Kat Sterling

Experience

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  Louisville Veterans Affairs Medical Center

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  HACU Intern, Administrative Officer of Emergency Medicine

  Ensured adherence of the Emergency Room to quality assurance measures by using Excel spreadsheets and charts in the monthly Balance Score Card evaluations. Identified and provided resolutions to patient complaints inside the Emergency Room. Delivered leadership presentation once a week for VA hospital executives. Participated in the strategic planning and designing of a VA Utilization Review Policy with team leaders from Department of Strategic Management. Coordinated monthly meetings with team leaders to strategically plan the reconstruction project for the Department of Energy Medicine. Led an Inter-Facility Transfer Committee tasked to revise and summarize the Inter-Facility Transfer Policy that defined admitting procedures in the emergency room admitting processes. Show less

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  Emory University

  Jul 2006 - Aug 2007

  Research Specialist

  Worked on four clinical trial studies, supporting the design, maintenance, and administration of four complex Microsoft Access databases. Utilized Teleform Verifier software to validate accuracy of data entered into the databases; confirmed and resolved inconsistencies with originators of source documents. Assisted in evaluating error reports and inputting corrections to ensure database quality; proposed queries to be studied by biostatisticians. Partnered with a project team to manage the database development as well as project scope and boundaries verification. Show less

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  Oncology Solutions, LLC

  May 2007 - Nov 2011

  Consultant

  •Conducted research and analysis on various business challenges, including market trends, competitor analysis, and financial performance.•Assisted in the development of client presentations, proposals, and project deliverables.•Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support the execution of client engagements and strategic initiatives.•Conducted interviews and facilitated workshops to gather client requirements and insights.•Contributed to the development of strategic frameworks, methodologies, and best practices. Show less

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  Kaiser Permanente

  Nov 2011 - Sept 2022

  Senior Manager Business Operations

  •Led forward-thinking physician operations in the Primary Care Department across 25 Medical Office Buildings (MOB) for the Kaiser Permanente Georgia (KPGA) region.•Provided strategic leadership and oversight to both the Women’s Services and Adult Medicine Departments, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.•Developed and execute operational strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.•Drove cross-functional collaboration and effective communication to achieve seamless operations and exceed targets.•Analyzed market trends and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and develop business expansion strategies.•Optimized processes, implemented best practices, and leveraged technology to drive operational excellence.•Managed budgets, resources, and performance metrics to achieve financial targets and operational KPIs.•Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and employee development.•Directed service line initiatives to improve access, quality, utilization, and care delivery costs by effectively interfacing with key organizational stakeholders throughout implementation. Show less

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  Kat Sterling

  Sept 2022 - now

  Author

  Author of the best selling Amazon book "Why They Are Winning and You Are Not.

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  Sterling Life Coaching

  Sept 2022 - now

  Company Owner

  Life coaching helps to get the individual in tune with their life purpose. Much like world-class athletes have coaches to help them structure a rigorous training routine to help them achieve success, life-coaches do the same for anyone who wants to help overcome obstacles in their life to achieve whatever goal they desire. We will begin to delve into the idea of what your passion is and ultimately your purpose. Life coaching is all about helping guide and structure your goals in preparation for you to act. Show less

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  CANZELL Realty

  Nov 2022 - Nov 2024

  Real Estate Agent

  Over the past several years Atlanta Real Estate market has quickly become one of the most desirable and fast-growing markets in the Southeast. Just north of the city there are beautiful landscapes of sprawling mountain scenery and in the surrounding suburbs there are luscious green spaces and bodies of water. In addition to the diverse culture, Atlanta has it all.Atlanta has been home to Kat Sterling for more than 20 years. She is well versed in the areas in and around the city. Her Real Estate expertise ranges from investors to experienced buyers and sellers. Show less

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  Plata Tax Solutions

  Jan 2023 - Nov 2024

  Business Owner

  Tax preparation, book keeping and consulting services.

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  NüSpira

  Apr 2024 - now

  COO/Co-Founder

  I am the Co~Founder and COO of a multi-million dollar nutritional supplement company.