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Ari Sinigiani (Shelton)

Ari Sinigiani (Shelton)

Sebastopol,CA

Summary

Accomplished Director of Operations with over 20 years of executive experience in healthcare management, driving operational excellence across multiple clinic locations. Expertise in strategic planning and implementation, ensuring seamless oversight of daily operations and vendor partnerships. Demonstrated ability to cultivate high-performing teams through targeted coaching and alignment with organizational mission and values, fostering a culture of authenticity and support. Proficient in data-driven decision-making and quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Adept at forging and maintaining strategic relationships with community partners and key stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while advancing a patient-centric approach.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

Santa Rosa Community Health
Santa Rosa, CA
11.2025 - Current
  • Led day-to-day operations for a multi-service healthcare campus, overseeing non-clinical teams, administrative functions, and operational workflows to support high-quality patient care and efficient service delivery.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including Section 330 health center standards, accreditation requirements, and insurance contract obligations.
  • Monitored operational performance by analyzing access, quality, and service metrics to drive continuous improvement and support organizational goals.
  • Partnered with clinical leadership and site managers to coordinate provider staffing, recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling while supporting cross-department collaboration.
  • Represented operations within the leadership structure by preparing operational reports, contributing to strategic planning, and serving as a liaison with county and state health departments.

Director of Operations

West County Health Centers
Sebastopol, CA
02.2022 - 11.2025

Drove a values-based employee experience including leadership and professional development that positively managed employee relations issues and bias-free conflict resolution.

  • Responsible for 25% budget reductions year over year by re-negotiating contracts for contingent, offshore staff.
  • Led implementation of operational strategies to improve growth and productivity, including procurement, incident management, grant oversight, and inter-clinic communication.
  • Optimized operational systems to align with organizational goals, including implementing a new call center system to maintain service levels with fewer staff, improving intake accuracy, and selecting vendors to support insurance processing, compliance, and patient privacy.
  • Oversaw operational budget planning and review by using historic and predictive data to inform forecast, oversee processes to ensure timely account payments.
  • Directed day-to-day facilities operations across multiple clinic locations, maintaining uptime of critical building systems in active healthcare environments.
  • Managed centralized facilities ticketing system, ensuring timely triage, prioritization, and resolution of maintenance requests across sites.
  • Oversaw vendor ecosystem including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, custodial, and specialty maintenance providers
  • Led vendor coordination for construction and capital improvement projects, including clinic remodels, infrastructure upgrades, and new build support.
  • Served as primary liaison between clinical leadership and external contractors to minimize disruption to patient care during maintenance or construction activities.
  • Monitored preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, building systems, safety equipment, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Office Manager

West County Health Centers
Occidental, CA
09.2017 - 10.2022
  • Managed a diverse team of over 30 employees across multiple offices, creating an effective and positive work experience.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures that enhanced practice management efficiencies including patient scheduling protocols, provider availability and staff time away.
  • Served as HR liaison to enhance the employee experience from new hire to retirement, including talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and professional development, employee relations, wellness and work-life balance.
  • Managed front office including day-to-day budget, supply inventory and patient feedback to provide continuous improvement and patient satisfaction.

Care Team Representative

West County Health Centers
Sebastopol, CA
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Managed provider and patient schedules, successfully achieving productivity goals.
  • Prepared charts by verifying insurance details and appointment reasons, ensuring all necessary documents were included.
  • Conducted confirmation calls to enhance patient attendance and streamline scheduling.
  • Led daily huddles with the Care Team to align on priorities and optimize patient care.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives and updated data to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Scheduled and facilitated monthly Care Team meetings, fostering collaboration and communication among staff.
  • Maintained knowledge of Open Access protocols, ensuring continuity of care for patients and supporting providers in meeting productivity targets.

Front Office Float

West County Health Centers
Sebastopol, CA
03.2017 - 04.2017
  • Managed high-volume phone operations, handling patient inquiries and delivering strong customer service across multiple clinic locations.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling and front office workflows in the eClinicalWorks EHR system to maintain efficient operations and minimize wait times.

Project Manager

Hart Horticulture
Monte Rio, CA
09.2015 - 02.2017
  • Tracked hours and budget expenses to ensure projects remained within financial parameters while managing employee schedules for efficiency.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows and materials as needed.
  • Oversaw health and safety practices for employees, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.
  • Evaluated risks and hazards, provided training, and maintained updated safety materials on site for crews.
  • Acted as a liaison between clients and job foremen, facilitating communication and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Education

Medical Assistant - Administration

Empire College
Santa Rosa, CA

Management Development Certificate - Communication, Complex Problem Solving, Leadership

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
05.2023

Skills

  • Thoughtful, Complex Decision Maker
  • Strategic Goal Setting
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail
  • Driven & Results Oriented
  • Patient & Empathetic Leadership
  • Relentless Persistence
  • Loyal & Supportive
  • Navigation of Tough Conversations
  • Coaching-Oriented Mentorship
  • Engaging & Impactful Communication
  • Relationship-Building Expertise
  • Promotes Culture of Accountability
  • Commitment to Health Equity
  • Microsoft Office – Teams, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Windows, Sharepoint, Word
  • Smartsheet- Project Management
  • Epic & eClinical Works (EHR)
  • Dialpad
  • CLIA
  • EConsult/TeleMed2U

Certification

  • Management Development Certificate
  • UC Davis Online
  • 2023 – Davis, CA
  • Continuing professional education focused on communication, complex problem solving, strength-based leadership and team development.

Timeline

Director of Operations

Santa Rosa Community Health
11.2025 - Current

Director of Operations

West County Health Centers
02.2022 - 11.2025

Office Manager

West County Health Centers
09.2017 - 10.2022

Care Team Representative

West County Health Centers
04.2017 - 09.2017

Front Office Float

West County Health Centers
03.2017 - 04.2017

Project Manager

Hart Horticulture
09.2015 - 02.2017

Medical Assistant - Administration

Empire College

Management Development Certificate - Communication, Complex Problem Solving, Leadership

University of California, Davis

EXPERTISE

  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Acumen
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Regulatory & Compliance
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Change Management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Quality Improvement
  • Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
  • Professional Development
  • Performance Management
  • Data Analysis and Measurement
  • Patient-Centered Approach
  • Technology Proficiency
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Crisis Management
  • Inclusion & Belonging
  • Patient Outcomes
  • Continuing Education Programs
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Clinical Operations