Alpana Damle

• Supervise professional staff, graduate teaching assistants, and work-study students, including hiring, onboarding, training, evaluation, and professional development for approximately 100 graduate teaching assistants annually.
• Address performance issues and lead conflict resolution while sustaining a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment.
• Manage daily operations of large, multi-course instructional laboratory programs, including staffing models, scheduling, workflow coordination, and resource allocation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized laboratory manuals, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee quality control processes and ensure compliance with university policies, safety regulations, and applicable accreditation standards.
• Serve as a primary operational resource for faculty and administrative staff, providing guidance on procedures, compliance, and best practices.
• Use operational data and metrics to identify issues, monitor trends, and implement practical process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with department leadership, college partners, and university stakeholders to align operations with institutional priorities.
• Represent the department on committees and cross-functional working groups, contributing to strategic initiatives and cross-unit collaboration.
• Manage and resolve student concerns professionally, designing systems that promote trust, transparency, and service excellence.

Independently executed various projects while engaging in team meetings to review progress.

Developed concise reports summarizing research findings in accessible formats.

Adapted swiftly to evolving research environments and adjusted to new priorities.

Established strong rapport with students, leading to consistently high marks in instructional techniques.

Encouraged critical thinking through targeted questions, resulting in improved student grades.

Utilized diverse teaching methods and exercises to enhance class engagement throughout lectures.

Performed comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations and lab result interpretation.
Developed treatment protocols for urban low-income populations, focusing on medications and vaccinations.
Applied interpersonal skills to enhance patient education regarding preventive care measures.
Reviewed public health agency updates to stay current with health developments.