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Helen Gunthorpe

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder and International Director- BusinessKind

BusinessKind.org
03.2011 - Current
  • Developed strong partnerships with other non profit organizations, businesses and government agencies to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and team engagement.
  • Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
  • Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements in collaboration with team.
  • Cultivated a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.

Chief of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control

St Mary’s Medical Center
01.1982 - 12.2013
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Medical Director and Board Member

Foundation of the People of Burma.org
01.2002 - 12.2008
  • Represented staff at meetings and on designated committees relative to areas of specialty or service.
  • Established partnerships with external organizations, promoting collaboration on shared health initiatives.
  • Championed a culture of continuous learning within the organization, encouraging staff to pursue ongoing education opportunities relevant to their roles.
  • Interpreted Infectious disease results and provided recommendations to treat variety of infe disorders.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
  • Reviewed financial reports, budgets, and audit results to monitor the organization''s fiscal health.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to drive organizational growth and development.
  • Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
  • Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
  • Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
  • Served as a strong advocate for corporate social responsibility, influencing positive community impact.
  • Championed risk management initiatives, resulting in a more resilient organization.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.

Medical Volunteer

Doctors Without Borders-Holland
01.2001 - 12.2002

St Mary’s Medical Center representative

San Francisco Committee Response to AIDS
01.1982 - 12.1992

Education

American Board of Infectious Diseases -

01.1981

American Board of Internal Medicine -

01.1980

MBChB - Medicine And Surgery

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, Soth Africa
01.1975

BSc -

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
01.1971

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Team engagement
  • Organizational development
  • Articulate communication
  • Resource utilization
  • MIssion and vision
  • Budget planning
  • Solution innovation
  • People and culture
  • Relationship and team building

Degrees

  • BSc
  • MBChB

Certification

Board Certified Internal Medicine- 1980

Board Certified Infectious Diseases - 1982

Timeline

Founder and International Director- BusinessKind

BusinessKind.org
03.2011 - Current

Medical Director and Board Member

Foundation of the People of Burma.org
01.2002 - 12.2008

Medical Volunteer

Doctors Without Borders-Holland
01.2001 - 12.2002

Chief of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control

St Mary’s Medical Center
01.1982 - 12.2013

St Mary’s Medical Center representative

San Francisco Committee Response to AIDS
01.1982 - 12.1992

American Board of Internal Medicine -

American Board of Infectious Diseases -

MBChB - Medicine And Surgery

University of Cape Town

BSc -

University of Cape Town

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