Marchele Garrett
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Accomplished Director of Diversity and Language Services at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, adept in strategic planning and people management. Spearheaded the first-ever cultural climate assessment, enhancing staff training participation. Led a 22-member team to provide critical language services across multiple facilities, demonstrating exceptional organizational development and communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Diversity and Language Services
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
11.2017 - Current
- N· Developed and implemented comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusive strategies resulting in first ever cultural climate assessment, which increased staff participation in training and workforce initiatives.
- · Conducted training programs on unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and cultural competence for over 10,000 associates.
- · Managed a team of twenty-two medical interpreters in delivering interpretation and translation services across five hospitals, 200 medical practices, two nursing homes that span over five counties.
- · Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide cultural competency training and resources for associates to promote understanding and respect for diverse backgrounds
Compliance Coordinator
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
01.2008 - 11.2017
- Provided training to employees on essential compliance topics, increasing overall awareness and understanding.
- Stayed current on emerging regulatory changes, ensuring timely updates to internal policies and procedures.
- Served as liaison between management and staff on matters related to ethics, integrity, and compliance concerns or inquiries.
- Assisted in the successful completion of external audits through diligent preparation and organization of required documentation.
Education
Associate of Science - Funeral Services And Mortuary Science
12.2021
Master of Arts - Religious Studies
05.2017
Master of Science - Business Administration
05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
05.1995
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Organizational Development
Certification
Certified Diversity Professional
Timeline
Director of Diversity and Language Services - Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
11.2017 - Current
Compliance Coordinator - Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
01.2008 - 11.2017
Piedmont Technical College - Associate of Science, Funeral Services And Mortuary Science
Liberty University - Master of Arts, Religious Studies
Gardner-Webb University - Master of Science, Business Administration
Claflin University - Bachelor of Science, Biology