VALERIA NOVATO
Bradenton
Summary
Dynamic Performance Improvement Manager with a proven track record at the Florida Department of Health, enhancing efficiency through advanced analytics and stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded quality initiatives, achieving a 22% increase in consumer satisfaction. Proficient in data visualization and strategic planning, driving impactful health outcomes across diverse programs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Performance Improvement Manager
Florida Department of Health
Sarasota
09.2024 - Current
- Directed quality and compliance initiatives for public health system serving over 400,000 residents.
- Achieved Team of the Quarter (Q1 2024) for enhancing efficiency and consumer experience.
- Managed quality systems activities, including SOP development and document control for PHAB accreditation.
- Developed automated dashboards that decreased data-processing time by 65% and enhanced accuracy.
- Conducted consumer feedback analyses to implement corrective actions, improving satisfaction by 22%.
- Led 15 concurrent quality projects, reducing recurrent issues by approximately 40% using PDCA methodology.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to clarify quality requirements for efficient execution.
Global Health Research Fellow
Emory University
Atlanta
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Designed and executed evaluation protocols and risk assessments for multi-site programs with international regulatory implications.
- Developed research protocols, increasing data accuracy by 45% and reducing collection errors by 38%.
- Analyzed over 250,000 records to identify performance trends, guiding national policy recommendations.
- Created classification system for adverse events, reducing review time by 60% and enhancing escalation accuracy by 30%.
- Delivered over 10 workshops, training more than 80 researchers in quality and compliance methodologies.
- Published five peer-reviewed papers, contributing valuable insights to regulatory discussions at national and international levels.
Senior Program Manager
Ministerio da Saude (Federal Public Health System)
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed national health education analytics platform serving over 1.5 million students across 40+ academic programs.
- Developed data pipelines and dashboards utilizing Tableau and Excel VBA for enhanced reporting.
- Coordinated national team to track academic outcomes and expenditures, delivering monthly technical reports to officials.
- Supervised federal public health policy initiatives in Brazil, ensuring compliance with national standards.
Data Analyst
Governo do Estado de Goias
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of over 100 public health laws and regulations in collaboration with State Health Department officials.
- Performed quantitative and qualitative assessments to inform revisions of emergency legislation.
- Contributed to creation of first COVID-19 state strategic plan and provided guidance on prevention decree.
- Coordinated a team of 8 researchers to collect data from over 3,000 entrepreneurs regarding compliance with social distancing policies.
Health Policy Researcher
CEPASP/UFG
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Designed and implemented over 10 municipal health programs, benefiting approximately 50,000 residents.
- Achieved a 5% average reduction in childhood obesity rates through targeted initiatives.
- Tailored programs to local needs and resources for effective prevention of chronic diseases.
Program Coordinator
Universidade Federal de Goias
11.2013 - 02.2017
- Directed educational strategic planning, implementing over 50 academic programs and policies.
- Led process mapping efforts using BPMN in Bizagi Modeler to identify improvements.
- Developed SOPs and training materials to enhance operational effectiveness.
Education
Ph.D - Public Policy Management
Universidade Federal De Goias
Brazil06-2024
United States Health Policy Analysis - Health System
Harvard Online
07-2023
Master's degree - Public Policy Management
Universidade Federal De Goias
Brazil02-2019
Postgraduate Degree - Organizational Strategy
Universidade Federal De Goias
Brazil07-2014
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management
Faculdade Sul Americana
Brazil07-2008
Skills
- Advanced analytics and data visualization
- Power BI and Tableau
- Python programming
- Excel VBA automation
- Strategic planning and KPI frameworks
- Stakeholder engagement and cross-sector collaboration
- Program design and monitoring
- Impact assessment and report writing
- Presentation skills and delivery
- Productivity enhancement strategies
- Power Automate workflows
- Microsoft 365 proficiency
- Multilingual communication (English, Portuguese, Spanish)
- Product testing and validation (stability, compatibility)
- Packaging quality and risk assessment
- Supplier qualification and audits
- CAPA and root-cause analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality systems and change control
Timeline
Performance Improvement Manager
Florida Department of Health
09.2024 - Current
Global Health Research Fellow
Emory University
03.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Program Manager
Ministerio da Saude (Federal Public Health System)
12.2020 - 01.2022
Data Analyst
Governo do Estado de Goias
02.2020 - 11.2020
Health Policy Researcher
CEPASP/UFG
01.2017 - 01.2020
Program Coordinator
Universidade Federal de Goias
11.2013 - 02.2017
Ph.D - Public Policy Management
Universidade Federal De Goias
United States Health Policy Analysis - Health System
Harvard Online
Master's degree - Public Policy Management
Universidade Federal De Goias
Postgraduate Degree - Organizational Strategy
Universidade Federal De Goias
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management
Faculdade Sul Americana