LaTonya Shepherd, MA
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Successful Contracts and Compliance Coordinator bringing skills in risk management, contract management and legal compliance coordination. Administers contract terms effectively by continuously tracking progress and deliverables while effective handling simultaneous contract timelines and maintaining strict schedules.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracts & Compliance Coordinator
University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy
11.2021 - Current
- Successfully negotiated and finalized complex contract with health system partner resulting cost savings of 15% and improved contract terms that reduced potential legal risks
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Assists with development of processes for program operations and contract management
- Works closely with Legal and Directors to assure quality of compliance
- Confirmed data and licensing information through investigations and notified violators of required changes to bring operations into compliance.
- Supervise preceptor funds and/or payments while ensuring they are well-utilized and managed
- Implemented a contract management system, streamlining contract administration process and reducing contract cycle time by 20%
- Recommends contract improvements and works with legal department to ensure proper terms and conditions are achieved
- Negotiate all clinical and vendor contracts with large health systems
- Review and submit MOU, NDA contract modifications for final approval
- Serves as point of contact for external partners on contractual guidelines to ensure compliance
- Serves as contracts contact for all international site placements
- Analyze existing contracts quarterly to review cost standards and risk assessments
- Direct contact for COI/professional liability insurance updates
- Annually, conduct student and preceptor Board of Pharmacy license renewals; reports any disciplinary actions, if needed.
- Educates employees by conducting compliance training programs and issuing periodic communications to refresh knowledge of compliant work practices.
- Promotes compliance by advising management on needed or prohibited actions to comport with state regulations.
- Implements company compliance programs by researching changes in Board of Pharmacy legislation, maintaining company policy documentation and educating personnel on compliance policies.
- Compiles internal information for compliance audit by reviewing company policy documentation, non-compliance reports and investigations into questionable conduct.
- Implement improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
- Develops and maintained system for tracking and reporting compliance violations.
- Collaborates with sales and marketing departments and other business units to address indications of improper sales practices and market conduct violations.
Program Coordinator –(returned to Revised Role)
Maryville University
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Maintained over 3000 student files for MSN/ NP, DNP and BSN-DNP programs
- Assisted with state Board of Nursing approvals for all assigned programs
- Assisted with maintaining accurate program scheduling for assigned programs
- Implemented New Hire Training program and Professional Development Retreats for new employees
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
- Coordinated program logistics to keep all relevant materials and equipment available and in good condition.
- Helped directors resolve production, casting and budgeting issues impacting station performance.
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback and directives from station owners.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively
Academic Advisor
St. Louis Community College
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Acting Manager for Office of Advising
- Advising Lead of Early and Continuous Alert Retention Program for campus
- Developed marketing strategies to increase student awareness and effective learning environment
- Led developer of institutional advancement initiatives
- Educated students on admissions process, interpretation of assessment test scores, time management, standards of academic progress, and utilization of technology
- Provided various modes of advising delivery in response to student needs including online chats
- Referred and accepted referrals of students for services as needed
- Engaged in student retention efforts
- Campus representative for Trade Act Training Agreements through Missouri Division of Workforce Development
- Guided students accountability for their own choices and their impact on their prospects for academic success
- Discussed and reinforced linkages and relationships between instructional program and occupation/career
- Participated and supported all key departments including tracking statistics, proper file documentation, departmental meetings, strategic planning and program assessment
- Trained new employees according to Grant programs operating procedures
- Evaluated and determined transfer credit from various institutions
- Strong leadership and delegation skills
- Built, led and directed project teams to meet project objectives.
Program Coordinator
Maryville University
10.2012 - 08.2014
- Planned, organized and tracked all aspects of all clinical contracts
- Maintained over 2000 student files for MSN/ NP, DNP and BSN-DNP programs
- Collaborated weekly with off-site and out of state partners
- Provided student and faculty support
- Assisted with state board approvals for all assigned programs
- Assisted with development of processes for program operations
- Worked closely with Dean to assure quality of programs
- Resolved student dissatisfactions by investigating concerns; recommending changes in policies and procedures
- Worked closely with registration processes and assisted with student program/term updates
- Assisted with maintaining accurate program scheduling for assigned programs
- Implemented New Hire Training program and Professional Development Retreats for new employees
- Tracked, analyzed and reported project status.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
Education
Leadership, MA -
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO12.2015
Business Administration, BS -
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO12.2013
Skills
- Database Development
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Employee Training and Development
- Microsoft Office Skills
- Budget Management
- Process Management
- Legal Compliance Monitoring
- Analyzing statistics
- Regulatory knowledge
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Contracts & Compliance Coordinator
University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy
11.2021 - Current
Program Coordinator –(returned to Revised Role)
Maryville University
07.2017 - 11.2021
Academic Advisor
St. Louis Community College
08.2014 - 07.2017
Program Coordinator
Maryville University
10.2012 - 08.2014
Leadership, MA -
Lindenwood University
Business Administration, BS -
Lindenwood University
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