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Mary Gardner

Mary Gardner

Sedalia,MO

Summary

Accomplished Director with a proven track record at Bothwell Regional Health Care Center, adept in strategic planning and organizational development. Leveraged creativity and innovation to foster team collaboration, enhance employee engagement, and drive continuous improvement. Skilled in operations management and people management, significantly improving project efficiency and compliance.

I was chosen to lead an initiative for one section in becoming a five star hospital. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of ES/Linen

Bothwell Regional Health Care Center
06.2021 - 07.2024
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Responsible for Hazardous and pharmaceutical waste and compliance.
  • Handled all pest control.
  • Assisted in EOC and compliance.
  • Assisted IC with Decon.
  • Responsible for all clinics in surrounding areas as well as in town and the hospital.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.

Owner/Operator Manager

Lawson Cleaning
01.1997 - 03.2022
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • I owned and worked this business. I cleaned many medical clinics, homes and businesses for many years.

Director of EVS

Crothall Healthcare Inc./Compass Group
03.2009 - 05.2021
  • Developed and implemented environmental, health and safety programs for manufacturing sites and verified compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
  • Championed environmental sustainability efforts within the organization, reducing waste generation and promoting recycling practices.
  • Spearheaded behavioral-based safety programs, fostering a culture of shared responsibility for workplace health and safety.
  • Budget for two companies. Crothall was a management Fee.
  • Handle Pest Control in hospital and clinics.
  • Partnered with the security director to teach DECON at our site to surrounding areas as well as our own.
  • Managed staff, Kronos.


Education

High School Diploma -

Eldon R1
Eldon, MO
05.1986

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • People Management
  • Operations Management
  • Team Management
  • Strategies and goals
  • Staff Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Willingness to create a positive environment
  • Creativity and Innovation

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 55 to 175 staff members.
  • Lead for United Way for our entity.
  • I was chosen with Crothall for a pilot of 25 to do a new training course. Crothall is an umbrella of compass Group of thousands of people.
  • Many awards from "Mission Exceptional" every year to "Knock our socks off".
  • Chosen as a representative for our entity for promotions and training.

Timeline

Director of ES/Linen

Bothwell Regional Health Care Center
06.2021 - 07.2024

Director of EVS

Crothall Healthcare Inc./Compass Group
03.2009 - 05.2021

Owner/Operator Manager

Lawson Cleaning
01.1997 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Eldon R1

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