Hi, I’m
Becky Payne
Speech Language Pathologist-Director
Rice Lake,WI
Summary
Dedicated and highly experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a Master of Arts Degree in Communicative Disorders and a proven track record of delivering exceptional therapy services to diverse populations. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through founding and directing a successful nonprofit therapy center and managing a private practice. Committed to continuous learning and professional development. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 23 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Curriers Lakeview LodgeRice Lake, WI
Owner
08.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Manage business operations for a 20-room lodge with 12 employees
- Responsible for managing the team of employees, financial growth, revenue, website, social media, hiring, payroll (Quick Books), budgeting, booking (Think Reservation), and oversight of daily lodge operations to ensure an excellent guest experience is delivered
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, Inc.
Founder/Director/Speech Language Pathologist
06.2001 - Current
Job overview
- Established a 501(c)(3) organization
- Delivered Speech-Language Therapy utilizing Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT), Hippotherapy, and Horticulture Therapy
- Provided educational opportunities for educators in related fields
- Successfully secured funding through marketing, grant writing, and fundraising efforts
- Managed and led a team of therapists, riding instructors, and administrative personnel.
Flambeau School District
Speech-Language Pathologist
10.2019 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Conducted assessments and provided interventions for K-12 students
- Case managed and collaborated throughout the IEP process
- Conducted virtual assessments and interventions on Google Meets/Zoom
- Documented IEPs using SEEDS and maintained daily documentation in Kompass Care
- Achieved Google Level 1 Educator Certification
- Completed Neurosequential Model Phase 1 and Phase 2 Trauma Training
- Certified in Mental Health First Aid.
Rusk County Memorial Hospital/Marshfield Clinic Ladysmith
Rehabilitation Manager - SLP
01.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Managed Occupational, Physical, and Speech Pathologists, including HR duties such as interviewing, hiring, and orientation
- Oversaw Athletic Trainer and established school-based contracts
- Compiled monthly clinical data sheets of productivity and participated in monthly administration meetings, providing education and insight updates
- Interpreted statistical data and budgeted district expenses for therapist productivity
- Assisted in set up/training for Sportsware Software for Athletic Training services
- Utilized Epic Training for documentation and Health Land Documentation
- Supervised clinical fellowships to ensure proper care methods were in place
- Developed an Animal-Assisted Activity Therapy Policy for company-wide use.
Speech Therapy Associates of Northwest WI Ltd.
Owner
01.1997 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Founded and managed a private practice
- Developed and maintained contracts with hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospice/home care, school districts, and county birth-to-3 programs
- Organized a 15-member stroke club in Ladysmith
- Supervised therapists, managed third-party reimbursement, and supervised clinical fellowships.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Mariner Health
Area Clinical Manager/Rehabilitation Coordinator
08.1995 - 01.1997
Job overview
- Developed and maintained long-term care contracts
- Supervised Speech-Language Pathologists in a district of 16 Acute/Sub Acute Contracts
- Established Alzheimer programming, restorative dining programs, and outpatient rehabilitation
- Managed Occupational, Physical, and Speech Pathologists
- Participated in budgeting and statistical data analysis.
Rehab Dynamics
Speech Language Pathologist
01.1994 - 01.1995
Job overview
- Conducted therapy sessions in various settings, including private residences, nursing homes, and hospitals
- Provided diagnostic and therapeutic treatment for residents with Communication Disorders
- Gained experience in treating patients with various conditions, including Traumatic Brain Injury, Mental Illness, Stroke, Parkinson’s, and Developmental Disabilities.
Education
University of Wisconsin
Master of Arts Degree (MAT) in Communicative Disorders
08.1993
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science Degree in Communicative Disorders
06.1991
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Psychology
06.1991
University of Minnesota
Interdisciplinary Study Degree in Developmental Disabilities
06.1991
Skills
- Business Management
- Budget Administration
- Administrative Oversight
- Financial Management
- Contract Management
- Business Marketing
- Staff Management
- Business Planning
- Small Business Operations
- Talent Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Project Management
- Customer Relations
- Staff Hiring
- Conflict Resolution
- Creative Thinking
Affiliations
- Member of the American Speech and Hearing Association since 1993.
- Member of the Wisconsin Speech and Hearing Association -1993-.
- Member of NARHA and NARHA Certified Riding Instructor- 2002-
- Member of PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) since 2011.
- Team Evaluator through Pet Partners (Delta Society)- 2009-
- AHA (American Hippotherapy Association) Clinical Specialist in Hippotherapy (HPCS).
- Pet Partner since 2001.
- PAN Member since 2001.
- Pet Partner Registered Therapy Teams-READ and Trauma Assisted Crisis
Accomplishments
-Presidential Award 2008 from the Wisconsin Speech Hearing Association
-ACE Award from the American Speech and Hearing Association every 3 years
-Presented World Autism Conference 2019
-Nominated for Outstanding New Clinician, Outstanding Facility Satisfaction, and Quality Program at Achievement Rehabilitation-1994
-Received Outstanding Facility Satisfaction Award-1994
-Presented MN/WI Autism Convention
-Presented ASHA
-Presented at WSHA
-Presented at Keys to Success
-Presented at the MN Brain Injury Conference
-Presented at the MN Horse Expo
-Presented at the national NARHA conference and regional PATH conferences
-Prior Associate Faculty of the American Hippotherapy Association
Awards
- Presidential Award 2008 from WSHA-P.
- ACE Award from the American Speech and Hearing Association every 3 years.
- Presented at various conferences on topics related to Speech-Language Pathology.
- Nominated for Outstanding New Clinician, Outstanding Facility Satisfaction, and Quality Program at Achievement Rehabilitation.
- Received Achievement Rehabilitation "Outstanding Facility Satisfaction Award."
Certification
Lifetime WI DPI License
Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing
CPR/First Aid
MBSimP-swallowing clinician
DTTC-Dynamic Temporal Tactile Cueing
Hanen Certified in Social Communication
Compton Accent Reduction Certified
PROMPT certified
Clinical Specialist in Hippotherapy
Neurosequential Model Level 1 and Level 2
Google Level 1 Educator Certified
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Flambeau School District
10.2019 - 08.2023
Rehabilitation Manager - SLP
Rusk County Memorial Hospital/Marshfield Clinic Ladysmith
01.2018 - 01.2019
Owner
Curriers Lakeview Lodge
08.2016 - Current
Founder/Director/Speech Language Pathologist
Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, Inc.
06.2001 - Current
Owner
Speech Therapy Associates of Northwest WI Ltd.
01.1997 - 01.2018
Area Clinical Manager/Rehabilitation Coordinator
Mariner Health
08.1995 - 01.1997
Speech Language Pathologist
Rehab Dynamics
01.1994 - 01.1995
University of Wisconsin
Master of Arts Degree (MAT) in Communicative Disorders
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science Degree in Communicative Disorders
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Psychology
University of Minnesota
Interdisciplinary Study Degree in Developmental Disabilities