Kim Meymandi
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Disciplined and seasoned professional with superb critical thinking and relationship building skills and extensive experience analyzing healthcare and financial data across industries
Versatile manager with background in coordinating diverse teams and managing complex projects. Skilled in strategic planning, operational improvement, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining high standards of quality. Successfully implemented innovative solutions that resulted in positive organizational changes.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Ascendient Healthcare Advisors
Chapel Hill, NC
03.2025 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery processes.
- Managed cross-functional teams to improve project outcomes and collaboration.
- Developed and implemented policies aligning with industry regulations and standards.
- Coordinated communication between stakeholders to ensure project alignment and clarity.
- Facilitated training sessions to elevate staff competencies in healthcare practices.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making and planning activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to inform business strategy.
Project Analyst
NCDHHS
01.2020 - Current
- Review and analyze proposals for new institutional health services utilizing applicable statutes, rules, regulations and policies
- Analyze projected revenues, expenditures, capital and working capital costs pertaining to proposed multimillion dollar healthcare projects to assess need and financial feasibility by examining historical and projected utilization, revenues, expenditures and population growth factors
- Evaluate the economic impact and accessibility of proposed services
- Review, analyze and interpret data concerning historical and projected utilization of healthcare services to medically underserved populations to ensure all residents of the service area will be adequately served by the proposed project
- Produce detailed reports for leadership regarding project status
- Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare consultants and regulatory counsel of major university hospital systems and local medical practices to ensure compliance and timely submission of applications and reports
- Review contracts with ancillary and support services and staffing information to ensure coordination with existing healthcare system and adequate manpower for the provision of proposed healthcare services
- Request, review, interpret and analyze documentation of capital expenditures and project progress to ensure compliance with timeframes, deliverables and approved budget amounts
- Develop and implement standard procedures to ensure operational effectiveness and milestone achievements
- Communicate technically detailed findings regarding the analysis of complex data, the comparison of relevant factors, basis of the decision and conditions of approval
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex projects while adhering to strict statutory time frames
- Consult with Attorney General's office and defend decisions when appealed
Senior Consultant
Ascendiient Healthcare Advisors
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Led strategic healthcare consulting projects for diverse clients in the industry.
- Developed comprehensive operational plans to enhance healthcare delivery systems.
- Facilitated workshops to engage stakeholders in process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement best practices in client engagements.
- Advised clients on regulatory compliance and industry standards for healthcare operations.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Established strong working relationships with both internal teams as well as external vendors and clients.
- Provided strategic guidance to clients on best practices for business operations.
- Directed and coordinated work completed by junior consultants and other consultants.
- Reviewed all deliverables prior to release ensuring accuracy, completeness, quality assurance standards are met.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
Licensed NC Real Estate Broker
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Built significant relationships with clients accurately assessing their immediate and long term housing needs and while finding the best suitable housing available in the market
- Assisted clients in all aspects of listing and selling residential real estate
- Managed post offer services to enable deal closure (appraisals, legal closing, creative financing, etc)
- Acting property manager for 70+ rental properties
- Maintained Quick Books ledger for rents and deposits received
- Issued proceeds to designated parties via direct deposit and written checks
- Communicated with tenants and landlords regarding repairs and initiated such when necessary
- Successfully negotiated the sale of a family owned property management company by Analyzing past performance and projected revenues
- Utilized Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word to communicate the transfer of properties
Library Assistant
Cary Academy
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Formulated reading, research and study recommendations based on student and faculty interests
- Created a warm and welcoming environment conducive to reading and conducting research
- Promoted books and events through the use of creative displays
Sales Account Manager
Ads Infinitum
Raleigh, NC
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Prospected and managed B2B accounts selling advertising products and services to increase brand awareness and employee loyalty
- Sold branded promotional products for use in business development, trade show buzz and employee recognition and morale
- Maximized customer satisfaction and success using consultative selling approach to determine customer needs and fulfilling with optimal solution
- Built relationships with clients to understand business needs and goals and provide solutions to enable their success
- Assisted clients with layout of art and necessary details for displaying their logo
- Developed and maintained relationships with marketing department heads
Chief Hearing Officer
NC Division of Medical Assistance
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Supervised staff of Hearing Officers and clerical staff while managing 6 contract employees
- Conducted hearings and appeals with attorneys, families, hospital and nursing home administrators
- Reviewed and analyzed medical and billing records to determine appropriate length of stays and level of care
- Issued decisions based upon applicable State Rules and Federal Regulations
- Implemented word processing and computer automation for issuing decisions
Chair, NC Adult Care Home Penalty Review Committee
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Chaired monthly meetings utilizing Robert's Rules of Order
- Reviewed proposed administrative penalties against facilities for violations of adult care home licensure rules and Residents' Rights
Disability Examiner
NCDHHS/Social Security Administration
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Adjudicated Social Security and Medicaid Disability claims
- Collaborated with staff physicians and psychologists to make accurate decisions
- Ordered lab work, x-rays and a variety of medical exams to investigate disability claims
- Maintained a caseload of 100-200 disability claims
Education
MA - Counseling Psychology
University of NC, Fayetteville
FayettevilleBA - Economics
University of NC, Chapel Hill
Chapel HillSkills
- Microsoft Office Products
- Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Google products
- Adobe Illustrator
Timeline
Manager
Ascendient Healthcare Advisors
03.2025 - Current
Senior Consultant
Ascendiient Healthcare Advisors
06.2022 - 02.2025
Project Analyst
NCDHHS
01.2020 - Current
Licensed NC Real Estate Broker
01.2015 - 01.2020
Library Assistant
Cary Academy
01.2013 - 01.2015
Sales Account Manager
Ads Infinitum
01.2009 - 01.2013
Chief Hearing Officer
NC Division of Medical Assistance
01.1997 - 01.2000
Chair, NC Adult Care Home Penalty Review Committee
01.1996 - 01.1997
Disability Examiner
NCDHHS/Social Security Administration
01.1993 - 01.1997
MA - Counseling Psychology
University of NC, Fayetteville
BA - Economics
University of NC, Chapel Hill