Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Additional Information
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Michael Warner

Manlius,NY

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven ability to drive substantial growth at Labcorp Syracuse, exemplified by tripling annual revenue and significantly expanding the referral base across multiple states and Canada. Expertise in leadership and communication has facilitated the successful execution of diverse initiatives, including the pioneering of innovative diagnostic tests at ClearPath Diagnostics. A consistent staff retention rate exceeding 90% underscores a commitment to fostering a positive work environment and team cohesion. Passion for leveraging strategic vision to achieve organizational goals and enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Project Manager

Labcorp Syracuse
10.2024 - 09.2025

Oversaw expansion of clinical laboratory. Acted as direct liaison between tenant (Labcorp), landlord, General Contractor and the trades. Project successfully completed in one year timeframe.

General Manager

Labcorp Syracuse
10.2016 - 09.2024
  • Led acquisition transition from a small, independent, regional lab to a large, international lab company
  • Effectively built customer and employee loyalty
  • Tripled annual revenue - 10/2016 - 12/2023
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Oversaw medical directorships at three regional hospitals
  • Led our COVID and post-COVID response
  • Increased our referral base from regional to international
  • Launched diversity and inclusion training and education
  • Introduced a greater community involvement
  • Promoted laboratory medicine through: high school job fairs, BOCES presentations and affiliations with Lemoyne University Science Technology Entry Program (STEP) and SUNY Broome, SUNY Cobleskill and Nazareth University's Histology programs

Practice Administrator/Chief Operating Officer

ClearPath Diagnostics
04.1999 - 10.2016


  • Successfully
  • led the implementation of new lab testing
  • converted clients to adopt new testing
  • secured adequate reimbursement from third party payors
  • Partnered with private equity firm Shore Capital Partners LLC - 2011-2016
  • Led the ClearPath due diligence effort related to the Labcorp acquisition - 2016
  • Directed two lab relocations and three lab expansions
  • Annual test volume grew from 20,000 to over 330,000
  • Employed staff grew from 11 to 70 with a consistent retention rate between 91% and 94%

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Canisius University

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Quality assurance
  • Effective communication
  • Client support
  • Diversity initiatives
  • Empathetic understanding
  • Volunteer engagement
  • Active listener

Additional Information

Adviser - Canvas FRG LLC - laboratory research for Wall Street - 2013-2015


Board Member - Syracuse Services Corporation - 2005-2007


Community Involvement

- Food Bank of Central New York

- GiGi's Playhouse


Member - Women's Empowerment Network (WEN) through Labcorp

Employee Resource Group (ERG)


Affiliations

Women's Empowerment Network (WEN)

Timeline

Clinical Project Manager

Labcorp Syracuse
10.2024 - 09.2025

General Manager

Labcorp Syracuse
10.2016 - 09.2024

Practice Administrator/Chief Operating Officer

ClearPath Diagnostics
04.1999 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Canisius University
Michael Warner