Cynthia Ellis

Experience

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  NCOA

  Nov 2014 - now

  Program Specialist

  Working with project staff, the project specialist assists with the implementation of programs and projects. Typical duties include planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and projects, coordinating project activities, collaborating with project team members, developing measurable project goals and objectives, and monitoring progress toward achievement.Project specialists prepare agendas for meetings, document key decisions and collaborate with team members to develop project collateral. They write and disseminate work plans and project documents, including procedures, proposals, progress reports and presentations.Project specialists actively participate in project work groups and committees, and they provide recommendations to achieve goals. They facilitate meetings, contribute to planning and decision making, coordinate project resources and liaise with project stakeholders to collect and disseminate project information. Project specialists communicate effectively in both oral and written forms to a variety of stakeholders. They deliver engaging, informative and well-organized presentations, provide status reports and progress updates as needed and communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully. Show less