Pooja Desai

Pooja Desai

Senior Medical Secretary/ Assistant Office Manger

location of Pooja DesaiMorris Plains, New Jersey, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Regional Director, at Hospital for Special Surgery| Founder & CEO, MyKai&Co, LLC| Founder & CEO Tia Bua, LLC| Co-Founder- Spicy, Sparkle, Soul.

  • Education

    • Martin Van Buren High School

      1994 - 1997
    • Nassau Community College

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  • Experience

    • Winthrop-University Hospital

      Jul 1998 - Jan 2010
      Senior Medical Secretary/ Assistant Office Manger
    • Hospital for Special Surgery

      Jan 2010 - now

      Demonstrated the ability to bridge between administration, development teams and construction project manager to successfully drive and execute the site launch in another state. Collaborates with various hospital departments to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, competencies and hired appropriate engaged staff to align with our commitment to deliver exceptional healthcare. Develops and aligns the growth of the OPC and workgroup goals with the hospitals strategic plan and vision.Involved with some aspects of marketing; challenging existing ideas help develop new ones to support the growth of the organization. Manages and meets financial performance targets in areas of responsibility in accordance with anticipated needs of the organization, including revenue performance, control spending and departmental budget. Coordinates the maintenance of the property by hiring and managing vendors. Assists in training the vendors by aligning them with the organization’s competencies, goals and visions. Coordinates and manages day to day operations to ensure the site is running efficiently and effectively; resolves issues in an appropriate and timely manner.Ensures departmental or workgroup compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and standards, including code of conduct and the standards of care. Works closely with the Medical Director, hospital leadership and various departments to develop and promote organizational growth.Manages and meets financial performance targets in areas of responsibility in accordance with anticipated needs of the organization, including revenue performance, control spending and departmental budget. Defines expectations, sets goals, provides feedback, coaches, and hires outstanding staff to help develop and sustain a working environment conductive to the highest levels of employee engagement. Show less

      • Regional Director

        May 2014 - now
      • Practice Manager

        Jan 2010 - Jul 2014
    • Self-employed

      Mar 2023 - now
      Founder & Chief Executive Officer for MyKai&Co, LLC

      Established in March of 2023, MyKai&Co, LLC is a minority and women owned business founded by Pooja Desai who named the company after her three children. Maya, Kai, and Nico.Services Offered:Career Development Coach📌Employee Engagement Consultant📌Motivational Speaker📌Professional Speaker📌Content Creator📌Podcast Host, Coach & Producer Podcasts Coming Soon: 👠Heels On The Ground 👠This podcast will be all about woman running businesses and operations. Show less

    • Tia Bua, LLC

      Nov 2023 - now
      Founder & CEO of Tia Bua, LLC

      🌟Established on 11/11/23 Tia Bua, the Storyteller and Author Pooja Desai.Services Offered:🌟Storytime for hospitals, schools, religious institution's, amusement parks, and kids clubs.🌟Children's Wellness Parties.🌟Storytelling and Book Signing Events.🌟Barnes and Noble Book Tours.🌟Wellness books for purchase.Tia Bua, Believes In Your Magic- Published 11/11/23 Tia Bua, which means Aunt derived from Spanish and Hindi, encapsulates Pooja's multicultural family experience, highlighting her identity as a caring American Desi Aunt who expertly intertwines her own life stories with empowering lessons about wellness, awareness, diversity, inclusion, and kindness.Coming Soon:🌟Mind your Magic Blog- Dedicated to children's mental wellness, tips and resources. 🌟Tia Bua- Coloring and Activity Books🌟Tia Bua- Wellness App🌟Tia Bua Magical Swag Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Crisis Intervener (CCI)

      Crisis Prevention Institute
      Apr 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • My Steady Mind

      My Steady Mind
      Oct 2020
    • Notary Public Commission

      Notary Public
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Advisory Board Member

      Issued by Bergen Community College on Aug 2018
      Bergen Community CollegeAssociated with Pooja Desai
    • Chairwoman

      Issued by Meadowlands Chamber on Apr 2020
      Meadowlands ChamberAssociated with Pooja Desai