Susan Husman
Brandon,MS
Summary
Strategic leader skilled in guiding navigation of business and healthcare needs and modern technology. Proficient in driving efficiency and effectiveness by developing, delivering and supporting strategic plans and the KPIs to measure and track those plans. Demonstrated skill of translating business solutions to technical requirements. Successful 30-year record of building and leading successful teams and cultivating positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Certified nutrition and lifestyle coach, and passionate about all things health and wellness.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Technology Director
FMOLHS | St. Dominic Hospital
07.2014 - Current
- Direct team of 72+ IT professionals supporting all aspects of IT: Applications, data analytics, infrastructure, equipment, security, telecommunications, and networking.
- Responsible for planning and day-to-day management for IT budget of $15M-$20M operational and $2-3M+ capital - staying within budget each year.
- Successfully led $45M EHR Implementation project on time and within budget.
- Excellent team member satisfaction survey results with minimal turnover.
- Customer satisfaction rates of 98%.
- Accepted challenge to lead design and implementation of a hospital operations center including coordination of stakeholders, oversight of engineering design and construction, technology components, team formation and hiring, policy/procedure development, and KPI determination and tracking. Exceeded goal of reducing patient length of stay by .25 days within the first year.
Director of Health Information Technology
Mississippi Health Partners
11.2011 - 07.2014
- Led efforts to implement an integrated health information exchange (HIE) for member hospitals and clinics.
- Successfully managed all onboarding projects and data interface projects between vendor and hospitals and clinics.
- Provided monthly data analytics summarizing growth of the HIE.
President & IT Consultant
OYW Solutions
08.2005 - 01.2014
- Provided IT and management consulting, business/data analyst, and project management services.
- Managed numerous technology implementations, business process re-engineering efforts, and data analytic projects.
- Successfully managed cross-functional and multi-vendor teams to ensure on-time and within budget project completion.
Project Manager/Sr. IT Business Analyst
Baptist Health System
07.2004 - 08.2007
- Successfully managed numerous projects in various departments of the hospital for improved patient turnaround and business workflows.
- Developed queries and reports for data analytic and decision support needs.
Project Manager/Sr. Programmer Analyst
Suncom Cellular/AT&T Wireless
02.2000 - 07.2004
- Developed enhanced PeopleSoft system functionality using PeopleTools.
- Upgraded all aspects of PeopleSoft including application servers and web servers.
- Developed SQR data programs and Crystal Reports, implemented Gentran EDI, and numerous other project management and technical duties.
Information Technology Manager
Miskelly Furniture
01.1999 - 02.2000
- Managing IT team and all technical aspects of the company including application implementations and support, network services, and telecommunications services.
- Responsible for IT budget.
- Implemented network, email, automation of many manual processes, automated furniture delivery routing system, and KRONOS automated timekeeping system.
Team Leader/Application Architect
Jitney Jungle Stores Of America
09.1996 - 01.1999
- Responsible for all aspects of the financial IT system, managing a team of 5-10 programmers and consultants.
- Led the implementation of the Peoplesoft Financials system including all data conversions, customizations to the delivered PeopleSoft package, and designing additional reports needed.
- Consultant for accounting department in defining system requirements and improving business processes.
Sr. Programmer Analyst
Texas Instruments
08.1993 - 03.1996
- Responsible for development, modification, testing, and maintenance of Texas Instruments’ semi-conductor business systems and manufacturing systems (IBM Mainframe/MVS/DB2/DLI/COBOL) using SDLC.
- Communicated with customers world-wide to define and prioritize system requirements.
- Developed programs for lot trace code tracking, saving the company over $25M with the ability to quickly identify potential defective semiconductor chips.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS08.1993
Skills
- Leadership & Inspiration
- Team Development & Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Goal Development & Tracking
- Business Process Analysis & Optimization
- KPI Development & Reporting/Tracking
- Operational Management
- Creative Problem Solving
Timeline
Information Technology Director
FMOLHS | St. Dominic Hospital
07.2014 - Current
Director of Health Information Technology
Mississippi Health Partners
11.2011 - 07.2014
President & IT Consultant
OYW Solutions
08.2005 - 01.2014
Project Manager/Sr. IT Business Analyst
Baptist Health System
07.2004 - 08.2007
Project Manager/Sr. Programmer Analyst
Suncom Cellular/AT&T Wireless
02.2000 - 07.2004
Information Technology Manager
Miskelly Furniture
01.1999 - 02.2000
Team Leader/Application Architect
Jitney Jungle Stores Of America
09.1996 - 01.1999
Sr. Programmer Analyst
Texas Instruments
08.1993 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Community Involvement
- Hartfield Academy Booster Club - Board of Directors President 2013-2014 Responsible for directing fundraising efforts and leading board in expenditure decisions. Worked directly with other board members, school staff, Hartfield Board of Trustees, and patron volunteers in achieving successful fundraising efforts.
- Health & Wellness Pro Bono Speaking Events 2006 - 2022 Numerous speaking events to community, church, and professional women's groups and clubs on various health and wellness topics.
- American Heart Association Walk Team Co-leader 2023
- Hartfield Academy Volunteer High School Cheer Coach 2007-2009
- Pinelake Church Kindergarten Sunday School Teacher 1999 - 2001
Certifications
- Nutritious Life Master Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach
- Metagenics First Line Therapy Certified Lifestyle Educator
- Fitness Nutrition Certification
Community Involvement
- Hartfield Academy Booster Club - Board of Directors President 2013-2014 Responsible for directing fundraising efforts and leading board in expenditure decisions. Worked directly with other board members, school staff, Hartfield Board of Trustees, and patron volunteers in achieving successful fundraising efforts.
- Health & Wellness Pro Bono Speaking Events 2006 - 2022 Numerous speaking events to community, church, and professional women's groups and clubs on various health and wellness topics.
- American Heart Association Walk Team Co-leader 2023
- Hartfield Academy Volunteer High School Cheer Coach 2007-2009
- Pinelake Church Kindergarten Sunday School Teacher 1999 - 2001
References
Available Upon Request
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