Results-driven operations manager with a track record of implementing proven best practices and innovative strategies to reduce expenses while maintaining high quality standards.
Energetic and resourceful individual with keen eye for optimizing processes and improving operational efficiency. Well-versed in data analysis and strategic planning, alongside skills in project management and team leadership. Capable of driving significant improvements and fostering culture of continuous enhancement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
12.2012 - Current
Responsible for supervising and managing all environmental services and linen operations across all shifts, ensuring process improvement, meeting financial goals, and achieving corporate and department objectives
Oversee a team of313 frontline employees and20 leaders, and3 administrative staff providing guidance and support to drive results and maintain a successful working environment
Successfully lead four Joint Commission accreditations, demonstrating a commitment to quality and compliance
Led the transition from an outsourced management team to an in-house management team, hiring and developing a strong EVS leadership team of20 employees to drive department outcomes and metrics
Implemented standardized cleaning protocols and specific scripting to reduce variability in cleaning practices and improve communication between frontline staff and patients/families
Designed and executed an exceptional training program for front-line staff that received recognition from Cleveland Clinics as a top-tier training program
Established an on-boarding program for frontline staff, integrating life skills training to minimize turnover within the first year
Actively participated in various committees including Infection Prevention, Joint Commission, Patient Throughput, In-Patient and ED Business Process, Special Precautions Readiness, and Enterprise Communication Steering
Developed, assessed, and maintained infection control policies and procedures for environmental services, specifically focusing on cleaning and disinfection protocols
Effectively implemented COVID-19 protocols and guided our department through the change process to ensure the safety of both patients and staff members
Utilize Six Sigma Lean processes to optimize departmental productivity and standardize various processes, resulting in reduced waste and improved efficiency
Recognized for successful process improvement initiatives specifically related to patient throughput
Leading a membership and engagement subcommittee for the Black African American Business Resource Group under the Diversity and Inclusion department
Operations Manager
Froedtert Hospital
10.2012 - 12.2012
Position was converted to In-house at which time I transferred to a position as a Froedtert Health employee
Achieved Top Box scores of81-84 between3 hospitals
Created, reviewed and updated environmental services policies and procedures for cleaning and disinfection protocols
Successful EVS implementation of EPIC (Electronic medical records) EMR system
Successfully transitioned hospital environmental services staff to Aramark payroll
Productivity: Implemented the systems first bed tracking system for patient throughput
Developed in conjunction with Infection Control C-Diff cleaning protocols for the system
Regulatory Compliance: Successfully passed five (5) joint Commission accreditations
Successfully conducted a startup of the Aramark Environmental Services and Linen Distribution accounts at Skokie Hospital
Coding Analyst
Kemper Insurance Company
06.1995 - 11.2001
Responsible for assuring coding is being performed accurately and timely
Review and ensure coding accuracy for all premiums and claims over $25,000
Performed random coding quality review on a quarterly basis
Performed training and quality monitoring of Coding Specialists
Educated coding staff on the rules/regulations associated with coding
Functioned as lead coding advisor to Coding Specialists and answers all educational questions timely
Supported departmental goals by consistently meeting or exceeding performance metrics related to accuracy, productivity, and timeliness of completed work assignments.
Education
High School - Ministry and Leadership
Dallas Christian College
01.1986
Skills
Change Management
Strategic Agility
Operational excellence
Customer Service
Budget Administration
Productivity improvement
Strategic Planning
Procedure optimization
Certification
AHE – Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention (CMIP) April2023
AHE – Trainer Certified in Non-Acute Care Cleaning (T-CNAAC) November2022
Affiliations
Association for the HealthCare Environment (AHE).
Awards
Aramark Pillar Award for Operational Quality –2011, Process Improvement Award for Developing Standard Communication Protocol -2014, Process Improvement Award for Reduction in Discharge Notification to Cleaning Times -2016