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Logan, Wv

• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate online and in a classroom setting on topics such as: principles of marketing, principles of management, global economics, conflict resolution, labor relations and supervision.• Develop and maintain course websites (Blackboard).• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions both online and in classroom setting.• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

So. Charleston, Wv

• Assisted in the Development and Implementation of strategic plans in order to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency related to short and long term goals.• Assisted in coordination of the formal bid process for purchase of equipment, supplies and services.• Reviewed contracts and contractor bid proposals for accuracy, compliance and bid responsiveness.• Initiated service agreements with service vendors, contractors, manufacturing and commercial firms/companies.• Researched building codes, government regulations and emergency response agencies in order to ensure that the workplace is compliant with health, safety and environmental regulations.• Reviewed and modified specifications and bid proposal documents to ensure documents were prepared accurately in accordance with Contract Code and other required standards and procedures.

Charleston, Wv

• Directed all personnel and financial operational aspects of the Medical Examiner Office.• Determined and formulated policies and business strategies and provide overall direction of the organization.• Facilitated operational OCME database development and maintenance (database system administrator).• Coordinated all aspects of database information and other electronic data. • Maintained forensic operational compliance insuring office, state and federal guidelines were followed.• Ensured that contracts, government regulations and safety standards were in compliance and up to date.• Oversaw centralized operations; information and data processing, materials scheduling and distribution, printing and reproduction, records management, technology usage, security, office training, and transportation services.• Identified, developed, and maintained funding for programs and services. • Coordinated professional staff training and certification utilizing competency based methods/testing. • Developed interagency agreements relating to training and cooperation agreements/MOUs (National Guard, FEMA, DMORT, Threat Preparedness, local emergency response resources, airports, and industry/safety groups, etc.).

Charleston, Wv

• Researched/developed/maintained regulatory compliance efforts through administering all aspects of the Medicaid State Plan Sections.• Assisted in the determination of benefits coverage and payment methodology.• Monitored the quality of the services provided; ensuring that state and federal health care funds were not spent improperly or fraudulently.• Analyzed and reported from multiple projects, information necessary for effective program administration and accountability.• Participated in recipient/provider grievance and probate hearings. • Assisted with the development of WV CHIP, manage care program and pharmacy expansions.• Served as the Bureaus Grant Activity Coordinator (multiple grants), Disease Management Coordinator (e.g.: diabetes education and smoking cessation programs), and Legislative Liaison.

Charleston, Wv

• Managed day-to-day provider relations activities within the provider relations department.• Developed, implemented and maintained the consistent production and quality standards for provider contracting functions: standard physician and ancillary provider contracts and pre-contract activities with providers such as, site visits, credentialing, orientation to contractual requirements, etc. • Assisted with the provider network expansion, the development of a network of provider affiliates, financial analysis, and fostering professional relationships between providers and the Medicaid Provider Relations Unit through effective communication and problem resolution. • Worked closely with Medicaid leadership when implementing alternate payment methodologies, identifying financial outliers, and recommending reimbursement strategies that was driven by financial analysis.

Masters, Legal Studies, General

Master Of Arts (Ma), Community Health Education

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Health Services Administration