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Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

• Works as a Representative for the Region to assist assigned Medical Training Facilities (MTF) with Strategic Planning as well as completion of tactical projects that achieve Mission Objectives.• Responsible for coaching with military and civilian colleagues to be certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt.• Conducts formal training of Six Sigma Green Belt Methodologies to military and civilian colleagues.• Utilized Minitab software and advanced statistical skills to assess current and future performance of all projects.

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

• Responsible for expanding the Operational Excellence (OPEX) culture in the Chesapeake Regional Healthcare system to include Chesapeake Regional Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Group, all ancillaries and support departments within the system.• Successfully expanded the OPEX system within the organization by:o Coordinating the creation of a suite of online classes to train staff – over 50% of all staff was trained in the introductory course during my tenure in the position.o Creating a streamlined coaching plan and assisted leadership to start the OPEX system in their perspective departments. o Customized implementation based on the business needs of the department.• Project Worko Created an online metrics (Visual Score Card) dashboard for the Chesapeake Regional Executive Team and Medical Group to streamline management of their Daily Huddles. o Worked with the Pharmacy Department to implement a system to administer and monitor anesthesia medications within the Operating Room.o Created a Standard Operating Procedure to assist the Sterile Processing Department and the Hospital to respond to emergent events when they occur.o Worked with the Chesapeake Regional Medical Group (CRMG) to decrease insurance denials for certain types of surgeries performed at the Hospital.

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

• Works as a Representative for the Region to assist assigned Medical Training Facilities (MTF) with Strategic Planning as well as completion of tactical projects that achieve Mission Objectives.• Responsible for coaching with military and civilian colleagues to be certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt.• Conducts formal training of Six Sigma Green Belt Methodologies to military and civilian colleagues.• Utilized Minitab software and advanced statistical skills to assess current and future performance of all projects. • Completed a project to create an online tracking system contracts from creation to approval.• Successfully completed over 20 projects in less than 2 years and certified 6 Green Belt Candidates during my tenure.

Virginia Beach, Va

Responsible for working with hospital leadership as a program manager for strategic initiatives in the hospital system. Collaborated with hospital management team as an internal consultant, performing in-depth analysis of procedures, policies and systems, and recommending and directing improvement efforts.• Leading all process improvement activity as it pertains to readmissions for the hospital system of 12 Sentara hospitals, Sentara Medical Group, and Post-Acute divisions.• Exceeded readmissions goal and decreased readmissions rate for the corporation by almost 10% in the first year of employment.• Coordinate annual strategic and tactical planning to meet annual goal set by the corporation.• Successfully implemented new process to ensure patients considered high risk obtain a follow up appointment with their primary care physician within 7 days of being discharged from the hospital.

Cocoa Beach, Fl

Responsible for working with hospital administration to lead, coach, and implement all process improvement projects that meet with strategic initiatives at Cape Canaveral Hospital. Collaborated with hospital management team as an internal consultant, performing in-depth analysis of procedures, policies and systems, and recommending and directing improvement efforts.• Improved emergency department (ED) throughput by creating a robust and efficient process to transfer newly admitted patients from the ED to the nursing unit. Throughput increased by 19% within the first month of implementation. Fiscal Year 2017 shows 40% improvement over previous fiscal year. • Decreased surgery delays by leading a surgery team to create processes that ensured all equipment and staffing were prepared and ready to meet surgery scheduling demands. Recently worked in partnership with the IT department and created on online checklist application that surgical staff updates when tasks preparing for surgery are complete.• Taught and coached over 200 associates in Lean Methodology by creating and enhancing formalized training in the hospital system. In January, 2018 students will be coached through their own projects during the class approved by the supervisor.• Improved collections on scheduled surgeries by 70% by working with the surgery center to centralize registrations, authorizations, and collections.

Gainesville Fl

Oversee operational performance and handle all aspects of financial management and reporting for the Hospital Medicine Division at the College of Medicine. Identify and develop strategic initiatives that facilitate the accomplishment of financial and operational goals. Create new processes and systems that improve operational efficiency, including process for reassigning patients to physicians using only the Electronic Medical Record system.• Improved financial management by developing financial tracking tool that tracks budget and compensation for 45 physicians and over 50 residents, working 11 unique daily shifts• Enhanced communication efforts and improved employee satisfaction, creating new report for physicians, detailing productivity performance and compensation

Gainesville, Florida Area

-Direct multidisciplinary teams in various operational improvement and analysis projects, utilizing industrial engineering techniques and methodologies to design and implement new systems and solutions. Collaborated with hospital management team as an internal consultant, performing in-depth analysis of procedures, policies and systems, and recommending and directing improvement efforts. Spearheaded statistical analysis, clinical flow and time studies, kaizen events, and Lean and Six Sigma implementation for all projects collaborating with multiple departments and analyzing multiple internal systems such as the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.• Directed several projects that improved patient care, including reducing surgery patient wait time by 30% and improving the operational efficiency of the Pre-Surgical Center for Anesthesia • Lead several process reengineering initiatives, including improving the Length of Stay (LOS) of two units by developing a process that increased patient throughput, and piloting an ideal discharge process that decreased readmissions, and was eventually implemented in other departments • Provided key financial analysis to determine the practicality of a bridge to heart transplant device in the hospital, resulting in the purchase of parts for the devise and a payback realization in 10 months of purchase• Improved vendor relations, coordinating and leading a major strategic effort to improve the interaction between the Patient Access Call Center and the University of Florida Physicians Vascular Clinics

-Sucessfully taught five semesters of Pre-Algebra at Polk State College (Fall, 2007 through present).-Developed Curriculum and successfully taught classes for two semesters each in Manufacturing Processes and Mechanical Instrumentation at St Petersburg College. -Created a new curriculum for a class in Globilization and St Petersburg College.

Tampa, Fl

Counseled and advised case load of students enrolled in online educational programs, improving student retention and promoting student success. Analyzed reports and student feedback to identify academic and financial concerns affecting student progression. • Served as a liaison between the student and the University, collaborating with various departments to ensure the optimal student experience

Handled financial reporting for the performance of 10 program budgets, providing Earned Value (EVMS) Analysis, utilizing SAP software to report on financial performance based on cost and schedule for the programs. Oversaw monthly quarterly budget reviews, coordinating and negotiating future budgets with all functional department managers. Analyzed total program costs and collaborated with Program Managers to assess and track risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to cost and schedule. Financial Analyst (Continued)• Supported several Six Sigma projects related to Earned Value Performance for materials utilized at manufacturing facility, and recognized for coordinating the Earned Value performance reporting

Managed Integrated Product Team of 25 employee, consisting of floor personnel and support staff in a union environment, handling scheduling and employee workflow, and ensuing daily execution of contract and program requirements. Tracked and reported on all performance metrics, including financial, quality and delivery goals. • Utilized Lean and Six Sigma processes to improve program performance, effectively reducing cycle time by 20% through effective production and shipping improvements, successfully certifying entire team as Six Sigma Specialists at completion of the project

Directed all activities related to the financial management, product manufacturing, delivery, and quality performance of all products delivered to Raytheon’s McKinney, Texas Facility (an internal customer), including managing the master schedule, material procurement, expediting, and assembly. Collaborated with Senior Management and Supply Chain and Logistics to report on and meet all customer demands and metric goals, performing above 95% on all measurements. Led business development initiatives coordinating with the bids and proposal department to coordinate bid activities.

Spearheaded all bid and proposal activities for cable sub-assembly group worth up to $30 million in value, managing proposal team, negotiating manufacturing proposals, and coordinating audits. Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for department and directed improvement projects, utilizing Six Sigma process and improving the accuracy of the bidding process, including reducing cycle time of bid by 20%

- Led a project to assess the feasibility of entering and developing the municipal market, advising the company that such a decision would not be financially sound at this time.- Promoted to manage the South Florida territory and was responsible for quoting, follow-up, maintaining and developing new customer relationships in the territory.

- Managed all activities for the South Florida office based in Tampa, FL. - Responsible for quoting, follow-up, maintaining and developing new customer relationships in the territory.- Led initiatives to develop and maintain a market in water and wastewater treatment with strainer and static mixer lines.- Directed the establishment of a system for tracking and issuing quotes to contractors in water and wastewater treatment plant projects.- Introduced two new product lines to the phosphate industry.

- Coordinated the redesign the Clearwater manufacturing facility to reduce unit cost and improve product throughput.- Coordinated and administered a methodology to insure the uniform documentation of all product specifications, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.- Was a full time graduate student while employed by the organization.

- Designed, coordinated, and supervised the installation of large-scale conveyor systems.- Provided post-installation consulting services.

Masters Of Science; Bachelors Of Science, Engineering Management; Industrial Engineering

Masters Of Science, Engineering/Industrial Management