Conner House

About Conner House

Posts reflect my own views and do not represent PATH. Accomplished senior project manager with seven years of experience managing and supporting projects in low- and middle-income countries. Accountable for the execution of large, multiyear, donor-funded initiatives, ensuring timely completion of deliverables and meeting success criteria. Oversaw complex timelines and grant operations throughout the project life cycle. Cultivated strong local and international partnerships through a people-centered approach, effectively coordinating diverse, multidisciplinary teams and technical staff. Experienced in on-the-ground work across West Africa, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   PATH

   Sep 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Accountable for the delivery of multiple highly complex global projects totaling $25M USD in accordance with project deliverables and success criteria.• Conduct and drive stakeholder management activities and communication with multilateral donors, INGOs, local NGOs and Ministries of Health.• Develop and maintain complex Smartsheet based project plans across two projects, ten countries, and numerous project outcomes.• Write and maintain project reports and outputs; summarize reports as needed for internal and external stakeholders.• Manage risks to project success, from staffing challenges to impacts of foreign elections.• Manage and develop Sr. Program Assistant direct report into Project Specialist for added global project support.

Education

• Gonzaga University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Political Science, Minor in Economics

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Strategic Communications
• Nonprofits
• Economic Development
• Fundraising
• Management
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Event Planning
• Teaching
• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Government Relations
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Research
• Higher Education