I am a highly motivated and experienced Support Services Manager with 20+ years of experience in managing cross-functional teams, providing exceptional customer service, and driving business results. Proven track record of improving process efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing customer satisfaction. Strong leadership and communication skills, with a passion for building and motivating high-performing teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Services Manager
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge
01.2022 - Current
Manage a team of 60+ support services staff providing guidance and coaching to ensure excellent customer service and support
Develop and implement process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency, resulting in a 25% reduction in costs and a 30% increase in customer satisfaction
I would be rounding with patients monthly to ensure the staff was taking great care for our patients
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve complex customer issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution
I written and was approved for an internal grant for handheld devices for the support services staff for all 3 hospital locations
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration
Completed payroll for 60+ employees
This includes the hiring of all staff for 5 locations
Overseeing all the documentation of competencies, training, coaching and completing schedules for all 5 locations
Completing the office supplies and hospital supplies for all 5 locations
Payroll for over 60 employees along with yearly evaluations of the staff.
Support Services Supervisor
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge
01.2005 - 01.2022
Manage a team of 40+ support services staff, providing guidance and coaching to ensure excellent customer service and support
This included scheduling, hiring, training and counseling staff
I also worked PRN along with supervising on the bench at the Bluebonnet 1 to 2 weekends a month
Worked in Serology, Hematology, Urinalysis and limited Microbiology on day and evening shifts that were available
Once I was promoted to Manager, I could no longer work the weekends.
Accessioning Technician II
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge
01.2004 - 01.2005
I was hired right out of MLT school and once I passed my certification I was promoted to Supervisor 2 months later.
Education
University of Cincinnati
12.2013
Associate’s degree - clinical laboratory science
01.2004
Skills
Manages employees
Oversees staffing
Fluent in Kronos time keeping application
Customer service and support
Process improvement
Budgeting and forecasting
Communication and collaboration
Time management and organization
Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
Nominated Support Staff Employee of the Year (2014)
Nominated Support Staff Employee of the Year (2024)