Deanna Irvin

About Deanna Irvin

I am a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Lean Six Sigma professional with a decade of leadership experience in operations, systems improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.Currently, I serve as a Slate Enrollment Implementations Strategist at Carnegie, where I assist partner institutions with implementation and/or consultation of their Slate instance(s). My work includes communicating with clients and ensuring smooth project execution through meticulous planning and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Building on this foundation, I am expanding my project management skillset and progressing toward Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification to deepen my expertise in structured process improvement and high-impact execution. I am especially passionate about leveraging data-driven decision making and collaborative leadership to solve complex problems and improve organizational performance. Core Strengths- Project Management (CAPM-Certified)- Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement- Workflow optimization and documentation- Stakeholder engagement and communication- Strategic planning and cross-functional execution- Compliance and risk mitigation- Team development and leadershipI am always looking for opportunities to apply my skills in innovative, mission-driven environments, especially where project discipline and operational excellence can make a meaningful difference.

Experience

1. Slate Enrollment Implementations Strategist

   Carnegie

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Lead the implementation, consultation, assessment, and/or audit of Slate Enrollment projects for partner institutions.• Actively communicate with clients to explain processes and strategies, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance admissions processes based on industry trends, professional experience, and past implementations.

Education

• University of North Florida

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Policy Analysis

• University of North Florida

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General and Political Science

Skills

• Research
• Community Outreach
• Oral and Written Presentations
• Fundraising
• Time Management
• Student Development
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Higher Education
• Student Affairs
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Social Networking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Social Media