Dr. Kelly Waugaman
Santa Fe,New Mexico
Summary
Multi-talented Executive adept at operating in diverse capacities to achieve business goals. Proficient in a wide range of areas, including financial administration, revenue generation, and strategic planning. Hardworking and proactive leader with a disciplined execution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audiologist/Founder/CEO
Eldorado Audiology and Hearing Center
Santa Fe, New Mexico
06.2013 - Current
- Identified potential problems in a timely manner to ensure appropriate intervention strategies are implemented.
- Provided counseling services for individuals with hearing impairments or their families.
- Prescribed appropriate rehabilitative measures for patients with hearing difficulties.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data including test results, diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up notes.
- Performed hearing tests and assessed results to diagnose hearing loss, tinnitus, and other auditory conditions.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay current on advances in audiology practices.
- Monitored patient progress by conducting periodic follow-up visits and assessments.
- Assisted in research projects related to the diagnosis and management of auditory disorders.
- Collaborated with physicians and medical staff to develop treatment plans for patients.
Startup Founder
Eldorado Audiology and Hearing Center
Santa Fe, New Mexico
06.2013 - Current
- From scratch start-up Audiology Clinic in 2013 with $150.00. (not missing a zero). Developed patient-centered care model with high resale and retention rates. Created an effective, finalizing sales strategy. Develop strong employee, patient, vendor, and outside sales relationships. Well known for unique ideas, networking, creative thinking, engaging stories, strategies, and ability to handle anything that comes my way. Referred to as a one-percenter in my industry.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for resources needed for the startup.
- Researched emerging technologies that could be leveraged by the startup.
- Participated in networking events to build relationships with potential partners or customers.
- Identify new opportunities.
- Developed strategies for marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness.
- Oversaw financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and accounting.
- Built a team of professionals with diverse skill sets.
- Implemented processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Created a website and social media presence to promote the startup.
- Identified potential investors and presented investment opportunities.
- Conducted market research and identified target customer segments.
- Prepared reports on progress made towards achieving long-term objectives.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders such as customers, partners, investors.
- Collaborated with external consultants to develop innovative solutions for strategic challenges.
President
KDH Properties, LLC
Santa Fe, New Mexico
06.2013 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and other partners.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members by listening attentively and providing constructive feedback.
- Coordinated repairs and renovations with contractors and service providers.
- Scheduled regular meetings with tenants to discuss any changes or updates related to their rental agreement terms.
President
Village office condominiums
Santa Fe, New Mexico
06.2013 - Current
- Provided leadership in developing long-term financial sustainability strategies for the organization.
- Identified potential areas of risk for the organization and implemented strategies to mitigate those risks.
- Facilitated the development of board policies and procedures to support organizational goals.
- Reviewed annual budgets prepared by staff or finance committee members before presenting them to the full board for approval.
- Researched best practices related to nonprofit governance and communicated findings with the board.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
Education
Au.D. - Audiology
Salus University
Elkins Park, PA10-2005
Master of Science - Audiology
University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-1998
Some College (No Degree) - EXMBA
Quantic School of Technology
Washington, DCCertificate - Executive Global C-Suite Program
Wharton
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Consulting
- Business Development
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Planning and execution
- Business Planning
- Industry Expertise
- Marketing
- Business Networking
- Customer Acquisition
- Strategic Vision
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Not your average Audiologist
Affiliations
I am everything from Dr. Doolittle to a Prima Ballerina
Accomplishments
- Who's Who in America 2024
- Business Excellence Award 2013, 2023
- Zozobie Award 2024
- Woman in leadership scholarships
- Multiple articles and accolades through 24 year career
- Community Outreach programs
- Mentoring start-up business
Certification
New Mexico Audiologist License
Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology
Fellow of Academy of Doctors of Audiology
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Audiologist/Founder/CEO
Eldorado Audiology and Hearing Center
06.2013 - Current
Startup Founder
Eldorado Audiology and Hearing Center
06.2013 - Current
President
KDH Properties, LLC
06.2013 - Current
President
Village office condominiums
06.2013 - Current
Au.D. - Audiology
Salus University
Master of Science - Audiology
University of Akron
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
West Virginia University
Some College (No Degree) - EXMBA
Quantic School of Technology
Certificate - Executive Global C-Suite Program
Wharton
New Mexico Audiologist License
Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology
Fellow of Academy of Doctors of Audiology
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