candaceoswalt

Project Coordinator
May 12, 2026

About Candidate

I have extensive experience managing daily operations, ensuring policy compliance, and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders. I also bring more than 10 years of experience mentoring and tutoring students from various backgrounds. I am dependable, organized, and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion from Mississippi State University and a Master’s degree in Health Promotion from the University of Mississippi. As a first-generation college graduate, I understand the challenges of balancing academic, professional, and personal responsibilities, which has strengthened my empathetic and adaptable approach to supporting others.

Location

Education

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Master of Science in Health Promotion 2015
University of Mississippi
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Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion 2006
Mississippi State University

Work & Experience

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Adjunct Instructor 8/2024 - Present
University of Mississippi Center for Student Success and First Year-Experience

• Deliver curriculum to first‑year students introducing university mission, values, and ethical/social considerations. • Support student

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Project Coordinator, Proof of Work Coordinato 1/2023 - Present
University of Mississippi Institute of Child Nutrition

• Coordinate and manage multiple grant‑funded projects and departmental activities. • Prioritize resources, conduct initial budget assessments, and support proposal development. • Ensure policy compliance and streamline office operations. • Serve as primary liaison to funding agencies and external stakeholders. • Develop and maintain project information systems; design data collection procedures and produce analytical reports. • Provide technical writing, budget support, and cross‑team communication facilitation. • Identify funding opportunities aligned with legislative and industry trends. • Develop, manage, and influence organizational project management procedures.

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Program Manager 1/2022 - 1/2023
University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy

• Planned and executed programs aligned with departmental operational goals. • Managed admissions processes for MS and PhD programs, including application review and applicant communication. • Guided graduate students through registration and policy compliance. • Maintained departmental records and facilitated communication across faculty and staff. • Supervised and trained staff; collected and analyzed data for reporting and decision‑making.

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Project Coordinator 8/2018 - 1/2022
University of Mississippi School of Journalism, ACEJMC

• Coordinated national and international accreditation‑related projects. • Supported ACEJMC accreditation processes, including documentation and procedural compliance. • Managed daily operations of grant‑funded projects and analyzed collected data for reporting. • Managed and coordinated the daily activities of a grant-funded project. • Researched and identified needs and available resources for grant-funded projects. • Assisted with designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating efforts for reports and proposals.

Awards

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Mental Health First Aid USA 2024
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Inclusive and Equitable Hiring Processes: Faculty and Staff Searches 2023
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How to Speak So People Want to Listen 2023
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Smartsheet University Managing Your Work with Sheets 2023