Christopher Gooder
Blaine,MN
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Obgyn West
2014.01 - Current
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
Administrator
Reproductive Medicine & Infertility Associates
1998.12 - 2013.12
- Troubleshot employee concerns and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues.
- Networked with industry professionals to exchange best practice knowledge and stay abreast of latest developments.
- Targeted new customers to grow geographic reach and increase revenue.
- Drove marketing initiatives to increase brand recognition, facilitate promotion and boost revenue.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2013
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Marketing
- Business Development
- Stakeholder Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Vendor Relations
- Operations Management
- Leadership Development
- Outreach Programs
- Relationship Building
- Business Management
Affiliations
Minnesota Medical Group Management Association (MMGMA)
Timeline
Executive Director
Obgyn West
2014.01 - Current
Administrator
Reproductive Medicine & Infertility Associates
1998.12 - 2013.12
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
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