SARAH VIGON
1035 E Tuckey Ln. Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic strategic planner with a proven track record at the Arizona Department of Health Services, enhancing operational efficiency through Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and training program design, successfully aligning initiatives with organizational goals. Drives impactful and meaningful change and fosters cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Planner/Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Arizona Department of Health Services
Phoenix, AZ
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitated strategic planning initiatives, aligning actionable plans with organizational objectives to enhance overall effectiveness.
- Led key internal and strategic improvement initiatives as project facilitator.
- Oversaw continuous quality improvement initiatives, driving internal projects and enhancing performance management.
- Conducted assessments for continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
- Developed improvement plans to meet Public Health Accreditation Board requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to strengthen public health programs through targeted strategic health initiatives.
- Designed and delivered training programs for managers and non-managers to support organizational goals.
- Analyzed data to guide decision-making processes and improve organizational strategies.
Community Relations Liaison/Team Lead
Arizona Department of Revenue
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Built relationships with stakeholders and community organizations to better address taxpayer needs.
- Facilitated outreach programs to boost public awareness of available tax services.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives to enhance collaboration with key partners.
- Led educational workshops for education unit, enhancing resident knowledge of tax topics.
- Coordinated educational workshops and events to improve resident understanding of tax-related issues.
- Created content to support fiscal year metrics and enhance community engagement.
- Developed informative materials tailored for diverse community groups and stakeholders.
- Directed technical design projects, ensuring alignment with agency goals.
Director
Aish International
10.2013 - 05.2020
- Grew network base of lay-leaders and donors by 300%
- Collaborated with leadership to define long-term vision and strategic direction.
- Coordinated organizational operations to align with strategic goals.
- Led design and development of programs and content for classes and workshops.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Participated in committees and boards to drive organizational success.
Education
B.A. - SOCIOLOGY; WOMEN'S STUDIES
University of California
Santa BarbaraSkills
- Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- ToP trained facilitator
- Project manager
- Strategic thinker/planner
- Customer focused and diplomatic
- Training-program design
- Performance management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community outreach
- Strong communicator
- Goal and data-oriented
Timeline
Strategic Planner/Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Arizona Department of Health Services
02.2022 - Current
Community Relations Liaison/Team Lead
Arizona Department of Revenue
06.2020 - 02.2022
Director
Aish International
10.2013 - 05.2020
B.A. - SOCIOLOGY; WOMEN'S STUDIES
University of California