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James Holland

James Holland

Parma,United States

Summary

Versatile and goal-oriented educator, supervisor, and public affairs specialist bringing years of related experience in working with large and diverse groups of people, education and supervision. Positive and caring support professional with upbeat attitude and detail-oriented approach to meeting long and short term goals. Highly organized, proactive, and flexible with strong critical thinking, data analysis, marketing, and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Skilled in various aspects of technology including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, database management, and more.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor of Game Day Staff

Cleveland Guardians
2013.05 - Current
  • Maximize customer service and satisfaction by resolving guest issues and providing assistance to meet their needs.
  • Apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluate employee performance, coach, and train to improve weak areas.
  • Handle customer complaints, resolve issues and adjust policies to meet changing needs.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Work with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
  • Set overall vision and provide team leadership.
  • Mentor newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and develop training manual to use for reference.
  • Develop training, task and process guidelines and communicate clear and concise directions to employees.
  • Adjust job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Interview, hire and train new employees for production positions.
  • Identify individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
  • Perform evaluations and reviews for large staff of employees.

Revenue Cycle Access Specialist - Care Connections

University Hospitals Of Cleveland
2022.01 - Current

• Skilled in patient/physician relations, registration, scheduling and use of multiple, complex systems.
• Dependable working in a 24/7/365 department with willingness to travel to other sites and locations.
• Notable client service, communication and relationship building skills.
• Perform in a fast-paced and stressful environment (such as the Emergency Department and the Radiology Department).
• Demonstrates ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor required.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with good analytical and problem solving ability
• Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
• Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
• Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
• Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
• Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
• Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
• Engaged with patients to provide critical information.

Professor of Public Administration

University Of Akron
2006.08 - 2018.05
  • Wrote and edited articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals and publications for internal and external audiences.
  • Represented organization to customers, public, government officials and other external sources. Developed key and valued relationships with customers, public, government officials and other external sources.
  • Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
  • Coordinated and managed sponsorships and sponsorship activation.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Collaborated with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement.
  • Developed and taught undergraduate courses in for department offerings serving major, minor and general students.
  • Offered career assistance to students by conducting mock interviews, providing relevant job opportunities and teaching networking skills and strategies.
  • Analyzed data on student retention, completion, employment and success on national certification exam.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.

Distance Learning Coordinator

University Of Akron
2006.08 - 2018.05
  • Communicated with students, parents, IT, program administrators, and area high school administrators to promote college credit plus courses for local area high school students.
  • Increased number of high schools participating in distance learning College Credit Plus program through college of arts and sciences from 5 area high schools to 16.
  • Developed and promoted graduated level distance learning courses for Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences to fulfill graduate requirements for students working in field.
  • Recruited students throughout Akron, Cleveland, and Columbus.
  • Worked closely with program managers on system problems.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Developed partnerships with organizations to build awareness, increase support, and share resources.
  • Advised students on course selection, credits toward graduation and career decisions.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
  • Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures, and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content including brochures, presentations. digital marketing content for websites and social media, and job fairs for Political Science Program
  • Visited high schools to give presentations that promoted distance learning College Credit Plus Program.
  • Organized and promoted job fairs for students looking to work in field, as well as social and promotional events.

Education

Certificate - Data Analytics

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Ph.D. - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis

University of Akron
Akron, OH

Master of Arts - Political Science

University of Akron
Akron, OH

Bachelor of Science - Education

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Skills

  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Operational Procedures
  • Event Supervision
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Training Team Members
  • Public Speaking
  • Training and Development
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Customer Service
  • Policy and Procedure Writing
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Data Analytics
  • Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and database management

Accomplishments

  • Host and presenter for various conferences and radios shows.
  • Recipient of the University of Akron Chair’s Award for Excellence.
  • Participant in the Open World Program through the Library of Congress
  • Trained international legislators on the value of a republican form of government

Quote

The doors to wisdom are never closed.
Benjamin Franklin

Timeline

Revenue Cycle Access Specialist - Care Connections

University Hospitals Of Cleveland
2022.01 - Current

Supervisor of Game Day Staff

Cleveland Guardians
2013.05 - Current

Professor of Public Administration

University Of Akron
2006.08 - 2018.05

Distance Learning Coordinator

University Of Akron
2006.08 - 2018.05

Certificate - Data Analytics

Case Western Reserve University

Ph.D. - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis

University of Akron

Master of Arts - Political Science

University of Akron

Bachelor of Science - Education

Cleveland State University
James Holland