Jacob Cooper
Satsuma,AL
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Healogics
05.2021 - Current
- Successfully launched new Center contract turning failing Wound Care Center into preferred clinic in local market.
- Recruited and hired new team (including FT HSP physician) and created culture that stands out as a cohesive team as noted by both DOs and various trainers within Healogics.
- Maintained WMA CHR +80% for last 12 months and on track to complete year with Center of Distinction.Responsible for all daily operations, hiring, and training of all team members
- Facilitates interactions between hospital partner, Healogics, and community referrers
- Ensure all procedures and billing complies with quality standards and meets requirements set by Joint Commission, OSHA, and appropriate medical boards
- Responsible for all AP & AR as well as setting annual budgets and ensuring Center meets Monthly, Quarterly, & Annual markers.
Physician Practice Manager- Surgery
Ascension Health Providence
05.2020 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining clinic schedules and personalities of 5 surgeons rotating clinic, surgery, and unattached call.
- Created FIFO system for supplies to organize and and operate and optimum stewardship.
- Simultaneously assigned to run Providence Medical Group's COVID vaccine clinic's to ensure sufficient staffing and resources for daily public clinics serving as many as 400 individuals.
Regional Director
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
09.2011 - 04.2020
- Responsible for daily multi-site operations and budgeting of blood collections, processing and distribution across 4 counties and 5 healthcare systems.
- Assigned role of Subject Matter Expert to assist is SOP writing and validation along with training of new Regional Managers/Directors.
- Exceeded budgeted goals to assist in the fulfillment of needs in larger markets like Birmingham, Huntsville, & Atlanta.
- Increased hospital utilization of locally collected units by over 25% with open communication and room to try new ideas
- Established departmental metrics for success and growth adopted throughout company
- Ensure safe work practices are performed in accordance with FDA & OSHA.
Operations Manager
Cooper Irrigation
02.2005 - 08.2011
- Managed 20+ maintenance accounts while additionally bidding and scheduling weekly new installations.
- Kept equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Responsible for hiring and training crew of 5 employees.
- Oversaw fleet management, seeking new accounts, and inventory.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
Master's - Sociology
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2015
Bachelor's - Theology
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL12.2008
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Servant Leadership
- Operations Oversight
- Market Research
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Understanding of human resources
Timeline
Program Director
Healogics
05.2021 - Current
Physician Practice Manager- Surgery
Ascension Health Providence
05.2020 - Current
Regional Director
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
09.2011 - 04.2020
Operations Manager
Cooper Irrigation
02.2005 - 08.2011
Master's - Sociology
University of South Alabama
Bachelor's - Theology
University of Mobile
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