Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 10+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Possess over 10 years of expertise in the healthcare industry with knowledge in project management, clinical pharmaceutical studies, research methodology, and database development.
Develops, implement, monitor, and revise the Project Management Plans.
Coordinate weekly project meetings with CMS.
Draft project management-related reports and meeting summaries.
Manage Technical Expert Panel (TEP) logistics; develop and present webinars for the TEP, CMS programs, and other stakeholders.
Self-motivated with a strong desire to efficiently exceed deadlines with exceptional results.
A high-energy team player with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
Commitment to accuracy and a high level of attention to detail as demonstrated in a project management and compliance capacity.
Key strengths include problem solving, organizational planning, time management, and exceptional follow-up.
Skilled in building strong rapport and establishing relationships and clients and key decision makers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager III
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG)
11.2012 - Current
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Impact Assessment of CMS Quality and Efficiency Measures on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) contract
Drafts all reports and correspondence, arranges for appropriate project staff to attend meetings, schedules teleconferences with CMS, and monitors the project budget and expenses
Acts as the business process and functional requirements liaison with the IT programming staff in the development of databases to support the Impact Assessment work
Assures contract tasks meet client and budget requirements, communicates and consults with clients on a regular basis to provide technical assistance regarding the processes and decision criteria of the Measures Management system
Manage and provide technical support related to SharePoint activities.
Project Manager
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG)
12.2013 - 12.2015
Served on the Measures Management Special Innovation Project for CMS
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the project, including: drafting all reports and correspondence arranging for all appropriate project staff to attend meetings, scheduling teleconferences with CMS, and monitoring the project budget and expenses
Acted as the business process/functional requirements liaison with the IT programming staff in the development of databases to support Measures Manager’s work
Assured contract tasks met client and budget requirements
Communicated and consulted with client and measure developers on a regular basis to provide technical assistance regarding the processes and decision criteria of the Measure Management System.
Project Coordinator
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG)
11.2012 - 11.2013
Developed and adhered to project timelines and task schedules
Identified opportunities to improve the project process and develop quality improvement activities
Coordinated complex project tasks and tracked subcontractors’ deliverables
Developed and generated written reports and maintained records for audit purposes
Communicated with CMS and project partners, subcontractors, and other entities on the project as directed.
Alliance Compliance Specialist
Kforce, Inc.
01.2009 - 09.2012
Coordinated and tracked assigned pharmaceutical studies
Discussed study details with Data Compliance Coordinator once assigned
Responsible for obtaining study case report forms, reviewed protocols, and attended study team meetings to discuss studies
Maintained regular contact with all study personnel and ensured that data was collected by deadline
Coordinated and prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual metric and productivity reports
Requested access to appropriate protocol in INET or OC RDC, if applicable
Requested electronic copy of case report forms for paper studies
Reviewed protocol and visit schedule
Posted and updated information and content on Pfizer internal systems
Maintained personnel listing.
Clinical Research Recruiter
Kforce, Inc.
11.2007 - 12.2008
Identified, interviewed, and placed Clinical Research Professionals with clients in the Pharmaceutical industry
Planned, executed, cultivated and monitored viable candidates
Developed relationships and career paths for candidates within pharmaceutical alliance program
Screened, interviewed, and packaged qualified candidates for account managers to sell skill set to clients
Exceeded weekly quotas of 250 phone calls and 10 hours phone time.
Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
Sales Representative
RedVector
05.2007 - 10.2007
Inside Advertising Sales Representative
St. Petersburg Times
01.2007 - 05.2007
Inside Advertising Sales Representative
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
08.2004 - 01.2007
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee
01.2007
Skills
Project Management
Project Planning
Project planning and development
Project Scheduling
Strategic Planning
Schedule Management
Customer Relations
Stakeholder Communications
Staff Management
Work flow planning
Document Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Project Manager
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG)
12.2013 - 12.2015
Project Coordinator
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG)
11.2012 - 11.2013
Project Manager III
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG)
11.2012 - Current
Alliance Compliance Specialist
Kforce, Inc.
01.2009 - 09.2012
Clinical Research Recruiter
Kforce, Inc.
11.2007 - 12.2008
Sales Representative
RedVector
05.2007 - 10.2007
Inside Advertising Sales Representative
St. Petersburg Times
01.2007 - 05.2007
Inside Advertising Sales Representative
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
08.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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