SARAH C. GOODE
St Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced program manager with a successful track record in coordinating initiatives from start to finish in non-profit and for-profit sectors. Skilled at moving projects forward, streamlining processes, and aligning stakeholders. Effective communicator with strong task analysis and follow-through abilities. Passionate about fostering collaboration within teams and achieving excellent outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Education and DEI Manager
Office of Technology Management, Washington University in St. Louis
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Defined, coordinated and produced programming for underrepresented populations as related to inventing, commercialization, entrepreneurship and technology transfer resources.
- Worked with leadership to develop, refine and expand upon programming such as the Women in Innovation & Technology (WIT) program
- Managed in-person and virtual events, including identification and coordination of speakers/topics, scripting, budgeting, logistics, communications, vendor relations, and delegation of tasks to staff
- Worked with WashU Advancement to define sponsorship opportunities for the national Equalize pitch event in 2022 and conducted all outreach to potential donors
- Developed relationships with special interest group leaders in the WashU community and coordinated OTM engagement with their respective groups to provide information about technology transfer resources
- Spearheaded cross-team collaboration to develop a data collection protocol to track participation of underrepresented populations in technology transfer at WashU
- Conducted post-event surveys to enhance and assess effectiveness of programming
- Prepared presentations and progress reports for leadership regarding DEI initiatives
Inclusion & Engagement Program Manager
American Association of Orthodontists
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported leadership entities with focus on coordinating initiatives of the Special Committee on Women Orthodontists, Leadership Development Planning Committee, and Inclusion & Engagement Task Force.
- Conducted research and drafted impactful committee reports and recommendations
- Drafted communications, presentations, and collaborated with the marketing team to promote member-wide initiatives
- Researched keynote speakers and successfully negotiated contracts to produce quality content in existing and new programs
- Developed a plan for a women’s podcast series and leadership program, orchestrating initial podcast interviews and garnering funding for the program
- Contributed to a cross-departmental team in successfully pivoting the 2021 Leadership Development Conference to a first-ever virtual experience
- Organized all aspects of committee meetings
Governance Specialist
American Association of Orthodontists
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Supported committees as described above before promotion to program manager
- Planned the 2018, 2019 and 2020 Leadership Development Conferences with successful outcomes reflected in post-event survey responses
- Organized Board of Trustees meetings, including agenda preparation, vetting and dissemination of meeting materials, compilation of minutes, and oversight of post-meeting tasks
- Led cross-departmental team in streamlining House of Delegates processes, including the launch of real-time digital meeting agendas, online resolution testimony, and automated reporting of policy acknowledgments
- Equipped volunteer leaders and staff liaisons for success by managing council member database, nominations, and governance onboarding
- Automated the employee review process by implementing and administering an online evaluation platform
- Oversaw multiple calendars and streamlined the process for staff-wide maintenance of the Board of Trustees’ Outlook calendar
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science
University of Missouri
Columbia, MOCertificate of Completion - Leveraging Diversity And Inclusion
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Online Skills
- Program development and execution
- Project coordination
- Event/meeting management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Time management and organization
- Digital platforms (eg Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Zoom, WordPress, CaseNet)
- Legal terminology
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Ability to synthesize complex information
Awards
AAO Staff Impression Award, multiple nominations by committee chair and co-workers
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Legal Assistant, LEWIS RICE LLC, St. Louis, MO 2013 – 2015
- Supported multiple attorneys, primarily in litigation and personal injury cases. Key accomplishments included organization of extensive case files and successful delegation of tasks to word processing department, case assistant, and service center to successfully complete projects in short time frames.
Paralegal, WORRELL, DURRETT, JAYNES & GAVRELL, P.C., Glenwood Springs, CO 2010 – 2012
- Supported multiple attorneys, primarily in personal injury, family law and litigation. Key accomplishments included development of a “blueprint” for file organization, proactive oversight of case timelines and procedures, and successful relationships with clients, court clerks and process servers.
Legal Assistant, OATES, KNEZEVICH, GARDENSWARTZ & KELLY, P.C., Aspen, CO 2007 – 2010
- Supported two attorneys in complex family law matters, general litigation and real estate. Key contributions included preparation of property spreadsheets and financial statements, organization of discovery, title research, and communications with the courts.
Timeline
Education and DEI Manager
Office of Technology Management, Washington University in St. Louis
01.2021 - 01.2025
Inclusion & Engagement Program Manager
American Association of Orthodontists
01.2020 - 01.2021
Governance Specialist
American Association of Orthodontists
01.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science
University of Missouri
Certificate of Completion - Leveraging Diversity And Inclusion
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
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