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BusinessDevelopmentManager

Vincent Christopher Edwards

Florissant,MO

Summary

Dynamic Organizational Change, Process Improvement, and Project Management Leader with a proven track record at BJC HealthCare. Spearheaded development and execution of annual and five-year goals with hospital executives. Managed a Rapid Improvement Event, achieving a 30% reduction in preventable harm. Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement and team leadership, utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to boost quality metrics by 56% and increase operating earnings by 20%. Adept at coaching and applying critical thinking skills to drive operational excellence and fulfill organizational objectives. Skilled in teamwork and implementing data-driven solutions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4

Certification/Advance Training

Work History

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER (HEALTHCARE OPERATION)

BJC HealthCare
St. Louis, MO
08.2018 - Current
  • Spearheaded development and execution of annual and five-year goals with hospital executives.
  • Used innovative management strategies to transform departmental operations and drive sustainable enhancements.
  • Trained hospital leaders in A3 problem-solving methodology for standardized issue resolution.
  • Implemented SICKNESS model and led value stream mapping sessions to improve patient experience scores across departments.
  • Formed quality committees aligned with organizational targets, exceeding performance metrics system wide.
  • Led Rapid Improvement Event to eliminate preventable harm, achieving a 30% decrease in pressure injuries and CLABSI cases.
  • Initiated system-wide efficiency projects, using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in a 56% boost in quality metrics and a 20% increase in operating earnings.
  • Collaborated with department leaders to enhance service line operations, decreasing patient wait times by 20%.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Adjunct to BJC)

SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Bridgeton, MO
06.2024 - Current
  • Assess patients upon arrival, determining the severity of their condition and prioritizing care.
  • Initiate life-saving measures like CPR, administer medications and treatments, manage IV lines, and stabilize patients with critical injuries or illnesses while evaluating effectiveness of treatments.
  • Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, assess their condition, and meticulously document observations, treatments, and progress in the patient's medical record.
  • Provide emotional support to patients and their families, explaining procedures, answering questions, and offering guidance on follow-up care.
  • Work closely with physicians, other nurses, and ancillary staff to ensure efficient and effective patient care, coordinating treatment plans and communicating updates.

Senior Manufacturing Manager (Senior Operational Leadership)

Master Brand Cabinets
05.2016 - 10.2017
  • Led operations at the highest-producing facility in the network, managing a multi-million-dollar portfolio with a focus on cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
  • Improved efficiency by 20% through Lean and Six Sigma strategies, while developing long-term plans for workflow and resource optimization.
  • Oversaw $67M in expenses and $25M in capital projects, aligning financial and operational priorities to strategic goals.
  • Established performance metrics and cross-functional leadership practices that enhanced quality and reduced costs by 10%-experience directly applicable to healthcare service line management.

Senior Production Manager (Senior Operational Leadership)

Halliburton
Duncan, USA
03.2013 - 05.2016
  • Directed full lifecycle execution of multiple production programs, driving throughput and efficiency improvements across operations.
  • Championed Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, leading cross-functional teams and training efforts to embed continuous improvement culture.
  • Managed a $189M expense and $38M capital budget while increasing logistics efficiency and supporting $1.3B in annual shipments.
  • Delivered over $87M in savings through external strategic events, value stream mapping, and enhanced maintenance practices that cut downtime by 50%.

Franchise Owner /General Manager

Food Service Industry
Belleville, IL
12.2009 - 09.2015
  • Established and directed full-cycle operations of quick-service restaurant, overseeing staffing, budgeting, marketing, and compliance.
  • Hired and trained teams of fifteen, implementing quality controls to enhance delivery.
  • Drove sustained growth through strategic customer engagement and operational efficiencies.
  • Boosted employee productivity and satisfaction via targeted coaching and team development.

Continuous Improvement / Quality Manager (Operational Leadership)

Johnson Controls
09.2011 - 03.2013
  • Led division-wide continuous improvement strategy, deploying Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across multiple plants, resulting in over $12M in savings.
  • Directed cross-functional teams in developing key performance indicators, metrics cascades, and value stream maps to drive operational efficiency.
  • Executed quality improvement strategies, including supplier quality enhancement (50% improvement), process controls, and defect reduction.
  • Championed Kaizen events and communication plans to align operations with customer requirements and improve stakeholder engagement.

Program Operations Management (Operational Leadership)

Ford Motor Company
01.2000 - 12.2009
  • Focused on budget administration, profit and loss management, general business operations, equipment design, testing, and delivery; and plant performance deliverables.
  • Oversaw Six Sigma Black Belt Projects, largest savings over $13M.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders while establishing milestone criteria and ensuring consistent communication.
  • Managed leadership toll gate reviews relaying the health and status of the project.
  • Managed national and international projects with cross-functional teams consisting of managers, engineers, and vendors.

Program Manager (Program Development)

Robbins-Gioia
03.1998 - 01.2000
  • Developed and executed implementation plans after performing program management office gap analysis.
  • Translated customer feedback into actionable goals across multiple business units.
  • Conducted training of PMBOK methodologies to project managers.
  • Created training deliverables and job aids for effective knowledge transfer of business process changes.
  • Implemented a risk mitigation plan, saving the customer over $500K.

Unit Manager (Operational Leadership)

General Motors
06.1995 - 03.1998
  • Spearheaded quality and throughput improvement strategy, implementing Lean Manufacturing initiatives that reduced inventory by 50%.
  • Directed cross-functional teams and managed daily production operations, including workflow supervision, training, maintenance scheduling, and safety protocols.
  • Established robust process controls and introduced just-in-time warehousing to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Led continuous improvement projects focused on reducing variability, increasing process understanding, and boosting manufacturing performance.

Education

Master of Business Administration - International Studies

Central Michigan University
07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Prairie View A&M University
07.1995

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Saint Louis Community College
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Franklin University
07.2026

Skills

  • Innovative leadership skills
  • Critical thinking and strategy
  • Organizational readiness evaluation
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Data-driven project oversight
  • Team effectiveness coaching
  • Communication proficiency
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality improvement techniques
  • Clinical healthcare expertise
  • Healthcare operations coordination
  • Operational process management
  • Project execution management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, MO Board of Nursing
  • Project Manager Professional, PMI
  • Six Sigma Black Belt, Ford Motor Company
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Johnson

Activities

  • Golf
  • Coaching Children's Soccer
  • Church Attendance
  • City Council Volunteer

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid sick leavePaid time off

Additional Information

Organizational change and project management in a health care environment is my preferred career. So I turned to nursing the deepen my clinical understanding and interactional skills with the clinical side of healthcare by adding clinical expertise to my communication abilities, technological proficiencies, and organizational skills.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Adjunct to BJC)

SSM Health DePaul Hospital
06.2024 - Current

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER (HEALTHCARE OPERATION)

BJC HealthCare
08.2018 - Current

Senior Manufacturing Manager (Senior Operational Leadership)

Master Brand Cabinets
05.2016 - 10.2017

Senior Production Manager (Senior Operational Leadership)

Halliburton
03.2013 - 05.2016

Continuous Improvement / Quality Manager (Operational Leadership)

Johnson Controls
09.2011 - 03.2013

Franchise Owner /General Manager

Food Service Industry
12.2009 - 09.2015

Program Operations Management (Operational Leadership)

Ford Motor Company
01.2000 - 12.2009

Program Manager (Program Development)

Robbins-Gioia
03.1998 - 01.2000

Unit Manager (Operational Leadership)

General Motors
06.1995 - 03.1998

Master of Business Administration - International Studies

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Prairie View A&M University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Saint Louis Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Franklin University

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