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CORE COMPETENCIES
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Damion Schinnerer

Damion Schinnerer

Little Elm

Summary

Dynamic executive and strategic leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in driving fiscal and operational excellence within the complex healthcare industry. Expertise in analyzing organizational needs, developing strategic initiatives, and implementing solutions that enhance profitability, streamline operations, and ensure regulatory compliance. Recognized for exceptional communication and negotiation skills, fostering high-value partnerships with executive leadership, staff, and external vendors. Proven track record in managing diverse departments and professionals while consistently achieving high standards of quality and productivity across integrated healthcare networks.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations (Capital/Contracts)

Community Hospital Corporation
2023 - Current
  • Implemented strategies to improve fiscal and operational outcomes across key support services departments for 175+ healthcare facilities, encompassing laboratory, facilities management, healthcare technology, IT, environmental services, security, and food/nutrition.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership and key stakeholders to align departmental objectives with organizational budgets, managing $750 million in annual expenditures.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives for business systems and processes, driving increased efficiency and profitability across the organization.
  • Fostered strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, vendors, and group purchasing organizations to enhance service offerings and improve operational efficiencies leading to $8 million is annual savings.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for supplier products and solutions, leveraging current industry trends and technological advancements to optimize performance.
  • Analyze complex data from diverse sources to formulate strategic recommendations and execute action plans, leading to tangible improvements in quality and expense management.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to optimize operational workflows and enhance productivity across multiple departments.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives that streamlined processes, reducing operational costs by identifying inefficiencies.

Associate Vice President of Operations (HTM/IT)

Multiple IDN's
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Managed a team of 120+ members in the execution and supervision of standards, systems, and procedures across various major healthcare systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Optimized resource utilization, including personnel, capital, and knowledge, to meet organizational objectives while scaling services in multi-unit environments.
  • Fostered a culture of high performance and accountability by aligning team behaviors with the mission and strategic plan of the healthcare networks.
  • Financial & Regulatory Accountability
  • Achieved revenue goals, cost objectives, and market share targets for assigned department and service lines, contributing directly to the organizational financial health.
  • Ensured continuous readiness and maintained stringent compliance with regulatory standards from DNV, The Joint Commission, ACHA, CMS, AABB, CAP, and CARF.
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple Integrated Delivery Networks.
  • Developed and implemented policies to improve patient care quality and streamline processes.

Engineer/Educator

ASP, Intuitive Surgical, Trimedx
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Provided expert on-site technical support for the installation, implementation, and maintenance of multiple high-complexity product lines.
  • Facilitated clear communication with supervisors and cross-functional departments to address and resolve complex technical and customer service-related challenges.
  • Acted as an educator to ensure internal teams and external clients were proficient in the use and troubleshooting of advanced medical technology.
  • Managed and resolved escalated technical issues from internal and external customers within a designated region, ensuring timely resolution and high satisfaction.
  • Built and nurtured strong relationships with internal teams and external clients to facilitate swift problem resolution and maintain exceptional service delivery.
  • Identified, drove, and implemented projects and process improvements that significantly enhanced the service organization's efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely maintenance of medical devices.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Webster University
01-2019

Master of Arts - Acquisitions and Procurement

Webster University
01-2018

Master of Arts - Management and Leadership

Webster University
01-2017

Bachelors of Arts - Liberal Studies

Friends University
01-2006

Master Certificate - Project Management

Webster University
01-2019

Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Process improvement
  • Capital spending
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Recruitment
  • Cost control
  • Decision-making
  • Cost reduction
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Contract administration

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Strategic Leadership & Governance
  • Strategic Planning & Execution: Driving long-term vision into actionable departmental goals.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Expert navigation of DNV, TJC, CMS, ACHA, AABB, CAP, and CARF standards.
  • Multi-Unit Operations: Scaling standardized services across diverse geographical healthcare sites.
  • Financial & Asset Management
  • Financial Management & Cost Control: Rigorous oversight of P&L and operational budgets.
  • Capital Planning: Managing multi-million dollar equipment lifecycles and procurement strategies.
  • Executive-Level Negotiation: Securing favorable terms with GPOs and third-party service providers.
  • Technology & Process Optimization
  • Healthcare Technology: Modernizing medical device footprints and service models.
  • Process Optimization: Utilizing data-driven methodologies for continuous improvement.
  • IT & Clinical Integration: Aligning technical infrastructure with clinical outcomes.

Timeline

Associate Vice President of Operations (HTM/IT)

Multiple IDN's
01.2015 - 01.2022

Engineer/Educator

ASP, Intuitive Surgical, Trimedx
01.2010 - 01.2015

Master of Arts - Acquisitions and Procurement

Webster University

Master of Arts - Management and Leadership

Webster University

Master Certificate - Project Management

Webster University

Director of Operations (Capital/Contracts)

Community Hospital Corporation
2023 - Current

Master of Business Administration -

Webster University

Bachelors of Arts - Liberal Studies

Friends University