Experience

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  Mercer residential services, inc.

  Feb 1987 - Oct 2017

  Chief executive officer

  Developed a vision and strategic plan to guide an Intellectual disability and behavioral health organization according to the direction set by the board of directors while acting as a professional advisor on all aspects of organization's activities. Administrator of Intermediate Care Facility. Identified new business opportunities and develop marketing strategies. Oversee and ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations including delivery of intellectual disability programs and services. Supervised and managed all employee benefit programs. Oversee all aspects of special projects. Oversee employee compliance with state and federal guidelines. Represent organization at community activities. Show less

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  Optum

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2019

  Lead and directed case management utilization review staff and function for our division. Hired, managed, and supported staff to ensure clients were getting the right care in a timely and cost-effective way. Provided retrospective reviews after behavioral health inpatient treatment had been completed. Provided analysis and reports of significant utilization trends, patterns, and impacts to resources. Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop improved utilization of effective and appropriate services. Created functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and developed policies, and procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Show less Responsible for executing the objectives of, and oversee a team of clinical case management team for value based care program initiatives, including ACOs, PCMH and CPC programs. • Leadership of ongoing operations, including direct management of a team regional Clinical Transformation Consultants to execute the objectives of value-based care programs and initiatives including ACOs, Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) model and Comprehensive Primary Care (CPC) Programs • Responsible for leading the implementation of health and wellness programs for Medicaid beneficiaries as mandated by the Wyoming Department of Health, including but not limited to, performance improvement projects, payer reporting, and participation in specialized healthcare initiatives for super utilizers of the healthcare system. Show less

  • Associate Director, Utilization Management

    Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Regional Manager, Population Health

    Sept 2017 - Dec 2018
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  Freelance, self-employed

  Oct 2017 - now

  Human resources consultant

  Provide analysis and consultation of the existing practices and make recommendations for improvements in the nonprofit space. Advised management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues. Completes special HR related projects by clarifying project objective, setting timetables and schedules, conducting research, developing, and organizing information and delivering against project objectives.

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  Merakey

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Regional Director, Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (MH/IDD)

    Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Program Director, Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (MH/IDD)

    Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
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  Vail resorts

  Dec 2022 - now

  Lift operations
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  National youth advocate program (nyap)

  Sept 2023 - now

  Ohiorise care coordinator supervisor