
Administrative and Healthcare Operations Professional with over 7 years of experience supporting graduate medical education programs, healthcare service lines, and multidisciplinary clinical teams. Proven ability to coordinate complex fellowship and training programs, manage recruitment and onboarding processes, ensure accreditation compliance, and support program funding and operational workflows in fast-paced healthcare environments. Demonstrated success collaborating with physicians, leadership, and external partners to improve processes, maintain high program standards, and support trainee development. Recognized for strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive responsibilities with professionalism and accuracy. Brings a strong understanding of service, teamwork, and mission-driven work, with a personal connection to military and veteran communities. Committed to supporting high-quality care, education programs, and operational excellence within the Veterans Health Administration.
• Coordinate administrative operations for two nationally recognized fellowship programs, supporting multidisciplinary teams of physicians, fellows, and leadership
• Coordinate fellowship program operations within an academic medical environment affiliated with Wake Forest School of Medicine, supporting graduate medical education initiatives
• Manage full lifecycle of fellowship programs including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and accreditation compliance
• Successfully onboarded and offboarded 11 fellows (8 bariatric surgery, 3 obesity medicine), ensuring seamless program transitions and adherence to institutional requirements
Led inaugural coordination of Obesity Medicine Fellowship, enhancing program structure and facilitating its growth.
• Played a key role in securing grant funding to support fellowship operations and program sustainability
• Contributed to the expansion of a nationally recognized bariatric surgery fellowship program from 2 to 3 fellows
• Supported successful multi-year accreditation outcomes through coordination of documentation, reporting, and compliance processes
• Coordinate recruitment cycles with over 100 applicants annually, including candidate screening, scheduling, and interview logistics
• Lead planning and execution of virtual interview programs (Feb–Apr), ensuring seamless coordination across candidates, faculty, and leadership
• Coordinate clinical shadowing and elective experiences for resident physicians, including bariatric surgery, weight management, and dietitian rotations
• Ensure completion of required documentation and compliance requirements prior to trainee participation
• Serve as liaison between residents, physicians, and program coordinators to ensure effective communication and scheduling
• Provide ongoing support to fellows by coordinating access to wellness initiatives, professional development opportunities, and academic resources
• Manage communication of scholarly allowances, professional development funding, and post-fellowship career opportunities
• Plan and execute annual fellowship graduation and recognition events, including budgeting, logistics, and administrative coordination
• Secure and manage annual program funding to support fellow education, recognition initiatives, and overall program sustainability
• Maintain program documentation, reports, and accreditation materials in alignment with regulatory and institutional standards
• Recognized with the 2025 Academic Administrative Support Award for excellence in program coordination and operational support
• Provided administrative and operational support for a hospitalist department serving 60+ physicians and advanced practice providers across multiple hospital locations
• Managed daily processing and coordination of death certificates, collaborating with physicians, funeral homes, and families to ensure timely completion and compliance with legal requirements
• Acted as liaison between hospital staff, funeral homes, and grieving families, facilitating communication and resolving time-sensitive issues related to documentation
• Coordinated physician onboarding processes, including requisitions, scheduling, and administrative documentation for new providers
• Scheduled and coordinated interviews for physician candidates and supported recruitment processes for departmental staffing needs
• Assisted in coordinating resident rotations and scheduling within the hospitalist department to support graduate medical education activities
• Managed Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement processes for 60+ physicians and nurse practitioners, ensuring compliance with organizational policies
• Coordinated distribution of home health orders across multiple hospital locations, including Richland, Baptist, Parkridge, and Toumey, ensuring timely delivery and follow-up
• Traveled weekly to Toumey Hospital to provide on-site administrative support and serve as departmental liaison for off-site physicians and staff
• Supported department leadership, including the Chief of Hospital Medicine, in addressing patient and provider concerns, complaints, and operational issues
• Maintained confidential physician and patient information in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies
• Managed high volumes of complex administrative tasks and time-sensitive requests in a fast-paced, multi-site healthcare environment
• Provided essential frontline operational support during the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining patient access to care and clinic operations during staffing shortages and service disruptions
• Coordinated patient scheduling, insurance verification, and intake processes while maintaining efficiency and accuracy in a high-demand clinical environment
• Managed administrative and operational support functions for a high-volume orthopedic rehabilitation clinic in a fast-paced outpatient setting
• Oversaw end-of-day billing processes, including accurate entry of charges by CPT code, ensuring compliance and timely financial processing
• Managed billing work queues, including daily follow-up on denied claims, rejected charges, and discrepancies to support revenue cycle efficiency
• Assisted patients with enrollment in financial assistance programs and addressed billing inquiries to ensure understanding of payment options and available resources
• Monitored therapist documentation compliance, ensuring timely completion of clinical notes by end-of-day and adherence to documentation standards
• Prepared and distributed patient progress reports to referring physicians to support continuity of care and clinical communication
• Maintained accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies
• Cross-trained and floated to multiple clinic locations to provide administrative support following COVID-related staffing shortages
• Supported clinic operations and team performance during periods of workforce reduction, contributing to workflow continuity and service delivery
• Assisted with onboarding and development support for team members, contributing to a collaborative and efficient clinic environment
Program Coordination & Administrative Operations
Graduate Medical Education (GME) Support & Training Program Coordination
Regulatory Compliance, Accreditation & Documentation Management
Budget Tracking, Grant Funding & Financial
Coordination
Recruitment, Interview & Onboarding Program Management
Cross-Functional Communication & Stakeholder
Engagement Interpersonal Communication & Relationship Management
Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
Data Tracking, Reporting & Administrative Analysis
Calendar Management & Executive Administrative Support
Event Planning, Program Coordination & Logistics Management
Healthcare Program Operations & Service Line Support
Policy Interpretation and Administrative Compliance Implementation
Problem Solving, Decision-Making & Operational Support