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Richard Morehouse

Richard Morehouse

La Crosse,WI

Summary

Senior management professional, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success. Skilled in project management, team collaboration, and process optimization with keen focus on achieving results. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager, Solutions Line – Epic EHR and Project Management

Leidos Health – Spring, Texas (Travel-Home Office)
09.2013 - 05.2014
  • Established a solutions approach for Epic EHR client base by promoting a seamless Project Management delivery tool with a focus in Clinical and Business strategic planning
  • Project advisory in providing Oversight Management within the Epic Delivery Infrastructure
  • Led cross-functional teams ranging from 5 to 15, to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
  • Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental projects to improve product delivery timelines, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies, and procedures.

Contract Senior Project Manager

Richard Morehouse – Freelance Project Management
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost, and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep the project on track with a less than 1% delta.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Monitored project progress in upwards of 20+ projects at a given time, identified risks, and implemented corrective measures to achieve success.
  • Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting team assignments as needed.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.

Senior Project Manager

Parallon Project Services (a service of HCA Healthcare) – Houston, TX (Hybrid)
08.2021 - 08.2024
  • Provided project strategic oversight of lab centered project implementations with budgets from $12M-$50M, ensuring financial efficiency and resilience.
  • Led complex healthcare projects, optimizing resource allocation and driving operational efficiencies. Delivered measurable improvements in patient care outcomes.
  • Fostered strong partnerships with stakeholders across HCA Healthcare, ensuring alignment of project goals with organizational objectives.

Senior Project Manager

Alchemy Technology Group – Houston, TX
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Led diverse projects in healthcare, oil, and gas, through cross-functional teams and ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Managed up to 15 projects simultaneously, optimizing resource allocation and project timelines.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans using Smartsheet, enhancing team collaboration, streamlining internal workflows and processes.
  • Served as a trusted advisor, maintaining strong client relationships throughout contract lifecycles.
  • Spearheaded strategic initiatives, driving technological advancements and process improvements.
  • Mentored junior staff, cultivating a culture of innovation.

Program Manager

Sparkhound – Houston, TX (Contracted to Murphy Oil & Carbo Marketing and Information Technology)
02.2017 - 11.2018
  • Led strategic IT projects to improve efficiency and foster team collaboration.
  • Implemented Agile Scrum practices, driving productivity and adaptability in development.
  • Directed the IT and integrations roadmap, aligning technology solutions with business goals.

Strategic Project Manager

Cella Consulting – Houston, TX (Contracted to Chevron Commercial and Business Real Estate-CBRES: Information Design and Communication)
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Led strategic projects at Chevron Creative Services
  • Introduced and implemented a project management planning tool to drive workflow optimizations within the Creative Art Studio and its 30 resources.

Chief Project Officer

LCMC-Louisiana Children’s Medical Center – New Orleans, LA (May 2014 – February 2016 - contracted through Santa Rosa Consulting)
05.2014 - 02.2016
  • Established IT PMO framework through developing a team-built project management vision
  • Took the vision and integrated IT solutions for the medical and business sectors. This fostered a positive network between IT and Clinical – Business areas.
  • Built a project portfolio that is aligned with the executive leadership objectives.
  • Led multidisciplinary team in executing complex IT projects, emphasizing technology advancements
  • Led IT projects aligning with Epic EMR, enhancing interoperability and integration.

Director of Epic EMR Customer Service & EMR Report Development Teams

Harris Health System – Houston, Texas
10.2011 - 09.2013
  • Developed and maintained skill sets and career roadmaps for the team members as a means of being successful and sustainable in their role
  • Management and facilitation of planned project activities
  • Established an integrated EMR customer service identity across the entire District: Hospital (inpatient), Ambulatory, Specialty Clinics, Community Connect sites
  • Management of HIT SLAs and remediation of operational workflow and application issues in a respectable timeframe
  • Delivery of operational rounding, which resulted in workflow/process optimization and increased knowledge-set

Delivery Manager, Epic Practice (Internal to Organization)

CTG Healthcare Solutions – Cincinnati, Ohio (Harris Health System & Kettering Health Network)
01.2006 - 10.2011
  • Provide “skills” coaching: Define and achieve objectives for both individual and company
  • Provide “performance” coaching: Increase personal effectiveness, productivity, and quality of work
  • Provide “professional” coaching: Establish a supportive and motivating environment to explore the associate’s career growth expectations and ways they may achieve those aspirations
  • Executive Level representation
  • Project Director / Project Management representation
  • Leadership level with Epic Practice community guidance

Contract Project Director for (Large Scale, Multi-Facility Hospitals and Clinics) – Wisconsin (6 months)

Dynamic Healthcare Consulting, Sole Proprietor- Marion, Iowa (ISHS – Green Bay)
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Project Director to provide the foundation for the Epic Inpatient EMR implementation of the three main hospitals
  • Program Oversight of the inpatient staff - 40+ resources for each Epic Module: FTE and Contractors

Healthcare Project Manager as part of the company’s staff augmentation - Wisconsin

Morgan Hunter Healthcare – Kansas City, MO
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Provided Project Management oversight for multiple project initiatives
  • Established Core Teams between the clinic and hospital for application implementations
  • Direct communication to hospital executive staff and physician leadership (for both hospital and clinic)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Advisor
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Organizational improvement
  • Partnership development
  • Organizational development
  • Process improvement
  • Training and development
  • Project planning
  • Excellent communication
  • Employee coaching and mentoring

Certification

  • Current: Scrum Master Certification, May 2017- current, Badge ID-715930
  • Certificates of Completion, Lynda.com & LinkedIn Learning) – Reference LinkedIn Profile - www.linkedin.com/in/richard-morehouse
  • Agile Project Management - August 2016 (Cert#:DE3F45EEE5F8041BBBE24D07D6617CB81)
  • Simplifying Business Process-August 2016 (Cert#:25C300D5EBD941B866022ED95FD90FA6)
  • Process Improvement Fundamentals-August 2016 (Cert#:F3BEEBA80F35431968FBA840B43128)
  • Mentoring Others-April 2019 (Cert#:AYCOV0WlygkB08NWe4OdsGL7Me9h)
  • Operations Management Foundation-April 2019 (Cert#:AU4eLTrPIYIMNpaSYdITZ78eAnYF)
  • Program Management-November 2022
  • Current: Project Management Institute (PMI) Member

Affiliations

  • Missions Advocate – Coreluv.org – since 2012
  • Missions Advocate for Living Water International
  • Missions Advocate for Compassion International

Timeline

Contract Senior Project Manager

Richard Morehouse – Freelance Project Management
08.2024 - Current

Senior Project Manager

Parallon Project Services (a service of HCA Healthcare) – Houston, TX (Hybrid)
08.2021 - 08.2024

Senior Project Manager

Alchemy Technology Group – Houston, TX
05.2019 - 08.2021

Program Manager

Sparkhound – Houston, TX (Contracted to Murphy Oil & Carbo Marketing and Information Technology)
02.2017 - 11.2018

Strategic Project Manager

Cella Consulting – Houston, TX (Contracted to Chevron Commercial and Business Real Estate-CBRES: Information Design and Communication)
02.2016 - 02.2017

Chief Project Officer

LCMC-Louisiana Children’s Medical Center – New Orleans, LA (May 2014 – February 2016 - contracted through Santa Rosa Consulting)
05.2014 - 02.2016

Senior Manager, Solutions Line – Epic EHR and Project Management

Leidos Health – Spring, Texas (Travel-Home Office)
09.2013 - 05.2014

Director of Epic EMR Customer Service & EMR Report Development Teams

Harris Health System – Houston, Texas
10.2011 - 09.2013

Contract Project Director for (Large Scale, Multi-Facility Hospitals and Clinics) – Wisconsin (6 months)

Dynamic Healthcare Consulting, Sole Proprietor- Marion, Iowa (ISHS – Green Bay)
01.2008 - 01.2009

Delivery Manager, Epic Practice (Internal to Organization)

CTG Healthcare Solutions – Cincinnati, Ohio (Harris Health System & Kettering Health Network)
01.2006 - 10.2011

Healthcare Project Manager as part of the company’s staff augmentation - Wisconsin

Morgan Hunter Healthcare – Kansas City, MO
01.2005 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Wartburg College

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