Travis Shepard Email & Phone Number

▸Provides clients with education and subject matter guidance in regard to GME Accreditation, Operations, and Strategy.▸Assists and manages projects, including client satisfaction and profitability in all realms of GME, including:➜ACGME Accreditation Compliance➜GME Program Development➜GME Strategic Planning➜New and Existing GME Program Value

▸Provides clients with education and subject matter guidance in regard to GME Accreditation, Operations, and Strategy.▸Assists and manages projects, including client satisfaction and profitability in all realms of GME, including:➜ACGME Accreditation Compliance➜GME Program Development➜GME Strategic Planning➜New and Existing GME Program Value

▸ Managed daily operations of the VP, AVP, and Division Director of GME, as well as our University of Central Florida (UCF) partnerships, to include project management, leadership communications, accreditation protocols, and driving division initiatives.▸ Created and maintained the division’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) contract management system, totaling 7 hospitals, 30 clinics, and approximately 150 private practices. Established workflow systems to delineate operational responsibilities, transparency, and tracking while intake forms moved through our 7-step process, which entailed reviews and approvals from leaders on the local, division, and corporate levels.▸ Supported 5 executives, UCF GME dept, and 7 hospitals in the daily direction, management, creation, and onboarding of 39 programs (35 accredited, 2 active applications in-progress) encompassing over 550 residents and fellows. Assisted in the start-up of 3 new GME Hospitals.▸ Designed division GME documents and media (handouts, action plans, policies, etc.) by anticipating the needs of their audiences and stakeholders (internal release, physician/faculty recruitment, executives, etc.) while blending them with corporate branding/resources, resulting in more polished and versatile products.▸ Spearheaded and managed the creation and upkeep of 30+ “program start-up guides” that simplified individual 30-60+ paged Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) common program requirements into 2-6 page formats, which have been utilized in identifying the expectations and needs of new program builds with facility executives.▸ Established and maintained a division-wide project management system, which has increased efficiency, communication, and transparency on major tasks, projects, and assignments.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

The Transitional Year (TY) Program Manager directs the administrative activities for the Graduate Medical Education (GME) residency program, in conjunction with the physician Program Directors, the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), and the GME Office.The TY program at NFRMC encompasses a maximum of 13 resident physicians who are managed and monitored over 13 four-week blocks to ensure they are in compliance with ACGME standards. Additionally, I also managed our two fellowship programs in Hospice and Palliative Medicine & Geriatrics.In less than 3 months, I quickly acclimated to current business practices and GME expectations while coordinating our interview season, preparing for and hosting our ACGME continuing accreditation site visit, and other duties as assigned. During this limited window, some of my peak accomplishments were:▸Prepared over 200 pages of materials for a continuing accreditation site visit and was described as a “top program strength” by the ACGME field rep, by way of our faculty and residents.▸Proposed and implemented an online sign-up procedure for over 160 physician learners to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine when it was initially released.▸Hosted over 130 virtual candidate interviews for 12 spots in our Transitional Year Program, ultimately matching all spots without SOAP'ing: a first for the program!▸Developed policies and best practices for interview rubrics, evaluation of residents, branding, and more.

Australia

▸ Traveled independently across 4 cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Port Stephens) over 4 months.▸ Established rapport and cultivated relationships to build an international, diverse system of support and friendship with individuals from various countries and cultures.▸ Exercised extensive problem-solving and cross-cultural communication skills to engage in local history and culture, negotiate travel, short-term leases, and much more.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Job SummaryResponsible for the planning and execution of meetings, special events, and functions for the Senior Vice President for Health Affairs, the CEO of UF Health Shands Hospital, and all six of the Health Science Center colleges (primarily the Colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health and Health Professions) for purposes including donor cultivation and recognition, alumni engagement and stewardship, media outreach, and recognition of faculty, staff and/or achievements.Notable Achievements▸ Executed over 100 events in three years as the lead planner and supporting executive leadership, development officers, and/or communication staff. Events ranged from groundbreakings, lab/building dedications, donor recognition, board meetings, fundraisers, milestone achievements, alumni reunions, receptions, campaign kick-offs, and other special events.▸ Collaborated with staff and clients as a consultant and advisor to establish event goals and objectives, develop and recommend event operating procedures, establish and manage event planning timelines, create task assignments and propose resources needed to execute events.▸ Provided leadership, direction, and coordination among speakers, staff, and volunteers during event program/production.▸ Determined fiscal requirements for events and prepared budgetary recommendations, maintaining strong vendor relationships to assure optimum prices and deals.▸ Utilized graphic software (primarily Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop) to create, design, and edit invitations, programs, and marketing materials and collateral.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Job SummaryThe State 4-H Events Coordinator provides logistical support (including management/fiscal oversight) and leadership to a variety of state 4-H educational and competitive events in cooperation with other faculty and staff; coordinates Florida participation in selected national and regional 4-H events; plans, implements, and evaluates select state 4-H events and educational programs including awards and recognition; provides timely communication to faculty/staff, volunteers, youth, and the public; and provides general support to the state 4-H program. Further duties include, but are not limited to: website management, facilitating requests for proposals, preparing registration and marketing materials, event insurance requests, program visibility, etc.Notable Achievements▸ Revised the Awards and Recognition System while increasing program visibility, which supplies over $34,000 in scholarship and trip awards to youth across the state of Florida, resulting in an 82% average increase in applications across a two-year span.▸ Managed over $190,000 in various projects ranging from general event operations to multi-day conferences. Caught a potential $4,000 discrepancy in advertised, pre-existing registration fees and actual cost in the first 3 months of being hired.▸ Provided logistical support and coordination for over 20 events annually, in cooperation with other faculty and staff. Acknowledged by administration and colleagues for providing exemplary service through recognition awards.▸ Increased statewide efficiency by developing policies and procedures for employee onboarding, event support and execution, and general regulations.

Gainesville, Florida Area

▸ Communicated with student and full-time staff across multiple departments to ensure accurate equipment reservations and appropriate level of staff for over 1,000 events through the EMS Enterprise 6.0▸ Directed weekly Crew Chief meetings to review past events and firm up staffing schedules, as well as equipment details for upcoming events▸ Conducted regular periodic evaluations and assessment of all crew chiefs and crew in order to track progress for recognition and promotion purposes and to maintain consistent, quality customer service

Gainesville, Florida Area

▸ Assisted with executing annual events such as the Kobb Lecture & Reception and Heritage Faculty Tea that facilitates networking amongst UF’s nurses▸ Coordinated travel, lodging, and meals for official UF administrators▸ Archived and sorted historical images of UF's College of Nursing and Dean Kathleen A. Long in preparation for her retirement

Gainesville, Florida Area

▸ Branded the overall event, and many involved aspects, by coming up with creative names, tag lines, and event descriptions. Was solely responsible for coming up with the title, "Life in the Son". ▸ Spearheaded multiple projects for community and church involvement, coming up with ideas for advertising, ticket sales, and on-site activities.▸ Coordinated graphics and promotional materials with an outsourced graphic designer.

Graduate Certificate, Fundraising Management

The nine-credit Graduate Certificate in Fundraising Management, offered through the College of Journalism and Communications &.

Bachelor Of Science In Recreation, Parks And Tourism, Recreation And Event Management & Tourism And Hospitality Management

Activities and Societies: Asian American Student Union, Filipino Student Association, Freshman Leadership Program, Pi Delta Psi Fraternity.

Diploma, College Preparatory

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Band Staff [Executive Officer '08-'09], National Honor Society.