Wesley Bethard
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Accomplished and motivated vice president with successful career history in business and operations management. Offering exceptional leadership skills proven to build trust and communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Culturally-sensitive and ethical professional with demonstrated success in developing and implementing optimized solutions. Versatile leader recognized for driving results in collaborative, inclusive manner.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Vice President
Laboratory Corp of America Holdings
Overland Park, KS
01.2008 - Current
- General Manager (3/2017 to current)
- Director of Operations (06/2011 to 03/2017)
- Director of Quality Assurance (08/2010 to 5/2011)
- Cytology Supervisor (01/2008 to 08/2010)
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and policies.
- Cultivated a culture of collaboration among departments to facilitate cross-functional execution in a matrix environment.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure smooth operation of daily activities.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
Cytotechnologist
United States Air Force
Lackland AFB, TX
03.2005 - 01.2008
- Performed microscopic analysis of cellular specimens from various body sites to detect and diagnose diseases.
Cytology Supervisor
Cyto Laboratories, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
04.2004 - 03.2005
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards set by CLIA, CAP, OSHA, HIPAA.
- Managed daily cytology laboratory operations, including staff scheduling and workload assignments.
- Oversaw quality assurance and the development and implementation of new procedures for improved accuracy and efficiency in the cytology laboratory.
- Supervised laboratory personnel in performance of tasks related to specimen collection, accessioning, processing and reporting of cytology results.
Cytology Supervisor
International Pathology Associates, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
09.2002 - 04.2004
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards set by CLIA, CAP, OSHA, HIPAA.
- Managed daily cytology laboratory operations, including staff scheduling and workload assignments.
- Oversaw quality assurance and the development and implementation of new procedures for improved accuracy and efficiency in the cytology laboratory.
- Supervised laboratory personnel in performance of tasks related to specimen collection, accessioning, processing and reporting of cytology results.
Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Air Force
San Antonio, TX
08.1993 - 08.2002
- Cytologist
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Foreign deployment and humanitarian assistance (28th Air Transportable Hospital, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Operation New Horizons, 1997 - 1998)
Education
Master of Arts - Management and Leadership
Webster University
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College (formerly Regents College)
01.1999
Associate Degree - Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.1998
Skills
- Financial leadership
- Operations Management
- Policy development
- Business operations
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Change management
- Quality assurance
- ISO 15189
- LEAN
- Process Improvement
Certification
- CT (ASCP), Board of Registry 12479
- MLT (ASCP), Board of Registry 57411
- ThinPrep Certification, 2002
- SurePath Certification, 2004
- Cytyc Imager Training, 2005
- BD FocalPoint Training, 2008
Accomplishments
- Subdivision of the Year, Mid-America Division, 2021
- Leader of the Year, Mid-America Division, 2016
- Leader of the Year, Mid-America Division, 2015
- Chairman's Award, Labcorp, 2014
- Laboratorian of the Year, Labcorp, Southwest Division, 2009
- Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 859 MDTS, 2001
- Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 859 MDTS, 1999
- Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School, 1998
- Academic Achievement Award, Airman Leadership School, 1998
Timeline
Vice President
Laboratory Corp of America Holdings
01.2008 - Current
Cytotechnologist
United States Air Force
03.2005 - 01.2008
Cytology Supervisor
Cyto Laboratories, Inc.
04.2004 - 03.2005
Cytology Supervisor
International Pathology Associates, Inc.
09.2002 - 04.2004
Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Air Force
08.1993 - 08.2002
Master of Arts - Management and Leadership
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College (formerly Regents College)
Associate Degree - Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Community College of the Air Force
- CT (ASCP), Board of Registry 12479
- MLT (ASCP), Board of Registry 57411
- ThinPrep Certification, 2002
- SurePath Certification, 2004
- Cytyc Imager Training, 2005
- BD FocalPoint Training, 2008
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