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A dynamic behavioral health agency employing 1,700 employees providing a full continuum of care that includes outpatient and community-based family services, psychiatric triage and stabilization, acute addiction treatment services and residential programs for adults and youth in Northeastern Massachusetts.Licensing and Compliance Officer February 2010 – November 2014- Successfully lead and managed the licensing and accreditation process with various state regulatory agencies and external accrediting organizations dramatically reducing the overall number of issued deficiencies and on multiple applications completed the licensing renewal process with zero deficiencies.- Supported the Corporate Compliance Officer’s oversight of the agency’s Compliance Program and work plan.- Conducted fact finding investigations, documenting and reporting findings back to Compliance Committee for discussion and outcome determination.- Developed and presented weekly new hire orientation and annual compliance training for all employees, interns, and contractors.- Managed the tracking systems to monitor and address all compliance and grievance issues through resolution.- Developed ad-hoc and quarterly Quality & Safety reports, synthesizing data from various databases for the Senior Leadership Team and Board level committees.- Developed user’s guide for new online incident reporting application and successfully trained staff to use the system ahead of scheduled launch time.Additional job position included:- Operations Manager October 2009 – February 2010

A world leader in minimally invasive surgery for articulating joints which develops and manufactures arthroscopy equipment, uniquely offering surgeons educational programs in arthroscopy techniques with other value-added services in support of the treatment and repair of soft tissue and articulating joints.Compliance Manager February 2008 – May 2009- Supported the division Compliance Officer in managing the daily operations for the Compliance Program, and provided direction regarding interpretation of compliance policies and procedures.- Worked with Legal, Compliance Committee and other business owners to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with National and International Codes of Conduct, applicable federal, state laws and regulations and Corporate Integrity Agreement requirements.- Conducted compliance audits and investigations, documenting audit reports and providing recommendations to Compliance Committee.- Developed, coordinated and managed division compliance education and training program, serving as instructor for compliance related materials.Additional job positions included: - Compliance Specialist 2006 – 2008- Grants and Contract Analyst 2004 – 2006

A facilities-based provider operating one of the world's largest Internet protocol (IP)-based fiber-optic networks.Contract Manager- In support of Business Operations, drafted, reviewed, and negotiated numerous technology-related procurement contracts relating to Nondisclosure Agreements, Request for Proposals/Quotes, Software Licensing, Master Service Agreements, General Purchasing Agreements, Re-Negotiations, Amendments, Renewals, Statement of Works and Maintenance and Support agreements.- Contract Administration for Goods and Services with cumulative value in excess of $75 million.- Responsible for resolution of contract compliance issues/disputes relating to contractual terms and conditions, invoice management, and operational performance; while functioning as escalation point of contact between internal business owners and suppliers.Additional job positions include:- Sr. Manager, Supplier Performance Assessment and Contract Compliance- Vendor Manager- Manager, Knowledge Response Center & Technical Sales Support- Customer Provisioning Engineer (contractor)

- Facilitated New Hire orientation and other training programs for 35 store managers, 70 pharmacists and hourly employees.- Recruitment, interviewing and hiring responsibilities for store associates and management.- Monitored employee relation issues assuring compliance to company policy and state/federal laws.- Developed and distributed a district newsletter for store management, focused on Human Resources topics.

Alcohol & Drug screening & assessments for Dallas County Courts and Probation Department

- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor & Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor in the state of Texas- Performed case management and therapeutic duties for Chemical Dependency population in out-patient and in-patient primary care settings- Developed patient treatment plans and worked with patients, referring Doctors, Therapists, Employee Assistance Professionals, and Insurance Providers towards successful treatment plan completion