• Provided high-level executive administrative support to the Chair of Surgery and the Executive Administrator by supervising and managing their complex and rigorous schedules• Coordinated faculty development for those seeking promotions at Harvard Medical School by planning Curriculum Vitae training sessions to refine the format and content of these materials • Created, developed, and maintained system processes to monitor and track department-wide expenses, and adjusted these systems based on department budget guidelines• Drafted and distributed daily and weekly communications, agendas, and materials on behalf of DOS Senior Leadership to 200+ staff members - including 10 Vice Chairs, 11 Division Chiefs, 187 Faculty, and 6 Senior Managers• Arranged extensive domestic and international travel to speaking engagements, conferences, and visiting professorship opportunities for the Chair of Surgery and the Executive Administrator

• Maintained Administrative Director, Vice Chair for Quality and Safety and the Inpatient Medical Director’s calendars• Prepared physician’s medical license(s), DEA certificate, professional liability insurance, subscriptions, etc.; ensured timely submission/renewal; Prepared and maintained Curriculum Vitae on a regular basis• Conducted meetings with all collaborators and stakeholders, including: leading the agenda as needed, scheduling appointments and meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and providing support materials• Designed, developed, and managed physician performance tracking systems in compliance with hospital and department wide regulations• Arranged for both domestic and international travel for direct reports• Created, edited, and managed department wide communications and monthly newsletters using Constant Contact• Implemented new Quality and Safety Projects/Protocols with the Inpatient Project Team• Piloted multi-disciplinary projects within the department and collaborated with other departments in the process-This includes the creation of “Long Length of Stay Rounds” for the Neurology Intensive Care Unit staff. This program was created with purpose of reducing readmission rates, and to improve patient satisfaction and safety upon discharge. • Made detailed arrangements for meetings and seminars sponsored by the department - including: room scheduling, setting up of audio-visual aids, sending out communications, and assisting speakers• Planned large fundraising and staff recognition events for the Department of Neurology• Collaborated with the hospital billing department to reduce faculty coding errors by creating educational programs and materials

Ms. Swalnick worked as the assistant to and managed all administrative responsibilities for Ronald G. Tompkins, MD, ScD, the former Chief of Surgery and Founding Director of the Center for Surgery, Science & Bioengineering at Massachusetts General Hospital. Ms. Swalnick managed day to day operations for the Center Director and Program Manager and her responsibilities included composing, proofreading, and editing administrative and academic correspondence. She managed Dr. Tompkins' calendar, CME credits, MGH appointment, and oversaw all of his compliance to keep his state and federal licensure in good standing (DEA, MA Medical licensing board, etc) . She managed memberships dues and updated Dr. Tompkins' CV, biosketches, and LLC tax information on a weekly basis. She was also in charge of overseeing fellows and PhD post doctoral candidates who were conducting research under the supervision of Dr. Tompkins. Ms. Swalnick played an integral role in coordinating international and domestic research meetings and conference calls that helped her direct supervisor sustain funding for federal, foundation, and industrial support for basic research and clinical programs. She organized T32 National Institute of Health Meetings, P50 Burn Trauma Meetings, and oversaw an extensive NIH grant auditing process in May 2016. During her time at MGH Ms. Swalnick played a key role in establishing and maintaining strong ties and relationships with both the clinical and research communities.During her time at the MGH Burn Service Clinic Ms. Swalnick also used EPIC Software to schedule, cancel, and manage burn patient appointments. She was also booked all the Burn Service operating rooms for all in/outpatient procedures with the trauma surgeons on rotation. She became an expert ICD-9 codes for procedures and billing during her time with the clinic. Sara also has extensive experience with preparing and submitting accounts payable and purchasing requests using Peoplesoft.

•Dispatched Clinical Admission Directors to hospitals to evaluate patients for Genesis rehab facilities•Advocated for patients by locating the most appropriate facility for a person’s unique medical needs•Conducted admissions counseling and tours with potential customers and families•Ensured that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere•Executed the sign-in process with new patients to complete both company and state required paper work within 24 hours of their admission

•Hired, trained, and evaluated all aquatic staff•Scheduled weekly lifeguard shifts for 50+ employees on a monthly basis•Answered customer inquiries and provided excellent customer service at all times•Organized, trained, and certified staff in American Red Cross First Aid, AED, and CPR•Taught swimming lessons and physical education classes to preschool age children

•Arranged domestic and international travel to conferences and meetings for department•Processed travel expense reimbursements•Reviewed and created budgets for the application of pediatric oncology grants•Assisted with payroll entry of bi-weekly and monthly employees’ time•Requisitioned and approved purchase orders for department