Stephen Gress Email & Phone Number

> A compassionate manager with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, dedicated to fostering a working environment that encourages collaboration and optimizes team performance. A manager who uses assessment to coach and provide all feedback to produce increased positive results.> Skilled practitioner and trainer of numerous evidence based and C&I development practices. Developed corporate and national training and workshops on each of those evidence based practices. Such as Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, ACT Model, Firehouse Model, DBT, CBT, EMDR, Supportive Employment, and IDDT.> Administrator with 15 years of experience in general management and professional staff and budget development. Trained in Six Sigma & Toyota’s Lean Production: business processes, boot camp, systems and overall best practices in developing company processes that align with the overall strategic plans of the company.> Experienced practitioner with HEDIS (NCQA) data gathering and evaluation. Medical record chart reviewer for Medicare standards. Advanced computer skills with proficiency in clinical, human resources and educational software. Proficient and detailed oriented for completing utilization reviews. > Extensive experience in building customer centric environments, retention, developing quality relationships with outside agencies, building educational experiences and training programs.> An aptitude for addressing cultural diversity and valuing all staff and individuals with respect and dignity. Lived in East Africa, Greece, Hawaii and New Mexico.

Listed skills include Program Development, Leadership, Leadership Development, Grant Writing, and 9 others.