Eric Garner Email & Phone Number

Columbia, Sc, Us

Providing leadership to companies to solve media and public relations challenges, establish brand awareness, research to public policy changes and fundraising alternatives.

Dripping Springs, Texas, Us

Oversees projects and the development of project schedules, RFQ, and RFP solicitations, proposal reviews, contracts, budget preparation, inspections, and project close-out for HCA Healthcare and CHS Hospital Systems. Assures the development of responsibility matrices for all projects to assure aspects of all projects are addressed. Leads and motivates a diverse work unit that includes skilled and professional employees and/or supports staff and personnel. Evaluates operations and activities of projects and recommend improvements and modifications as needed. Prepares and communicates a variety of reports and key performance metrics to stakeholders, facilities management, and hospital leadership. Ensures compliance with State requirements.• Trident Health System is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system (Trident and Summerville Medical Center)• Doctors HCA Hospital of Augusta is a 350-bed full-service tertiary care center• Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed acute care facility serving 11 counties in south- central Kentucky• North Knoxville Medical Center Tennova is a 267-bed acute care Community Health System hospital

Dripping Springs, Texas, Us

Managed financial, staffing, and inventory responsibilities for an 85-bed hospital. Led budgeting, payroll, inventory, and other fiscal responsibilities in a hospital environment, maximizing budget to provide world-class service with minimal operational expenditure. Direct daily operations, including monitoring program costs, personnel, materials, and revenue to identify opportunities for efficiency enhancements; conduct patient care surveys and analyze results to enact service-oriented improvement strategies. Maintain organizational compliance with regulatory agencies, including HCAPHS and the Joint Commission. Develop schedules for administering staff in various tasks with a detailed cleaning calendar for routine maintenance. Consult with executive and interdepartmental team during regular meetings to strategize and enact key organizational enhancements. Manage the purchase, storage, and implementation of vital supplies, train staff in proper usage, conduct quality assurance checks and identify expense reduction opportunities. Diversity, equity, and inclusion sub-committee member.• Implemented the Cintas microfiber cleaning process to decrease surface contaminants.• Fostered community relationships (The Goodwill) to increase diverse hiring.• Implemented the Epic software tracking system to maintain and measure efficient patient flow.

Columbia, South Carolina, Us

Created, developed, and presented statistical research on minority populations to aid program development and organizational compliance initiatives. Coordinated with multifunctional staff to conduct research, analysis, and planning operations to develop projects supporting regional minority populations. Developed key strategies for interfacing with multicultural groups with effective marketing material. Collected and analyzed statistical population data from research and statistical studies to gain client insight in collaboration with research personnel. Developed visual presentations including charts, tables, narrative reports, and factsheets. Attend regular professional development seminars to expand knowledge for conducting special multicultural projects. Coordinated with internal and external review personnel to provide documentation and answer FOIA inquiries. Supported program development by providing research data to key personnel, including the Program Manager. Aid in daily operational responsibilities as required, responding directly to Executive Director.• Developed a new company logo and enhanced multicultural marketing tactics to improve recognition and increase statewide reach using data-driven research results. • Supported continued growth by developing policies to increase business development of memorandum for consultants and services.

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

• Served as primary liaison to corporations who are interested in providing entry-level positions for Y.O.U. Trainees • Revised job readiness Credential Training Curriculum and facilitate quarterly Y.O.U. Trainee sessions • Analyzed U.S. Department. of Labor job trends, to target industry-specific companies for career development• Researched best practices of grant-funded programs for youth workforce development• Presented recruitment speeches to teens, young adults, and teachers • Conducted corporate presentations to school administrators, chief operating officers and collaborative partners • Researched, developed, and recommend strategies for program operations to comply with federal and state compliance regulations• Researched, developed, and implemented new internship placements by partnering with the Operator Training Committee of Ohio (OTCO)• Independently maintained the business relationship with the municipalities and corporations after recruiting over 900 youths of interest• Provided soft skills training, self-esteem coaching, and mentoring to youths and young adults

Oakland, California, Us

• Managed day to day operations of a 55-bed hospital; including 75 employees, staffing, payroll, budget, fiscal management, and overall inventory/equipment usage• Collaborated with hospital administration and other departments to provide world-class service• Participated daily in staff, hospital management, and supervisor shift change meetings • Monitored program costs and revenues to identify opportunities for improvement• Increased HCAPP and patient survey scores by 20%• Ensured compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies (HCAPH, Joint Commission)• Resolved conflicts with union stewards and increased morale of staff at satellite medical office• Analyzed survey results that monitored the quality of patient care and service standards • Conducted quality assurance checks on equipment, ATP inspections, ordered supplies and materials • Completed the compliance for Joint Commission with favorable findings in all areas• Developed cleaning calendar and departmental process for routine performed maintenance • Supervised and trained floor care maintenance team on the cleaning process, safety, and equipment usage techniques• Implemented a supply order system that reduced saved the department 30% each quarter

Provided full-service media analysis and sales sales recommendations that increased return on investment. This included products such as the internet, print, websites, video, banner impressions and search engine marketing products and brand awareness• Trained new hires in best practices and emotional intelligence to close sales and use emerging technology• Monitored phone calls to improve quality service and sales closing opportunities for my team of twelve• Utilized consultative selling approach to drive new sales, expand products and presence• Demonstrated leadership in solving strategic and operational business problems• Established a referral network with local businesses and found ways to maximize value• Developed and manage pipeline of opportunities and convert prospects to clients• Maximized revenues by up selling services and supporting my team with closing techniques• Measured results of advertising campaigns to determine their effectiveness and cost-benefit ratio• Created and prepared sales reports that appraised all C-Level executives of the progress• Trained and motivated staff to make proactive decisions in all their communications with clients• Incorporated brand awareness and social media presence as a client service

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Graduated from the Wal-Mart Financial Management Academy. • Completed management and leadership in procurement, inbound/outbound logistics, sales and marketing, operations and customer service• Provided business and social responsibility training and leadership through service• Supervised ten direct reports and in absence of manager served as store manager to supervise over 300 employees • Performed daily inspections and worked with employees to exceed sales goals • Increased sales in 10 departmental areas to ensure effective merchandise presentation, accurate competitive pricing, proper signage, correct in-stock and inventory levels, budgeting and forecasting of sales• Developed and implemented programs to meet or exceed sales targets• Utilized coaching and up-selling to manage inventory while providing guidance to associates on proper customer service approach and resolutions• Analyzed reports, monitored loss prevention and developed action plans to achieve goals• Promoted global and national products by coordinating with media relations, store management, use of printed ads, plan-o-grams and modular resets to accommodate sales volume• Prepared monthly and quarterly sales reports and submit findings and analysis to store and district management• Served as a point of contact with vendors, distributors and brokers

Uxbridge, West London, Gb

• Executed sales of national and international corporate branded products to retail partners, convenience channel and small business distributors to ensure adequate inventory to generate profits• Monitored over 500 accounts across all domestic sales channels and pinpoint ways to penetrate new markets• Enrolled in the cultural diversity training to operate in a multi-cultural world that executed formal surveys and business focus group meetings• Increased sales in the MVP/VIP small business distribution channels• Managed compliance of contractual agreements to display products and negotiate annual pricing• Ranked in top 3% of sales for multiple products and packages within district and region• Implemented, tracked and negotiated promotional plans in order to increase sales with marketing and replenishing inventory • Participated in consensus meetings and decisions in order to accurately estimate the future needs• To weekly forecast, monthly and annual volumes identifying risks and business opportunities• Delivered excellent customer service that ensures ongoing sales and high levels of customer satisfaction• Updated client information in company database• Utilized all available promotional resources to reach out to new prospects and businesses

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

• Recruited persons to become foster/adoptive parents within Northeast Ohio• Served as liaison for internal and external media communication• Researched, wrote, and awarded the Annie E. Casey Foundation grant for adoption and foster care • Developed marketing/public relations programs; maintained relationships in public/private sectors crisis communication and damaged media control experience • Received and responded to inquiries, concerns, customer complaints, and requests• Developed promotion plans that combined radio, television, and print advertising • Generated relationship with Cleveland Cavaliers for adoptive/foster families to enjoy games during basketball season• Developed radio, television, and print media rotation of various awareness events and news related information• Collaborated with local agencies to assist with marketing materials supporting adoption and foster care placements• Created foster care and adoption handbook

Mpa, Masters Of Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Certification