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TAMMY SCHERO

Ultimate Medical Academy
Tampa,FL
TAMMY SCHERO

Work Preference

Job Search Status:

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Organizational ManagerProject ManagerBusiness Development ManagerLearning and Development ManagerProgram Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Location:

Tampa, FLNew Port Richey, FL

Open to relocation:

No

Minimum Desired Compensation

$95000/yr

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsCareer advancementPaid time off401k match
2
Certification
11
Years of experience

PMP-certified transformation leader with 10+ years of experience improving operational systems in regulated environments. Proven track record in executing strategies through program governance and process architecture. Expert in building accountability frameworks that enhance efficiency and reduce risks, driving enterprise-level success.

Work History

Director of Learning

3 Years 2 Months
Ultimate Medical Academy | Tampa, Florida | 08.2023 - Current

• Directed workforce governance strategy for 700+ employees, aligning onboarding and leadership development with regulatory needs.
• Led LMS transformation, centralizing training content to improve compliance and onboarding efficiency.
• Embedded learning and organizational effectiveness programs into 25+ operational rollouts, strengthening workforce readiness and reducing disruption during system and process changes.
• Designed multi-tier team structure with defined performance standards and succession planning, strengthening execution consistency and department capability.
• Managed enterprise CRM and SIS modernization initiatives that automated manual workflows and improved operational efficiency by 30–50%.
• Reduced audit exposure through risk-based redesign, achieving zero federal, state, and institutional audit findings in the most recent review cycle.
• Developed enterprise performance dashboards to monitor readiness and compliance, facilitating data-driven continuous improvement and post-implementation stabilization.
• Coordinated cross-functional program governance across learning operations, compliance, HR, and IT, ensuring change initiatives were supported by structured communication, training, and performance accountability.

Associate Director of Operations

2 Years 6 Months
Ultimate Medical Academy | Tampa, Florida | 02.2021 - 08.2023

• Spearheaded system governance initiatives, enhancing workflow and compliance for 700+ employees.
• Served as Business Owner and cross-functional Program Lead for 14+ major system implementations and regulatory-driven process redesign efforts, managing full lifecycle delivery from requirements gathering through deployment and stabilization
• Designed and implemented structured UAT and release governance frameworks, reducing post-launch defects and improving rollout stability across enterprise platforms
• Operationalized federal regulatory guidance into compliant workflows, updated SOP governance and system configuration controls, contributing to improved audit readiness and sustainable regulatory alignment
• Reduced audit exposure through risk-based process redesign, maintaining compliance integrity while decreasing administrative burden and increasing operational efficiency
• Managed cross-functional change enablement, boosting adoption and execution accountability.

Process Automation Manager

1 Year 8 Months
Ultimate Medical Academy | Tampa, Florida | 06.2019 - 02.2021

• Conducted enterprise requirements gathering and business process redesign, translating cross-departmental needs into scalable system enhancements that improved workflow efficiency and operational clarity
• Converted complex operational requirements into structured user stories and acceptance criteria aligned to governance standards, reducing development rework and improving delivery accuracy
• Facilitated SME validation, IT architecture review, QA governance, and formal change approval processes, improving cross-functional transparency and accelerating decision-making timelines
• Designed and executed UAT and regression testing frameworks to ensure system integrity and deployment stability
• Oversaw post-implementation stabilization and governance controls, minimizing operational disruption during system rollouts and strengthening long-term platform reliability
• Modernized CRM and student portal systems by leading full SDLC delivery using Agile methodology, impacting 900+ staff and 10K+ students across core operational functions
• Enhanced student and staff self-service capabilities through portal modernization, increasing system utilization and reducing frontline support dependency
• Liaised between business units and IT to ensure compliance and alignment.

Training Specialist

3 Years 4 Months
Ultimate Medical Academy | Tampa, Florida | 02.2016 - 06.2019

• Designed and implemented role-based operational training aligned to regulatory standards and evolving system workflows
• Conducted business needs assessments and translated operational requirements into structured process documentation and enablement materials
• Partnered with operations and compliance leaders to ensure frontline execution aligned with institutional governance standards
• Supported system rollouts through documentation governance, training delivery, and structured change enablement
• Monitored feedback and performance trends to identify process breakdowns and inform procedural updates

Education

Master of Science - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

Graduated with Honors

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

St. Francis Xavier University

Skills

Learning strategy
Change management
Organizational development
Cross-functional leadership
Project management
Risk management
Agile delivery
Business analysis
Business process redesign
Program evaluation
Strategic planning
Leadership development

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Mental Health First Aid Provider

Timeline

Director of Learning

Ultimate Medical Academy
08.2023 - CurrentRead More

Associate Director of Operations

Ultimate Medical Academy
02.2021 - 08.2023Read More

Process Automation Manager

Ultimate Medical Academy
06.2019 - 02.2021Read More

Training Specialist

Ultimate Medical Academy
02.2016 - 06.2019Read More

St. Francis Xavier University

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Science from Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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TAMMY SCHERO