Collaborative and forward-thinking health care services management professional with sixteen years of progressive experience in health services, clinical social work, case management, and business development. Expertise in research, data management and presentation, policy analysis, staff training, leadership, and forecasting business plans to achieve short and long-term strategic goals. Proven track record of cultivating positive community relations with health care providers and referral sources.Key Accomplishments:-Project Management - Execute large-scale health care administration projects including standardizing compliance monitoring and streamlining processes for organizations; coordinate strategies to reduce hospital readmissions.-Growth Management -Develop growth strategies that improved quality of health care for patients; create resources to assist at-risk populations; improve case management and utilization processes to increase financial profits; implement best practice to ensure long term viability of assets.-Multi-Site Management - Coordinate the development and expansion of several sites.-Communications - Create policy and procedural manuals for staff; facilitate interdepartmental communications improving overall productivity and efficiency; strengthen community relations with health care partners in the community.-Leadership- Direct and guide administrators and health care staff for multiple locations. Active Board Member for the Institute Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at South Texas Veterans Health Care System.