Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Director, Community Engagement
Aetna – A CVS Company
03.2022 - Current
Develop and maintain strong relationships with over 300 community organizations, small diverse businesses, and additional stakeholders throughout the state of PennsylvaniaIdentified, developed, and launched 18 strategic community investments totaling $450k within a one-year period including state campaigns with national exposureCreated and launched Summer of Smiles program to address HEDIS Dental Gaps in CareLead strategy for Mobile Health RV unitCreated data driven marketing strategy including out of home and social media presenceManage multi-million marketing and sponsorship budgetsExperience with Medicaid, CHIP, and LTSS RFP proceduresCollaborations with other departments within tenterprisehe state of Pennsylvania
Identified, developed, and launched 18 strategic community investments totaling $450k within a one-year period including state campaigns with national exposure
Created and launched Summer of Smiles program to address HEDIS Dental Gaps in Care
Lead strategy for Mobile Health RV unit
Created data driven marketing strategy including out of home and social media presence
Manage multi-million marketing and sponsorship budgets
Experience with Medicaid, CHIP, and LTSS RFP procedures
Collaborations with other departments within CVSHealth and Aetna Better
Senior Manager, Health Services
Aetna – A CVS Company
04.2019 - 03.2022
Effectively coordinated statewide COVID-19 vaccination outreach to 60,000 membersProvided direction and guidance to 36 Community Health Workers and their supervisors for program related decisionsConducted or attended ongoing meetings with staff, peers, other management staff, the executive leadership team, and the Department of Human ServicesOperated within budget guidelines set by Department of Human ServicesUpdated and implemented policies and procedures as neededIdentified and implemented cost savings strategies of $90k in 2020.
Provided direction and guidance to 36 Community Health Workers and their supervisors for program related decisions
Operated within budget guidelines set by Department of Human Services
Updated and implemented policies and procedures as needed
Identified and implemented cost savings strategies of $90k in 2020.
Community Development Team Lead
Aetna – A CVS Company
12.2017 - 04.2019
Responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with over 100 community organizations in Central.Pennsylvania
Guided peers in retraining opportunities
On-boarded and train Community Development Specialist
Engaged in high-level meetings and community engagement initiatives with key agencies, organizations, providers, hospital systems and grassroots advocacy organizations
Top performer in department for number of high-quality partnerships, support letters, events and dollars allocated to community organizations
Coordinated community resources and connections for member referrals related to housing, employment, food insecurity and other social determinants of health.
Director of Home Care Services
Griswold International Inc
08.2012 - 06.2017
Independently performed daily business operationsDeveloped staff skills and capabilities through training and experience for 45 in-home caregiversIntegral part of the leadership team that served to spearhead the writing and implementation of Standard Operating ProceduresDeveloped action plans with clients with goals related to personal care, medical reminders, diet, scheduling, and other forward-thinking goalsWork with Corporate leadership to develop plans for achieving top scores in state audits.
Developed staff skills and capabilities through training and experience for 45 in-home caregivers
Integral part of the leadership team that served to spearhead the writing and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
Developed action plans with clients with goals related to personal care, medical reminders, diet, scheduling, and other forward-thinking goals
Work with Corporate leadership to develop plans for achieving top scores in state audits.
Skills
Strategic Planning
Verbal and written communication
People Management
Team Management
Creativity and Innovation
Strategies and goals
Budget Management
Business Development
Certification
Health Care Leadership, Duke University, 01/01/22
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Brown University, 12/01/22
Affiliations
Active member of the Northeast Regional Culture Committee
Awards
2023 Heart of Siloam Award Recipient
Timeline
Lead Director, Community Engagement
Aetna – A CVS Company
03.2022 - Current
Senior Manager, Health Services
Aetna – A CVS Company
04.2019 - 03.2022
Community Development Team Lead
Aetna – A CVS Company
12.2017 - 04.2019
Director of Home Care Services
Griswold International Inc
08.2012 - 06.2017
Health Care Leadership, Duke University, 01/01/22
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Brown University, 12/01/22