Jessica Cárdenas
Brookhaven
Summary
Highly organized and dependable professional with over a decade of experience in administrative and project coordination roles within academic and healthcare settings. Expertise in managing complex schedules, organizing extensive documentation, coordinating team communications, and ensuring adherence to critical deadlines. Recognized for maintaining confidentiality, supporting dynamic teams, and cultivating strong professional relationships. Fluent in Spanish and recently completed a Juris Master in Healthcare Law to enhance understanding of healthcare systems, compliance, and legal operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Emory University Winship Cancer Institute
12.2023 - Current
- Provide daily administrative and project coordination support to three research teams in a large university setting.
- Organize team files and documentation, prepare reports, track action items, and ensure all deadlines are met.
- Coordinate meetings, conference logistics, and travel arrangements; handle expense reports and budget tracking.
- Support cross-departmental collaboration and communication, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all written materials.
Executive Assistant
Family Health Centers of San Diego
08.2016 - 03.2024
- Served as right-hand support to the Senior Director, managing calendars, communications, and confidential records.
- Prepared meeting materials, agendas, and documentation for internal teams and external partners.
- Maintained tracking systems for deadlines and reporting requirements across multiple programs.
- Supported event logistics, supply ordering, vendor communication, and high-level correspondence.
Assistant Program Coordinator
Family Health Centers of San Diego
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Oversaw coordination of an outreach program for underserved patients, ensuring smooth operations and follow-up.
- Maintained detailed records and logs for project status, client needs, and service delivery timelines.
- Responded to client inquiries, prepared materials for team meetings, and supported staff in day-to-day operations.
Education
Juris Master - Healthcare Law, Policy & Regulation
Emory University School of Law
Atlanta, GA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2021
Skills
- Effective scheduling management
- Scheduling and correspondence management
- Financial expense tracking
- Systematic document arrangement
- Project coordination: workflow management
- Prioritization of deadlines
- Cross-functional communication
- Meeting facilitation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Document management systems
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Effective written communication
- Detail-Oriented
- Flexible in dynamic environments
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Emory University Winship Cancer Institute
12.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant
Family Health Centers of San Diego
08.2016 - 03.2024
Assistant Program Coordinator
Family Health Centers of San Diego
09.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Diego State University
Juris Master - Healthcare Law, Policy & Regulation
Emory University School of Law
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