Debra Allison
Pensacola, FL, USA,LA
Summary
Strategic Chief Operating Officer with extensive experience in operations management, mergers and acquisitions, and process improvement. Successfully streamlined workflows, mentored teams, and promoted a positive corporate culture. Skilled in financial management, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration, bringing effective leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Developmental Disabilities Management Services
10.1992 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery of projects and streamlined workflows.
- Played a critical role in mergers and acquisitions activities; including due diligence processes, negotiations, integration planning, and execution efforts to ensure seamless transitions.
- Mentored team members by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and providing constructive feedback; fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and systems, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
- Guided teams through periods of significant change by providing clear communication and decisive leadership during transitions.
- Promoted a positive corporate culture by implementing employee engagement programs that recognized achievement and fostered collaboration among teams.
- Established a work performance that allowed the opportunity to advance to the highest level within the division through many previous work assignments in multiple states.
Administrator
Pensacola Care, Inc.
10.1982 - 10.1992
- Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
- Coordinated company events and meetings to foster teamwork and boost employee morale.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations
- Operated the program with financial integrity
- Coordinated an atmosphere of leadership and teamwork
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education And Recreation
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, ALSkills
- Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Executive Leadership
- Compliance Management
- Performance Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operations Oversight
- Financial Management
- Change Management
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Developmental Disabilities Management Services
10.1992 - Current
Administrator
Pensacola Care, Inc.
10.1982 - 10.1992
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education And Recreation
University of Montevallo
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