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Shelia Friday, MPA, GPC, MS

Shelia Friday, MPA, GPC, MS

Health Systems Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    CEO, Strategic Planning, Public Relations Specialist, Grant Specialist, Organizational Development

  • Education

    • Chicago State University

      1992 - 1996
      Master of Science - MS Business Administration, (Health Administration Concentration)

    • Governors State University

      1998 - 2000
      MPA Public Administration

      Activities and Societies: Recipient of the Donald L. Dolan Scholarship Graduated with a 3.85 GPA. Also possess advanced education in Health Care Administation. Over 17 years of Health Care Administation at the Federal and Private levels.

  • Experience

    • VA Medical Center

      Mar 1992 - Feb 1999
      Health Systems Specialist

      Positions:Health Systems Specialist - Chief, Fee Basis: Responsible for administering a program in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Wisconsin, with the authority to approve medical care to military veterans based on eligibility. Managed a 21.5 million annual budget. Developed standard operating procedures in accordance with federal mandates and guidance. Established service suppliers and vendor contracts. Managed a staff of claims adjudicators.Health Systems Specialist - Chief, Ambulatory Care & Evaluation:Responsibile for the operations and overall management of the ER and three departmental units of ambulatory care.Health Systems Specialist - Administrative Officer:Recurring reports coordinator. assisted in the recruitment, planning, and development of approximately 180 employees. Additional responsibilities included risk management, labor relations, coordination of internal and external inspections. Monitored Average Daily Census, patient days of care, and other relative data and statistics. Show less

    • Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

      Jan 1998 - Apr 2011
      Regional Director

      I was responsible for the overall operation of 50 professional tax preparation offices in Illinois and Iowa. Supervised five territorial managers and responsible for approximately 200 seasonal employees. Responsibilities also included program and employee development, training, marketing, training tax school instructors, employee hiring and human resources activities.

    • Governors State University

      Aug 2000 - Mar 2004
      Faculty Member/Community Outreach Specialist

      University faculty member. Also served as community outreach liasion between the University's administration, community leaders, elected officials, municipal administrators, and various businesses and non-profit organizations. Established collaborative partnerships to promote community development, economic revitalization, education, and diversity. Developed and collaborated grant proposals. Supervised staff and performed various personnel management functions including recruitment, employee development, and performance assessment. Show less

    • Relativity Resources Business Development

      Apr 2008 - now
      CEO

    • South Suburban Tax Pros

      Apr 2011 - now
      CEO

    • Rich Township High School District 227

      Apr 2011 - May 2015
      Former Member of the Board of Education - Board Member

      I was elected in April 2011 to serve on the Rich Township School District 227, Board of Education. SD 227 includes the Villages of Park Forest, Matteson, Richton Park, and portions of Olympia Fields, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Tinley Park, and University Park, Illinois.

    • Elementary School District 159

      Dec 2013 - now
      Public Relations & Grant Administrator

    • Governors State University

      Aug 2017 - May 2019
      Adjunct Professor

      Taught the Principles of Grant Writing to students enrolled in the MPA, Criminal Justice, or related advance degree programs,

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Grant Professional Certification

      Grant Professional Association
      Mar 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Shelia Friday, MPA, GPC, MS
      Pi Alpha Alpha Honors Society National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration Oct 2012 Pi Alpha Alpha is the national honor society for students of public administration. The purpose of Pi Alpha Alpha is to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration. Its objectives, such as fostering integrity, professionalism, and effective performance, promote the advancement of quality in the education and practice of the art and science of public affairs and administration. PAA membership identifies those with the highest… Show more Pi Alpha Alpha is the national honor society for students of public administration. The purpose of Pi Alpha Alpha is to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration. Its objectives, such as fostering integrity, professionalism, and effective performance, promote the advancement of quality in the education and practice of the art and science of public affairs and administration. PAA membership identifies those with the highest performance levels in educational programs preparing them for public service careers. Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Boad of Education Member

      Issued by Rich Township High School District 227 on Apr 2011
      Rich Township High School District 227Associated with Shelia Friday, MPA, GPC, MS