Ruthie T. Howard
Henderson,NV
Summary
Mission driven with a passion for education. Strong problem solving, organizational efficiency and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and high emotional intelligence. Experienced in operations and administration. Works well independently and part of a team. Driven in issues surrounding equality and positive impact.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Vice Dean
College Of Osteopathic MedTouro University Nevada
Henderson , NV
08.2019 - Current
- Supports the Primary Care and Specialty Medicine department comprised of 18 full-time and adjunct clinical faculty members; manages faculty assignments for labs, lectures and remote activities.
- Experienced in the use of technology for instruction including Canvas, Zoom, Yuja and CAE.
- Directly supports the Course Directors for the Clinical Skills courses for DO students in their first and second year; anticipates needs, drafts and disseminates student schedule/instructions and ensures lab days run as smooth as possible.
- Supports Course Directors for system courses including Behavioral Medicine and Integumentary and Musculoskeletal Systems; experienced entering questions into platforms Exam Soft and Canvas.
- In collaboration with the Simulation Operations Technician, supports Course Director for third year DO students for the OSCE Callback course.
- Oversees the dispersal and collection of assigned grading, helps track students who are in need of additional attention.
- Processes invoices and orders/reimbursement requests including processing payment for adjunct faculty and guest lecturers.
- Troubleshoots issues as needed.
Operations Manager
Volunteers In Medicine Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas , NV
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Supported Chief Executive Officer with daily operational functions.
- Assisted in the implementation of policies and practices across the organization.
- Oversaw the Medical Records department in a supervisory role to the Health Information Technology Coordinator.
- Oversaw facility maintenance in a supervisory role to the Security and Facilities Coordinator.
- Maintained the clinic schedule, a constant rotating schedule of over 50+ volunteer medical providers.
- Maintained clinic, business and philanthropy licenses, affiliation agreements, liability certificates and government contracts.
- Created and updated the clinic's Administrative Manual including creation of internal/external forms.
- Reviewed/proofread materials prior to dissemination for accuracy.
- Oversaw the migration and implementation of a new Electronic Health Record system. Managed database including troubleshooting, maintenance, updates and report generation.
- Acted as main point of contact for all IT issues; assessed issues before escalating to off-site IT consultant when necessary.
- Assisted with team building initiatives and overall support of a positive organizational culture and employee morale.
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteers In Medicine Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas , NV
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Organized interview schedule and conducted on-boarding orientations and trainings.
- Performed skills assessments to link volunteers to roles matching individual skills and competencies.
- Helped develop volunteer admission processes, job descriptions, policies and procedures, codes of conduct and trainings.
- Tracked volunteer applications utilizing the CRM Better Impact.
- Conducted background checks, including credentialing of medical providers.
- Aided in the development of community presentations and outreach materials.
Executive Assistant To Founder & CEO
Volunteers In Medicine Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas , NV
02.2011 - 12.2014
- Managed the CEO’s inbox, calendar and committee involvement; compiled important daily updates to keep CEO on track.
- Planned, coordinated and executed meetings for the Board of Directors; transcribed minutes and action items.
- Drafted CEO quarterly update for Board presentation.
- Updated donor information and interactions in CRM Donor Perfect.
- Managed schedules, catering, reservations and travel plans for conferences, meetings and seminars.
- Managed external contacts for CEO and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts.
Program Manager
Interfaith Council Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas , NV
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Oversaw programming including monthly and annual events and organized events in response to current social justice issues.
- Designed and maintained the Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada website located at interfaithsn.org utilizing WordPress.
- Coordinated membership outreach efforts to increase the diversity of leaders from the community; oversaw on-boarding and acted as main point of contact.
- Updated bookkeeping utilizing QuickBooks, Nonprofit Edition including receipt reconciliation, billing and donor recognition.
- Oversaw grant funding applications and reporting.
- Facilitated the scheduling and selection of speakers, locations, topics and PR efforts.
- Managed the database of Interfaith Council members and organizations for information dissemination.
- Managed social media.
- Designed e-newsletters incorporating upcoming events and relevant interfaith topics utilizing Constant Contact
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Drafted post-event evaluations with Board members.
AmeriCorps VISTA
Interfaith Council Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas , NV
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Originally hired through the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program to aid in the capacity building of the organization.
- Served on multiple committees to grow the programming of the organization including the youth empowerment program Camp Anytown, the annual Interfaith Forums, monthly Dinner Dialogues and the Mayors Prayer Breakfast.
- Updated bookkeeping for the organization utilizing QuickBooks, Nonprofit Edition.
- Implemented marketing and communication strategies to advertise IFCSN's events.
- Responded to questions and/or requests via telephone and email.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA2009
Skills
- Administrative management
- Project and event management
- Website and database management
- Internal and external communications
- Board and senior leader support
- Technologically savvy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Accurate and detailed
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Critical thinker
- Resourceful
- Problem resolution
Volunteer Experience
North American Interfaith Network - Co-Chair, Young Adult Committee
Served as co-chair of the Young Adult Committee from 2014-2016 with the goal to advertise Young Adult scholarship opportunities for NAIN’s annual membership conference. Lead selection process, award dispersal and travel arrangements through collaboration with a remote team of volunteer committee members. The conferences are held annually for interfaith organizations from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Vice Dean
College Of Osteopathic MedTouro University Nevada
08.2019 - Current
Operations Manager
Volunteers In Medicine Of Southern Nevada
01.2016 - 11.2018
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteers In Medicine Of Southern Nevada
01.2015 - 12.2015
Program Manager
Interfaith Council Of Southern Nevada
08.2011 - 11.2013
Executive Assistant To Founder & CEO
Volunteers In Medicine Of Southern Nevada
02.2011 - 12.2014
AmeriCorps VISTA
Interfaith Council Of Southern Nevada
08.2009 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Humboldt State University
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