Lindy-Ann Wright, M.A

Director of Program Operations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Provide operational, administrative and business leadership to ensure smooth functioning and ongoing success of the online campus.
Serve as the liaison between program leadership and key university personnel to guide students in their progress toward degree completion.
Report on student progress including monitoring and managing of student data systems.
Manage quarterly synchronous class scheduling, teaching staff and student registration, working closely with program and university leaders.
Oversee event logistics for six in-person immersion events, co-curricular activities, and related program other events.
Supervise the work and responsibilities of the Education and Clinical Program Coordinators.
Manage business and financial operations of the online campus, working closely with HR and Finance personnel.
Assist with multistate licensure-related compliance and operation for students and alumni.
Develop and manage budgets for the digital program in close collaboration with the Department Chair.

Responsible for the financial viability of US government and private sponsored programs.
Directed the development of a field office financial policies and procedures manual.
Overseer all aspect of management including budget development and implementation, expense monitoring, periodic and adhoc reports, forecasting, variance analyses, sub-grants budgets, cash flow analysis and internal field audits.
Approved program expenses, sub-grantee awards, and international money transfers.
Analyzed data to create and present a spending forecast to assist with short and long -range planning.
Performed international site visits for risk management and grant operation trainings.
Ensured fiscal compliance with USGovernment, State and other private donor agencies.
Collaborated with senior management for program evaluation and development.
Conducted candidate interviews for headquarter and field office staff positions.
Performed other duties as directed.

A non-profit educational sponsorship program for underprivileged students and families, Uganda

Remotely direct a 501(c)(3) charitable school-based operation in Kampala, Uganda.
Assisted by local staff execute enrichment programs to transform the lives of vulnerable students and families.
Oversee program implementation, development and fund administration.

Grants & Administrative Liaison – Johns Hopkins University Head, Finance Division
MUJHU Clinical Research Site
Active Member, Senior Management Team
Advisory Member, Executive Committee

Reporting to the Faculty / Executive Director, provided business administrative expertise, training and fiscal management of a large complex clinical research site and laboratory.
Responsible for cost-effective utilization of the US government and private donor resources.
Assisted with proposal writing, development and submission of grants to donors.
Facilitated the institution of a local research grants office.
Trained investigators and support staff on pre/post award grant management via workshops individualized teaching sessions, and direct supervision.

Designed and implemented complex operational budgets. Applied critical expense modifications to control costs within strict budgetary guidelines.
Reviewed, verified and interpreted sponsor agreements, contracts, sub-awards and other official donor documents.
Convened frequently with the senior management to analyze the budget and plan for positive budgetary outcomes. Assisted with the submission of annual progress reports.
Examined data to identify areas of progress or trends; drew conclusions and forecasts.
Prepared and presented periodic and ad hoc financial reports and analyses.
Attended domestic and international donor agency meetings to convey budget status, present the forecast and petition for the out-years.

Supervised the Finance Department, a team consisting of senior and junior accountants (4), financial assistant (1). Mentored the procurement officers (2).
Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified support staff.
Performed appraisals, recommended promotions and career development objectives.
Assisted with salary deliberations, staff appointments, and hire of contractors.
Assisted the upgrade of the HR manual and polices modifications for business travel.

Attended senior management and donor agency meetings to evaluate program outcomes.
Contributed to the development of short and long-term program plans and analyses.
Liaised with bank officials, tax and legal officers to resolve matters and ensure program compliance with local business and employment laws.
Assisted with the upgrade of institutional manuals and Statement of Procedures.

Reviewed grant proposals to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.
Organized comprehensible financial reports for faculty and junior investigators.
Recommended administrative modifications to advance operation and cost efficacy.
Supervised support staff responsible for the fiscal functions of the research.
Accountable for the proper execution of University administrative policies.

Coordinated staff hires-junior faculty, assistants, interns and community facilitators.
Participated in annual performance reviews and salary deliberations.
Ensured project compliance with University Human Resources regulations.
Served as the prime contact to resolve staff grievances.

Master of Arts, Applied Economics,University of Wisconsin, Madison

Bachelor of Science (Honors) Agricultural Economics, University of the West Indies, Trinidad