Avae Thomas Quartey, MPH, PMP

Experience

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

  May 2009 - Sept 2010

  Intern to the Regional Director

  Developed a provincial database for housing statistics for all of New England, the first of its kind to be produced in the region. Organized workshops and meetings for high level executives in order to ensure that housing practices and standards were being upheld and met through out the region. Also maintained the general upkeep of the regional headquarters office located in Boston, MA.

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  Macy's

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2015

  Executive Development Management Program Trainee

  Ten week training program that provided an orientation into Macy’s culture. Participated in business project focusing on the Dooney and Bourke brand and Moderare Handbags leading to an increase profit in that area by 60% over a five week period. Trained on practices to drive company standards including: coaching practices, profit analysis and talent recruitment.

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  Piedmont Healthcare

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Project Management Associate

  Collaborated with Senior Directors at Mercer University’s Nurse Practitioner (NP) program to create an internship that would provide practical experience to future NP’s in the work force. Developed an A1C database to analyze patient data and determine proper clinical interventions. Produced a financial plan and projection for the Piedmont/Mercer NP Internship program to determine feasibility for both institutions. Successfully launched an Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) grant sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to secure funds for the NP internship program. Show less

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  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Public Health Program Analytics and Strategy Lead

  Collaborated with Senior Directors at Mercer University’s Nurse Practitioner (NP) program to create an internship that would provide practical experience to future NP’s in the work force. Developed an A1C database to analyze patient data and determine proper clinical interventions. Produced a financial plan and projection for the Piedmont/Mercer NP Internship program to determine feasibility for both institutions. Worked with a team to successfully complete an Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) grant sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to secure funds for the NP internship program. Show less

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  Public Health Law Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Legal Communications Associate

  Developed national coordination for the CDC’s OSTLTS partners as well as state and local jurisdictions through a nationwide legislative catalogue. Produced a high-level program matrix to organize and pinpoint project objectives for the Public Health Law Program’s training activities and communication initiatives. Reviewed and published the monthly Public Health Law News to over 50,000 subscribers and developed a subscription plan to boost enrollees by 20% over a 3-month period. Presented key materials and strategies for Emergency Management Responses to government stakeholders. Show less

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  Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

  Clinical Research Coordinator II

  Supports enrolling patients onto clinical trials through screening, enrollment and follow up of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements. Ensures the protection of study patients by verifying informed consent procedures and adheres to protocol requirements/compliance. Assists in developing recruitment strategies and conducting screenings for study participants including interviews and questionnaires. Supervises collection of study specimens and processing. Establishes case packages for study procedures, monitors scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinates other services. Show less

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  Summit Medical Associates PC

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

  Patient Engagement Manager

  Manages administrative processes at patient check-in and during post-operation follow up. Provides financial counseling and information to patients considering the use of Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance. Serves as a patient advocate during health education sessions regarding reproductive health and contraceptive measures.

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  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

  Population Health Specialist

  Collaborates with and supports primary care providers and practice support staff to improve population health performance and achieve quality incentives related to managed care contracts by managing and organizing data, engaging patients, and optimizing workflow, with the goal of optimizing our patients' health and wellbeing.

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  Massachusetts Department of Public Health

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  Program Manager, Population Health Information Tool (PHIT)

  Oversees and guides the development of PHIT and its related efforts. By partnering across the Department our team ensured consistency and clarity of messaging for PHIT, while also developing communication materials and presentations to support various initiatives. Collaborates with the PHIT Core Team, Steering Committee and numerous other staff to assure alignment with DPH and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services' priorities and to ensure satisfaction of Department policies around data security and privacy, communications and other web-based standards. Show less

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  Firefly Health

  Aug 2021 - now

  Clinical Program Manager

  Assists with the research, design, planning, implementation, conduct and management of all clinical programs and other quality initiatives. Explores medical research and external solutions as applicable to develop care guidelines. Develops and monitors clinical quality metrics; identify and work cross-functionally with clinical, operations, analytics, and tech teams on the areas of opportunity. Ensures accurate collection of data for selected, standardized measures of clinical quality - both internal and payor defined. Show less