Jennifer Spears
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Project Manager with over 11 years of experience leading cross-departmental initiatives and optimizing project processes.
Experienced with project coordination, strategic planning, and team leadership. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to drive project success. Track record of managing complex projects and delivering results on time.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Project Coordinator & Grant Manager
University of Colorado Boulder
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Implemented project processes, enhancing documentation, and maintenance efficiency.
- Utilize agile and waterfall methodologies to optimize project outcomes.
- Coordinated multi-departmental collaboration to streamline project workflows and enhance communication.
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining quality and compliance.
Executive Assistant
University of Colorado Boulder
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinated executive schedules, ensuring efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Managed confidential correspondence and communications, maintaining professionalism and discretion. Coordinated inter-department projects, boosting communication and organization.
- Enhanced documentation processes, increasing efficiency, and accuracy.
Professional Research Assistant
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Led research for the Colorado Department of Corrections, ensuring reliable and impactful results.
- Trained and managed a team of 10 in qualitative data analysis to enhance research quality.
- Streamlined research processes, achieving significant improvements in efficiency and outcomes.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research initiatives.
- Developed and maintained databases for tracking experimental results.
Data Entry Clerk
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed an online storage system, reducing paper use, and improving data access.
- Maintained accurate records in university database, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
- Processed large volumes of inmate information while adhering to confidentiality protocols, and enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
Event Coordinator
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Organized events for students, faculty, and alumni, boosting attendance through strategic feedback use.
- Cultivated and sustained relationships with local stakeholders to support university events.
- Coordinated logistics for campus events, ensuring timely setup and adherence to university standards.
- Developed event planning timelines, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing preparation time.
Education
M.D. - Criminal Justice And Public Administration
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs01.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs01.2015
Skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Research
- Expense tracking and analysis
- Agile methodologies
- Documentation enhancement
- Research methodology
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Project management
- Grant administration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process optimization
Certification
- Grant Writing - University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- Google Project Management - Coursera
Timeline
Lead Project Coordinator & Grant Manager
University of Colorado Boulder
01.2021 - 01.2025
Executive Assistant
University of Colorado Boulder
01.2019 - 01.2021
Professional Research Assistant
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
01.2017 - 01.2019
Data Entry Clerk
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
01.2015 - 01.2017
Event Coordinator
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
01.2013 - 01.2015
M.D. - Criminal Justice And Public Administration
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs