Scott Newman

Experience

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  US Army

  Jun 2001 - Aug 2009

  Sergeant

  Key Successes:• Developed and executed physical conditioning and strength training programs for units exceeding 100 personnel.• Identified deficiencies in existing programs and provided leadership with recommendations for improvement.• Reported sensitive information directly to leadership, ensuring accurate and timely communication.• Led a team of 25+ personnel and 5+ students as the NCOIC of the Radiology Department.• Developed comprehensive work schedules, training programs, and leave schedules to optimize departmental efficiency.• Successfully trained and developed radiology students, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.• Managed millions of dollars in radiology equipment, overseeing procurement, maintenance, and service contracts.• Served as the Supply NCO in charge of hundreds of thousands of dollars in supplies, showcasing strong budgeting and financial management skills.• Oversaw day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless workflow and meeting deadlines consistently.• Evaluated project and personnel performance, implementing improvements to enhance overall efficiency.• Implemented effective feedback mechanisms to continually improve processes and outcomes.• Developed and maintained schedules for various aspects, including work, leave, patient, and meeting schedules.• Coordinated with cross-discipline team members to ensure alignment with project requirements and deadlines.• Acted as a point of contact for teams, ensuring synergy among multiple units assigned to the same project.• Maintained strong client relationships, obtaining customer acceptance of project deliverables.• Conducted post-project evaluations, identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.• Identified and developed new opportunities with clients, showcasing adaptability and problem-solving skills. Show less

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  Medical City Weatherford

  Mar 2011 - now

  Computed Tomography / Radiologic Technologist

  Here, I professionally manage patient history data from internal sources to ensure accuracy and completeness. Also, I strengthen consumer relations by addressing and resolving customer service queries and concerns. Furthermore, I administer a team of radiologic technologists in the role of Assistant Shift Supervisor. I recommend optimized team schedules to enhance and streamline workflow efficiency. I engineer and execute innovative team strategies through the performance improvement program. I guide and mentor radiology students, ensuring their successful progression toward professional goals.Key Successes:• Administered extensive patient information databases as the backup Picture Archiving and Communications System administrator.• Operated, tested, and managed maintenance of multimillion-dollar radiologic equipment.• Developed, constructed, and delivered presentations focused on employee continuing education.• Monitored radiation doses to maintain compliance with national, state, and company safety standards.• Instituted quality assurance practices to ensure optimal results in procedural outcomes.• Executed high-quality radiologic procedures while adhering to radiation safety standards and principles.• Trained students to enhance their professional skills.• Facilitated effective communication between units, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.• Demonstrated commitment by frequently responding to calls during off-hours.• Implemented efficient time management strategies to handle responsibilities during the third shift independently.• Conducted effective triage to prioritize patient care, making critical decisions on the spot.• Maintained a perfect attendance record over 14 years, showcasing exceptional reliability. Show less

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  Wellington Insurance Group

  May 2019 - Dec 2019

  Actuarial Intern

  In my role as an Actuarial Intern, I deployed automated computer systems company-wide, minimizing staff downtime and maximizing operational efficiency for improved customer service. Not only this, but I also compiled and manipulated data from multiple large databases, enabling precise reservation and ratemaking strategies.Key Successes:• Experimented with alternative reserving strategies, testing their potential to enhance overall company benefits.• Spearheaded the successful overhaul of an outdated program, responsible for pulling information from SQL into Excel; the project aimed to daily update personnel with current customer data, including new additions and departures, coverages, premiums, deductibles, etc.• Optimized program efficiency, reducing the runtime from a cumbersome 10-12 hours to an impressive 10-15 minutes. This resulted in a significant enhancement in data processing speed and accuracy.• Played a pivotal role in streamlining operations by introducing innovative solutions to automate and expedite the data update process; saved time but also ensured that personnel had real-time, accurate information at their disposal.• Undertook a subsequent project focused on developing a new workbook to analyze an alternative reserving strategy.• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking throughout both projects, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of data management processes.• Conducted data compilation allowing more accurate reserving and ratemaking strategies• Tested New reserving strategies to see if an alternate approach would provide greater benefit Show less