Experience

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  University of missouri health care

  Jul 2008 - May 2022

  Senior planning & project specialist – planning & business development

  • Project Manager – Children’s Hospital Relocation Project – $12 Million Project Assisted with the management of project development from beginning to end. Served as program data analyst o Reviewed admission times, location, typeso Projected volumes, average daily census and bed utilizationo Surgical case review and workload o Market analysis Defined project scope, goals and deliverables that support patient-centered goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Planned and scheduled project timelines and milestones using Microsoft Project Manager. Served as liaison and effectively communicated project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Monitored project progress and developed status reports for the project team; identified and resolved issues and conflicts within the project team. Determined and assessed need for additional staff and/or consultants and made the appropriate recruitments. Identified and managed project dependencies and critical pathways. Combined Medical Staff Bylaws for two facilities as a result of moving to single provider number. Drafted lease amendments for building proposals for the new Children’s Hospital Locations.• Project Manager – Missouri Orthopedic Institute - $58 Million Project Estimated the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Drafted and submitted budget proposals, and recommended subsequent budget changes when it was necessary. Determined and assessed need for additional staff and/or consultants and made the appropriate recruitments. Served as project’s data analysto Census informationo OR scheduleo DRG-related analysis for service lineo Volume projectionso Bed utilization Developed staffing models for expected transferred employees and new recruitments. Reviewed equipment needs for the building and prepared budget information for capital equipment request. Show less

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  University of missouri health care

  May 2024 - now

  Director, business development & financial planning

  • Provide oversight to MUHC’s business planning services by leading in the following functions of the department: cost analysis, market reviews, team leadership, risk assessment, financial assessments, treatment innovations, and follow-up performance reports. Projects range from $250K-$250M in budget.• Assist with mergers and acquisition financial planning, coordinator proposals associated with joint ventures • Responsible and accountable for the coordination and management of multiple projects directed towards business plans and other organizational objectives.• Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.• Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent.• Assist the director & manager in supporting top management in strategy formulation, business plan execution, data analysis, policy review, strategic process improvements, and strategies communication to all stakeholders. • Responsible for analyzing business performance, industry trends, existing or new regulatory requirements, and their impact on business operations; made recommendations on alternative courses of action, including risk assessment, capital investment, acquisitions, divestment, and expansion at the corporate level.• Assess new business opportunities and potential impact to formulate strategic recommendations in response to changes in the health care environment; participate in various ad-hoc projects and provide project management as directed.• Identify, analyze, and monitor profitability, growth, and productivity issues. • Assist directors in developing project goals, objectives, budgets, and outcomes. Show less