Experienced individual with a strategic mindset, adept at transforming underperforming organizations into high-achieving revenue generators. Possessing a charismatic and pleasant demeanor, I excel in enhancing customer relationships. As a seasoned Project Management Specialist, I have successfully collaborated with teams to achieve both short and long-term project objectives. I have effectively managed budgets and closely monitored project expenses. Furthermore, my expertise as a training professional encompasses extensive leadership experience in staff development, process optimization, performance management, and curriculum design.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Clinical Operation Director
HealthyMD
10.2022 - Current
Oversee the development and processes of the Test & Treat, PrEP, nPEP and Sexually Transmitted Disease departments
Liaison for Managers of Disease Intervention (Direct Report)
Responsible for the hiring and selection of new employees, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning, and directing Managers, Supervisors, and their teams work, approving timesheets, leave and taking disciplinary action as appropriate
Utilize leadership and managerial skills to create partnerships within the medical and social service community that serve HIV infected
Review and analyze monthly statistical outcomes with the STD Manager to share with the supervisors and team members
Ensure the 24-hour PrEP, nPEP, STD & Test & Treat phones are answered in a timely manner and client's questions are answered appropriately
Attend all leadership meetings to ensure all departments are meeting their monthly data goals
Work with community partners to track HIV infected persons and ensure a system exists to link the persons to immediate care
Monitor employees' work product, performance and investigative activities through observational interviews, counseling sessions and field investigations
Work with community partners to track HIV infected persons and ensure that systems exist to ensure persons infected with HIV are provided immediate linkage to HIV care and initiation of antiretroviral therapy at the time of diagnosis and/or returning to care after gap in services
Review employees' cases, field records and other program papers to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of case management
Interact with healthcare professional's executives, and vendors in the local community
Organize and implement training in coordination with the Director of Education for staff in the entire region
Maintain personal and team's continuing education
Prepare performance reports for presentation to upper management
Direct and participate in projects assigned to the region
Ensure that all clinics within the region follow safety, health and business law and regulations
Responsible for Business Development, expansion, building new partnership and maintaining existing ones
Responsible for ongoing update of clinical standing operating procedures in coordination with supervisor
Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths, and address development areas
Supporting C&D (Cloud & Digital) Platform (Analytics Insights, AWS, Microsoft, CI&E (Cloud Innovation & Engineering), Digital & Cloud Strategy); and, Driving integration of PwC's offshore and onshore Acceleration Centers (ACs)) with US (United States) Consulting
Managing aspects of onboarding projects into PwC's acceleration centers
Building relationships and creating AC awareness with Platform and Pillar, partners, and directors
Conducting workshops and educational sessions as necessary to drive the usage of the acceleration centers within the pillars highlighted for each role above
Collaborating with AC leaders and platform team members for building the AC solutions
Identifying relevant client pursuits for AC leverage and drive AC collaboration in those pursuits
Providing end-to-end support for client pursuits in conjunction with AC points of contact: RFP (Request for Proposal) response, orals preparation and setting up offshore and/or onshore delivery teams after win; and, Coordinating with centers and client teams to define delivery approach, resource requirements, timing, and priority of deliverables in accordance with engagement team standards and AC Standard Operating Procedures
Working with engagement directors & partners to resolve any issues/conflicts within the acceleration center
Determining quality objectives in measurable terms for projects in line with the organization objectives
Developing and improving relationships between the engagement teams and the acceleration centers through effective communication, managing expectations and meeting commitments
Providing weekly written and oral status reports and regular updates to the teams on various initiatives (e.g., hiring updates, skill set gaps, progress against business cases, attrition, salesforce pipeline, big deals participation, etc.); and, Delivering actionable management information reporting on a regular basis to senior management and driving actions accordingly towards continuous improvement.
Streamlined operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.
Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
School Disease Intervention Specialist (Contract)
CDC (Centers for Disease Control) Foundation
02.2022 - 06.2022
Complex professional work involved in the investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases within the school system
Work with both school officials and the state with the development and revision of guidance related to COVID 19 for schools and school districts within the state including testing, screening, outbreak information, reporting requirements, and general school-related questions
Ensures that the necessary treatment and control procedures are followed by (school system) students, teachers, and parents to prevent any further spread of disease
Submits and records case information in a disease reporting system to ensure accurate collection of data for evaluation, operational and statistical analysis
Perform other related duties as required work with both school officials and the state with the development and revision of guidance related to COVID 19 for schools and school districts within the state including testing, screening, outbreak information, reporting requirements, and general school-related questions
Conduct case investigations on infected students, documents case histories and infection sources
Answer disease related questions
Keep current with local school districts, national and international disease trends, and outbreaks
Provides schools and school-based organizations with approved information about state isolation, testing, and COVID 19 related procedures, monitors compliance, and supports compliance with COVID 19 guidance
Produce qualitative and quantitative reports and tracing records for school officials, the school system leadership, and county and state health departments
Provide COVID 19 contacts with approved information about the quarantine procedures, and if appropriate, refer them to testing according to protocol and/or to a COVID-19 Care Resource Coordinator for students and parents
Administer COVID-19 Testing – mouth swab/self-test
Vaccination related support and non-clinical staffing as authorization is expanded to children.
Ryan white Medical Program Director
Family Health Center Inc
01.2019 - 07.2021
Oversee, manage, and direct aspects of Family Health Center Ryan White Program and associated grants, including but not limited to: Quality Management, Minority AIDS Initiative, and Corrections Navigation, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, Rebates, RWPB Housing Program
Design and implement operating procedures to assure compliance with state and federal guidelines and evaluate service delivery and accessibility to assure compliance with state and federal regulations
Prepare required HRSA reports for the RWPB program
Assist in preparation of grant applications, budgets, reports, site visits, and program plans
Evaluate operational and service effectiveness and prioritize actions across assigned program and operational areas throughout Tennessee
Integrate system activities with other agencies and service providers to promote continuity and efficiency
Provide technical assistance to contractors in interpretation of state and federal rules and evaluate contractor performance
Oversee resource acquisition and utilization
Develop and oversee implementation of quality assurance and management activities
Oversee updates to community planning groups
Supervise, train, and manage a team of individuals who perform day-to-day program operations.
Program Coordinator II
SC Dept. of Health & Environmental Control
06.2017 - 01.2019
Coordinates all planning and delivery procedures for HIV testing and counseling services in accordance with state laws/regulations
Updates needed policies and procedures for program needs as required
Develops strategies, media messages and/or other materials to encourage testing to those who are at highest risk of infection
Provides quality assurance, monitoring, and technical assistance to local testing providers to ensure proper implementation of testing according to established policy, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
Conducts quarterly meetings with grantees, contractors, and prevention partners to provide updates and oversight of counseling, testing and linkage programs
Conduct quality assurance site visit for the prevention grantees and contractors
Review client records for proper documentation and quality assurance to ensuring proper protocols are followed according to state and federal guidelines
Provide training or coordinate training to providers and contracted health care partners
Evaluates overall CTL (Counseling, Testing and Linkage) program to determine effectiveness and targeting of testing resources and linkages to care for those who test positive
Ensure grantees enter data required for CDC through Evaluation Web
Drafts reports analyzing and summarizing testing data for presentations and as required for Federal and State reports
Provide technical assistance to CBOs, DAODAS sites and to other agencies/health care facilities be liaison for and between internal and external stakeholders.
Regional Service Coordinator
SC Dept. of Health & Environmental Control
07.2015 - 06.2017
Responsible for data collection and data management for Ryan White & HRSA reporting
Uses HIV Surveillance data to link or re-engage persons living with HIV into medical care
Conducts field investigations to locate individuals who are out-of-care
Analyze and disseminate the results of investigations, special studies, and surveillance data
Ensure the accuracy, substance and timeliness of program reports, projects, and program data analysis
Responsible for the write up case investigations and provides monthly data input and performance reporting for grants
Responsible for all aspects of Quality Management (QM) data reporting which includes gathering and analyzing program data, outcomes and indicators and evaluating mechanisms for client input through various sources
Responsible for data quality management for CDC reporting purposes
Develops and maintains working relationships with community-based organizations and agencies that provide direct services to people living with HIV
Develop procedures to help guide internal operational flow for the Data to Care Program
Provide grant writing assistance to obtain a 5-year prevention grant award
Select and interview Candidates for hire
Assist colleagues and team members with questions and challenges in daily work.
Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) Consultant
Provide HIV/STD screenings and HIV confirmatory testing including specimen collection in accordance with South Carolina Public Health Regulations
Link high-risk individuals to prevention interventions & supportive services as appropriate including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), Primary Care, medical insurance enrollment, enrollment, and other essential support services
Provide HIV Counseling and Testing and Follow-ups
Conduct street outreach activities to target high-risk population and provide prevention, education, and testing services
Provide navigation support services and case management to ensure linkage and follow-up for HIV medical care and biomedical interventions as needed by clients.
Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVOCATE III
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
11.2013 - 07.2015
Billing of Ryan White Clients processed according to established guidelines
Provided excellent customer service above established standards
Provided prompt, accurate, thorough, and courteous responses to all customer inquiries
Flag inquiries which may be non-routine and required deviation from standard screens, scripts, and procedures
Performed detailed research as needed to resolve inquiries
Coverage verification to ensure clients were receiving necessary service
Work with systems CES, PIRS, FIPS and individual ACA (Affordable Care Act) plans
Billing, ACA, Commercial, Blue Steps trained
Ability to assess quality performance and implement effective strategies to improve and ensure quality service
Reviewed reports and INFPS for accurate documentation in preparation for auditing and quality management
Ensured Team workload was at required standards
Assisted with escalated calls if the supervisor is not available.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR I
South Carolina HIV Task Force
09.2011 - 11.2013
Work closely with the Director of HIV Task Force on a variety of organizational and logistical tasks related to the coordination of the HIV Prevention Program, including team-building and professional development activities
Assist in scheduling and planning for events, such as on-site and off-site meetings, conferences, and presentations, which may include coordinating arrangements for participants, handling logistics, preparing and disseminating materials
Work on special projects as needed May include conducting basic research and analysis of data to respond to requests
Maintained invoice documentation
Supervised undergraduate internships and volunteers, scheduling and documenting hours
Conducted quality program reviews using established service delivery indicators and outcome measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of service
Documented internal audits and other quality assurance activities
Assured ongoing compliance with quality regulatory requirements
Developed and managed budgets
Participated in grant writing
Created and maintained MOU and MOA
Strategic planning.
HIV PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Hope Health Inc.
09.2008 - 09.2011
Directly supported the HIV/AIDs prevention initiative
Identified marketing opportunities, create, and distribute marketing materials
Assisted in developing prevention curricula
Assigned duties to a team of Interns and Volunteers
Provided support for media campaign including social media, i.e., blogs and Facebook
Ensured the accuracy, substance and timeliness of program reports, projects, and program data analysis
Assisted with prevention/intervention implementation
Collected various data variables regarding testing subjects consistent with grant guidelines and quality assurance
Completed and signed off on weekly logs for Interns and Volunteers
Facilitated Video Opportunities for Innovative Condom Education and Safer Sex (VOICES) intervention on college/university campuses
Conducted clients' annual reassessment and mid-year interview
Ensured clients' adherence to medication and medical appointment.
Education
Health Administration
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
08.2021
Master of Public Health - College of Health Sciences
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
05.2013
Skills
Project management
Communication skills
PMP
Leadership
Training Management
Organizational skills
Supervising experience
SharePoint
Budgeting
Salesforce
Six Sigma
Quality management
Cost control
Self-Motivated
Cultural awareness
Senior Leadership Skills
Strategic Thinking & Foresight
Emotional Intelligence
Public speaking skills
Presentation skills
Online Teaching
Online learning tools
Course Development
Work flow planning
Conflict Management
Project Closure
Stakeholder Relations
Course Creation
DHA 807: Teaching Practicum, Course Created: MHA 706 Healthcare Leadership
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 04/2020, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Project Management Certificate Program, 05/2020, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Activities And Volunteerism And Awards
Active Member, Out Loud – Peer Sexual Health Educator/Mentor 2012 and 2013
Active Participant, Human Rights Campaign LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Trans) Leadership Conference, Washington DC 2012
Active Volunteer, SC HIV Task Force 2015
Active Volunteer, Special Olympics 2012, 2014 and 2015
Speaker, South Carolina HIV, STD & Viral Hepatitis Conference 2017
Active Participant, South Carolina HIV Planning Council 2017, 2018 and 2019
Active Participant, Brothers to Brothers 2018 and 2019
Active Volunteer SC PRIDE 2018 and 2019
Active Member SC Ending the Epidemics Committee 2019
Active Donor NC- Red Light Initiative for Homeless 2020-2021
South Carolina Black Top 20 under 40 2021
Conference And Presentation Experience
2017 South Carolina HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Conference, Presenter - Columbia, SC
2018 South Carolina Public Health Association Annual Conference, Presenter - Myrtle Beach, SC
2019 SC HIV Planning Council and Ryan White All Parts Presenter - Columbia SC
2020 South Carolina HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Conference, Presenter - Columbia, SC