Fallon Morey
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong expertise in communication, team development, and management. Recent experience in team management, health care and project/program management looking to pivot back to education and teaching. Solid academic foundation in education, business, and training. Proficient in classroom and student management strategies, curriculum design, and instructional delivery. Extensive experience in teaching both adult and secondary school learners. Highly skilled in multi-tasking and meeting targets efficiently. Proven ability to design and implement long-term and short-term strategic plans, including comprehensive training programs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Marketing and Communications
Sentara Health Plans
06.2022 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, goal-setting, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas. Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Spearheaded comprehensive Marketing plan with a $1.2 million annual budget and drove measurable impact on health care plan member retention and enrollment.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making and project management processes within the organization. Leader of 4 transformative strategic initiatives with over $5 million in promised value.
- Supported business growth by providing insightful recommendations based on detailed market research and competitor analysis.
Senior Project Manager
Sentara Health Plans
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth. Worked with training/HR lead to develop training plans for employees related to project outcomes.
- Developed performance expectations and education to identify skill gaps in underperforming team members and help to build skills.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions. Assisted in overseeing the execution of change strategies including change management training.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations. Consistently communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Worked with training/HR lead to develop training plans for employees
- Served as an assistant to the program manager to ensure the successful completion of program operations and financial management while leading three project workstreams through all project phases.
- Worked on program guidance including developing risk, resource, quality, cost, and scope management plans. Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
- Championed innovative approaches when faced with complex problems or opportunities requiring non-traditional thinking.
Senior Project Manager
Elevance Health
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Responsible for coordinated management of medium to large-scale and complex projects over their entire life cycle. Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support organizational growth and transformation.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth by creating training presentations and resources.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by analyzing state health care contracts and staying current on changing regulatory guidance and requirements.
- Educated key stakeholders on departmental processes, legal and contractual needs, and marketing and communications best practices.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising scope, budget, or objectives.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations. Successfully delivered all assigned projects on time, in-scope, and within budget
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders, senior executives, and project contributors.
- Worked with creative teams in a matrixed environment to develop market strategy based on marketing campaign goals of membership increase and member retention
- Managed multiple budgets exceeding $1 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
Operations Analyst and Lead Exercise Planner
Booz Allen Hamilton
08.2014 - 02.2018
- Collaborated as a defense department consultant with Navy client to build and execute military test and training plans and evaluated performance during experiments to measure results.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels with thorough analysis of client feedback and timely resolution of issues.
- Prepared familiarization trainings post-exercise debriefs for test participants.
- Created custom reports, including visualizations and written analysis to support decision-making processes and inform follow-on testing and evaluation.
- Used data analysis and exercise reconstruction to create reports and debriefings to executive-level leadership
- Managed an annual budget of over $350,000.
Small Group Teacher and Tutor
Princeton Review
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Taught small groups of secondary school students and college-aged students in test preparatory courses covering multiple subject areas including mathematics, reading comprehension, grammar/language concepts, and critical thinking.
- Improved student understanding by implementing hands-on activities and relevant examples in lesson plans. Used pre-built lesson structures and developed individual sessions to hone in on student/group needs.
- Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities and company-sponsored teacher trainings.
- Implemented differentiated teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Tutored individual students in specific subject areas or test-taking principals. Observed students and administered practice tests to develop follow-on lesson plans for instruction.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and supporting school-wide initiatives.
Staff Officer
US Navy
04.2012 - 02.2014
- Supported US Navy shore-based commands in various staff functions, including staffing and coordination of training exercises and creation of in-depth security plans.
- Supervised small team and Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Developed innovative approaches for problem-solving using critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated effectively across Navy organizations and departments to achieve common goals including publishing and reviewing global policy and strategy.
- Delivered high-quality work within tight deadlines, consistently exceeding expectations.
Director/Department Leader
USS LASSEN (DDG-82)
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement and boosted overall team morale.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through comprehensive reviews, providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Operated at a tactical, strategic, and operational level exercising executive-level responsibility and authority for the department in daily operations
- Managed 60 personnel including 5 people managers. Established clear communication channels within the department, resulting in better information flow and decision-making processes.
- Trained and coached junior level personnel.
- Aligned department objectives with those of the broader organization to maximize synergies between teams, working with other department leaders to set short and long range operational and training schedules impacting 180 total employees.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization for maximum results. Oversaw approximately $20 million dollars of systems and equipment. Frequently inspected equipment areas to verify proper operation and upkeep.
- Prioritized workload of teams effectively based on urgency/importance which resulted in meeting critical deadlines consistently.
- Oversaw upkeep of approximately $15 million dollars of equipment and systems
- Program manager for four training teams. Built large scale exercise plans to evaluate performance of teams in required emergency response procedures and trained new employees in required response procedures.
Instructor/Course Manager
Aegis Training and Readiness Center
09.2007 - 07.2010
- Instructor for 300+ adult students during 3 years of classroom and hands-on skill building instruction.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness. Coordinated annual training for 30 instructors to do the same.
- Provided curriculum management, course and instructor scheduling, and resource scheduling for over 15 separate 12-week courses.
- Continuously analyzed and recommended changes and adjustments to instruction for maximum effectiveness
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems. Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension of complex subject matter. Increased hands-on learning and tutoring opportunities to cater to different learning styles.
- Used instructional expertise to perform in-class evaluations for other instructors.
- Optimized learning plans for new courses based on student performance and feedback. Restructured examination formats to accurately assess course subject matter.
- Facilitated peer tutoring sessions, strengthening student understanding and community within classroom. Provided 1:1 tutoring to students upon request and matched students with instructors to improve learning outcomes.
Division Manager
United States Navy
05.2003 - 09.2007
- Managed 20-30 direct reports in daily operation and maintenance of millions of dollars in shipboard equipment. Responsible for ensuring employees were trained in proper emergency management and operational procedures.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members as necessary.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering development for future leadership positions. Trained new and unqualified junior leaders to enable them to achieve required qualifications and certifications for their roles within the Navy.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes, including management of personnel, equipment and facility inspections, leading training sessions, and performing administrative responsibilities.
Education
M.S. - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08.2009
MBA - Health Care Business
Penn State University
State College, PA08.2024
Graduate Certificate - Marketing Analytics
Penn State University
08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08.2012
B.A. - History/Writing
University of Pittsburgh
Skills
- Mentoring
- Multitasking and organization
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Leadership
- Written and Oral Communications
- Data Analysis
- Instructional Design
- Differentiated instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director, Marketing and Communications
Sentara Health Plans
06.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Sentara Health Plans
05.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Project Manager
Elevance Health
02.2018 - 05.2021
Operations Analyst and Lead Exercise Planner
Booz Allen Hamilton
08.2014 - 02.2018
Small Group Teacher and Tutor
Princeton Review
09.2012 - 12.2015
Staff Officer
US Navy
04.2012 - 02.2014
Director/Department Leader
USS LASSEN (DDG-82)
03.2011 - 04.2012
Instructor/Course Manager
Aegis Training and Readiness Center
09.2007 - 07.2010
Division Manager
United States Navy
05.2003 - 09.2007
M.S. - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
MBA - Health Care Business
Penn State University
Graduate Certificate - Marketing Analytics
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
B.A. - History/Writing
University of Pittsburgh
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