Lesah Brown
East Hartford,CT
Summary
Dynamic Leader with 16 + years of healthcare operational experience, excelling in strategic planning, and team supervision. Proven expertise in compliance, budget management, and interdisciplinary care coordination to drive service excellence in Personal care services. Committed to enhancing community health and driving organizational success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Almost Family/Optum
500 Enterprise Drive, Rocky Hill CT. 06067
05.2010 - Current
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts, increasing revenue streams through innovative partnership development.
- Directed operational improvements enhancing service delivery and patient outcomes across multiple locations.
- Led strategic planning initiatives aligning organizational goals with community health needs.
- Managed cross-functional teams to implement best practices in compliance and quality assurance.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring financial sustainability and resource allocation efficiency.
- Developed training programs for staff, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
- Analyzed data trends to inform decision-making and drive evidence-based organizational strategies.
- Cultivated stakeholder relationships, enhancing community engagement and support for healthcare services.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT05-2027
Skills
- Financial budgeting
- Financial management
- Compliance and regulations
- Leadership skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Finance oversight
- Strategic communications
- Client services
- HR management
- Leadership development
- Team mentoring
- Performance feedback
- Organizational development
- Coaching skills
- Growth management
Timeline
Executive Director
Almost Family/Optum
05.2010 - Current
No Degree - Accounting
Capital Community College