Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President
Baxter Technology Group
11.2023 - Current
Responsible for operational and financial success of all Baxter Technology companies
Develop strategic initiatives to ensure both short term and long-term growth
Identify business opportunities within the home care market space
Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies.
Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board.
Designed incentive programs that motivated staff members while ensuring profitability targets were met.
Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
Oversee the development of all software solutions with both onshore and offshore teams to ensure timelines for launch are met.
Oversee all marketing efforts with potential clients through CRM systems and social media as well as website management.
Oversee human resources functions, such as recruitment, employee relations, training, and benefits administration.
Director of Specialty Programs
Adapt Health / Advanced Home Care
09.2012 - 09.2023
Lead the strategic development, market development, growth and operations of defined special product lines and programs
Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of service improvement initiatives.
Work in coordination with other members of leadership to identify areas of opportunity and growth for its related product lines
Developed clinical and non-clinical team, and supported the diversification growth strategy for the company.
Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.
Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
Business Intelligence /Strategic Planning Analyst
High Point Regional Hospital
High Point, NC
09.2008 - 09.2012
Provided recommendations based on findings to support strategic planning initiatives.
Performed gap analyses between current state and desired future state of the organization.
Conducted research on current industry trends, market conditions and competitor activity.
Identified areas of improvement within existing processes to increase efficiency.
Prepared data and outcomes for key product lines such as orthopedics, Women's services, and customer experience
Lead analyst for readmissions project for Triad Health Network.
Facilitated workshops with senior leadership team members in order to identify potential risks associated with proposed projects.
Produced monthly status reports detailing progress towards achievement of goals.
Assisted in developing strategies to maximize profits, reduce costs and improve operational efficiencies.
Program Manager
Cogent Healthcare
High Point, NC
01.2006 - 09.2008
Provide direct management for the Hospitalist program through Cogent Healthcare and the Program Medical Director including budgeting, strategic planning, marketing, and client relationships
Managed nurses and physician extenders for the program
Also included physician scheduling, credentialing, contracting, quality management, billing, data analysis, hospital participation in subcommittees and special projects, and conflict resolution
Collaborated with case management and physician specialists to provide discharge planning and disposition for acute and post-acute care.
Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
Created presentations outlining proposed solutions for addressing challenges encountered during program execution.
Education
Master of Business Administration with Certificate in Healthcare Management -
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
08-2012
Bachelor of Science Health Arts -
University of Saint Francis
Joliet, IL
08-2001
Skills
Customer Service
Business Development
Process Improvement
Operations Management
Contract Negotiation
Client Relationship Building
Data Analysis
Performance monitoring and evaluation
Training and mentoring
Strategic Planning
Relationship Building
Certification
Certified Durable Medical Equipment
Six Sigma Green Belt
Insignium Performance Management
Registered Nurse, North Carolina
References
References available upon request
Community Service
Volunteer Instructor at the Forsyth County Library- Computer Lab- 2002-Current
Member of the American College of Healthcare Executives
Volunteer with Junior Achievement
Leadership Greensboro Graduate - 2020
Timeline
Vice President
Baxter Technology Group
11.2023 - Current
Director of Specialty Programs
Adapt Health / Advanced Home Care
09.2012 - 09.2023
Business Intelligence /Strategic Planning Analyst
High Point Regional Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2012
Program Manager
Cogent Healthcare
01.2006 - 09.2008
Master of Business Administration with Certificate in Healthcare Management -