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Amy Muma

Charleston,SC

Summary

Innovative, collaborative Project Manager offers 10 years of experience developing and implementing projects and programs that drive organizational growth and recognition at a national level. Leads programs using data and metrics to define requirements and goals, create roadmaps, and measure results. Independent seeker for program change and future alliance. Navigates multiple levels of leadership reflective of NIH and CDC partnerships nationwide.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Education and Training Specialist

University of Washington, School of Medicine, Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC)
05.2021 - Current
  • Build and implement strategies for program and internship roles, including setting goals and timelines, analyzing metrics, developing roadmaps, and ensuring collective alignment.
  • Maintain compliance with Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • Oversee reporting and fund tracking of grants exceeding $2M.
  • Supply accurate data and documentation for National Institutes of Health (NIH) and CDC annual report cards.
  • Designed leading care and prevention programs including organization of annual education and training calendar.
  • Liaised with contacts to secure top professional speakers for extensive care and prevention programs.
  • Coordinated attendance of 150 participants on educational platforms on weekly, monthly, and bi-monthly basis.
  • Collaborated with data science team to measure data and outcomes to comply with CDC reporting requirements.
  • Fulfilled NIH grant aim and supported UW Medicine research projects by developing 8-week internship program.
  • Collaborated with Research CORE members and HIPRC faculty to develop research-based curriculum.
  • Screened, interviewed, and onboarded 24 research interns and matched them to 12 mentors and 24 projects.
  • Documented program data and outcomes for NIH reports.

Research Coordinator

University of Washington, School of Medicine, Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC)
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with data science team to gather and analyze participant data and transform information into insights.
  • Monitored development and implementation of necessary processes and procedures, action plans, and project schedules.
  • Tracked Return to Learn (RTL) project objectives and milestones by with databases, spreadsheets, and other tools.
  • Advanced findings on concussion research and learning rehabilitation by developing collaborative research program.
  • Obtained stakeholder approvals to conduct data sharing research agreement with 26 state public high schools.
  • Developed REDCap data collection criteria, surveys, and overall program to support 2.5-year study timeline.
  • Collaborated with professionals, advisory panels, and data safety board members to analyze and publish findings.
  • Increased program participation during COVID-19 by bringing RTL study onto online platform during school closures.
  • Presented and obtained stakeholder approval of program redesign from in-person state to online national level.
  • Developed proposal to conduct de-identified parent driven data sharing research agreement.
  • Formulate and execute nationwide marketing campaign with support of CDC during global pandemic.
  • Minimized program disruption through second redesign to RTL study to accommodate back to school measures.
  • Produced multifactor documents to fulfill IRB and CDC grant requirements.
  • Secured contract extension with OHSU co-investigator for continued access of CBRIT program (brain injury education online software).
  • Involved replacement research coordinator in study redesign to ensure familiarity with project progress.

Insight Program Coordinator

University of Washington, School of Medicine, Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC)
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Coordinated and executed two consecutive, four-week online programs for high school students.
  • Liaised with program stakeholders to organize speaker schedules, daily assignments, and student communication.
  • Increased revenue $200K and enrollment 600% by pivoting INSIGHT summer program online during COVID-19.
  • Recognized opportunity to expand program online with nationwide marketing plan.
  • Collaborated with technical teams and teaching assistants to develop online platform for curriculum.
  • Secured and coordinated attendance of 150 professional guest speakers for both program periods.

Clinical Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill Campus
08.2015 - 02.2017
  • Performed acute care occupational therapy with emphasis on postsurgical care of neurosurgical and cardio-thoracic patients.
  • Assisted in development of vision adaptation program and supported competency guidelines.
  • Performed daily management of caseload, billing, and multi-disciplinary communication for highest patient satisfaction outcomes.

Acute Care Coordinator - Occupational Therapy

St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center - Barrow Neurological Institute
07.2010 - 09.2014
  • Directed 20-25 staff clinical occupational therapists in 650-bed Level 1 trauma center, managing 1,200 monthly referrals for Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI).
  • Ensured compliance and efficiency by establishing policies, adhering to evidence-based practice guidelines, and reviewed staffing ratio and productivity.
  • Performed occupational therapy evaluations, delivered treatment, and handled billing reconciliation.
  • Obtained institute status as sole acute care hospital nationwide accredited for both Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) care programs with rigorous program redevelopment.
  • Developed plan to increase funding through reimbursements and decrease costs by improving efficiencies.
  • Collaborated with care professionals to create standardized processes, teaching materials, tests, and tools.
  • Defined evidence-based care procedures and policies for G Code Medicare Requirements.
  • Increased institute recognition in neurosurgery community by improving patient outcomes for cervical decompression.
  • Obtained stakeholder approval to implement data collection protocol for cervical decompression procedure.
  • Collaborated with neurosurgery team to execute standardized data collection procedure for 150 patients.
  • Established weekly communication with neurosurgery team to establish measurable outcomes for improving patient surgery satisfaction.
  • Assisted development of patent-pending assistive technology for direct patient use through program collaboration.
  • Cultivated collaboration between Arizona State University (ASU) Biomedical Engineering Program and BNI Assistive Technology team.
  • Identified key stakeholders and gained buy-in for project timeline for product development.
  • Reviewed project progress with to ensure on-time delivery of both project and student course milestones.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

RUSH UNIVERSITY
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

BACHELOR OF ARTS - BIOLOGY

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Skills

  • PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION
  • PROJECT PLANNING
  • RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • BUDGETING
  • FORECASTING
  • DATA GATHERING
  • DATA ANALYSIS
  • STRATEGIC PLANNING
  • ONLINE EDUCATION PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT
  • CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
  • RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
  • NEUROLOGICAL & NEUROSURGICAL CARE PRACTICES
  • REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
  • CHANGE MANAGEMENT
  • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
  • PROCESS STANDARDIZATION
  • TALENT ACQUISITION
  • PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
  • TEAM LEADERSHIP
  • RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
  • NETWORKING
  • PEER MENTORING
  • TRAINING
  • EVENT MARKETING
  • DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING
  • PRESENTATIONS
  • CALENDAR MANAGEMENT
  • SCHEDULING
  • REDCAP RESEARCH DATABASE
  • CERNER & EPIC ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD
  • OFFICE 365
  • CANVAS
  • TRELLO
  • CANVA

Certification

  • LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, #6057751
  • CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, NATIONAL BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, #987687
  • CERTIFIED BRAIN INJURY SPECIALIST, ACADEMY OF CERTIFIED BRAIN INJURY SPECIALISTS, #1120

Publications

  • Concussion Symptoms and Temporary Accommodations Using a Student-Centered Return to Learn Care Plan, Philipson EB, Gause E, Conrick KM, Erickson S, Muma A, Liu Z, Ayyagari RC, Vavilala MS, Neurorehabilitation, 11/09/21, 10.3233/NRE-210182, 34776424
  • Functional Improvement in Hand Strength and Dexterity After Surgical Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A Prospective Quantitative Study, Cole TS, Almefty KK, Godzik J, Muma AH, Hlubek RJ, Martinez-Del-Campo E, Theodore N, Kakarla UK, Turner JD, J Neurosurg Spine, 02/07/20, 10.3171/2019.10.SPINE19685, 32032958
  • Association of Concussion with High School Academic Standing: Sex, School Grade and Race as Stratifiers, Takagi-Stewart J, Qiu Q, Mills B, Avery AD, Muma A, Vavilala MS, Inj Prev, 10/01/22, 10.1136/ip-2022-044568, 36096655
  • Microscale Pedestrian Environment Surrounding Pedestrian Injury Sites in Washington State, 2015-2020, Takagi-Stewart J, Muma A, Umali CV, Nelson M, Bansal I, Patel S, Vavilala MS, Mooney SJ, Traffic Inj Prev, 07/25/22, 10.1080/15389588.2022.2100363, 35877997

Timeline

Education and Training Specialist

University of Washington, School of Medicine, Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC)
05.2021 - Current

Insight Program Coordinator

University of Washington, School of Medicine, Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC)
03.2020 - 08.2020

Research Coordinator

University of Washington, School of Medicine, Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC)
08.2019 - 05.2021

Clinical Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill Campus
08.2015 - 02.2017

Acute Care Coordinator - Occupational Therapy

St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center - Barrow Neurological Institute
07.2010 - 09.2014

BACHELOR OF ARTS - BIOLOGY

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE

MASTER OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

RUSH UNIVERSITY
Amy Muma