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Allison Bouwsma Strickland

Commerce,USA

Summary

Currently seeking enhanced career growth opportunities in the Operations, Administration or the Project Management fields. I am seeking a position to challenge my skills and build a relationship with a company that can lead to long term goals of leadership and personal growth.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Clinical Engineering

Trinity Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
  • -Responsible for implementing organizational structure, policies, and programs to deliver clinical engineering equipment and support while providing the highest quality services for St. Mary’s Healthcare, St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital and St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital.
  • -Ensure all program elements are designed and implemented by Joint Commission and other regulatory and inspection agency requirements, guidelines, and standards.
  • -Develop annual goals and objectives related to supporting the growth and development of clinical engineering in response to present and future needs.
  • -Develop and manage the annual operating budget of Clinical Engineering. Maintain clinical medical equipment budgets of $1.5 million.
  • -Negotiate system-wide service agreements and short- and long-term contracts with vendors.
  • -Internal PMO Manager - managing support projects aligning with corporate strategic initiatives.
  • -Emergency Preparedness and FEMA Incident Command Certified IS-100, IS-200C, IS-700B - Disaster Leadership Team
  • -Provide management of equipment performance and service vendors to maintain the highest standard of patient care.
  • -Supervise and participate in in-service training of new technicians and clinical staff concerning use and operation of patient care equipment.
  • -Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
  • -Record inputs and log corrective and annual preventative maintenance work orders.
  • -Verification and auditing of incoming technical documents.
  • -Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, vendors, and service contractors.
  • -Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors to best serve the needs of the 3 business units.
  • -Coordinate clinical engineering services for all departments of the hospitals in the Athens, GA business unit - utilization of internal clinical technicians, coordinated and deployed contractors for preventative maintenance and service requests.

Operations Support Administrator, Clinical Engineering

Trinity Healthcare
04.2019 - 12.2023
  • My major duties include overseeing and coordinating all day-to-day clinical engineering activities for three hospitals within the Athens, GA business unit (Office is located in St. Mary’s Healthcare System - Athens GA)
  • -Record inputs and log corrective and annual preventative maintenance work orders.
  • -Verification and auditing of incoming technical documents.
  • -Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, vendors, and service contractors.
  • -Negotiate pricing with vendors to best serve the needs of the 3 business units.
  • -Coordinate clinical engineering services for all departments of the hospitals in the Athens, GA business unit - utilization of internal clinical technicians, coordinated and deployed contractors for preventative maintenance and service requests.
  • -Kronos and UKG super user - payroll and timekeeping for the department.
  • -CMMS/AIMS and PeopleSoft Super User
  • -Accounts payable for the Business Units
  • -Coordination of Vendor Services - place service calls for PM and CM work orders, issue purchase orders and change orders to outside vendors and contractors.
  • -Collaboration with Operational Departments and Sourcing Team for medical equipment capital and project purchases.
  • -Maintain Inventory of Medical Equipment - collection of application, network, and server information.
  • -Budget and Cost Analysis and other KPI Service Analysis for Department.
  • -Participate in development of long-term operating goals and budget objectives for the department.
  • -Equipment Inventory - for three hospitals within the Athens, GA business unit
  • -Coordinated administrative support for Executive Director.

Project Manager/Administrative Coordinator

Piedmont Athens Regional Physician Group
11.2013 - 03.2019
  • My key responsibilities included handling multiple, concurrent projects, contractor hiring and coordination, material purchasing, construction site supervision and inspection, quality assurance and change order negotiation and processing. I had an array of duties I handled for the Multispecialty Physicians Group (Primary Care, Specialty Care and Urgent Care).
  • -Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day physician group administrative activities.
  • -Directive PMO Manager - managing and executing project management teams for multiple concurrent projects.
  • -Liaise with real estate management firm to maintain leases for Physician Group properties.
  • -Coordinate with Senior Management, Project Managers, Engineers, and Vendors throughout project lifecycles.
  • -Direct Facilities Maintenance for 40 physician practices - utilization of internal facilities technicians, coordinated and deployed contractors for preventative maintenance and service requests.
  • -Coordinate Medical Supply Inventory for the Physician Group - 40 practices and 3 administrative offices.
  • -PeopleSoft/Kronos Super User - timekeeper for Physician Group and provided staff members training and support.
  • -Contract negotiation for vendors and contractors.
  • -Coordinate in-house Training sessions for Physician Group for administrative services
  • -Accounts payable for the Physician Group (40+ practices)
  • -Analyst for Continued Medical Education for 200+ providers of the Physician Group and GME program (included follow-up on credentialing information for physicians)
  • -Develop record keeping procedures and manage appropriate department records in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and standards.
  • -Budget and Cost Analysis for multiple projects.
  • -Liaise with the Compliance team to streamline safety, environmental and infection control procedures and processes for the Physician Group. Develop safety and training manuals for the Physician Group.
  • -Develop and implement strategies to foster both teamwork and accountability among the executive staff and practice managers.
  • -Coordinated administrative support for Executive Director, Area Directors, and Regional Medical Director.
  • -Supervisor of office and facilities maintenance personnel.

Corporate Operations Manager

SWPI, Inc.
03.2004 - 11.2013
  • Company Overview: SWPI, Inc. is a utility maintenance/construction-based business. Business operations in Wood Pole Inspection, Pad-mounted Transformer Inspection, Commercial and Residential Lamp Pole Inspection and Repair, and Storm Surveys.
  • My key responsibilities were the day-to-day business operations of the company. This included various duties which included:
  • -Oversee, manage, and monitor all aspects of the business operations and workflow.
  • -Supervision of office, site managers, and crew members. Conduct operations in Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and Illinois.
  • -Review financial statements and data. Utilize information to improve profitability, prepare, and control operational budgets, control inventory, and develop effective strategies to achieve the financial goals of the company.
  • -Human Resources - plan the use of human resources. Organize recruitment and place required staff. Establish and implement organization structure. Delegate tasks and accountabilities create work schedules and staff supervision and monitor and evaluate performance.
  • -PMO Manager - overseeing multiple project management teams, facilitating project planning and analyzing financial information for optimal results.
  • -Design and Implement Safety Training and Compliance programs for PPE, OSHA, Company Policies and Procedures. Lead tailgate safety meetings and quarterly staff safety meetings.
  • -Negotiate long-term contracts with existing customers. Develop new contract customer accounts.
  • -Negotiate supply contracts for materials based on contractual needs/demands.
  • -Accounting - Responsible for monthly P/Ls and consult with outside accounting firm.
  • -Workflow: coordinate staff and work of various departments involved in company projects. Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity. Manage equipment and machinery maintenance. Provide technical support when necessary.
  • -Sales, Marketing and Customer Service - develop, implement, support, and manage the sales and marketing activities of the company.
  • Strategic Input - consult with top management to develop strategic plans for operational activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Piedmont College
Demorest, GA
08.2000

Skills

  • 16 Years of Operations Management Experience
  • 25 Years of Business Development Experience
  • 20 Years of Project Management, Accounting and Administrative Experience
  • Demonstrated Achiever
  • LEAN Certified
  • FEMA Incident Command Certified IS-100, IS-200C, IS-700B
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Well organized, adaptable, and detailed oriented

Timeline

Director, Clinical Engineering

Trinity Healthcare
12.2023 - Current

Operations Support Administrator, Clinical Engineering

Trinity Healthcare
04.2019 - 12.2023

Project Manager/Administrative Coordinator

Piedmont Athens Regional Physician Group
11.2013 - 03.2019

Corporate Operations Manager

SWPI, Inc.
03.2004 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Piedmont College

Community Service

Actively work with Athens Community Council on Aging - Annual Fan Drive for Seniors and American Cancer Society - Relay for Life - Annual Charity Motorcycle Rides

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