Vance Collins
Corydon,Indiana
Summary
Senior-level IT Executive with 20 years of complex program management and product development experience to support IT operations. Background in successful IT implementation and presentation to key stakeholders. Successfully coordinates project work to mitigate risks and solve technical issues while providing IT budget oversight.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Unit CIO and Vice President
Lifepoint Health
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Lead IT Implementation Services for new growth and acquisitions
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Researched new technologies and chose best options for company priorities and cost-effectiveness.
- Searched for and approved purchases of new equipment.
- Trained staff members on computer use and updated systems.
- Determined best methods for IT to support key business objectives.
- Aligned IT solutions and deliverables with company strategic vision.
- Supervised multi-functional teams of technology professionals, coders and support experts.
VP of IT Operations and Technical Support
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
06.2017 - 12.2021
- Managed the Louisville Data Center, Technical Services and IT Operations
- Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
- Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Documented support interactions for future reference.
- Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
- Promoted efficiency among departments with prompt resolution of system issues.
Division Vice President IT Operations
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Lead Enterprise Project Management team
- IT lead for Mergers and Acquistions
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
IT Leadership
Vencor/Kindred Healthcare
Louisville, KY
04.1997 - 01.2015
- IT leader as a Manager, Director and Senior Director, various rolls
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Science
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2001
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Louisvillle
Louisville, KY05.1994
No Degree - Executive Certificate in Management And Leadership
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MASkills
- Organizational Leadership
- Customer Liaison
- Systems Implementation
- Budget Management
- Technology Integration
- Best Practice Implementation
- Infrastructure Development
- Performance Improvement
- Information Technology Management
- Project Requirements
- Project Oversight
Endurance Sports (Marathons, Ironman)
Have completed 37 Marathons 1 UltraMarathon 6 Half Ironmans and 1 full Ironman
Timeline
Business Unit CIO and Vice President
Lifepoint Health
12.2021 - 09.2023
VP of IT Operations and Technical Support
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
06.2017 - 12.2021
Division Vice President IT Operations
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
08.2015 - 06.2017
IT Leadership
Vencor/Kindred Healthcare
04.1997 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Science
University of Louisville
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Louisvillle
No Degree - Executive Certificate in Management And Leadership
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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