Kara Jennings
Director
San Diego,CA
Summary
Talented Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Consultant
Self-employeed
02.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple concurrent projects and consulted across organizations to determine objectives.
- Developed applications and lab exercises to support courseware development.
- Built and delivered learning content according to priority and scope.
- Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Program Director
Concorde Career College
03.2022 - Current
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
Program Director/Clinical Coordinator
East Valley Institute of Technology
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented student clinical externs.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical rotations.
- Organized systems for tracking student performance and compliance.
- Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
- Built strong relationships with clinical sites.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Presented feedback on current and new procedures at weekly clinical meetings.
- Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Set up educational programs for clinical staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Conducted routine clinical observations, identifying areas needing improvement and ensuring safe practices were being carried out.
- Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
Clinical Director
Pima Medical Institute
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Developed and adjusted schedules for students.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance, and raised standards of practice.
- Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations.
- Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Healthcare Facilities – NM/AZ
07.2012 - 10.2018
- Gathered and set up equipment, instruments, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Instructor
Central NM Community College
05.2015 - 02.2018
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Pima Medical Institute
02.2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Central NM Community College
04.2012
Skills
- Staff Hiring and Evaluations
- Academic Advisement
- Adult Education and Training
- Regulatory Compliance
- Partnership Development
- Personnel Supervision
- Program Guidelines Adherence
- Program Improvements
- Organizational Leadership
- Task Delegation
- Performance Maintenance
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Dependability and Cooperation
- Curriculum Development
- Policy and Procedure Improvement
- Performance Quality Assurance
- Educational Program Planning
- Manage Programming Schedule
- Student Counseling
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Administration
- Schedule Staff
- Lesson Planning
- Administration Knowledge
- Performance Standards and Analysis
- Program Leadership
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Strategic Leadership
- Budget Coordination
- Compliance Management
- Student Records Management
- Program Operations
- Administration Knowledge
- Performance Standards and Analysis
- Program Leadership
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Strategic Leadership
- Budget Coordination
- Compliance Management
- Student Records Management
- Program Operations
- Personnel Direction
- Administration Knowledge
- Performance Standards and Analysis
- Program Leadership
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Strategic Leadership
- Budget Coordination
- Compliance Management
- Student Records Management
- Program Operations
- Personnel Direction
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.
Bill Gates
Timeline
Curriculum Consultant
Self-employeed
02.2023 - Current
Program Director
Concorde Career College
03.2022 - Current
Program Director/Clinical Coordinator
East Valley Institute of Technology
09.2019 - 03.2022
Clinical Director
Pima Medical Institute
10.2018 - 09.2019
Instructor
Central NM Community College
05.2015 - 02.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Healthcare Facilities – NM/AZ
07.2012 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Applied Science -
Central NM Community College
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