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Denise A. Schuele

Denise A. Schuele

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Program Officer with extensive experience, specializing in partnership development and grant management. Managed portfolios over $15M, significantly improving community engagement and driving impactful initiatives. Skilled in strategic planning and communication, promoting collaboration to meet organizational objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Officer

Patterson Family Foundation
Kansas City, Missouri
03.2020 - 07.2025
  • Cultivated grantmaking opportunities aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Managed multiple portfolios exceeding $15M annually, including proposal reviews and reporting.
  • Developed strategies to enhance community engagement and foster partnerships.
  • Collaborated with current and prospective partners as primary contact for program grants.
  • Partnered with leadership and board of directors on process improvements and recommendations.
  • Represented Foundation at networking events, conferences, and community sessions.
  • Provided technical support for disbursement and compliance with grant requirements.

Program Manager

Cerner Corporation
Kansas City, MO
07.2018 - 02.2020
  • Oversaw development of SDOH strategies across Cerner to enhance community health outcomes.
  • Coordinated third-party partnerships, including Community Referral Platforms and non-emergent medical transportation.
  • Provided advisory services to health systems, fostering collaboration within communities.
  • Supported Cerner’s Social Determinants Innovation Collaborative to drive impactful initiatives.
  • Represented Cerner at community and payor-sponsored conference events to promote SDOH initiatives.
  • Managed workflow, assessment, and toolkit projects related to SDOH development.
  • Facilitated strategic discussions among stakeholders to align on health improvement goals.

Senior Program Coordinator

Cerner Corporation
Kansas City, MO
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • As a Senior Program Coordinator with the Population Health Services organization, I had responsibility to develop advanced strategies for health systems to know, engage and manage populations to improve the health of workforce and social determinants of health for communities.
  • I was engaged with communities across Kansas and Missouri to identify opportunities available to meet pathways within the population health model that could be applied to their well-being.

Program Coordinator

Cerner Corporation
Kansas City, MO
06.2014 - 07.2016
  • As a Program Coordinator with the Sponsored Events team, I had responsibility and event ownership for multiple client events, including summits, councils, Regional User Groups (RUGs) and global client events.
  • I held responsibility for coordination and execution for my events in regards to registration, event location and logistics, agenda, attendees, networking activities, printed and online collateral, uCern management, gifts, etc., with the support and collaboration with the event stakeholders.
  • I played a major role in the strategy and development of new councils within Cerner.
  • I assisted in the development and execution of charters for these new councils, outlining the expected outcomes, member participation and responsibility, length of membership term, etc.
  • The councils have proven to be very successful and have set a foundation for best practice of current and future councils.
  • I was the main liaison for Cerner’s RUGs, and assisted with the conferences onsite and provided backend support as needed in 2015 and 2016.
  • I provided extensive training and support with the Cerner Registration tool, which our RUGs had access to utilize.
  • This included assistance with credit card payments, refunds and processing as needed.
  • In 2016, Cerner’s strategy and support of the RUGs changed significantly, and I played a key role in ensuring all documentation, communications and providing a seamless transition occurred across all venues (Cerner and client organizations).
  • Lastly, I had the opportunity to assist with Cerner global events in 2015 and 2016, expanding my knowledge of Cerner global services and solutions and assisting with various areas of the event including: Cerner solution gallery staffing, vendor sponsorship, collateral needs, website and registration creation and maintenance, etc.

Sr. Administrator

Cerner Corporation
Kansas City, MO
07.2012 - 06.2014
  • I supported seven Cerner Executives with everyday tasks, responsibilities, meetings, travel, expenses, and anything else that may arise.
  • I managed incoming/outgoing meeting and client visit invites for all executives, and as needed for associates on their teams.
  • Calendar and inbox management was one of my main priorities for several executives, and coordinated multiple meetings and events throughout the day, week, month and even into the near future.
  • My experience and support for my executives and teams, allowed me to have exposure and wisdom within the following areas: Travel, Expense, eProcurement/Requisitions, Contracts, Petty Cash Management & Reconciliation, Purchasing Card Management & Reconciliation, Diners Reconciliation, Navigator Tools- creating Vision Center Requests and Internal Meeting request (both on-site and off-site).
  • During my time as a Sr. Administrator, I assisted with Program Coordination and Management within the Healthy Nevada Team, in regards to office set up and events in the community, as well as most CommonWell Health Alliance weekly, bi-weekly, and quarterly board meetings and events, in addition to its individual Committee Meetings and events.
  • I also planned and coordinated many off-site and out of state events for multiple CommonWell board and committee members, including agenda development, catering, lodging, AV needs, etc., while also working within our own Corporate Meeting and Events (CME) team, per our Cerner policy and guidelines.
  • I had the opportunity to help support many town halls within the Ambulatory and Government teams, and participated in PowerPoint deck creation, to AV & catering needs, room reservations and locations, while partnering with CME to provide a successful event.
  • I served on many committees within our Associate Support group, helping create and set fundamental training tools for new administrators.
  • I provided training and shadowing for new associates/administrators as needed and was a mentee to three fellow administrators.

Recruiter

Community Living Opportunities (CLO)
Lenexa, Kansas
06.2008 - 06.2012
  • Recruiter for the Johnson County and Southeast Kansas locations, actively recruited, screened, interviewed, and hired for multiple positions.
  • On a daily basis, I reviewed applications received on-line, by email, or hand delivered, overseeing up to 30-40 applications a week.
  • I consistently found innovative ways to create advertisements for many varied positions and attended several job fairs to recruit the best possible candidates for the organization.
  • Additionally, I worked closely within the HR department in submitting background checks, new employment paperwork, on-line and in classroom training, and assisted with implementation of HR/Payroll software systems, including an applicant tracking system.

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Community Living Opportunities (CLO)
Lenexa, Kansas
11.2006 - 06.2012
  • I provided Executive Assistant support to the CEO with day to day operations of the organization.
  • I also attended monthly Board and Executive Committee meetings, taking minutes, providing reports as needed, and hosting the meetings remotely across the Johnson and Douglas County Sites.
  • I provided support and management to the daily calendar of events for the CEO, planned all administrative employee travel to a sister company in California on a monthly basis, and aided with the revision and documentation of monthly Board Reports.
  • I acted as the Office Manager in addition to the Executive Assistant role, supervising the Administrative Assistant, overseeing all day to day operations of the Johnson County office building, and maintained initial contact with all vendors, contractors and guests visiting the office.

Employment Specialist

Community Living Opportunities (CLO)
Lenexa, Kansas
07.2006 - 11.2006
  • I actively recruited, screened, interviewed and hired for multiple positions within the organization.
  • I assisted in part of the new hire transition and training into their new roles.
  • In addition to the interview process, I supervised and trained the Administrative Assistant in all aspects of that position.

Education

Business Administration -

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
05-2004

High School Diploma -

Mount Saint Scholastica Academy
Atchison, KS
05-2000

Skills

  • Partnership development
  • Community engagement
  • Program evaluation
  • Grant management
  • Strategic planning
  • Event coordination
  • Project management
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking

Affiliations

  • Mount St. Scholastica Development Advisory Board, Board Member, 2018 - 2024
  • American Royal, Education Committee Member, 2023 to present
  • Kansas Public Health Association, Board Member, 2018 - 2023
  • American Public Health Association, ARGC Proxy and KPHA Affiliate Representative, 2019 - 2021
  • Kansas City Community Conversations Planning Committee, 2019 - 2021

Accomplishments

  • Rise Leadership Development Program, 2019 to Present, Cerner Corporation
  • Best Innovation Award Recipient, 02/19, Cerner Corporation
  • Kansas Leadership Center: Your Leadership Edge Program, 09/18
  • EWI (Executive Women’s International-KC Chapter)-Cerner Representative, 2013 to 2015
  • Creative Contributions Award Recipient for Johnson County, 09/10, Community Living Opportunities

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Program Officer

Patterson Family Foundation
03.2020 - 07.2025

Program Manager

Cerner Corporation
07.2018 - 02.2020

Senior Program Coordinator

Cerner Corporation
07.2016 - 07.2018

Program Coordinator

Cerner Corporation
06.2014 - 07.2016

Sr. Administrator

Cerner Corporation
07.2012 - 06.2014

Recruiter

Community Living Opportunities (CLO)
06.2008 - 06.2012

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Community Living Opportunities (CLO)
11.2006 - 06.2012

Employment Specialist

Community Living Opportunities (CLO)
07.2006 - 11.2006

Business Administration -

Benedictine College

High School Diploma -

Mount Saint Scholastica Academy

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