Experienced business professional with 28 years in non-profit operations. Manages daily call center operations and leads teams to optimize workflow and foster collaboration. Conducts operational audits and root cause investigations to ensure compliance with regulations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Donation Management Coordinator to Team Lead
Legacy Donor Services Foundation
01.2023 - Current
Presents and consents eye and tissue donation to families.
Verified donor eligibility by analyzing electronic medical records. for reassurance on a potential donor's eligibility.
Triage and evaluate hospital referrals for donation.
Works with outside donor partners to ensure a smooth donation process.
Performs Peer to Peer quality checks on consents and referrals.
Coached and taught staff on best practices for enhanced performance.
Conducted training sessions to improve operational skills among staff.
Eye Bank Client Relations Coordinator
DCI Tennessee Donor Services
01.2016 - 01.2023
Engaged with transplant surgeons to provide timely support and enhance service satisfaction.
Achieved a 100% retention rate by investigating and resolving any customer complaints and delivering their products in a timely manner.
Cultivated strong relationships with prominent surgeons, ensuring high-quality customer service and satisfaction.
Resolved customer complaints and delivered products on time, contributing to a 100% retention rate.
Sr. Hospital Development Coordinator
DCI Tennessee Donor Services
01.2013 - 01.2016
Oversaw the development and implementation of organ and tissue policies and procedures in hospitals.
Reduced hospital vulnerability and risk by Communicating, investigating, and educating internal staff and hospitals on the donation process, which includes process changes, changes in the law, referral/donor follow-up.
Maintained and distributed compliance reports to ensure adherence to organ donation regulations.
Reduced hospital vulnerability and risk by educating internal staff and hospitals on the donation process, including process changes and legal updates.
Coordinated referral transitions among doctors, nurses, and administrative staff across 14-22 hospitals.
Medical record review to assure hospital potential was met.
Team Leader of Hospital Development (HD)
DCI Tennessee Donor Services
01.2009 - 01.2013
Directly Supervised six HD staff and mentored an additional three in a 141-hospital Designated Service Area which included eight transplant hospitals.
Created training schedules and performed in-house training of new HD employees.
Performed employee evaluations and conducted field and desk audits.
Interviewed and made recommendations on the hiring of HD employees.
Led meetings with key hospital personnel to clarify and enforce donation processes and policies.
Chaired committee to enhance internal quality processes and compliance.
Medical record review to assure hospital potential meets standards.
Hospital Services Coordinator
DCI Tennessee Donor Services
01.2003 - 01.2009
Created and delivered presentations on organ and tissue donation to hospital staff, enhancing knowledge and awareness among nurses, physicians, and administration.
Contributed to development and implementation of organ and tissue policies and procedures, improving compliance and operational standards in hospitals.
Developed and assured maintenance of compliance reports
Evaluated medical chart of missed referrals.
Formulated targeted marketing plans for each hospital to increase organ and tissue donation awareness and participation.
Reviewed medical records for accuracy and compliance to assure hospital potential meets standards.
Family Care Coordinator
DCI Tennessee Donor Services
01.2003 - 01.2004
Conducted face-to-face interviews to obtain legal consent for organ, eye, and tissue donation, achieving 80% success rate.
Provided emotional support to families navigating grief in a compassionate manner.
First Responder on site to check patients' medical records for eligibility to donate.
Call Center Shift Supervisor
DCI Tennessee Donor Services
01.2000 - 01.2003
Supervised triage team and conducted evaluations, data corrections, and training for new and seasoned staff to ensure operational effectiveness.
Evaluated potential donors to determine suitability for tissue donation.
Screened medical and social histories of tissue donors to assess eligibility and maintain compliance with health standards.
Tissue Recovery Technician
DCI Tennessee Donor Services
05.2000 - 09.2000
Assisted with tissue recovery using sterile techniques, cultured and labeled samples, sutured, and reconstructed.
Retrieved donor tissue under Tennessee Donor Services recovery protocols.
Prepared sterile instruments and recovery supplies for operating room procedures.
Assisted surgical teams during tissue recovery and preservation tasks.
Education
Associate - Applied Science of Nursing
Columbus State Community College
Tennessee
Skills
Triage management
Medical record management
Compliance management
Staff Recruitment (20 years)
Supervisory skills
Grief Support Training (20 years)
Client service
Customer service
Self-motivated
Certification
CTBS Certified
Bereavement Facilitator Certification
Additional Information
Excellent communication and people skills that gain client confidence and build lasting rapport.
Purposeful diligent worker with a dynamic attitude toward meeting and exceeding set goals
Exceptional strategic and critical thinking skills
Initiative-taking
Collaborator
Personal Information
Title: Donation Management Coordinator
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.