Edward Andre Sykes
Country Club Hills,IL
Summary
Multi-talented business leader bringing 28 years of experience as successful Community Liaison, Entrepreneur, Founder, Police Officer, Certified Athletic Trainer. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Liaison
Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health
04.2022 - Current
- Cultivated and developed relationships with existing and potential referral sources, identified new partners, uncovered untapped opportunities and raised brand awareness.
- Liaised with community members, business owners and officials to address current issues and find appropriate solutions.
- Established relationships with management, local leaders and community members to achieve program objectives.
- Assisted in planning, organizing and executing various internal and external activities for the department such as facility tours, health fairs, open houses and networking events.
- Meet with and talked to medical professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, nurses, owners, CEO's, other liaison's during weekly activities.
- Further enhanced and promoted the organization's services within assigned market segment and private practitioners within an assigned geographic territory.
- Called numerous hospital emergency rooms to generate referral leads, set appointments and spoke thoroughly about the hospital's services.
- Worked with the Business Development team to create, design, plan and implement programs designed to advance the marketing plans and services of ABHS to ensure profit, growth and expansion of the organization's products and services.
Non-Profit Executive Director
City Of Scottsdale
01.2021 - Current
- Shared mission of organization with public through successful community outreach and marketing strategies.
- Cultivated positive corporate image by developing partnerships with media, business and community groups.
- Built referral pipeline by remaining active with community and establishing referral networks and resources.
- Oversaw strategic business decision-making to develop, enhance and enforce business mission.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Built relationships with strategic partners leading to business development opportunities.
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Spooner Physical Therapy
09.1999 - 01.2021
- Supervised and reviewed 10 subordinates.
- Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Reviewed and assessed criminal prosecution information, including search warrants, citations and complaints.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Monitored serving of warrants and assisted in making required arrests.
- Provided management and support to team of 10 officers, reducing process gaps and promoting productivity.
- Informed shift officers of properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
- Evaluated evidence for validity and admissibility and provided testimony during administrative and criminal court hearings.
- Responded quickly to calls, questions and complaints from citizens to help in various situations.
- Contacted paramedics and other emergency personnel for assistance at all medical, fire and vehicle collision incidents and accidents.
- Improved criminal investigation lead times through enhanced case management and better personnel training.
Certified Athletic Trainer
Grand Canyon University
04.1999 - 09.1999
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Contributed to patient care plan development and monitoring in outpatient setting.
- Instructed patients on proper hygiene, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes and ergonomic factors in daily activities.
- Observed patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on responses and progress, providing results to physical therapists.
- Helped patients with removing or applying assistive braces, splints or slings.
- Assisted with treatment administration, therapeutic massages and physical therapy exercises.
- Assessed patients for available range of motion and current vital signs to optimize treatment plans.
- Documented patient progress, treatments, and data in charts.
- Collaborated with care team to discuss patient treatment plans and progress.
Head Certified Athletic Trainer
Company Name
04.1996 - 04.1999
- Inventoried training supplies and medical equipment.
- Helped to design fitness and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
- Traveled with sports teams to assist in medical coverage.
- Collaborated with coaches to maintain consistent and successful athletic program.
- Set clear performance targets and evaluated player and team achievements.
- Referred injured athletes to team physician or medical facility.
- Maintained and cleaned treatment room equipment.
- Prepared general treatment orders for physician review.
- Recorded injuries and treatments and managed insurance claim forms for injuries treated by team physician.
- Assisted in designing individualized nutritional goals and plans.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Churchill County High School
Fallon, NVLassen Community College
Susanville, CAAssociate of Arts -
Butte College
Oroville, CACalifornia State University - Chico
Chico, CABachelor of Science - Athletic Training / Sports Medicine
University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NVMaster of Science - Athletic Training / Sports Medicine
University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NVSkills
- Communications Strategy
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Team Leadership, Training and Development
- Compliance and Regulations
Timeline
Community Liaison
Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health
04.2022 - Current
Non-Profit Executive Director
City Of Scottsdale
01.2021 - Current
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Spooner Physical Therapy
09.1999 - 01.2021
Certified Athletic Trainer
Grand Canyon University
04.1999 - 09.1999
Head Certified Athletic Trainer
Company Name
04.1996 - 04.1999
High School Diploma -
Churchill County High School
Lassen Community College
Associate of Arts -
Butte College
California State University - Chico
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training / Sports Medicine
University of Nevada - Reno
Master of Science - Athletic Training / Sports Medicine
University of Nevada - Reno
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