Responsible for developing lesson plans, instructing and assessing multiple subjects for students in grades six through eight, including Mathematics (general mathematics, pre-algebra, and algebra); Science (pre-physics, physical science, earth science); Latin (beginner and intermediate)
Responsible for orienting, training, and mentoring seven new teachers
Assisted multiple students in achieving entry into early college programs and early placement into AP classes.
Responsible for instructing online and ground courses for the University of Phoenix BSHA and (previously) MHA programs (including courses in healthcare policy, human resources, and quality management); developing course content and syllabus in accordance with course objectives and program strategic learning objectives; participating in faculty development and training.
Designed graduate health policy course (HCS 550), including creating learning objectives, writing course content, and developing course assessments
Consistent student survey rating scores above 90% (higher than faculty average in all metrics)
Phoenix Top 500 Faculty Award winner 2021
Director of Client Services and Principal Consultant
Press Ganey Associates
01.2009 - 11.2011
Director of Client Services
Responsible for implementing performance improvement and training strategy for a system of over 60 hospitals.
Analyzed hospital performance metrics, implemented improvement programs, and trained staff and managers.
Identified performance deficiencies and developed targeted improvement plans, training materials, and learning solutions
Developed and assessed Press Ganey internal training and education programs
Principal Consultant
Developed content, assessments, and evaluation tool for Certified Leader Program (a train-the-trainer course for human resource executives)
Speaker at two National Client Conferences and multiple Regional Educational Symposia
Wrote content and conducted training in culture change, leadership effectiveness, patient-centered care, HCAHPS, employee and physician partnerships.
Director of Marketing and Development/ Executive Director, RMCHCS Foundation
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services
06.2002 - 12.2008
Member of the organization's administrative team, responsible for executive leadership of strategic planning, marketing, government and community relations, fund raising and the foundation
Developed and implemented marketing, public relations, and communications strategies
Conducted organizational needs analysis and implemented organization-wide staff training program targeted to performance deficiencies
Wrote content for and instructed quarterly leadership development institutes for all staff, physicians, and managers
Implemented patient satisfaction initiatives resulting in improved Press Ganey and HCAHPS scores
Organized lobbying initiative that produced $3.4 million in state and federal funds
Managed regional dialysis program expansion and building design project
Reorganized foundation board, revised bylaws, and created board development plan
Education
Masters in Health Policy and Management -
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2011
B.S. Mass Media, piano performance minor, cum laude -
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC
05.2002
Skills
Project management
Change management
Strategic planning
Six Sigma Green Belt
Data analysis
Instructional methods and design
Assessment strategies
Storytelling in education
Activities And Memberships
English as a Second Language (ESL) volunteer teacher (2015-2017)
Classical pianist and accompanist
Private piano teacher
US Army Family Readiness Group volunteer and leader
Rotary International (past member and board secretary)
Director of Client Services and Principal Consultant
Press Ganey Associates
01.2009 - 11.2011
Director of Marketing and Development/ Executive Director, RMCHCS Foundation
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services
06.2002 - 12.2008
Masters in Health Policy and Management -
University of North Carolina
B.S. Mass Media, piano performance minor, cum laude -
Bob Jones University
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