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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina

Lead engagement planning; mobilize and manage engagement teamsDefine deliverable structure and contentFacilitate buy-in of proposed solutions from top management levels at the clientDirect on-time, quality delivery of work productsManage engagement economicsManage engagement riskManage expectations and day-to-day interactions with executive clients and sponsorsEstablish and maintain contact with top decision makers at key clientsOrganize pursuit teamsParticipate and lead aspects of the proposal development processContribute to the development of proposal pricing strategiesAct as counselor and coach; own the proposal; provide leadership and support for delivery teams and staff in local officesWork closely with a variety of internal stakeholders including business development, pre-sales and the implementation team to identify opportunities for product improvementsEffectively communicate program status and progress against objectives to clients and senior management

Augusta, Georgia

Temporarily lead the Project Management Office for Information Technology through the transition from 3rd party management to an employee led IT department.Worked to develop and refine policy, process, and procedure for the new department structure.Provided guidance and assistance through the transition for Project Managers and CoordinatorsWorked with multiple consulting firms to provide insight and guidance as to the direction the department should take as it emerged from the transition to insourcing Information Technology and Project ManagementWorked to support multiple projects through the dramatic change in support structure

Kansas City, Missouri Area

CERNER CORPORATION, Augusta, GASenior Engagement Owner, Project ManagerPivotal role as Senior Engagement Owner and Healthcare IT Project Manager, including multiple client relationship management activity, executed several projects aimed at reducing patient stay, and achieved 60% reduced stay.Expertly managed and expedited physician documentation program through multiple projects and drove reduction in time to chart completion, slashed dictation costs and tightened time to reimbursement delay, by 12 days.Executed nursing optimization program and successfully minimized documentation errors and time in chart.Collaborate effectively with client leadership and create project roadmaps to enhance client vision via multiple venues and organizations.Project Manager with full operational overview and decision-making capability for all program management activity such as initiation, planning, execution, tracking and project control, and ensure every project closes within deadline.Recognized by management for continued demonstration of outstanding capability in managing highly complex projects throughout clinical, revenue cycle, business office, regulatory, and interoperability projects.Utilize strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills to identify quick wins and ascertain long-term value achieved.Expedite all aspects of creation and efficient management of governance, work and communication plans.Utilize superior communication skills to forge strong working relationships with third party vendors, resulting in optimum conditions for project execution.Serve as leader, coach and mentor for Cerner Consultants and key contributor in engagement to achieve critical Cerner imperatives.

Overland Park, Ks

Responsible for all aspects of developing and managing a new business for the company, as a test for future growthDeveloped a marketing planImplemented and managing a customer referral networkDeveloped a local business to business marketing planDeveloping a national business to business referral network to grow the business when online operations are ready Involved in several networking opportunities to introduce and grow the businessManaging most day to day activities of the new businessDesigned, built, and outfitted the new location

Appointed as Manager of Construction and Maintenance, Construction Project Manager, drove construction projects to successful conclusion, and swiftly resolved maintenance issues, throughout 500+ locations nationally.Established high performing maintenance department, achieved cost savings of $1M per year in previously expected maintenance costs, and efficiently executed approximately 250 small projects per year, from concept to completion.Drove down wait time for new store opening from 63 days to nine and achieved cost reduction of $70K per store.Efficiently managed increase of 200 stores in company footprint in 2005.Proactively created new process to repurpose assets and saved $30K per new location and simultaneously managed reduction in footprint of 20%+ from 2010 to 2013.Independently managed all facets of construction from design phase to branch opening.Utilized strong motivational leadership to effectively engage, lead and garner consensus amongst staff, contractors and subcontractors, resulting in vastly improved morale, efficiency and productivity.

Kansas, Illinois