Gail Coykendall
Westport,CT
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RTM District 1 Representative
Town of Westport, CT
2025.11 - Current
- Appointed to Employee Compensation, Public Safety, Public Works and Transit Subcommittees.
- Responsibilities include adopting the annual Town and Education budgets and appropriations over $20,000.
- Enact ordinances of the Town.
- Review certain appropriations, bonds, leases, sales and purchases of Town property.
- Review certain changes to zoning regulations, changes to zoning boundaries.
- Reviewing certain changes to regulations concerning the use of Town recreation and other public facilities.
Disability Nurse Case Manager
Pitney Bowes, Inc
2004.05 - 2011.04
- Coordinated patient care plans to optimize health outcomes for diverse populations.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and develop individualized interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery and resource allocation.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on clinical evidence and feedback.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
- Organized Private Investigators and additional Physician Reviewers to ensure employee ability to return to work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH2000-06
Skills
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Constituent relations
- Community outreach and engagement
- Performance improvement
- Stakeholder collaboration
Affiliations
Saugatuck Island Special Taxing District, Board Member.
Founding member of Westport Alliance for Saugatuck.
Timeline
RTM District 1 Representative
Town of Westport, CT
2025.11 - Current
Disability Nurse Case Manager
Pitney Bowes, Inc
2004.05 - 2011.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Otterbein University