faculty, by ensuring proper management of time-sensitive projects, while maintaining schedules/timelines and various center-sponsored.
• Lead and managed over 5 projects across all phases of development from planning to go-live and completion with a 100% success rate.
• Gathered/facilitated daily and weekly status updates to leadership on the delivery, risks/issues, and schedule of deliverables.
• Promoted/facilitated effective communication and collaboration across a 12-member leadership team to support project deliverable completion and adherence to timelines.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Maintained the position as first point of contact for the center director and 8+ faculty members. Oversaw center's daily operations, and events, while continually enhancing employee flow and implementing organizational.
• Acted as a point of contact between the Center and the University, which included working with the University's Development Office to secure funding for the Center.
• Planned and organized events and programs hosted by the Center, including conferences, symposia, workshops, and weekly colloquiums that resulted in 60+ recurring attendees per event.
• Prepared weekly and monthly reports and presentations for communicating with team members and other stakeholders about project progress.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Displayed entrepreneurship, creativity, and drive to launch a business, promote services, and acquire clientele.
• Implemented marketing plans and maintained a significant amount of inventory of supplies and equipment.

Master Of Science (Ms), Organizational Dynamics

• Awarded Lois Ginsberg Prize for Community Service; May 2020 • Executive Chair, Organizational Dynamics Advisory Council; May 2017-May 2018

Certificate, Technology Project Management

B.A., Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Temple Women's Rugby Football Club

Master'S Degree