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San Francisco, Ca, Us

Currently directs all clinical education, professional development, and publication processes for the American Academy of Ophthalmology to support the graduate and continuing education environment for the Academy’s 32,000 members and for ophthalmologists worldwide. Responsible for core educational programs such as the Ophthalmic News and Education Network—the largest web-based compendium of ophthalmic information and e-learning tools in the world, and the Basic and Clinical Sciences Course—the principal global curriculum for graduate medical education in ophthalmology. Currently manages and leads 33 education staff and coordinates over 400 volunteer physicians who contribute to the Academy’s educational programs, monthly award-winning member newsmagazine, EyeNet, and four peer-reviewed journals: Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Ophthalmology Retina, and Ophthalmology Science.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Revitalized the online education department and the Ophthalmic News and Education Network for the largest medical association of ophthalmologists. Developed blended learning solutions to deliver training programs via a responsive HTML5-compliant learning portal containing 15,000+ pages of news and e-learning content and an online multimedia learning library with 1,000+ videos, presentations, and podcasts. Launched an Ophthalmic Wiki, multimedia EPUBs, and mobile applications (Apple iOS/ Android). Collaborated with HR, IT, Marketing, Global Alliance, and senior board members. Led a department of 9 managers & individual contributors and responsible for multiple ophthalmic committees with over 100+ physician key opinion leaders.

Granite City , Illinois, Us

Currently leads the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association in its efforts to strengthen the Coast Guard Auxiliary by enhancing member experiences, securing resources, and ensuring that the Auxiliary provides effective support of the Coast Guard's mission.

Washington, Dc, Us

Completed two-year national-level term as Assistant National Commodore-FORCECOM (Force Readiness Command) for the uniformed volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard having led three National Directorates (Human Resources, Public Affairs, and Training) and managed a staff of over 150 billets (Directors, Deputy Directors, Division Chiefs, Branch Chiefs, and Branch Assistants) having provided support for over 30,000 members. Developed collaborative relationships with USCG Headquarters, operational, HR, and external stakeholders. Elected to a second term as District Captain-Prevention for District 11 Northern Region (Northern California, Nevada, and Utah) and completed two terms as Division Commander for the San Francisco Bay Area. Serving on National Staff as Division Chief-Mentoring & Coaching.

Designed and implemented a corporate training program employing creative learning solutions (LMS & Instructor-Led) for all employees ensuring compliance with government and continuing medical education requirements. Cultivated partnerships with sales, marketing, technical operations, medical affairs, and regulatory teams to support business objectives. Exceeded corporate and external partner business compliance training objectives ensuring 100% of company personnel were trained within 30 days of a biotech startup’s launch. Leveraged project management skills to implement a Healthcare Compliance system to include the development and implementation of over 30 corporate policies in accordance with FDA regulations, OIG guidance, pharmaceutical industry guidelines.

New York, New York, Us

Hand-selected to launch a newly formed department to audit U.S. business operations for a business division of 5,000 corporate and field personnel and provided process improvement consulting to business teams such as the commercial L&D department.

New York, New York, Us

Developed comprehensive sales training strategies to support a global $1 billion product franchise. Performed role as lead strategist for Learning Content Management System and business client learning and development consulting. Led training teams and personally facilitated instructor-led training programs to support 5,000+ sales personnel. Expertly negotiated with instructional design vendors and developed vendor management RFP process to reduce production time and development costs. Member of the Corporate Organizational Development/Human Resources Council.

New York, New York, Us

Delivered sales consultation and account management to healthcare professionals to support sales of a $1 billion Women’s Healthcare franchise. Mentored sales representatives as an Area Field Trainer. Pioneered use of distance learning technologies to deliver sales presentations to inter-island customers. Achieved #1 national sales ranking and received awards for outstanding sales performance.

Honolulu, Hi, Us

Recruited to teach baccalaureate course in macroeconomics to military personnel at U.S. Army installation. Employed Blackboard LMS. Developed and delivered innovative high-energy in-class simulations to illustrate macroeconomic concepts. Received 100% very satisfied or extremely satisfied student feedback ratings.

Washington, Dc, Us

Electrical Engineering Officer: Managed engineering operations of a shipboard 6-Megawatt electrical power plant (gas turbine, diesel, and oil-fired steam), internal telecommunications network, and Ship’s Inertial Navigation System (provided analog and digital data for navigation and weapons systems). Led two managers, two supervisors, and 20 plant technicians.HR/Personnel Officer: Delivered human resource, organizational development and career support to 370 sailors and managers. Supervised two HR managers and 10 human resource specialists. Worked extensively with international officials from Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore as collateral duty public affairs officer.CAREER NOTE: Additional U.S. Navy experience (1989-1993) in the areas of Electronic Warfare and Deck Operations.

Bachelor Of Science

Master Of Business Administration, International Business

Doctor Of Education, Educational Leadership