Patrick Cero Email & Phone Number

- Works with senior management to develop capital expenditure strategies - Supports continuous improvement in production through operating procedures, implementation of best practices and related training through ongoing dialogue with operations personnel- Develops and utilizes proper metrics for measuring performance in the areas of quality, safety, cost management, capacity management, and operational efficiency- Works with business leadership to incorporate new technology and processes into the facility- Develops manufacturing growth and expansion plans for the company- Maintains a 5-year strategic plan that focuses on managed growth and fiscal austerity - Ensures the company conducts itself with integrity and is compliant with all regulations, legal and otherwise, which concern the operation of the company- Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations- Manages relationships with community partners - Represents Cer-Mac publicly, including with media, state legislatures, and at conferences- Coordinates and supports relationships with business, industry and policy coalitions regarding local policy, legislative and regulatory initiatives that are of common interest- Oversees lead generation and pipeline creation through a network of platforms

Baltimore, Maryland Area

-Planned and executed all-staff meetings, team-building events, social gatherings, all-staff meetings, and staff celebrations-Established and implemented effective office systems to ensure maximum efficiency and buy-in-Worked with the Executive Director to establish and administer contractual agreements with external vendors and suppliers, and to establish office procedures-Supported the Resident Experience Coordinator and Resident Onboarding Specialist within the preparation, execution and finances for Baltimore summer events -Managed the Fall and Spring NWEA student assessment cycles for first- and second-year teachers, including hiring, training and supporting contractual test monitors. -Managed weekly bill and expense payments; confirm all invoices are paid on time-Managed monthly stipend payments for residents -Followed up with faculty, vendors, and contractors to ensure regular, on-time payments; -Planed, prepared, and executed bi-weekly finance meetings with the Executive Director to ensure clarity and understanding of monthly spending -Managed relationships with each team member to ensure team’s monthly spending is aligned with team goals -Managed the school payment process from slotting through LOI/MOUs through invoicing and reclamation to ensure 100% payment every SY from district and/or individual schools

Baltimore, Md

-Developed and implemented yearlong social studies curricula and behavioral management plans for seventh and eighth grade students which was adopted by four Baltimore City Public Schools-Collaborated with a team of veteran and new teachers to develop strategies for increasing student achievement within the Classroom-Designed and produced print materials including comprehensive worksheets and thematic graphic organizers to be used for classroom and general school activities -Fundraised and supervised schoolwide field trips to Washington, DC, Annapolis and Philadelphia -Reviewed student essays and projects for content accuracy, grammatical uniformity and compliance with school and state standards-Organized and maintained critical partnerships with local businesses and community members including Higher Achievement and the American Heart Association

Beijing City, China

-Produced thorough marketing materials regarding current and completed VAMED projects in China including the Anhui Hefei No.2 People’s Hospital and the Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital/ Tuberculosis Prevention and Care Institute-Responsible for the development, organization and production of marketing materials for VAMED China’s internal and external usage -Provided a complete overview of China’s 34 administrative districts for VAMED employees in Vienna, Austria-Drafted short and long- term strategic plans to increase sales of medical supplies and consultations within Chinese markets -Created detailed PowerPoint presentations pertaining to Chinese healthcare trends for internal use

Geography, Urban Planning, Junior

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Organization, Community Building Community Leader, The George Washington University.

Master'S Degree

Education record

Activities and Societies: First Honors, Middle States Accreditation Team