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Rishelle Eithun

Oregon,WI

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Program Manager, Injury Prevention

American Family Children's Hospital
06.2019 - Current
  • Facilitates annual program gap analysis, and strategic planning
  • Improved injury prevention outreach initiatives engaging with
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Secured grant funding to subsidize program development for South Central region of WI.
  • Developed department policies and procedures that align with strategic plan and objectives.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive improvements.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Identified program barriers and communicated possible interventions to enhance program outcomes and ROI.

Assistant Director

Wisconsin Academy Of Pediatrics
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Website management
  • Engaged in policy and system change opportunities at state and national level.
  • Enhance membership experiences and initiatives by creating monthly news communication and quarterly printed newsletters.
  • Supported continuous process and performance improvement for membership initiatives.
  • Directed learning opportunities and CME events to increase learners access
  • Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.

Coalition Coordinator, Safe Kids

American Family Children's Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Collaboration and engagement with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Developed clinical and community-based education.
  • Collaborated with state coordinators to support affirming coalition.
  • Increased coalition partnerships by 10% with strong emphasis around health equity and equality.
  • Served liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups sharing best practice education.
  • Maintained documentation to report on progress toward project goals.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.

Program Coordinator

American Family Children's Hospital
03.2008 - 03.2017
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
  • Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible.
  • Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
  • Developed program marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover gaps, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Created outreach education offerings increasing participants by 5% annually.
  • Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs
  • Facilitated over 30 adult learning injury prevention courses annually.

Education

Doctor of Education - Education and Performance Improvement Leadership

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
2025

Master of Public Health - Public Health

Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine
Des Moines, IA
2018

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education, Biology

Winona State University
Winona, MN
2007

Skills

  • Performance improvement
  • Professional Relationships
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally
  • Development Activities
  • Data Analysis
  • Personnel Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Strategic leadership

Certification

UW Madison- Servant Leadership Certification, Child Passenger Safety Technician, Special Needs Child Passenger Safety Technician

Timeline

Assistant Director

Wisconsin Academy Of Pediatrics
12.2020 - 12.2022

Program Manager, Injury Prevention

American Family Children's Hospital
06.2019 - Current

Coalition Coordinator, Safe Kids

American Family Children's Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2019

Program Coordinator

American Family Children's Hospital
03.2008 - 03.2017

Doctor of Education - Education and Performance Improvement Leadership

Capella University

Master of Public Health - Public Health

Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education, Biology

Winona State University
Rishelle Eithun