Strategic Senior Program Supervisor with over seventeen years of experience in program and project management. Skilled in using analysis, insight, and a collaborative approach to drive department improvements and resident program efficacy and accreditation compliance. Dynamic organizational skills and proven talent to independently plan and direct demanding operations and complex schedules. Proven ability in project management, event logistics and coordination, program administration, and implementing improved business practices. Highly effective at solving complex business challenges through cross-functional collaboration. Successfully developing and overseeing programs of varying sizes. First-rate communication, interpersonal and organizational abilities. Strategic planner, decisive leader, and complex problem-solver ready for new professional challenge.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Supervisor Internal Medicine Residency and Fellowship Programs
Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix
03.2007 - Current
Design, implement, and manage operations of the Internal Medicine Program (85 residents, 100+ faculty members, two hospital sites, and one university)
Direct supervision, oversite, and delegation of work for two Internal Medicine Coordinators (one at each training site) and one Hospice/Palliative Care and GI Coordinator (Fellowships that fall under Internal Medicine)
Coordination of Faculty Development and Faculty CME
Establish cross functional relationships and serve as liaison between Internal Medicine Residency program, residents, hospital, and university
Responsible for program merger including all accreditation and program related items including 85 residents and 100+ faculty
Coordinate all aspects of seasonal resident recruitment and selection process: review 5,000+ applications, 300+ candidate interviews per season, manage marketing materials, updating website, assemble and distribute brochure packets, and organize materials for career fairs
Manage onboarding of 33 Internal Medicine Residents each year
Ensure residents meet state licensing and hospital requirements
Direct all department residency program activities including curriculum, exams, quizzes, semi-annual board simulation courses, annual procedure simulation courses, evaluations, conferences, training rotations, clinical supervision schedule, assignments, monthly block schedules for 85 plus residents, personnel management and development, ceremonies, and events
Ensure all required documentation is accurate, up to date, and readily available prior to accreditation visits
Manage completion and timely submission of Program Information Forms (PIFs) for ACGME site visit reviews
Serve as key participant in Internal Medicine's ACGME site review
Identify methods for improving workflow and cost effectiveness
Develop and maintain program policies
Standardize procedures and effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues
Prepare and maintain credentialing files, databases, contracts, Program Letters of Agreement (PLAs), and internship and residency information for Intern Resident Information System (IRIS) reporting to ensure all department, hospital, accreditation, and state requirements are met
Verify and process J1 Visas for Internal Medicine residents
Create, manage, and reconcile program's $300,000 annual budget
Oversee Internal Medicine Residency Program's Clinical Competency Committee and Program Evaluation Committee
Manage grant submittals for Department of Internal Medicine
Coordinate evaluations, schedules, lecture series, orientation, and letters of recommendation for internal medicine students
Coordinate activities, attendance, and budget for continuing medical education
Serve as Super User of New Innovations software
Trained Coordinators and other team members on program
Assisted in the merging of three separate databases into one
Oversaw staff training and development programs, ensuring employees were equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles.
Facilitated regular team meetings, keeping staff informed about updates, changes, or upcoming events related to the program they supervised.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills under challenging circumstances, effectively managing team dynamics during periods of transition or high-stress environments.
Evaluated program performance regularly, using data-driven insights to inform future decision-making processes.
Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices while nurturing their professional growth trajectories over time.
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Managed program budget responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to ensure the success of all initiatives.
Previously Held Roles at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, in addition to Program Supervisor: Cardiovascular Fellowship Program Coordinator, Internal Medicine Clerkship Coordinator, and Executive Assistant to the Designated Institutional Official
Sales / Closings Coordinator
Meritage Homes
04.2006 - 02.2007
Processed new home sales contract
Distributed all required paperwork to corresponding team members
Served as liaison between Accounting Department and Loans Department by preparing and distributing weekly and monthly sales and budgeting logs
Verified accuracy of files for Closing Department
Medical Administrative Assistant
Cigna Paradise Valley
12.2005 - 03.2006
Checked patients in and out at front desk, handled cash intake and deposits
Prepared patient files for appointments, processed all referrals for medical office, entered billing codes, and verified insurance prior to appointments
Served as head of Employee Activity Council
Education
MBA -
Creighton University
05.2025
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Creighton University
05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Global Business, Marketing Emphasis
Member Graduation Medical Education Committee, 2007 - Present
Chair Program Coordinator Committee, 2020 - 2021
Member-Medical Education Coordinators of Arizona (MECAz), 2011 - 2020
Member-American College of Cardiology, 2017 - 2019
Awards
Administrator of the Year, 2021 - 2022
Chairs Award Internal Medicine Department, 2018 - 2019
Staff of the Year Internal Medicine Department, 2017 - 2018
Chairs Award Internal Medicine Department, 2013-2014
Dignity Diamond, 2008-20215
Timeline
Program Supervisor Internal Medicine Residency and Fellowship Programs
Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix
03.2007 - Current
Sales / Closings Coordinator
Meritage Homes
04.2006 - 02.2007
Medical Administrative Assistant
Cigna Paradise Valley
12.2005 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Global Business, Marketing Emphasis
Arizona State University
MBA -
Creighton University
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Creighton University
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