GALE A.

SAMPSON-LEE
P.O. Box 722, Garfield, New Jersey 07026 (551) 404-8629 gsampsonlee@aol.com

Project Manager/Human Resources Specialist

Dynamic, diversely-talented professional skilled in operations, strategic planning, and market development for new venture start-ups. Contributes to organizational success by identifying market opportunities and continuously improving operational efficiencies. Generates creative and profitable solutions and conducts skillful negotiations. Possesses exceptional communication skills that aid in professional relationship development, staff motivation and training, and building effective teams. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Team Building Project Management Marketing Operations Management Strategic Planning Human Resources Negotiations Problem Solving Relationship Building Program/Project Development Business Administration Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Tracking Quality Assurance Training Development Strategic Analysis Efficiency Improvement Grants Management Reporting PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Developed programs for implementation in 11 cities across the country to address health disparities in urban communities. Planned, managed, and monitored field operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives by tracking key performance indicators. Facilitated the development and assisted in the design of an Internet-based telecommunications tool to connect field offices and stimulate the exchange of resources and information. Negotiated contracts and evaluated on-site operations to ensure effective implementation of contractual requirements. Facilitated a national roll-out by overseeing the launch of five branch offices within 12 months. HUMAN RESOURCES Developed and implemented personnel policies and procedures to provide organizational guidance on employment, terminations, administer employee benefits; negotiate and monitor consultant contracts for 11 branch offices; mediate employee grievances. Conduct employee orientations and training assistance training on new protocals; Research and provide updates on current employment/labor laws; secure business operations licenses in several states where branch offices are located. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Functioned as the second-in-command at a national organization with branch offices in 11 markets, five of which were among the largest in the U.S. Designed and delivered quality training and optimized resource utilization by cross-training staff in complementary disciplines. Managed a multi-disciplinary team of five administrative units charged with facilitating the regulatory compliance for one of New York States largest medical teaching facility. Served on State University of New Yorks Quality Assurance Committee to oversee quality standards.

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BUDGET MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Managed federal, state, and citywide grants while maintaining compliance with project management, evaluation, and reporting guidelines. Improved operating efficiency and reduced costs by consolidating functions, leveraging technology, and capitalizing on available talent. Managed costs and improved quality of Health Science Center operations by implementing and monitoring compliance with best practices. MARKETING EXPERIENCE Effectively implemented roll-out of national marketing effort by recruiting key customers in each market to endorse the new product. Spearheaded innovative marketing campaigns that quickly built constituencies in new markets. Leveraged local resources in branch markets to generate an aggregate stakeholder investment that exceeded $10 million.

WORK HISTORY National Black Leadership Commission, New York, NY National Director of Affiliate Services, 2007-2013 Chief Operating Officer, 1997-2007 Director of Affiliate/Field Services, 1995-1997 State University of New York, Health Science Center, Brooklyn, NY Assistant Director, 1991-1995

EDUCATION Hunter College, New York, NY, Master of Public Health, Fordham University, New York, NY, Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications City University of New York, Associate of Business Administration

AFFILIATIONS American Public Health Association (APHA), Member National Association of Female Executives, Member Community Church, Chairman of the Board

CONFERENCES Served as expert presenter and panelist on public health topics at national and international conferences: American Public Health Association Annual Conference National Prevention Conference International Conference on HIV/AIDS