Results-driven operations leader drives performance improvements and leads strategic initiatives. Skilled leader of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Develops and executes innovative strategies for empowering work culture and company success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Deputy - Office of Health & Science
Washington State Department of Health
01.2017 - Current
Directs and manages division-wide operational activities; divisional human resource management and planning, facilities planning, emergency response and business continuity planning, and budget and financial management
Delegated appointing authority for hiring and personnel actions
Oversee construction projects at Shoreline campus including all aspects of scheduling, planning budget and stakeholder engagement
Directs financial planning including development, implementation and evaluation for the division ($300 million biennial budget), including all grant and contract activities
Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
Enhanced employee engagement by developing training programs, fostering a collaborative culture, and promoting professional development opportunities.
Director Organizational Performance, Development & Policy
Washington State - Department of Health
11.2013 - 01.2017
Provide leadership for division in managing human resource issues
Serve as divisional organizational development advisor to enhance organizational performance and individual development
Formulates, guides and implements long term strategic direction for division
Independently plan, lead and organize agency request legislation, WAC creation and amendment
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Director Human Resources
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
01.2011 - 10.2013
General oversight and administration of all human resource functions for health center, which included 750 employees, including management of a $600,000 annual budget and 4 employees
Implementation of a New Manager Orientation Program to orient and develop new and aspiring managers
Assisted Senior Management in restructuring of departments to re-design work processes and reduce total FTE's, which included implementation and execution of an Early Retirement Program
Various informal coaching experiences from coaching employees on behaviors, supervisors handling of situations or educational development for staff and managers
Director, Service Excellence
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
01.2005 - 01.2011
Responsible for planning, developing, directing and promoting positive customer relations through Patient Representative Services, Interpreter Services, Service Excellence Program and Education Department
Redesigned General Hospital Orientation contributing to a nearly 10% decline in first year turnover
Chair Service Excellence Steering Team, resulting in increased patient satisfaction results and increased leader skill sets
As both a change leader and change manager, directed the teams and lead the organization through a culture transformation resulting in an increase in patient satisfaction from the 47th percentile to the 97th percentile
Responsible for leading, planning and organizing Leadership Development Institutes for the entire leadership team to help reach organizational goals
Patient Representative
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
Met with patients, family members and others as needed to resolve complaints
Consistently implement creative and effective dispute resolution techniques
Investigate patient complaints
Ensure timely and confidential response to patient complaints
Identify issues, explore amicable complaint resolution options and implement appropriate course of action
Education
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Development
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant, IA
Skills
Relationship building and management
Team Leadership
Complex Problem-Solving
Operations Management
Collaborative mindset
Certification
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Executive Coach - Royal Roads University
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate - eCornell
Volunteer Experience
Board Member, Rural Health Education Partnership, Indian Hills Community College
Committee Member, Relay for Life
Race Chair, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - SE Iowa
Board Member, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - SE Iowa
Timeline
Chief Deputy - Office of Health & Science
Washington State Department of Health
01.2017 - Current
Director Organizational Performance, Development & Policy
Washington State - Department of Health
11.2013 - 01.2017
Director Human Resources
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
01.2011 - 10.2013
Director, Service Excellence
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
01.2005 - 01.2011
Patient Representative
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Iowa Wesleyan College
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Executive Coach - Royal Roads University
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate - eCornell
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Development
Upper Iowa University
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