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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Having launched multiple startups and managing other small businesses, I have had positions where it was crucial that I was able to wear many hats simultaneously even under sometimes tumultuous circumstances. Because of this, I have accumulated a wide breadth of practical business knowledge and an overall understanding of the ins and outs of the business process. From ideation to actualization, I have been responsible for managing nearly every facet of business at one point or another. This rich experience has allowed me to be adaptable and malleable when the need arises. 

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Of course, I have had more honed-in experience in certain facets. Most recently, those being agile program management, product management, and automation integration / process improvement (alongside my Advance Yourself Integrated Wellness & Development consulting).

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Detailed work history below:

July

2018

Atlanta, GA (remote)

Leadership & Development Consultant / Founder

Advance Integrative Wellness

· Collaborates with business leadership teams at clients' organizations to formulate curriculum for their programs

· Assessed potential candidates for suitability for different programs such as management training and leadership development initiatives

· Helps clients develop custom-tailored strategies for promoting and developing skills that improve their leadership ability, but also help them enhance their overall well-being & work-life balance

· Builds strategic partnerships across multiple business segments to help executives and senior leaders improve productivity and well-being throughout their teams

· Created the ‘Advance Yourself’ flagship program targeted at new business leaders & high-potential employees who seek to enhance leadership soft skills and also improve their overall satisfaction and well-being

· Conducted educational workshops to spearhead employee training on available tools and optimal strategies

· Assisted leadership teams with building shared beliefs and attitudes across organizational structures

· Created and implemented new training initiatives such as online modules, interactive software, and online programs, assuring continuous training to employees to promote long-term excellence

Advised executives on best practices for growth and productivity goals, consistently helping individuals realize their professional goals such as promotions, new jobs, project excellence, etc.

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April

2022

October

2022

Atlanta, GA (remote)

Program Manager / Product Owner

Q Care Plus

· Oversaw development, implementation and maintenance of hundreds of tickets with engineering team; maintained ticketing backlog/queue for developer and QA teams; reviewed completed tickets prior to release

· Provided insight and guidance on key user experience issues in order to create a more cohesive and user-friendly experience for our patients and clients

· Assisted in management of a team of 12 full stack engineers for both front-end and back-end programming

· Led communications between medical providers (operations), executive, and programming teams to prioritize projects and create roadmaps / sprint in order to orchestrated smooth and efficient program development

· Created & oversaw automated API and RPA processes to improve efficiencies throughout the organization

· Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements

· Addressed technical, financial and operational concerns by working with engineers, clients, and directors

· Provided solutions to clients and team by providing reports and delegating tasks as appropriate

· Trained new team members and engineering staff after the acquisition of QCare+ in 2022 as Product Owner

· Met with users and stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments

· Implemented and led meetings, such as stand-ups and retrospectives with team to maintain project timelines

Strategically balanced technology and business needs of organization by prioritizing needs of the customer care & medical provider teams with the capacity of the engineering team to meet overall organizational goals

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August

2020

April

2022

Atlanta, GA (remote)

Director of Client Relations

Q Care Plus

· As a founding employee, spearheaded operations and led the back-end team to quickly grow the company from managing zero to over 11,000 enrolled participants across more than twenty states in only two years

· Organized and created daily workflow for operations team for all non-medical (operational) SOPs; adjusted and reworked processes to accommodate the company’s rapid growth

· Liaised and met with   non-profit partners (clients) to ensure that their needs were being met, provided analytical reporting of their cases and demographics, and assisted with maintaining clients' 340B grant compliance

· Analyzed and reported on case data to ensure all cases were billed properly; collaborated with finance department on billing/revenue accuracy; prepared cases to bill over $8M in revenue in just 22 months from launch

· Trained and directed team of six client care team members responsible for managing case care and cyclical adherence in the program; oversaw daily operations to maximize customer satisfaction and employee productivity

· Delegated tasks to support team members and created internal custom cloud-based tools, apps, and automations to help solve complex business issues, increase productivity, and   empower team members

· Collaborated with third party partners (such as lab and pharmacy) to create cohesive and   streamlined processes

· Led team on developing soft skills to improve their productivities, alleviate stress, and improve workflows

· Investigated, documented and submitted information to stakeholders and technical teams about special incidences, events, and complaints

· Trained and led client services team to execute business strategies and deliver maximum customer satisfaction, resulting in a net promoter score of 67 based on 4000+ patient responses

· Cultivated culture of continuous improvement and innovation to improve efficiency and drive results

· Created, analyzed, and reported on KPIs for Client Service Team

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July

2010

July

2018

Atlanta, GA (on-site)

Human Resources & Accounting Manager

Morgan Systems, Inc

· Assisted with on-boarding processes and programs to successfully integrate new, transferred and promoted employees

· Collaborated with Chief Operations Officer, Director of Sales, and Chief Financial Officers to develop and integrate workforce planning, analysis and solutions

· Drove results by developing tools to integrate operations team into the accounting process

· Helped set up medical, dental and life insurance benefits to facilitate employee training and  on-boarding process

· Addressed any employee relations issues and created solution/improvement plans accordingly

· Assisted senior management with making key decisions such deciding on benefits program offerings, wellness initiatives, and other human resources determinations

· Administered benefits programs, analyzed compensation and prepared HR-related budgets

· Oversaw HR needs for 55-employees across three subsidiary businesses

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May

2009

August

2009

Tallassee, AL

Human Resources Intern

GKN Aerospace

· Worked with HR team to coordinate company events and   benefits

· Developed strong written and verbal communication   skills

· Assisted employees with employee relations requests   and questions on a three-shift schedule

· Created positive relationships with personnel and HR   team using strong collaboration and teamwork skills

· Managed EEOC, I-9, HR documents and maintained   permanent files

· Improved organizational filing systems for   confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and   efficiency

· Initiated an employee feedback program to better   understand their needs and areas of improvement at the organization

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