• Strategically collaborate with all levels of leadership through the production and consultation of advanced data analytics to inform effective performance tactics and resource allocation as it relates to the achievement of organizational objectives• Accountable for developing a robust data analytic infrastructure including the design and statistical analysis of key performance indicators, report development and operational data support• Provide consultation on measurement and indicator development, development of operational definitions, data collection plans, sampling strategies and data verification methodologies• Develop a culture of capability by providing expertise and guidance to the leadership team to enhance understanding and utilization of data models and systems

• Recruited to design and develop a data analytics function within Advocate Christ Medical Center• Managed the data analytic and reporting functions necessary to support the advancement of organizational performance• Coordinated the integration of clinical decision support methods and report capabilities to support Health Outcome and key result initiatives and processes• Performed analysis of key metrics using advanced analytical and statistical analyses, formulas and techniques• Created and produced metrics and reports used to manage the infrastructure for Quality Improvement• Managed the design and production of medical center quality outcome and process metrics• Used statistical techniques to identify drivers of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in identified Key Result Areas (KRA)

• Designed and taught the course “Organizational Research Analysis” under the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Research program• This course is intended to develop a student’s ability to understand the role of research in organizational alignment. Students are taught how to read and interpret data resulting from research which making use of various tools that help shape organizational behaviors as they directly respond to data• Currently teach “Business Forecasting and Visualization” under the MBA program

• Supported efforts to develop, implement, and manage compensation strategies, policies, procedures and transactions with the goal to attract, engage and retain a highly qualified and skilled workforce • Served as compensation consultant to senior leadership, physicians, directors and managers when addressing compensation issues and developing job descriptions• Worked collaboratively with recruiters and human resources colleagues to determine new hire and promotional salary offers • Administered compensation programs throughout hospitals and lab sites including salary ranges, annual pay planning and merit increase programs, shift differentials, premium pay, on-call pay, bonuses, promotional increases, and compliance audits related to compensation• Developed and analyzed staffing ratios and management effectiveness metrics used to develop Advocate’s Span of Control initiative. Continuous statistical analysis had resulted in organizational savings of over $10 million within one year.• Lead project manager on a system wide workforce optimization initiative aimed at reducing the cost of nursing labor while improving health outcomes by implementing best practices and providing infrastructure to effectively plan and deploy labor resources to optimally meet the needs of our patients through predictive analytics

• Regularly analyzed clinical and patient satisfaction data using various tools and statistical software to improve quality throughout the Advocate system• Consistently utilized large volumes of data from multiple sources to discover underlying issues in processes, identify critical concerns among patient populations, and recognize areas of opportunity• Had performed various analyses using Microsoft Excel and Access, SAS, SPSS, and Minitab• Responsible for the execution of patient satisfaction and clinical performance dashboards, clinical outcomes performance improvement and education, system wide data support, and administration of clinical decision support systems• Provide support, consultation and education at a site and system level on CQI/Six Sigma theory, statistical process control software, and clinical data management• Serve as a resource and consultant with accountability at both system and site level to execute dashboards, ad hoc requests, measurement systems, and participation in performance improvement strategies that are essential to the financial success and clinical positioning of Advocate Health Care• Developed and taught an advanced Microsoft Excel class with a focus in data analysis intended for management and clinical decision staff throughout the Advocate system• Have taught data analysis to quality improvement staff using Minitab software accompanied with Six Sigma methodologies

• Supported the compensation function in the implementation of system wide salary programs and pay practices • Prepared salary structure adjustment proposals as directed by the Senior Compensation Analysts • Completed salary surveys for various operating units (acute care, home health, etc.) • Creation and maintenance of compensation information subsystem with Lawson software• Assisted in the implementation of the Lawson HRIS software for Advocate Health Care• Trained Advocate manager-level associates on how to properly use the position description database