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LORI L. LEWIN

Summary

High energy, results driven Business Development Manager with a proven history of identifying, building and managing strategic business relationships with top level professionals and clinicians. Seeking a high-profile opportunity with a top-level organization sharing my commitment to strategic development and results driven success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Crown Point School District
12.2023 - Current
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive and focused learning environment for all students.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
  • Utilized technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and digital resources to enhance student engagement and understanding of course material.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based instructional practices.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary learning experiences, fostering a well-rounded educational approach.

YMCA Manager

YMCA of Northwest Indiana
01.2023 - Current
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

Business Development Manager

Prism Health Care Service, Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2023
  • Proven performer who has exceeded sales quota quarterly with Advantage Care Product line (Non-invasive ventilation, C-pap/Bi-level, Oxygen and Enteral)
  • Responsible in introducing and incorporating network continuum of care models with company affiliates
  • Designed/Developed territory sales plans and marketing collateral for key products with Advantage Care Program
  • Consistently participates in product education and insurance guidelines with referrals through individual, group or CEU opportunities
  • Maintaining commercial payors over 64% in designated territory
  • East of 294 and Chicago Medical District Territory

PRACTICE DIRECTOR

M.D. at Home
11.2015 - 06.2017
  • Manage clinical team composed of physicians, nurse practitioners and specialists with a focus on home-based centered care
  • Develop and implement a continuum of care based on high acuity transitions and hospital readmission reduction
  • Insure all credentialing and licensure remains current and compliant
  • Recruit, hire and staff all clinical, sales and office personnel
  • Developed and implemented internal policies to decrease pre-audit inquiries from 98% to 5% through continuous meetings with Medicare’s Medical Director
  • Redesign operational and sales strategy in response to industry reimbursement reduction
  • Restructured the clinical team by eliminating every medical assistant position with the replacement of medical students to assist providers in increasing their scores with incentive based programs
  • Independently market organization to expand interdisciplinary networks to nine additional provider resources to provide a comprehensive approach to healthcare
  • Participation in all applicable industry seminars and workshops
  • Develop training platforms to insure all CGS, DMERC, DHHS and FDA guidelines are followed throughout organization
  • Work consistently with providers by reviewing quality scores to increase incentive payments by managing practice’s PQRS and MU
  • Solely responsible for training every provider on properly documenting patient encounters on Athena EMR.

PHYSICIAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION (PHO) NETWORK DIRECTOR

Midwest Physicians Group
09.2014 - 11.2015
  • Development of PHO Program from inception
  • Increased PHO Membership from 10 members to 140 over 10-month period through direct marketing and educational strategy
  • Increased ER Utilization via direct marketing to physicians
  • Developed PHO specific sales plan targeting physicians and strategic services
  • Established Board meeting to report market intelligence, PHO activities, and satisfaction levels
  • Responsible for educating physicians in processes and offerings within the PHO system
  • Established and managed credentialing process for PHO Members
  • Worked alongside Hospital Leadership and third-party administrators to lease the network on behalf of the PHO
  • Consistently tracked and reported results to hospital leadership team.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

St. James Hospital and Health Centers
03.2005 - 09.2014
  • Developed market specific plans for each physician specialty to increase revenue and enhance customer relations
  • Sole responsibility for quarterly audit in areas of performance improvement and quality assurance
  • Eliminated all hospital revenue leakage to competitors through relationship building and case management training
  • Efficiently collaborated with physicians and mid-level providers to ensure patient safety, intervention and follow-up
  • Incorporated network of Orthopedics, Pulmonologists, Neurologists, Pediatrics, and Primary-Care Physicians to channel business into hospitals
  • Organizational facilitator and trainer in areas of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement
  • Promoted from Account Executive to Billing Manager due to increased sales growth in 2013.

TERRITORY SALES MANAGER

Abbott Labs
06.1997 - 01.2000
  • Sold and promoted Biaxin, Prevacid, Hytrin, and Zyflow medications as well as H-Pylori regimens
  • Developed new trainees in Northwest Indiana in conjunction with Regional Manager
  • Established new concepts within the Marketing Dept
  • And served as liaison between District and Abbott Home Offices
  • Maintained the highest market share in the District
  • Won the “Bag the Bull Elephant Award”
  • This sales award was achieved by changing the prescribing habits of your top 10 physicians.

Education

Bachelor of Health Science -

Illinois State University
01.1994

Associates Degree -

South Suburban College
01.1992

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Behavior Management
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point and Pivot Tables
  • Analytical Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking

Timeline

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Crown Point School District
12.2023 - Current

YMCA Manager

YMCA of Northwest Indiana
01.2023 - Current

Business Development Manager

Prism Health Care Service, Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2023

PRACTICE DIRECTOR

M.D. at Home
11.2015 - 06.2017

PHYSICIAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION (PHO) NETWORK DIRECTOR

Midwest Physicians Group
09.2014 - 11.2015

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

St. James Hospital and Health Centers
03.2005 - 09.2014

TERRITORY SALES MANAGER

Abbott Labs
06.1997 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Health Science -

Illinois State University

Associates Degree -

South Suburban College
LORI L. LEWIN