Gary W. Golden
Summary
To secure a challenging position with a growing and dynamic company that offers an opportunity for advancement. Detail-oriented Assistant Manager offers more than 3-year progressive record of accomplishment in leadership roles. Establishes clear guidelines and enforces consistent policies to keep staff satisfied and on-target to achieve important objectives. Excellent relationship-building, multitasking and decision-making skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Staff Physician, Rehabilitation Director
Salem Village SNF
Joliet, IL
09.2001 - 06.2014
- Developed treatment plans for individual patients, accounting for special needs of patient, physician diagnoses and recommendations and patient's desired outcomes.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
Medical Staff Physician
ATTENDING PHYSICIAN STAFF MEMBERSHIP, Silver Cross Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
New Lenox, IL
08.2001 - 06.2014
- Examined patients and recorded medical histories to use in health assessments and help determine conditions.
- Advised patients about diet, hygiene and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and prevent disease.
- Collaborated closely with fellow medical team members to share knowledge and discuss best courses for treatment.
- Completed continuing education programs to maintain certifications.
- Evaluated health history and genetic information to recommend preventive healthcare.
- Utilized mobile, tablet and laptop technology to inform and educate patients about medical conditions.
- Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of care provided and patient responses.
Medical Staff Physician
Action Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, SC
Shorewood, IL
08.2001 - 06.2014
- Performed all duties treating patients, developed & engaged in practice building techniques, providing patient education presentations, duties of performing selected practice business administration.
- Provided health education to patients, families and colleagues.
- Examined patients and recorded medical histories to use in health assessments and help determine conditions.
- Advised patients about diet, hygiene and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and prevent disease.
- Evaluated health history and genetic information to recommend preventive healthcare.
- Completed continuing education programs to maintain certifications.
- Utilized mobile, tablet and laptop technology to inform and educate patients about medical conditions.
- Contributed to growth and revenue generation through marketing, community events and other relationship-building efforts.
Assistant Manager
FedEx Office
Plainfield, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Performed all duties with regards to store administrative management, print consultation & production, retail sales, packing & shipping
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
Rideshare Driver
Uber/Lyft
Naperville, IL
08.2014 - 06.2020
- Performed duties of rideshare taxi passenger transportation
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Drove passengers from pick-up points to deliver to destination.
- Maximized passenger satisfaction by maintaining vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
- Offered riders information about local attractions and restaurants.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
Manager/Medical Director
Golden Serenity Spa
Aurora, IL
01.2007 - 12.2013
- Performed all duties of running business administration and management of daily operations and supervised Aesthetic and Therapeutic Massage procedures.
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities.
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Developed and actualized strategies to maintain highest standards of care.
- Created plans to achieve organizational goals, promote employee welfare and deliver quality patient care.
- Created ambitious annual goals, objectives and budgets and made recommendations to reduce costs.
- Planned and developed new clinical programs and initiatives and managed and maintained performance improvement processes as defined in business plans.
Chiropractic Physician
Golden Chiropractic Center
Arlington, VA
02.1985 - 09.1991
- Performed all duties treating patients, developed & engaged in practice building techniques, providing patient education seminars, performed all administrative duties of running successful health care clinic.
- Completed full reviews of patient histories as well as complete physical, neurological and orthopedic examinations.
- Educated patients on quality of life benefits through routine chiropractic care.
- Educated patients regarding positive lifestyle choices such as nutrition, exercise and stress management.
- Analyzed x-rays to locate source of patient difficulties and rule out fractures or diseases.
- Provided constructive feedback to enhance staff competencies and care quality.
- Directed daily activities and managed clinic budget and durable medical equipment expenditures.
- Developed and actualize plans to streamline patient flows, increase office and patient care efficiency and generate new revenues.
- Recruited, trained and mentored staff members on clinic policies and procedures, patient interaction and innovations in chiropractic medicine.
Education
Post-Professional Certification - Internal Medicine/Physical Medicine Rehabilition
University of Illinois Medical Center
Chicago, IL07.2001
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia College of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Applied Nutrition
Life University
Marietta, GA12.1984
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Life University
Marietta12.1984
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.1980
Skills
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and planning skills
- Developed long term relationships that assured achievement of desired outcomes efficiently and cost-effectively
- SKILLS
- Project Management, Financial Administration, Sales, Leadership, Staff Training
- Hiring and Training
- Training and Development
- Employee Scheduling
- Project Management Abilities
- Sales Monitoring
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Staff Training and Development
- Project Management
- Retail Space Planning
- Cost Control
- Retail Operations Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
- Business Planning
- Promotional Planning
- Google Drive
- Customer Relations
- Money Handling
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Policy Administration
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Team Building
- Problem Resolution
- Leadership
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Networking
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- CPR/First-aid Certified
- Clinic Administration
- HIPAA
- Practice Management
- Insurance Verification
- Direct Patient Care
- Records Management
- Patient Health Education
Affiliations
Illinois State Medical Society 2001-2014
Will-Grundy County Medical Society 2001- 2014
Accomplishments
- Golden, GW, Kerner, MB, Nicholas, AS, Greene, CH, Helig, D, DeBias, DA: Protocol for the Standardization of Osteopathic Mainipulative Treatment for Soft Tissue Trigger Points of the Upper and Mid-Thoracic Dorsum, J.A.O.A
- 93 (8): 872; 1993
- Kerner, MB, Golden, GW, Greene, CH, Nicholas, AS, Helig, D, DeBias, Fisher, JC: Design of an Instrument for the Clinical Measurement of Tissue Impedance, J.A.O.A
- 93 (9): 952: 1993
- Revivo, G, Golden, GW, Vo, A, Song, S, Harden, RN: Effectiveness of Aerobic Conditioning in Improving Maximal Oxygen Uptake While Decreasing Both Depression and Pain in Patients with Fibromyalgia: Presented at the annual AAPM&R Convention 11/200, San Francisco, CA
Additional Information
- AWARDS , WHO’S WHO of National Physicians Registry in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2007-2008 CERTIFICATION National American College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Diplomate July 2002- June 2012 Recertified July, 2012- December, 2022 Certificate # 6966
- LINKEDIN PROFILE https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-golden-559644271
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification June 2023-June 2025 National Health and Safety Association of America ID: 618665-481986D97B
Timeline
Assistant Manager
FedEx Office
08.2020 - Current
Rideshare Driver
Uber/Lyft
08.2014 - 06.2020
Manager/Medical Director
Golden Serenity Spa
01.2007 - 12.2013
Medical Staff Physician, Rehabilitation Director
Salem Village SNF
09.2001 - 06.2014
Medical Staff Physician
ATTENDING PHYSICIAN STAFF MEMBERSHIP, Silver Cross Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
08.2001 - 06.2014
Medical Staff Physician
Action Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, SC
08.2001 - 06.2014
Chiropractic Physician
Golden Chiropractic Center
02.1985 - 09.1991
Post-Professional Certification - Internal Medicine/Physical Medicine Rehabilition
University of Illinois Medical Center
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Applied Nutrition
Life University
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Life University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Maryland - College Park
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