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As an Associate Project Manager, I successfully drive complex projects through proactive problem-solving and clear communication. Key responsibilities include:- Project Orientation and Discovery: Lead cross-functional teams to identify issues, gather requirements, and define project scopes. Develop project plans, milestones, and timelines.- Resource Management: Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, manage resources and timelines, and handle conflicts. Oversee change management initiatives and vendor relationships.- Risk Management: Identify and manage risks and opportunities, resolve issues, and conduct lessons learned to improve project outcomes.- Active Management: Guide project teams, ensure delivery within scope and budget, track financials, and develop reporting tools. Build strong relationships across departments to foster teamwork and project cohesion.

- Develop and execute comprehensive internal communication strategies to foster a sense of community and enhance employee engagement across a global science & research organization of over 1800 people.- Collaborate with senior and executive management to align communication efforts with organizational goals, ensuring consistent messaging and knowledge sharing, including producing and moderating Townhall meetings broadcast to over 1800 employees. - Create and curate science and research-focused content for various communication channels, including publishing scientific brochures, SharePoint website design, newsletters, podcasts, and social media platforms (I.e., LinkedIn)- Facilitate internal events to promote employee dialogue and knowledge exchange by creating structure and guidance. Hold key contacts accountable for follow-up actions. - Establish and maintain relationships with top scientists and subject matter experts to gather insights and develop accurate and engaging content.- Monitor and analyze communication metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication initiatives and identify areas for improvement.

- Designed and executed fermentation process development experiments of both naturally sourced and metabolically engineered organisms, leveraging statistical tools (MATLAB, R, JMP) and data analysis techniques. Leveraged insights to select novel strains with improved metabolic capabilities, resulting in higher product yields, titers, and increased tolerance to metabolic stress. - Created quantitative fermentation kinetic models that mathematically described the strains and processes while advising the Bioprocess Development team on experimental designs.

Designed and executed fermentations at lab-scale while acting as the fermentation representative in the classical strain improvement activities of a microalgae project. Responsible for generating and curating the data, statistical analysis, and data visualization conducted on the experimental results and communicating effectively to the project team.

Columbia, Md

Collaborated with fermentation and classical strain improvement team members to work towards a projected goal. Monitored ongoing experiments in 10-liter bioreactors by collecting samples for analysis. Identified and optimized physical and chemical variables to maximize cell growth and production rates. On-site Cedex Bio HT subject matter expert for nutrient analysis in cell culture.

Westminster, Md

Interact and educate consumers on identifying pet nutritional needs while communicating product benefits. Maintain a professional relationship with store managers, personnel and other vendors.

Columbia, Md

Collaborated with team members to identify fungal strains with an improved morphology. Fulfilled the needs to the Strain Improvement Laboratory which included making complex media recipes, sterilizing supplies, and general organization and decontamination.

Master Of Science - Ms, Biotechnology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biology, General