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Midwest Region - Chicago Area

Manage dynamic recruitment team in recruiting and sourcing top nursing, healthcare and leadership talent for the Great Lakes Region. Develop strategic and creative recruitment methodologies and foster relationships for our award-winning facilities in the Chicago region.

Lisle, Il

AMITA Health (www.AMITAhealth.org ) is a joint operating company formed by the Adventist Health System in Altamonte Springs, Fla., and St. Louis-based Ascension. With the addition of Presence Health, AMITA Health is now the largest health system in Illinois, comprising 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. The newly combined health system has 900 providers in its medical groups, more than 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners and now serves over 6.6 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area. Manage sourcing, selection, recruitment and retention processes and strategies for top nursing and healthcare talent utilizing a multitude of recruitment methodologies and social media strategies. Responsible for recruiting new graduate nurses up to nursing leadership, physicians and APRNs. Develop strategic and creative recruitment solutions to ensure a qualified talent pool to fulfill future workforce needs.

Illinois

Judged bodybuilding, physique, fitness and all other related classes in the fitness industry. Administer social networking and assist with promotion for various competitions for the Midwest. Certified Fitness Trainer and choreographer to help competitors prep for contests.

River Forest, Il

Teach various healthcare and business administration courses in the Accelerated Degree Program under the Graduate and Innovative Programs. Courses include: Introduction to the Health Care Industry, Healthcare Marketing,and HR Management.

Greater Chicago Area

Guide organizations to focus on aligning healthcare recruitment strategies to workforce strategies, optimizing human resource processes, and providing leadership development and executive coaching. Various projects have included: Due diligence for business acquisitions and evaluation of regulatory compliance management; conduct gap analyses on people, process, tools and technology utilizing assessment tools and techniques; technology selection/implementation and training. Keynote speaker and presenter on healthcare workforce development subject matter; and process improvement and business process redesign.

Elk Grove Village, Il

Centralized the recruitment function and implemented Lean processes and techniques for recruitment. Conducted process mapping and gap analyses of tools, technology and talent. Developed recruitment team and provided oversight of talent sourcing and acquisition processes along with forecasting of workforce needs for various sites and programs. Developed and launched new SEO and SEM for recruitment. Conducted C-Suite-level recruitment. Served on College of DuPage Nursing Board; SHRM; ASHHRA and CAHR.

The Chicago Area Healthcare Recruiters is a network of healthcare recruiters working together to share ideas on the latest issues and trends relevant to healthcare recruiting in the Chicagoland area. CAHR is a unique and valuable asset to the Chicago area. In 1993, 1997 and 1999, CAHR was presented with the prestigious NAHCR Chapter Achievement Award at the annual NAHCR (National Association for Health Care Recruiters) convention in St. Louis, San Francisco and New Orleans. In 1996, CAHR proudly served as host to the annual NAHCR convention held in Chicago.

Oak Brook, Il

Led all staffing and recruitment activities focusing on talent pipeline development for a dynamic health care company experiencing unprecedented growth. Developed the Millennium employment brand while building and implementing the talent acquisition strategy to include developing and refining processes and measuring outcomes of talent acquisition metrics. Member of MCHC Career Advancement Subcommittee.

Glen Ellyn, Il

.Serving as Executive Director, spearheaded long-term workforce development strategies through formation of DuPage Area Healthcare Leadership Council to address pipeline and capacity issues with local partner executives. Program Development / Project Management / Partnership Development: • Launched the Clinical Rotation Scheduling Pilot Program for DuPage area. Adopted statewide as “iCRSP” and managed by MCHC. Instituted Universal Orientation for healthcare students resulting in maximized time spent in clinical rotations. Implemented standardized clinical agreements ultimately reducing number of contracts by 75%.• Initiated DuPage Therapy Workforce Committee to address rehab shortages resulting in hosting workshops to teach therapists how to maximize student clinical experiences.• Presented models and successful outcomes to various constituencies locally and nationally. • Appointed to IL Governor’s Economic Development Sub-Cabinet. • Appointed as a Leader for Statewide Pathway Development Team – Program of Study Nursing Model to lay groundwork for other Statewide Programs of Study. • Appointed to DuPage County Blue Ribbon Panel to address the future of the County Convalescent Center resulting in $20M Board approval for capital improvements.

Taught healthcare survey course to help students explore healthcare careers available and about the trends in healthcare occupations both locally and nationally. Provided advising and counseling on specific areas of study in preparation for a career in the healthcare industry.

Greater Chicago Area

Mba, Management/Organizational Behavior

B.A., Psychology

Activities and Societies: Pi Gamma Mu; Beta, Beta, Beta Biological Honor Society and Psi Chi Honor Society. Dean's List.

A.A., Liberal Arts