Premier, Inc.
Industry: Healthcare company
DescriptionPremier, Inc. is a healthcare improvement company that is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. On October 1, 2013, the company completed its IPO. In 2006, Premier won the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States CEO: Susan D. DeVore (2009–) Founded: 2013 Subsidiaries: Premier Healthcare Alliance, LP, TZ Medical, Inc.,
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Premier, Inc. Employees
InsiteRx, Inc. December 2005 - Present
Navigant 2011 - 2014
Protiviti 2010 - 2014
Huron Consulting Group September 2008 - September 2013
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital February 2008 - October 2010
Premier, Inc. November 2003 - December 2005
Hoag Hospital June 2001 - November 2003
Wellspring Partners 2000 - 2003
Hoag Hospital June 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Hospitals, Healthcare, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Information..., Pharmacy Consulting, Clinical Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Patient Safety, Pharmacists, Process Improvement, 340B, Pharmacy, Leadership, Revenue Cycle, HIPAA, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, Inpatient, Oncology, Informatics, Physicians, Managed Care, Healthcare Industry, EHR, Utilization Management, Ambulatory Care, Pharmacy Benefit..., Pharmacy Automation, Meditech, Diabetes, Disease Management, Health Policy, EMR, Medicare
Education
Stanford University 2012 — 2014
Stanford Advanced Project Management
University of California, Los Angeles 2003 — 2006
MBA
UCSF 1996 — 2000
Pharm.D.
Board of Pharmacy Specialties
BCPS
University of California
BS, Biochemistry
University of California, San Diego October 2014 - Present
University of California, San Diego August 2014 - October 2014
H.G. Fenton Company January 2012 - February 2014
H.G. Fenton Company via contract through Marquee Staffing October 2011 - January 2012
Premier, Inc. April 2010 - February 2011
Western Titanium January 1998 - October 2009
Saw Service of America 1991 - 1997
Santa Fe Springs Florist 1984 - 1997
Skills
PowerPoint, Administrative..., Event Planning, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Accounting, Management, Microsoft Office, Payroll, Sales, CRM, Microsoft Excel, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Process Scheduler, Training
Education
Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University System 2012 — 2013
Business Administration and Management, General
San Diego State University-California State University 2006 — 2008
BS, Gerontology
SFHS/Frontier HS
Diploma
Amerinet January 2014 - Present
O&M Solutions December 2011 - August 2013
HP Group, LLC April 2010 - November 2011
HP Group, LLC April 2010 - November 2010
Premier, Inc. August 2008 - February 2010
ROi, LLC September 2002 - July 2008
St. Luke's Hospital May 1982 - June 1998
Skills
Nursing, Hospitals, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Product Launch, Healthcare, Cross-functional Team..., Clinical Research, Training, Healthcare Information..., Medical Devices, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Management, Surgery, Healthcare Industry
Education
Saint Louis University
BSN, Nursing
St. John's Hosital School of Nursing 1972 — 1975
RN Diploma, Nursing
Ursuline Academy 1968 — 1972
B.E. Smith October 2012 - Present
Premier, Inc. April 2009 - August 2012
Perceptive Software March 2008 - March 2009
Cerner Corporation June 1999 - February 2008
Skills
Forecasting, Process Improvement, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Hospitals, Account Management
Education
University of Kansas 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
Jeff White Design LLC February 2015 - Present
Rebls April 2014 - February 2015
Amazon July 2012 - April 2014
Amazon October 2011 - July 2012
Amazon.com April 2010 - October 2011
Amazon May 2008 - April 2010
Jewelry TV February 2007 - May 2008
Premier, Inc 2006 - 2007
Premier, Inc. 2004 - 2006
Premier, Inc 2003 - 2004
Skills
User Experience, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Mobile Design, Start-ups, User Research, Agile Methodologies, User-centered Design, User Interface, Information Architecture, Usability Testing, User Interface Design, Wireframes, Wire Framing, Heuristic Evaluation, JavaScript, Android, Visual Design, Internet
Education
Purdue University 1996 — 2002
BS, Computer Graphics Technology, Visual Communication Design
Caldwell Butler & Associates February 2014 - Present
Solve Consulting LLC July 2012 - Present
Premier, Inc. December 1996 - January 2012
Skills
Management Consulting, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Performance Improvement, Quality Management, Workforce Management, Executive Coaching, New Business Development, Management, Information Technology, Hospitals, Healthcare, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Information..., Leadership, Program Management, Revenue Cycle, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Change Management, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Management, Process Improvement
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas 1990 — 1992
University of North Texas 1985 — 1989
BBA, Finance
Macalester College 1984 — 1985
Premier, Inc. June 2009 - Present
Phase 2 Consulting September 1994 - June 2009
Kaiser Permanente January 1986 - June 1991
Skills
Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare, Business Intelligence, Hospitals, Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Change Management, Performance Improvement, Strategic Planning, Physician Relations, Healthcare Management, Physician Network...
Education
Trinity University 1983 — 1985
Masters of Science, Healthcare Administration
Southwestern University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Cardinal Health April 2014 - Present
IMS Health October 2007 - March 2014
Convergence CT 2006 - 2007
Premier, Inc. 2004 - 2006
Dendrite (Cegedim-Dendrite) 2000 - 2004
PSS 1992 - 2000
Skills
Analytics, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Outcomes Research, Leadership, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Management, Account Management, Business Strategy, Strategy, Negotiation, International Business, Customer Negotiations, Real World Evidence, Oncology, Big Data
Education
Texas Tech University 1986 — 1990
BA
TBC Corporation March 2014 - Present
Leaders in Technical Writing Content Development Greater West... 2013 - May 2014
ValuD Consulting LLC June 2013 - March 2014
BeQuick Software, Inc. November 2012 - February 2013
Premier, Inc. April 2009 - October 2012
Honeywell Scanning & Mobility July 2003 - April 2009
McKesson Provider Technologies May 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Software Documentation, Technical Writing, RoboHelp, Online Help, SharePoint, FrameMaker, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, SnagIt, Content Management, Adobe Acrobat, Manuals, SDLC, Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Editing, Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Analysis, Healthcare, Research, XML, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Healthcare Information..., PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator, Computer Hardware, HTML, Instructional Design, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Content Development, Analytics, Confluence, Wikis, Information Architecture, Visio, Iso 9000, Camtasia, User Experience, Documentation, Writing, MS Office Suite, Product Life Cycle, Word, Excel, Engineering
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2000 — 2004
Graduate Degree, Technical/Professional Communication, 4.0
State University of New York College at Geneseo 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's, Philosophy, 3.4
Premier, Inc. April 2012 - Present
Quidel September 2011 - March 2012
Nichols, Rise & Company LLP September 2009 - June 2011
Premier, Inc. January 2006 - July 2008
KPMG July 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Financial Reporting, CPA, Internal Controls, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, GAAP
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2002 — 2003
MSA, Accounting
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1997 — 2001
BBA, Accounting
Northside Hospital March 2015 - Present
Northside Hospital January 2006 - February 2015
Northside Hospital December 2004 - December 2005
Premier, Inc. June 2001 - November 2004
Skills
Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Physician Relations, Process Improvement, Revenue Cycle, HIPAA, Healthcare Information..., EMR, EHR, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Industry, Physicians
Education
The University of Georgia 1997 — 2001
BS, Microbiology
Equator Design July 2014 - Present
Akimbo - Publicis Group June 2013 - July 2014
Anixter February 2013 - August 2013
Ferrara Pan Candy Company October 2012 - February 2013
Topco Associates LLC April 2012 - July 2012
Unilever August 2004 - December 2011
Premier, Inc. 2002 - 2004
Education
International Academy of Design & Technology 2002 — 2004
BFA in Multimedia Production & Design, Graphic Design
Triton College 2000 — 2002
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
County of Santa Clara March 2015 - Present
University of California February 2013 - March 2015
Presbyterian Health Plan 2008 - 2013
Tatum LLC 2004 - 2008
Vivius Inc. 2001 - 2004
Medical Alliance Partnership 1995 - 2000
Premier, Inc. 1992 - 1994
United Healthcare 1989 - 1991
Aetna Health Plans 1987 - 1990
American MedCenters, Inc. (acquired into Partners/Aetna) 1985 - 1987
Skills
Health Insurance, Managed Care, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, Health Policy, Underwriting, Reinsurance, Valuation, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Financial Modeling, Insurance, Healthcare
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1980 — 1984
MBA
Stanford University 1975 — 1979
BA
Hinsdale Central High School, IL 1971 — 1975
HealthTrust. September 2014 - Present
HealthTrust. April 2013 - August 2014
Premier, Inc. January 2012 - September 2012
Premier, Inc. January 2007 - December 2011
Premier, Inc. July 2004 - December 2006
Premier, Inc. February 2003 - June 2004
Carilion Clinic December 2001 - February 2003
Carilion Clinic October 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Contract Management, Healthcare, Materials Management, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Medical Devices, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Group Purchasing, Product Development, Project Management, Management, Leadership, Project Planning, Hospitals, Strategy, Healthcare Consulting
Education
Roanoke College 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
JLL September 2015 - Present
CBRE July 2013 - September 2015
Premier, Inc. February 2008 - July 2013
Premier, Inc October 2005 - February 2008
Carilion Clinic 1999 - 2005
Skills
Sourcing, Process Improvement, Project Management, Sustainability, Group Purchasing, Healthcare Industry, Contract Management, Supplier Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Supplier Sourcing, Capital Equipment..., Renewable Energy, Technology, Performance Metrics, Strategic Sourcing, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, Change Management, Business Development, Healthcare, Program Management, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Human Resources, Budgets, Management, Leadership, Procurement, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Healthcare Information..., Supply Chain Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, CRM, Team Building, Analysis, P&L Management, E-commerce, Management Consulting, Integration, Operations Management, Business Process..., Project Planning
Education
Queens University, McColl School of Business
Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Radford University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
GE Healthcare August 2013 - Present
Mustang Brewing Company, LLC April 2009 - Present
Santa Rosa Consulting June 2012 - March 2013
OU Medicine October 2005 - August 2011
Accenture March 2004 - October 2005
GE Healthcare May 2001 - March 2004
Premier, Inc. February 1999 - March 2001
Skills
Strategy, Healthcare, Healthcare Consulting, Hospitals, Healthcare Industry, Craft Beer, Brewery, Beer, Brewing, Healthcare Information..., Informatics, Healthcare Management, Health Information..., Leadership, Team Building, Performance Improvement, HL7, Consulting, Program Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Management, HIPAA, Executive Management, Process Improvement
Education
Southern Nazarene University 1997 — 1999
Master of Science
University of Oklahoma 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts
http://staircasesbydanreid.tumblr.com January 2014 - Present
Artistic Southern d.b.a Southern Staircase, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Southern Staircase, Inc. June 1997 - Present
dreid1253@yahoo.com December 2012 - December 2013
Premier, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Southern Staircase, Inc. June 1997 - March 2011
Skills
Project Planning, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Planning, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Budgeting, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Consultative Selling, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Account Management, Leadership Development, Program Management, Sales Process, Budgets, Strategy, Management, Selling, Marketing, Project Management, Business Development, Customer Service, Training, Sales Operations, Pricing, Contract Management, Coaching, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Sales, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Queens University of Charlotte 2009 — 2011
MBA, Leadership, Change Management, Finance & Operations
Queens University of Charlotte 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Leadership, Operations Management
Vocera August 2015 - Present
Allscripts August 2013 - July 2015
Verge Solutions, LLC November 2011 - August 2013
Orlando Health August 2007 - November 2011
Press Ganey Associates 2001 - 2007
Premier, Inc. August 1991 - August 1994
Skills
Healthcare, Hospitals, Nursing, Clinical Informatics, Lean Six Sigma, EMR, Clinical Documentation, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, Patient Safety, Healthcare IT, Patient Satisfaction, Critical Care, Cardiac, Developing Client..., Physician Relations, Process Improvement, Sales Management, Accreditation, Project Management, Data Analysis, New Business Development, Minitab, Client Retention, Mentoring, Needs Analysis, Salesforce.com, Solution Selling, Informatics, Training, Physicians, Leadership, Clinical Research, Revenue Cycle, Healthcare Industry, EHR, HIPAA, Managed Care, JCAHO, Home Care, CPOE, Documentations, Visio, Documentation, Healthcare Consulting, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Strategic Planning
Education
Saint Leo University
Healthcare Administration
University of Alabama 1979 — 1980
1 Year Nursing Internship Program at UAB Medical Center, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Valencia Community College 1976 — 1979
Registered Nurse, Nursing
Bishop Moore High School
WellSpan Health April 2015 - Present
Aria Health October 2011 - April 2015
Aria Health November 2009 - October 2011
Premier, Inc. May 2004 - April 2009
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics August 1999 - December 2003
Johnson & Johnson HealthCare Systems 1992 - 1999
Skills
Change Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Healthcare, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Medical Devices, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Orthopedic, Physician Relations, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Leadership
Education
Temple University 1987 — 1990
B.A., Marketing/Management
Premier, Inc. February 2012 - Present
Premier, Inc. January 2009 - February 2014
GHX December 2000 - May 2008
McKesson October 2001 - February 2004
Lexington Clinic August 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Healthcare, Informatics, HIPAA, Supply Chain, Healthcare Information..., Hospitals, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Software Implementation, Data Management, Healthcare Management, SDLC, Visio, Revenue Cycle, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Access, EHR, Project Management, Business Intelligence, EMR, Healthcare Industry, Integration, Databases, Healthcare Consulting, HL7, Quality Assurance
Education
Tennessee Technological University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Capitol Lighting November 2007 - Present
MOESC September 2006 - January 2012
Ewing High School 2005 - 2006
Premier, Inc. 1999 - 2004
Education
Rider University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's of Science, Education
Premier, Inc. April 2006 - Present
Accenture January 2003 - April 2006
Ernst & Young / Capgemini June 1997 - January 2002
Skills
Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Process Improvement, Healthcare Information..., Hospitals, Labor Management, Performance Benchmarking, Project Management, Project Delivery, Consulting, Management Consulting, Healthcare Industry, Team Leadership
Education
University of Alabama 1991 — 1997
MBA, Strategic Management
University of Alabama 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Premier, Inc. June 1997 - Present
Premier, Inc June 1997 - Present
Skills
Healthcare Information..., Strategic Planning, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare, Hospitals, Healthcare Consulting, Management, Contract Negotiation, Managed Care, Process Improvement, Healthcare Management, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales
Education
Robert Morris University
Bachelor's degree, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General, 3.7
Rochester Regional Health July 2015 - Present
Rochester General Health System March 2014 - July 2015
Rochester General Health System April 2012 - March 2014
St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital February 2011 - January 2012
St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network July 2008 - February 2011
St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network July 2005 - July 2008
St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network February 2004 - July 2005
Premier, Inc. September 2002 - February 2004
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young May 2000 - September 2002
Skills
Operations Management, New Business Development, Physician Relations, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Nursing, Healthcare, Patient Safety, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Healthcare Consulting, Quality Improvement, Clinical Research, Healthcare Information..., EHR, Physicians, Revenue Cycle, Surgery, HIPAA, Healthcare Industry
Education
Xavier University 1997 — 2000
MHSA
Xavier University 1997 — 1999
MBA
State University of New York at Oswego 1992 — 1996
BA, Biology
Hill-Rom August 2012 - Present
Premier, Inc. February 2011 - July 2012
Broadlane February 2009 - November 2010
Broadlane April 2007 - February 2009
Broadlane April 2006 - April 2007
Broadlane January 2005 - April 2006
Education
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School 1996 — 2001
BBA, Marketing
McKesson Technology Solutions September 2010 - Present
Pinstripe Healthcare November 2009 - August 2010
Premier, Inc. October 2006 - October 2009
Verizon Business May 2006 - July 2006
California Hospital Association July 2004 - May 2006
Savant Technology Group September 1997 - June 2004
Warm Springs Rehabilitation System January 1996 - August 1997
Skills
Hospitals, Information Technology, eHealth, Healthcare, Consulting, Territory Development, Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, HIPAA, Informatics, EHR, Program Management, Analytics, Team Leadership, Healthcare Management, Benchmarking, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Industry, Leadership, CRM
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1998 — 1999
Certificate
Trinity University 1994 — 1996
MHA
Texas A&M University 1989 — 1994
BS
Pinnacle Converting Equipment, Inc. April 2014 - Present
CB&I August 2011 - Present
Greenfield Power September 2009 - August 2011
Wachovia 2006 - January 2010
Premier, Inc. January 2005 - July 2006
Intel Corporation July 1997 - January 2005
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Business Intelligence, Industrial Engineering, Program Management, Sourcing, Purchasing, Procurement, Project Management, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Strategy, Global Sourcing, Leadership, Supplier Risk Management, Budgets, Employee Management, Financial Reporting, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Business Development, Management
Education
The College of William and Mary - The Mason School of Business 1995 — 1997
MBA, Finance & Operations
Vanderbilt University 1984 — 1988
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Legacy Healthcare Services August 2014 - Present
Liberty Hardware October 2012 - July 2014
Premier, Inc. March 2008 - November 2012
CP Morgan Communities February 2006 - May 2008
Providyn 2004 - 2006
Management Recruiters International 2000 - 2003
Kayser-Roth Corporation June 1980 - 1998
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Leadership, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, College Recruiting, Organizational..., Sourcing, Change Management, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Outsourcing, Team Building, Business Development, Vendor Management, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, Employee Training, Management, Process Improvement, HRIS, Executive Search, Coaching, Benefits Administration, Training, Policy, Technical Recruiting, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Temporary Placement, Workforce Planning, Interviews, Organizational..., Hiring, Leadership Development
Education
Queens University of Charlotte 2009 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1976 — 1980
BA, Political Science
Bank of America September 2008 - Present
Cardinal Solutions Group, Inc. April 2008 - September 2008
First Data Corporation November 2001 - December 2007
Premier, Inc. March 2000 - May 2001
Ernst & Young May 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Risk Management, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, SDLC, Project Management, Vendor Management, Program Management, Banking, Business Process..., Relationship Management, Change Management, Project Portfolio..., Management, Software Project..., Leadership, Strategic Planning, Requirements Analysis, Business Development, IT Strategy, Team Leadership, Consulting, Integration
Education
Xavier University 1995 — 1998
Master of Health Services/Hospital Administration (MHSA/MHA), Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Xavier University 1995 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Information Systems
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1991 — 1995
BA, Public Health, Environmental & Business Economics
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies June 2013 - Present
Premier, Inc. January 2009 - May 2013
The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia September 2007 - January 2009
Wachovia Bank November 2000 - September 2007
Premier, Inc. November 1997 - November 2000
Charlotte Regional Realtor Association May 1995 - November 1997
Carlson Compute September 1994 - May 1995
TAD Technical June 1992 - March 1994
Dorland Sweeney Jones October 1990 - November 1991
Ketchum Advertising March 1989 - October 1990
Skills
Office/Productivity –..., Web..., Authoring/Design –..., Web Editing/Content...
Education
The Catholic University of America 1983 — 1987
BA
Unity North Tampa 2011 - Present
Experience Movement, LLC 2010 - Present
Central Florida Health Alliance September 2007 - July 2010
VHA July 1999 - September 2007
Premier, Inc. June 1990 - June 1999
Skills
Workshop Facilitation, Interfaith, Interspirituality, Coaching, Spiritual Direction, Spirituality, Project Management, Management Consulting, Hospital Operations, Hospitals, Life Coaching, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Weight Loss Coaching, Recovery Coaching, Reiki, Pranic Healing, Data Analysis, Management, Team Building, Change Management, Event Planning, Healthcare, Healthcare Information..., Leadership, Training, Fundraising, Stress Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Motivational Speaking, Personal Development, Performance Improvement, Healthcare Consulting, Revenue Cycle, Analysis, Project Planning, Organizational..., Conflict Resolution, Budgets, Recruiting, Executive Coaching, Nonprofits, Entrepreneurship, Emotional Intelligence, Staff Development, Lifestyle Coaching, Public Speaking
Education
University of Florida 1986 — 1990
B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering
St. Petersburg College 1983 — 1986
A.S., Engineering
Premier, Inc. March 2012 - Present
1-800MD January 2010 - March 2012
American Housecall Physicians January 2008 - December 2010
InRoomMD January 2008 - December 2010
e-Autobusiness 1999 - 2008
Automark 1998 - 1999
NSC Systems Group 1997 - 1998
US Navy 1989 - 1997
Skills
Executive Management, Telemedicine, EMR, EHR, Full SDLC, Product Management, P&L Management, Web Development, CRM software, Automotive Sales, .NET, Java, PHP, Databases, Program Management, Web Services, EDI, Operations Management, Healthcare IT, Health Insurance, Operations Research, Healthcare Information..., Management, Leadership Management, Healthcare, Agile Methodologies, CRM, Strategic Planning, Project Management
Education
Wingate University 2005 — 2007
MBA, Business
Thomas Edison State College 2003 — 2006
BSAST, Nuclear Engineering
American Institutes for Research June 2015 - Present
Premier, Inc. January 2012 - June 2015
NORC at the University of Chicago April 2008 - January 2012
Mathematica Policy Research December 2006 - April 2008
Center for Studying Health System Change August 2005 - December 2006
Health Research and Education Trust (HRET) February 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Healthcare, Data Analysis, Research, Qualitative Research, Literature Reviews, Policy Analysis, Teaching, Public Health, Writing, SAS, Proposal Writing, Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Policy
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore 1997 — 2003
Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Health Services Research
University of Calgary 1993 — 1995
MBA
University of Saskatchewan 1982 — 1987
BSP, Pharmacy
Premier, Inc. July 2006 - Present
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Project Planning, Microsoft SQL Server, SDLC, SQL, SharePoint, KPI Dashboards, KPI Reports, KPI implementation, SLA Monitoring, Intelligent Alerting, Software Design, Software Development, Mobile Design, Mobile Devices, Mobile Applications, ASP, VBScript, Security, Visio, Business Analysis, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Agile Project Management
Education
The George Washington University 1995 — 2000
Information Systems
Peak Health Solutions August 2014 - Present
Peak Health Solutions August 2014 - Present
Examination Management Services, Inc. September 2008 - August 2014
Verizon Communications February 2005 - September 2008
Sims, Inc. May 2001 - February 2005
ThoughtWorks, Inc. June 1999 - May 2001
Premier, Inc. June 1998 - May 1999
McKesson/HBOC June 1992 - June 1998
Perot Systems 1989 - 1992
VHA 1987 - 1990
Skills
Healthcare, Account Management, Relationship Management, Engagement Management, Healthcare Information..., Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Strategy, SDLC, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Integration, Product Development, Product Management, Program Management, Databases, HIPAA, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Business Analysis, Visio, Change Management, Sales Process, Outsourcing, Sales Operations, Software Documentation, Disaster Recovery, Management, Business Process..., Coaching, CRM, Business Development, Team Management, Consulting, Quality Assurance
Education
University of Dallas 1987 — 1990
MBA
University of Louisiana at Monroe 1980 — 1984
BA
Premier, Inc April 2014 - Present
Premier, Inc. May 2011 - April 2014
Premier, Inc. January 2009 - April 2011
Temple University May 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Troubleshooting, Quality Assurance, Management, Training, Healthcare Information..., Software Documentation, Databases, Data Analysis, Access, Process Improvement, Team Building, Business Analysis, Testing, Visio, Customer Service
Education
Temple University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Mathematics
McKesson December 2014 - Present
Temple University Alumni Association May 2012 - Present
McKesson October 2012 - November 2014
Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund September 2011 - May 2013
OptumInsight March 2012 - October 2012
The North Highland Company June 2010 - March 2012
St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network November 2008 - October 2009
Premier, Inc. February 2003 - November 2008
McKesson Provider Technologies July 1995 - February 2003
Allegheny Health, Education and Research Foundation November 1990 - July 1995
Skills
Business Intelligence, Project Management, Leadership, Healthcare Information..., Business Process, Consulting, Healthcare, Process Improvement, HIPAA, Business Analysis, EHR, EMR, Program Management, Strategy, Hospitals, Integration, SDLC, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Product Management, Start-ups, PMO, Training
Education
Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management 1993 — 1995
MBA/MS, Healthcare Administration/Healthcare Financial Managment
Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management 1988 — 1993
BBA, Computer Information Systems/Honors Economics
Premier healthcare alliance September 2012 - Present
Premier, Inc. 2007 - September 2012
Premier, Inc. 2001 - 2007
Team Technology, Inc. 1999 - 2001
EDS Advanced Solutions 1997 - 1999
Skills
Business Intelligence, Oracle, SDLC, Requirements Gathering, Agile Project Management, Healthcare Information..., Process Improvement, Enterprise Architecture, Software Project..., SQL, Requirements Analysis, XML, Solution Architecture, Web Applications, SOA, Agile Methodologies, Business Analysis, Eclipse, Ant, Unix, Spring, Integration, HTML, IT Strategy, Databases, Vendor Management, SharePoint, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Visio, JavaScript, Java, Enterprise Software, Program Management, Project Management, Hibernate, .NET, Web Services, Scrum, Java Enterprise Edition, Cross-functional Team..., Waterfall, C#
Education
University at Buffalo 1993 — 1997
B.A., Computer Science
M.E.T.A.L. Law Group LLP January 2003 - Present
New York Film Academy January 2012 - January 2013
Boutique Entertainment Law Firm May 2001 - January 2003
McDermott Will & Emery 2001 - 2001
Virgin Records America, Inc. 1999 - 2001
Premier, Inc. May 1995 - June 1997
Skills
Licensing, Entertainment, Asset Managment, Due Diligence, Music, Intellectual Property, Digital Distribution, Music Licensing, Film, Negotiation, Start-ups, Television, Film Production, Entertainment Law, Entrepreneurship, New Media, Music Publishing, Strategy, Copyright Law, Brand Protection, Trademarks, Real Estate, Corporate Law, E-commerce, Joint Ventures, Music Industry, Litigation, Legal Research, Mediation, Venture Capital, Video Production, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cyberlaw, Legal Writing, Web Video, Advertising, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Asset Management
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 1998 — 2000
J.D., Law
Premier, Inc July 2014 - Present
Texas A&M University October 2012 - Present
Premier, Inc July 2012 - June 2014
Premier, Inc. 2006 - 2012
Hawaii Pacific Health 2001 - 2006
Skills
Healthcare Information..., Healthcare, Performance Improvement, Healthcare Management, Process Improvement, Hospitals, Informatics, Healthcare Consulting, Six Sigma, Data Analysis, Change Management, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Leading Development..., Performance Measurement, Healthcare Industry, Benchmarking, Social Business, Process Engineering, Patient Safety
Education
The University of Montana 1994 — 1996
Masters of Administrative Sciences, Information Science/Studies
Texas A&M University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
PerfectServe August 2012 - Present
West-Com Nurse Call Systems, Inc. May 2008 - August 2012
Ricoh Business Systems 2006 - 2008
Premier, Inc. 2001 - 2006
Technium 2000 - 2001
Novation 1995 - 2000
VHA 1993 - 1995
VHA 1992 - 1993
Skills
National Account..., Healthcare Technology, Consultative Selling, Sales Management, Business Planning, Hospitals, Healthcare, Healthcare IT, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Contract Negotiations, Customer Satisfaction, Contract Negotiation, Healthcare Information..., Account Management, Selling, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Sales Process, Process Improvement, Medical Technology, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Medical Devices, Business Development, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Management, Leadership, Program Management, Enterprise Software, Outsourcing, Key Account Management, Negotiation, P&L Management, Training, Executive Management, Cross-functional Team..., Consulting, Solution Selling, Recruiting, Market Analysis, Pricing, Salesforce.com, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Consulting, Channel Partners, Team Building, Healthcare Management
Education
Saint Louis University 1985 — 1989
BA
The Resource Group, a subsidiary of Ascension Health May 2015 - Present
Premier, Inc. March 2012 - May 2015
SAIC 2011 - 2012
Howard Hughes Medical Institute 2010 - 2011
Niman Health Inc 2007 - 2010
Navigant 2004 - 2008
Capgemini 1999 - 2004
Ernst & Young 1998 - 2000
Skills
Performance Improvement, Healthcare Information..., Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Healthcare, Change Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Executive Management, Program Management, Policy, Leadership, Long-term Customer..., Business Process..., Group Purchasing, Supply Chain..., Executive Reporting, Healthcare Consulting
Education
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Graduate Certificate, Health Information Technology
The George Washington University - School of Business
Master's degree, Health Services Administration
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
The Rethmeier Group, LLC 2002 - Present
Maastricht University September 2013 - Present
Town of Bermuda Run, NC November 2011 - Present
Big Speak 2003 - Present
Project HOPE 2002 - 2010
Wachovia Bank January 1998 - June 2002
Premier, Inc. 1994 - 1998
Hospital Association of Pennsylvania June 1990 - April 1994
US Navy August 1968 - 1990
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill July 1979 - May 1982
Skills
leadership development, executive retreats, organizational..., Team Building, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Change Management, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Program Management, Leadership, Management, Healthcare, Executive Coaching, Policy, Public Relations, CRM, Nonprofits, Healthcare Management, Coaching, Program Development, Hospitals, Public Health, Grant Writing, Strategy, Epidemiology, Analysis, Capacity Building, Human Resources, Research, Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Organizational Design, Training, Executive Management, Workshop Facilitation, Personnel Management, Government, Program Evaluation, Performance Improvement, Grants, Health Policy, Global Health, Data Analysis, Executive Development, International..., Policy Analysis, Healthcare Consulting
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1979 — 1982
DrPH, healthcare administration/organizational behavior
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1967 — 1968
MSPH, Medical Care Administration
University of California, Los Angeles 1963 — 1967
BSPH, Public Health
Ingersoll Rand May 2015 - Present
Ingersoll Rand October 2012 - May 2015
Premier, Inc. November 2011 - August 2012
Hatcher Law Group May 2010 - April 2011
Foundation Financial Group March 2010 - May 2010
Diverse Services June 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle BI EE, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Windchill 9.1, Data Reconciliation, Spend Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Business Intelligence, Cost Variance Analysis, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Siebel, Hedging, Lawson General Ledger, IFS ERP, Quickbooks, Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2003, Credit Risk, A/R collections, Client Billing, Customer Service, Managerial Finance, Accounting, Account Reconciliation
Education
Radford University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Sciences; minor in Business Management
Premier, Inc. October 2004 - Present
Cardinal Health February 2000 - October 2004
Cardinal Health Consulting and Services, formerly Owen Healthcare, Inc. January 1997 - December 1999
Skills
Hospitals, Healthcare, Group Purchasing, Healthcare Information..., Medical Devices, Managed Care, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Industry, Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Capital Equipment, Team Building, Healthcare Consulting, Account Management, Clinical Research, Data Analysis, Project Management, Contract Management, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Change Management, Value Added Analysis, Sales Management
Education
St. Mary's College of California 2005 — 2007
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Provista July 2015 - Present
Swisslog July 2014 - July 2015
Premier, Inc. July 2012 - 2014
Omnicare January 2012 - July 2012
CARES, a Division of Hanger Orthopedic, Inc. November 2010 - November 2011
The Medicines Company February 2009 - November 2010
Baxter April 1998 - February 2009
Ohmeda Pharmaceuticals July 1992 - April 1998
Anaquest, Inc. Division of BOC February 1989 - July 1992
Astra Zeneca August 1987 - February 1989
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Sales Operations, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiology, Strategy, Selling, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Leadership, Healthcare, Capital Equipment, Sales, Training, Hospitals, Business Development, CRM, Contract Negotiation, Management, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Team Building, Clinical Research, Critical Care, Sales Effectiveness, Selling Skills, Account Management, Project Management, Neurology, New Business Development, Biotechnology, Market Development, Business Strategy
Education
University of Arkansas
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Courses
Situational Leadership® ;DiSC® Profiling;Strategic Selling®;The Spin® Model; The Challenger Model®
Craters and Freighters June 2001 - Present
Premier, Inc. March 1995 - November 2000
Skills
expert at packing and..., Shipping, Air Freight, Freight, Transportation, Freight Forwarding, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Ocean, Packaging, Logistics, Warehousing, International Shipping, Supply Chain, International Logistics, Antiques, LTL, 3PL, Container, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
SUNY at Utica 1988 — 1992
Accounting, Accounting and FInance
SUNY Utica 1988 — 1991
BS, Accounting
SUNY Canton 1981 — 1983
AAS, Business Administration
Eiikon, LLC August 2015 - Present
Premier, Inc May 2014 - July 2015
Premier, Inc. June 2013 - April 2014
Premier, Inc. November 2011 - June 2013
Premier, Inc. August 2008 - November 2011
US Navy February 2002 - January 2007
Skills
Siebel, Salesforce.com, Excel, Access, Data Analysis, Customer Relations, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Mining, Business Analysis, Healthcare IT, Dashboards, Process Improvement, Healthcare, Data Management, Visio, Data Integration, Healthcare Information..., Database Management, Analysis, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Database Design, Business Intelligence..., Problem Solving, Master Data Management, Business Process Design, Integration, Relational Databases, Market Research, Database Administration, Microsoft Excel, Population Health, Inbound Marketing, Outbound Marketing, Strategic Forecasting, Customer Service, CRM, Strategy, Lead Generation, Healthcare Industry, Strategic Partnerships, Hospitals, Performance Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Metrics, Consulting, Information Technology
Education
Strayer University-North Carolina 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Strayer University, NC 2008 — 2012
Bachelors, Business Administration, 3.7
Strayer University, NC 2008 — 2010
Associate, Information Systems
Pershing Yoakley & Associates March 2015 - Present
Premier, Inc. June 2012 - March 2015
Skills
Healthcare, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Program Management, Hospitals, SharePoint, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Analytics, Consulting, Microsoft Excel
Education
The University of Georgia 2008 — 2012
BBA, Finance BBA, International Business
Universidade Federal do Paraná 2011 — 2011
Minor, Portuguese Language and Literature
VHA Inc. September 2013 - Present
UnityPoint Health May 2011 - September 2013
Premier, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Premier, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Premier, Inc. 2003 - 2004
Novation 2001 - 2002
VHA 1999 - 2001
Skills
Supply Chain Analytics, GPOs, Data Cleansing, Purchase Agreements, Access, Excel, PeopleSoft, Comparative Analysis, Revenue Reconciliation, SQL, Pricing Analysis, Sales Analytics, Process Development
Education
Texas Christian University
Bachelor, Voice
Southern Ocean Medical Center May 2010 - Present
Premier, Inc. February 2010 - Present
AtlantiCare May 1999 - April 2010
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital 2005 - 2006
Skills
Critical Care, Emergency Room, Clinical Research, Cpr Certified, BLS, Nursing, ACLS, Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Management, EMR, Hospitals, Patient Safety, Healthcare Information..., PALS, Triage, Acute Care, Healthcare, CEN, Emergency Nursing, Medicine, CPOE, Inpatient, EKG, HIPAA, Public Health, Pediatrics, Meditech, Nursing Education, ICU, IV, TNCC, Telemetry, Medication..., Order Entry, Medico-legal Death..., Catheters, Stroke, Foley, Blood Collection, Crisis Intervention, Quality Improvement, Preparedness, Teamwork, CPR Certified
Education
Thomas Edison State College 2012 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Atlantic Cape Community College 1996 — 1999
Associates, Nursing
Monmouth University
Medico-legal Deah Investigation
Law Office of Greg LePeter August 2015 - Present
Qualcomm Life, Inc. 2011 - 2015
ResMed 2004 - 2011
Premier, Inc. 2001 - 2004
Skills
Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Patents, Medical Devices, Corporate Governance, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Software Licensing, Start-ups, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Legal Writing, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Data Privacy, Executive Management, IT law, Legal Advice, Litigation Support, Technology Transfer, Legal Compliance, Strategic Partnerships, Privacy Law
Education
UCSD
Regulatory Affairs Certificate, Pharmaceutical and Biologics
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Washington University in St. Louis
JD
Washington University in St. Louis
MHA
Siemens Healthcare March 2015 - Present
PeraHealth, Inc. March 2014 - March 2015
Premier, Inc March 2012 - March 2014
Premier, Inc. May 2008 - March 2012
US Bioservices September 2005 - May 2008
US Bioservices May 2004 - September 2005
US Navy February 1993 - August 2001
Skills
Healthcare Management, Process Improvement, Hospitals, Healthcare, Operations Management, CRM, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Information..., Performance Improvement, Strategic Planning, Healthcare Consulting, Management, Business Development, Informatics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, HIPAA, Access, Account Management, Managed Care, Revenue Cycle, Revenue Cycle Management, Data Analysis, Budgets, Medicaid, Medicare, Quality Improvement, Project Management, EHR, Collaboration Tools, Long-term Customer..., Operational Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management
Education
Seton Hall University 2004 — 2006
Master's degree, Health Care Administration
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Services Administration
Premier, Inc September 2014 - Present
Premier, Inc. December 2011 - August 2014
Accenture April 2010 - December 2011
University of North Dakota January 2009 - May 2009
Altru Health System June 2005 - December 2008
Altru Health System May 2005 - December 2008
Altru Health System May 2007 - June 2008
Altru Health System April 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Healthcare, Strategy, Business Process..., Change Management, Hospitals, Project Management, Healthcare Management, Management, Strategic Planning, EMR, Recruiting, Analysis, Access, Leadership, Training, Business Planning, Project Planning, Clinical Research, Marketing Strategy, Consulting, Healthcare Consulting, Data Analysis
Education
The University of North Dakota
Master; of MBA, Business Administration
The University of North Dakota 2005 — 2008
Bachelor, Business Administration; Marketing
Northland College 2003 — 2005
Associate, Applied Science; Surgical Technology; Altru Health System
Premier, Inc September 2014 - Present
Premier, Inc September 2013 - September 2014
Premier, Inc. February 2012 - August 2013
ProWireless September 2010 - November 2011
ProWireless October 2008 - September 2010
Brook Lane Health Services January 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Account Management, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Process Improvement, Teamwork, Sales, Leadership, Data Analysis, Healthcare, Healthcare Information...
Education
Towson University 2003 — 2006
Bachelors, Psychology, minor Business Administration
Virginia Wesleyan College 2002 — 2003
Premier, Inc September 2013 - Present
Premier, Inc January 2012 - September 2013
Premier, Inc. April 2011 - June 2012
Premier, Inc. May 2008 - July 2011
The Vanguard Group October 2006 - May 2008
The BonTon Stores, Inc June 2006 - July 2007
Education
Susquehanna University 2001 — 2005
Wake Forest University School of Business
MBA Candidate
Ephrata High School
Premier, Inc. September 2012 - Present
Premier healthcare alliance February 2010 - September 2012
Intermountain Healthcare 2007 - 2009
Utah Association for Healthcare Quality 2006 - 2009
Independent Quality & Hospital I.T. Consultant 1985 - 2009
National Library of Medicine Outreach Express Contract Awardee 2000 - 2005
Marshall Medical Center 1997 - 2005
El Dorado Community Foundation 1997 - 2005
Soroptimist Int'l. of Placerville, CA 2000 - 2004
St. Joseph's Hospital, Carondelet Health Network 1982 - 1985
Skills
Healthcare Consulting, Patient Safety, Physician Relations, Executive Management, Team Leadership, Disease Management, Quality Of Care, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Management Consulting, Healthcare Quality, Patient Satisfaction, Medical Informatics, Evidence-based Medicine, Healthcare Strategy, Lean Healthcare, Health Outcomes, Health Advocacy, Community Collaboration, Hospital Operations, Clinical Transformation, Clinical Information..., Medical Ethics, Board Experience, Service Line Development, Road Warrior, Clinical Knowledge, Performance Excellence, EMR, Customer Service, Informatics, Healthcare, Hospitals, Program Management, Public Health, Leadership, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement
Education
Intermountain Institute for Health Care Delivery Research 2007 — 2007
Mini-ATP, Health Care Process Improvement; Patient Safety Certification
St. Mary's College of California
M.S., Health Services Administration
Premier, Inc. June 2003 - Present
Compass Group North American Division April 1997 - June 2003
Baker & Taylor March 1996 - April 1997
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools March 1993 - March 1996
Skills
Sales Compensation, Compensation, Executive Compensation, Job Evaluation, Incentive Programs, Bonus, Salary Administration, Deferred Compensation, Executive Pay, Salary, Program Management, Analysis, Compensation & Benefit, Onboarding, Human Resources, HRIS, Compensation Structures, Job Descriptions, Management, Process Improvement
Education
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School 1987 — 1992
MS, Management-Human Resources
Bryan High School 1984 — 1987
Premier, Inc. January 2009 - Present
Premier, Inc. January 2006 - December 2009
Premier, Inc. June 2002 - January 2006
Henry Ford Health System April 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Purchasing, Procurement, Healthcare, Hospitals, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Supply Chain, Healthcare Industry, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, New Business Development, Management, Program Management, CRM, Budgets, Strategy
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2001 — 2006
MBA, General Management
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 1992 — 1996
BSBA, Logistics, Marketing
Massachusetts General Hospital May 2015 - Present
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health August 2014 - Present
Premier, Inc. June 2012 - July 2014
Carolinas Healthcare System May 2011 - July 2011
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt January 2011 - June 2011
US Senate-Richard Burr May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Healthcare, Operations Management, Research, Leadership, Performance Management, Hospitals, Management, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Project Management, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2014 — 2016
MHA Candidate
Vanderbilt University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human and Organizational Development, Economics
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2010 — 2010
Microeconomics
Wake Forest University
Charlotte Catholic
Premier, Inc. January 2011 - Present
Premier, Inc. 2004 - July 2011
Premier, Inc. 2007 - 2008
ARAMARK Healthcare 2004 - 2004
Premier, Inc. 1996 - 2003
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford 1994 — 1996
MSBE, Clinical Engineering
Tufts University 1984 — 1988
BSEE, Engineering
Research Compliance Academy
Mercy Health (formerly Catholic Health Partners) April 2013 - Present
Premier, Inc. September 2011 - March 2013
Premier Inc October 2005 - September 2011
Hillshire Brands (formerly Sara Lee Corporation) March 1998 - 2005
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Data Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Project Management, Leadership, Strategy, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Procurement, Business Process..., Analysis, Negotiation
Education
Thomas More College 2009 — 2011
Bachelor, Business Administration
El Camino Hospital August 2014 - Present
El Camino Hospital July 2013 - August 2014
Premier, Inc. September 2011 - July 2013
Premier, Inc. August 2009 - September 2011
SAIC October 2008 - April 2009
SAIC August 2007 - October 2008
SAIC August 2005 - March 2008
Skills
Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Healthcare Information..., Program Management, Healthcare, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Analysis, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Microsoft Excel, Management
Education
University of California, Davis 2001 — 2005
BS, Interdisciplinary Mathematics; Psychology
Premier, Inc. March 2011 - Present
Premier, Inc. September 1999 - March 2011
First Union National Bank June 1998 - August 1999
Carolina Power and Light Company September 1993 - May 1998
Andersen Consulting June 1986 - September 1993
Skills
Product Management, Program Management, Healthcare, Agile, Organizational Change, Process Engineering, Business Analysis, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Healthcare IT, Business Intelligence, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Business Process..., Budgeting, Software Project..., Change Management, Healthcare Information..., Budgets, Integration, Management Consulting, Agile Methodologies, Leadership, SDLC, Consulting, Strategy, Project Management, Management, Software Development, E-commerce, ITIL, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Texas A&M University 1984 — 1986
MBA
University of Arkansas 1979 — 1983
B.S.
Hewlett Packard June 2001 - May 2007
HP 2001 - 2007
Premier, Inc. January 1999 - June 2001
Citicorp July 1993 - December 1998
GTE Spacenet International (formerly CONTEL ASC) September 1988 - July 1993
Systems Control, Inc., (Subsidiary of Scicon/British Petroleum), November 1982 - September 1988
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management
MBA, International Management
University of California, Berkeley
Premier, Inc. September 2012 - Present
Premier Inc. September 2008 - November 2012
Premier, Inc. January 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Project Management, Teambuilding, Creative, Member of ACHE since..., Cross-team Collaboration, Issue Management
Education
Quinnipiac University 2000 — 2005
MBA and MHA, Healthcare
Avanade June 2008 - Present
Carolinas Healthcare System December 2007 - May 2008
Bank of America June 2007 - November 2007
Premier, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Wachovia 2005 - 2006
Coats 1999 - 2006
Obtiq Professional Services April 1994 - October 1999
Skills
Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, ETL, Business Intelligence, SDLC, SSRS, SSIS, Data Warehouse..., Business Objects, Business Analysis, Dimensional Modeling, Microsoft SQL Server, OLAP, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence..., SharePoint, SQL, T-SQL, Oracle, Software Project..., Agile Methodologies, Solution Architecture, Visio, Databases, Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Database Design, Requirements Gathering
Education
Strayer University-North Carolina 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Systems, Summa Cum Lauda
Eliassen Group August 2015 - Present
Southern Fried Agile, Inc. October 2012 - Present
Davisbase Consulting April 2012 - Present
Wells Fargo January 2008 - March 2012
Wells Fargo August 2006 - January 2008
Premier, Inc. March 2006 - August 2006
Amdocs October 2005 - March 2006
Amdocs August 2002 - October 2005
Amdocs September 2000 - August 2002
Quark August 1998 - August 2000
Skills
Training, SDLC, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Agile Project Management, Software Project..., User Acceptance Testing, Requirements Analysis, PMP, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Software Quality..., Management, Certified Scrum Master..., SharePoint, Business Analysis, Enterprise Software, Software Development, Testing, Vendor Management, Program Management, Integration, Process Improvement, Quality Center, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Oracle
Education
Scaled Agile Academy 2013 — 2013
Scaled Agile Framework Program Consultant (SPC)
Scrum Alliance 2008 — 2008
Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP)
ScrumAlliance 2007 — 2007
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Project Management Institute 2009 — 2009
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute 2011 — 2011
Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Six Sigma Study 2010 — 2010
Six Sigma Green Belt
Quality Assurance Institute 2005 — 2005
Certified Software Tester (CSTE)
ITIL V3 2011 — 2011
ITIL V3 Foundation Certified
University of Denver 1998 — 2000
MCIS, Master of Computer Information Systems
The University of Texas at Austin 1984 — 1988
BS, Advertising
Strategic Insight Partners 2011 - Present
Institute for Transfusion Medicine 2008 - 2011
Cardinal Health 2004 - 2008
Cardinal Health April 2004 - September 2006
Premier, Inc. February 2002 - April 2004
Hamilton Communications Group, Inc 2001 - 2002
Pharmacia/Monsanto 1999 - 2000
Monsanto/Searle 1997 - 1999
NutraSweet Kelco 1995 - 1997
The NutraSweet Company 1993 - 1995
Skills
Healthcare, Business Process..., Medical Devices, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Online Marketing, Product Marketing, Customer Insight, Leadership, Sales, Business Strategy, Analysis, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, CRM, Process Improvement, Business Planning
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2000 — 2000
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1979 — 1981
M.S.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1979
B.S.
Premier, Inc April 2015 - Present
Premier, Inc. April 2012 - March 2015
Pfizer May 2011 - September 2011
ICAP May 2005 - December 2010
Skills
Healthcare, Business Analysis, Analysis, Clinical Research, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Healthcare Information..., Informatics, Process Improvement, Strategy
Education
Vanderbilt University 2000 — 2004
Bachelors, Math, Economics
Rutgers Business School 2009 — 2012
MBA, Finance & Pharmaceutical Mgmt
USJ
NEHI (f/k/a The New England Healthcare Institute) September 2012 - 2013
Advisory Board Company July 2010 - October 2012
Covidien April 2007 - July 2010
Premier, Inc. 2006 - 2006
The Advisory Board Company 1999 - 2006
Covance 2002 - 2003
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 1998 - 1999
Capitol Associates 1994 - 1997
America's Health Insurance Plans 1992 - 1994
NAMI 1991 - 1993
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing 2014 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelors of Science, Nursing -- 13-month accelerated program
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences 1996 — 2000
MHSA, Health Policy
University of Virginia 1987 — 1991
B.A., Foreign Affairs
Premier, Inc. June 1998 - Present
National Dispatch Center, Inc. 1994 - 1998
Skills
Compensation & Benefit, Qualified Retirement..., Deferred Compensation, Executive Pay, Sales Compensation, Human Resources, Performance Management, Healthcare, Recruiting, Leadership, HRIS, Change Management, Talent Acquisition, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, Management, Succession Planning, Employee Benefits, Contract Negotiation, Personnel Management, Onboarding, Strategy, Organizational..., New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, Negotiation, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Organizational..., Incentive Programs, Organizational Design, PeopleSoft, Job Descriptions, Workforce Planning, Vendor Management, Applicant Tracking..., Benchmarking, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Salary, Policy, Performance Improvement, Training, Employee Wellness, Interviews, Benefits Negotiation, Temporary Placement, Sourcing
Education
Simmons College 1984 — 1988
B.S., Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science 1986 — 1987
Economics
Premier, Inc. March 2008 - Present
American Hospital Association March 2005 - March 2008
California Hospital Association August 2001 - March 2005
US House of Rep. Ways & Means 2001 - 2001
US Department of Health and Human Services--Health Care Financing Administration (now CMS) 1999 - 2001
Skills
Public Health, Healthcare, Data Analysis, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Policy, Research, Healthcare Consulting, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Analysis, Informatics, Health Policy, Program Development, Proposal Writing, Managed Care, Grants, Healthcare Industry, Strategic Planning, Government, Medicaid, Nonprofits, Medicare
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1997 — 1999
MPH
University of Pennsylvania 1993 — 1997
BA
Harvard-Westlake
Premier, Inc. January 2010 - Present
Premier, Inc. February 1997 - December 2009
Ernst and Young LLP January 1992 - January 1997
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1985 — 1991
Omega Performance Corporation March 2006 - Present
Wachovia Bank 2005 - 2006
Premier, Inc. July 1992 - June 2004
First Data Corporation/American Express Health Services 1990 - 1992
Skills
Change Management, SharePoint, Social Media, Instructional Design, Strategy, Editing, Workshop Facilitation, Content Development, Content Management, Leadership, Project Management, Organizational..., Performance Improvement, Leadership Development, Training, Marketing
Education
The University of Georgia
Master of Arts (MA), Journalism and Mass Communication
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications
M&T Bank May 2008 - Present
Greater New York Hospital Association February 2007 - May 2008
Premier, Inc. June 2004 - February 2007
Morgan Stanley May 2003 - May 2004
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management 2005 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration
State University of New York College at Geneseo 1999 — 2003
BS, Business Administration
Lowe's Home Improvement September 2014 - Present
Premier, Inc. January 2010 - September 2014
TravelMaster Technologies April 2009 - November 2009
Cistera Networks August 2004 - April 2009
Agent Systems, Inc. January 1996 - August 2004
Skills
Requirements Analysis, Sales, Leadership, CRM, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Hibernate, Spring, Integration, Oracle, SQL, Java, Java Enterprise Edition, SOA, Software Development, Spring Framework, Databases, Management
Education
Texas A&M University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Premier, Inc. March 2008 - Present
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America 2004 - 2008
Motorola 2000 - 2004
Skills
Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Operational Excellence, Kaizen, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Value Stream Mapping, Project Management
Education
St. Edward's University 2001 — 2002
M.S., Organizational Leadership and Ethics
Texas A&M University 1995 — 2000
B.S., Industrial Engineering
Sanford Health October 2012 - Present
Dennis Sumwalt and Associates 2007 - October 2012
Premier, Inc. May 2002 - July 2007
Premier, Inc. 2003 - 2007
Johnson & Johnson 1997 - 2003
McFaul and Lyons 1996 - 2000
San Diego Medical Service Laboratory, Inc. 1994 - 1999
Skills
Six Sigma, Healthcare, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Analysis, Integration, Healthcare Consulting, Management, Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Business Planning
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1970 — 1972
Novation November 2013 - Present
Premier, Inc. August 2008 - November 2013
Cardinal Health May 2007 - July 2008
St. Luke's Episcopal Health System July 2005 - May 2007
Trinity Mother Frances Health System November 2003 - June 2005
East Texas Medical Center September 2001 - May 2005
The Texas Recruiters November 1998 - September 2001
Sun Healthcare Group November 1996 - November 1998
Aetna Health Plans 1994 - 1996
Wal-Mart Pharmacy 1989 - 1995
Skills
Data Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Healthcare, Excel, Budgeting, Word, Contract Negotiations, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Supply Chain, Negotiation, Administration, Team Building, Analysis, Pharmacy, Budgets, Management, Microsoft Word, Pharmacists, Managed Care, Microsoft Excel, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Industry, Hospitals, Healthcare Consulting, Group Purchasing, Healthcare Information..., Product Development, HIPAA
Education
Regis University 2000 — 2002
BS, Business Administration
University of Texas at Tyler 1998 — 1999
Business Adminstration
Stephen F. Austin State University 1997 — 1998
Math/Science
Trinity Valley Community College 1990 — 1993
AA, Science/Math
Premier, Inc. May 2002 - Present
Skills
Active Directory, Citrix, Healthcare Information..., SharePoint, VMware, Vendor Management
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Premier, Inc. October 2012 - Present
King and Spalding August 2011 - October 2012
Cahill Gordon & Reindel September 2008 - July 2011
National Fuel Gas May 2007 - August 2007
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo - Law School 2006 — 2008
JD
Syracuse University 2001 — 2004
BA, Public Relations, Political Science
The Medicines Company February 2010 - Present
Premier, Inc. May 2005 - February 2010
Oncology Management Consulting October 2004 - May 2005
Lehigh Valley Hospital Health Network March 1995 - October 2004
Lehigh Valley Health Network 1995 - 2004
Grand View Hospital May 1989 - March 1995
Skills
Pharmacy, Healthcare, Managed Care, Clinical Research, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Informatics, Pharmacy Benefit..., Biotechnology, Market Access, Pharmaceutical Sales, Clinical Trials, Patient Safety, Critical Care, Healthcare Information..., Diabetes, Pharmacists, Cardiology, Pharmacy Automation, Leadership, Infectious Diseases, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Consulting, Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Devices, Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics, Outcomes Research, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Neurology, Medical Writing, Hematology, Revenue Cycle, Pharmacovigilance, Inpatient, Hospital Sales, Health Policy, Healthcare Reimbursement, Pharmaceutics, Rheumatology, Therapeutic Areas, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Drug Development, Disease Management, Medicine, Urology
Education
The Advisory Board Company 2012 — 2014
Fellowship Program in Healthcare Leadership, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Saint John's University 1976 — 1981
BS Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Diploma, Executive Leadership
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Certificate-Mini MBA, Healthcare Leadership/Management
DaVita Kidney Care May 2015 - Present
DaVita August 2013 - May 2015
DaVita November 2011 - August 2013
Nutech Information Systems July 2006 - August 2013
Premier, Inc. July 2006 - November 2011
Compu Solve Inc November 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Quality Center, QTP, Software Quality..., SDLC, Test Planning, User Acceptance Testing, Agile Methodologies, Testing, Regression Testing, Test Cases, Requirements Analysis, LoadRunner, Integration Testing, Manual Testing, System Testing, SQL, Scrum, Agile Testing, Web Testing, Waterfall, Oracle, Defect Tracking, Microsoft SQL Server, Requirements Gathering, Rally, JIRA, Databases, Software Documentation, Performance Testing, SoapUI, Business Requirements, Black Box Testing, Functional Requirements, Metrics, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, VBScript, Business Analysis, Risk Based Testing, End-to-end Testing, Test Estimation, Test Co-ordination, Business Process Testing, Unix, HP QTP, Test Management, HP Quality Center
Education
Sardar Patel University 1996 — 1999
BA, English
Sardar Patel University 1996 — 1997
DCA, Diploma in Computer Application
Oracle Certification
OCP, Oracle Certified Professional
Post Graduate Diploma in Software Applications
PGDSA
Premier, Inc. October 1998 - Present
CA 1998 - Present
First Data Corporation 1992 - 1995
American Express Health Systems 1991 - 1995
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, SOA, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Healthcare Information..., Solution Architecture, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Unix, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Software, Integration, Business Analysis, SQL, Process Improvement, Architecture, Oracle, Software Project..., Databases, Visio, IT Strategy, SharePoint, Database Design, Requirements Gathering, Scrum, Microsoft SQL Server, ETL, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Architectures, Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1981 — 1985
Business Administration
BS Degree
Bacheclors, Management Information Systems, General
Carolinas Healthcare System June 2014 - Present
Premier, Inc. November 2012 - May 2014
Cleveland Clinic August 2007 - August 2012
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Healthcare, Healthcare Information..., Hospitals, Managed Care, Healthcare Consulting, Medicare, Healthcare Industry, Medicaid, Informatics, Strategic Planning, EHR, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Process Improvement, Healthcare Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Communications, Physician Relations, Leadership
Education
SUNY Fredonia 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health Services Administration
Premier, Inc. July 2006 - Present
Premier, Inc. September 2001 - June 2006
Premier, Inc. July 1997 - August 2001
Children's of Alabama March 1994 - June 1997
Children's of Alabama October 1991 - March 1994
Skills
Healthcare, Hospitals, Business Development, Hospital Sales, New Business Development, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Strategic Sales Plans, Salesforce.com, Miller Heiman, Sales Presentations, Lead Generation, Product Demonstration, Proposal Writing, Proposal Generation, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Renewal Retention, Territory Management, Decision Support, Healthcare Information..., Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Opportunity Assessment, Software Implementation, Product Training, Data Processing, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Budget Process, Profitability Tracking, Conference Coordination, Covey, Toastmasters
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham 1993 — 1996
M.S., Healthcare Informatics
University of Alabama 1983 — 1987
B.S., Accounting
Premier, Inc. September 2008 - Present
Premier, Inc. February 2007 - August 2008
Capital Blue Cross August 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Databases, ETL, Unix, SQL, Data Analysis, PL/SQL, Healthcare Information..., Data Warehousing, Unix Shell Scripting, Netezza, Integration, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Informatics, Data Management, Automation, Autosys, Oracle SQL, Leadership
Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 2004 — 2006
BSBA, Management Information Systems
Premier healthcare alliance June 2011 - Present
Premier, Inc. June 1998 - Present
Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound 1988 - 1998
Kiranga Secondary School 1985 - 1987
Skills
Healthcare Information..., Process Improvement, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Visio, Outsourcing, SDLC, Solution Architecture, Cross-functional Team..., SOA, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Requirements Gathering, HIPAA, Data Modeling, Oracle
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1983 — 1984
Marine Zoology
Smith College 1978 — 1983
AB, Biology
University of Washington 1980 — 1981
Oceanography
Community Health Systems August 2013 - May 2014
Bank of America March 2012 - May 2013
Bank of America June 2007 - November 2011
Bank of America July 2005 - May 2007
Premier, Inc. August 1996 - December 2004
Skills
Outlook, Six Sigma, Budgets, Customer Service, Team Building, Event Planning, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Banking, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Administration, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Mentoring, SEC Reporting, Healthcare improvement, Payroll, Concur, GlobalMeet
Education
Tennessee Technological University
B.S., Secondary Education/English
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Certificate, Training and Development
Isagenix November 2014 - Present
Premier, Inc. January 2009 - September 2014
Premier, Inc. September 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Group Purchasing, Healthcare Industry, Supply Management, Capital Equipment, Healthcare, RFP, Hospitals, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Management, Strategic Negotiations, Contract Negotiation, Healthcare Consulting, Managed Care, Materials Management, Medical Devices, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Supplier Negotiation
Education
University of Alabama 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Carolinas Healthcare System January 2014 - Present
Carolinas Healthcare System February 2011 - Present
Carolinas Healthcare System December 2010 - April 2011
Carolinas Healthcare System August 2008 - December 2010
Carolinas Healthcare System December 2007 - August 2008
Premier, Inc. 2002 - 2006
Skills
Software Project..., Clinical Informatics, Data Analysis, Workflow Design, Workflow Analysis, Program Management, Quality, Product Management, Optimization, Informatics, Cerner, Healthcare, EHR, Optimizations, Healthcare Information..., CPOE, EMR, Healthcare Consulting, Hospitals, HIPAA, Project Management, Nursing, Software Documentation, Software Implementation, Process Improvement, Visio, Quality Improvement, SDLC, SharePoint, Healthcare Analytics, Business Analysis, Change Management, Revenue Cycle, Ambulatory, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Management, Physicians, Inpatient, JCAHO, GoLive, Acute Care, Requirements Gathering
Education
East Carolina University - College of Business
MBA, Business, Management of Information Systems
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
A.D., Nursing
Queens University of Charlotte
BA, Business Administration
William H Saphir, LLC January 2013 - Present
Owens & Minor 2009 - 2012
Cardinal Health 2001 - 2008
Premier, Inc. 1999 - 2000
Mount Sinai Hospital 1988 - 1998
Skills
Purchasing, Process Improvement, Distribution Center..., Leadership, Inventory Management, Change Management, Project Management, Healthcare Industry, Team Building, Negotiation, Healthcare, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain..., Warehousing, Sales Management, Management, Materials Management, Outsourcing, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Business Process..., Inventory Control, Performance Improvement, Strategic Planning
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago
MBA, Marketing
South Shore Hight School
The University of Chicago
MA, Educational Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BS, History
Frames Data February 2015 - Present
Westchester Community College August 2013 - Present
Flamboyant Art Media January 2008 - June 2012
Premier, Inc. June 2006 - August 2010
M Space Holdings, LLC, New York, NY November 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Event Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Art, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Graphic Design, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Fine Art, Data Analysis, Painting, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Healthcare Information..., Oil Painting, Healthcare, Business Analysis
Education
University of Bridgeport 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Business/Commerce, General, A-
Premier, Inc. May 2011 - Present
RCG Information Technology February 2010 - April 2011
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta January 2009 - August 2009
State of Georgia October 2006 - January 2009
HP Enterprise Services February 2003 - September 2006
HP Enterprise Services December 1998 - January 2003
HP Enterprise Services October 1997 - November 1998
Southern Data Systems August 1994 - September 1997
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, RFI, IT Asset Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Contract Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Strategy, Leadership, Telecommunications, Sourcing, Integration
Education
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Premier, Inc. May 2000 - Present
Skills
Healthcare Information..., Vendor Management, Lawson 4GL, COBOLII, Unix Shell Scripting, SQL, Oracle PL/SQL..., Lawson customizations..., Lawson patch..., Lawson, HTML, JavaScript, Software Implementation, Process Improvement, Business Analysis
Education
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Systems Science / Business, Graduated magna cum laude
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science, Graduated with Honors
The Abramson Group, LLC November 2008 - Present
Huron Consulting Group May 2004 - November 2008
Premier, Inc. 1998 - 2004
PeaceHealth October 1989 - April 1997
Skills
Process Improvement, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare, Hospitals, Business Development, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Management, Management Consulting, Change Management, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Integration, Project Management, Supply Chain, Mergers, Performance Improvement, Clinical Research, Healthcare Information..., Managed Care, Healthcare Management, Team Building, Leadership Development, Executive Management, Enterprise Software, Start-ups, Organizational..., Contract Negotiation, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Consulting, Data Analysis, Healthcare Industry, Coaching, EMR, Physicians, Practice Management
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1982 — 1984
MBA, Finance; Health Admin
Reed College 1976 — 1980
BA, Economics
Premier, Inc. September 2009 - Present
US software Corporation May 2009 - March 2010
Acxiom February 2007 - May 2009
Meridian Technology Solution Inc. November 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Data Modeling, ETL, Ab Initio, Data Warehousing, Unix Shell Scripting, Oracle, SDLC, SQL, DB2, Agile Methodologies, Unix, Databases, Enterprise Architecture, SOA, Shell Scripting
Education
Purdue University Calumet 2000 — 2004
Bachelor, Computer Science
Alliant Purchasing April 2011 - Present
Yankee Alliance October 2008 - March 2011
Premier, Inc. September 2002 - October 2008
VHA Inc. 1996 - 2002
VHA Inc. 1996 - 2002
VHA Inc. 1996 - 2002
Skills
Healthcare, Healthcare Information..., Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Managed Care, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Medical Devices, Team Building, Leadership, Account Management, Physician Relations, Management, Healthcare Consulting, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Revenue Cycle, Sales Management
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
B.A., Sociology
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System February 2009 - Present
Premier, Inc. 2003 - 2008
Valley Health Care System, Winchester, VA 1994 - 2003
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1964 — 1968
BS, Business Management
Olympus February 2014 - Present
Premier, Inc. April 2013 - February 2014
VHA/Novation 2006 - 2013
Methodist Healthcare System 2001 - 2006
Cardinal Health (Allegiance Healthcare Corporation) 1994 - 2001
United States Air Force 1983 - 1987
Skills
Time Management, Results Oriented, Great People Skills, Contract Negotiations, Customer Satisfaction, Procurement, Contract Management, Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Management, Account Management, Customer Relations, RFP, Contract Development, Inventory Management, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Management, Sales Operations, Strategy, Healthcare, Supply Chain, Project Management, Hospitals, Goal Oriented, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry, Process Improvement
Education
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2005
MBA, e-Business with focus on e-Commerce
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1998 — 2001
BBA, Marketing
North Harris Community College 1994 — 1996
AA, Nursing
New Breed Logistics September 2012 - Present
New Breed Logistics April 2014 - May 2015
Premier, Inc. August 2009 - August 2012
EDS, an HP company October 2000 - August 2009
Pradigm Infotech 2000 - 2001
Pradigm Infotech 2000 - 2001
Skills
Oracle, Databases, Unix, Disaster Recovery, Linux, Shell Scripting, XML, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Data Center, Oracle RAC, Data Migration, Red Hat Linux, Performance Tuning, RMAN, Enterprise Software, Solution Architecture, Data Center..., Data Center Relocation, Data Center Design
Education
JNTU 1990 — 1993
Master of Technology (MTech), Computer Science, A+
PSG College of Technology 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Production Engineering, With Distinction
Alvarado Hospital February 2014 - Present
CareFusion May 2009 - October 2013
Cardinal Health (fka Alaris Medical Systems) July 2003 - April 2009
Premier, Inc. November 1998 - July 2003
Skills
Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Healthcare, Capital Equipment, Cross-functional Team..., RFP, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Project Management, Medical Devices, FDA, Contractual Agreements, Pricing Strategy, HIPAA
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Business
Premier, Inc. February 2013 - Present
Agape Clinic of Dallas October 2002 - Present
Byrne & Associates February 2003 - January 2013
Catapult Health March 2012 - October 2012
Medical Sleep Solutions January 2007 - June 2012
Clinical Neuroscience September 2001 - May 2008
Texas Nutrition Institute April 1995 - June 1996
CRH & Associates October 1986 - November 1990
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Dallas August 1982 - October 1986
Skills
Reputation Management, Strategic Intelligence, Financial Performance..., Project Management Plan, Health Care Compliance, Health Care Regulation, Hospitals, Business Strategy, Healthcare, Management, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Information..., EMR, Strategic Planning, Clinical Research, Contract Negotiation, Policy, Disease Management, Project Management, Team Building, Healthcare Consulting, Physicians, Managed Care, Leadership, Revenue Cycle, Training, Health Policy, HIPAA, Informatics, Health Education, Quality Improvement, Physician Relations, Marketing Strategy, Medical Billing, Practice Management, Nurse Practitioners, Medicare, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry, Revenue Cycle Management, EHR
Education
University of Texas
Masters
University of North Texas
Doctorate
Texas Woman's University
Masters
Texas Woman's University
Bachelors
Premier, Inc. June 2009 - Present
Niagara University 2008 - Present
Centerstone Record Services November 2007 - May 2009
Catholic Health System 2002 - 2007
Skills
Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Healthcare Industry, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Medical Devices, Budgets, Analysis, Change Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Process Improvement, Management, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team...
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo 1998 — 2003
MBA
Allstate May 2014 - Present
Perficient Inc. October 2009 - May 2014
Premier, Inc. 2010 - 2011
Cognizant Technology Solutions August 2009 - October 2009
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company April 2009 - August 2009
Matrix Technologies Inc. March 2008 - August 2009
Lowe's Home Improvement 2008 - 2009
Nationwide Insurence 2008 - 2008
Tata Consultancy Services 2004 - 2008
Skills
Java, MDM Server, IBM Initiate, WCC, Web Services, Websphere, PushToTest, Selenium, Fitnesse, SoapUI, Erwin, Master Data Management, SOA, SDLC, Java Enterprise Edition, DB2, PL/SQL, Unix, Data Warehousing, Unix Shell Scripting
Education
Punjab Engineering College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
All Children's Hospital February 2014 - Present
DR Consulting, LLC January 2012 - Present
Cynosure Health April 2012 - December 2013
BayCare Health System January 2007 - November 2011
Premier, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2003 - 2005
Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council 1997 - 2002
Weston Medical Data Systems 1995 - 1997
St. Michael's Hospital 1993 - 1995
Skills
Healthcare, Process Improvement, Hospitals, Healthcare IT, Six Sigma, Data Quality, Healthcare Information..., Program Management, EHR, Public Health, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Quality Improvement, Managed Care, Healthcare Consulting, Cross-functional Team..., HIPAA, Data Analysis, Healthcare Management, Strategic Planning, EMR, Nursing, Performance Improvement, Accreditation, Clinical Research, Physician Relations, Physicians, Informatics, Medicare, Healthcare Industry, Disease Management, Utilization Management, Inpatient, Health Information..., Medicaid, JCAHO, Critical Care, Acute Care, Revenue Cycle, Quality Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1994
PhD, Nursing (gerontology & ethics)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1990
MS, Nursing (Geriatric CNS)
University of Minnesota Duluth 1979 — 1981
AF Commission, Air Force ROTC
The College of St. Scholastica 1977 — 1981
BA, Nursing
Premier, Inc. Director of Management EngineeringSunHealth1984 - 1989
Smyrna Hospital January 1980 - June 1984
Skills
Performance Improvement, Hospitals, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Information..., Patient Safety, Revenue Cycle, EHR, EMR, Quality Improvement, Nursing, Physician Relations, Informatics, Managed Care
Education
Southern Polytechnic State University 1980 — 1984
IET, Industrial Engineering
Ashton School of Midwifery
SCM, Midwifery
Tynemouth School of Nursing
RN, Nursing
Premier, Inc. 2005 - Present
Royal & SunAlliance 2000 - 2005
Metasys, Inc. 1994 - 2000
Vulcan Materials Company 1982 - 1994
Vulcan Materials Company 1982 - 1994
Skills
Data Warehousing, SDLC, Oracle, ETL, SQL, Databases, Data Modeling, Netezza, Database Design, Unix Shell Scripting, Agile Methodologies
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Jacksonville State University
BA, English Language and Literature, General
Eaton's Cooper Lighting April 2011 - Present
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company April 2008 - March 2011
Premier, Inc. November 2007 - April 2008
Premier, Inc. March 2006 - November 2007
General Electric 1998 - 2004
Skills
Business Development, Strategy, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis
Education
Queens University of Charlotte 2008 — 2011
MBA, Marketing
Radford University 1990 — 1995
B.S., Psychology
American Red Cross 2009 - Present
Premier, Inc. 2004 - 2008
City of Charlotte 2002 - 2004
Skills
Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Government Contracting, Contract Management, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Forecasting, Procurement, Operations Management, Leadership, Program Management, Account Management, Customer Service, New Business Development, Data Analysis, Management, Project Management, Materials Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Supply Management, Sourcing, Budgets, Global Sourcing, Performance Management, Logistics, Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Development, Inventory Management, Change Management, Six Sigma, Team Building, Business Process..., Team Leadership, Project Planning, Outsourcing, Management Consulting, ERP, Pricing, Training, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational..., Process Engineering
Education
Queens University of Charlotte
B.A., Accounting
Workday March 2012 - Present
Lawson Software October 2000 - February 2012
Premier, Inc. July 1997 - October 2000
Champion Products, Inc. June 1993 - July 1997
Skills
Enterprise Software, SaaS, Workday, Movex, Software Implementation, Solution Selling, Professional Services, Pre-sales, HRIS, Payroll, Business Process, Sales Process
Education
High Point University
BS, Accounting
Rochester Institute of Technology
Premier, Inc. Vice PresidentVHA1989 - 2000
Skills
Healthcare, Hospitals, Informatics, Managed Care, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., HIPAA, Contract Negotiation, Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, Management Consulting
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford 1988 — 1992
Master's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
The University of Connecticut School of Business 1981 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Finance and Financial Management Services
Premier, Inc. January 2009 - Present
Siemens Diagnostics January 2001 - January 2009
Consorta March 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Healthcare, Healthcare Information..., Capital Equipment, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Team Leadership, Benchmarking, Cost Management, Standardization, Large account sales
Education
Salve Regina University 1990 — 1992
Master's degree, Physical Sciences
Rhode Island Hospital School of Medical Technology 1989 — 1990
Medical Technology Degree, Meddical Technology
Salve Regina University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Science
Health Market Science October 2012 - Present
Premier, Inc. September 2008 - October 2012
PHH Mortgage January 2008 - September 2008
IS&S April 2007 - December 2007
Gateway Funding November 2006 - March 2007
NSTL November 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Test Planning, Software Quality..., Manual Testing, Quality Assurance, Testing, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Test Cases, Regression Testing
Education
Saint Joseph's University 2001 — 2005
BS, Computer Science
Premier, Inc. February 1994 - Present
Florida Hospital January 1990 - February 1994
Skills
Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Information..., Informatics, Healthcare, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Physician Relations, Process Improvement, Managed Care, Benchmarking, Account Management, Project Management, Management, HIPAA, Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence, Performance Improvement, Sales, Clinical Research, Healthcare Analytics, EMR, Patient Safety, Group Purchasing, CPOE, Capital Equipment, Accountable Care, Revenue Cycle, Critical Care, Cross-functional Team..., Clinical Analytics, Healthcare improvement, Revenue Cycle Management, Team Building, EHR, Data Analysis, Nursing, Physicians, Disease Management, HL7, Cerner, Quality Improvement, Health Information..., Medical Devices, Cardiology, Health Policy
Education
University of Florida 1978 — 1982
BSBA
University of Central Florida
MBA
Premier, Inc. April 2013 - Present
DiscoverReady November 2012 - April 2013
Bray & Long, PLLC September 2009 - June 2012
Strategic Outsourcing, Inc. September 2005 - May 2009
Hamilton Moon Stephens Steele & Martin March 2002 - September 2005
Skills
Westlaw, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Litigation Support, Trials
Education
Pikes Peak Community College 1987 — 1988
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Premier, Inc. Unix AdminCSC1995 - 2000
Pratt & Whitney November 1981 - May 1995
Education
University of South Florida 1986 — 1988
Masters, Computer Science
University of Southern Mississippi 1975 — 1977
BS, Computer Science
Club Demonstration Services Inc. June 2012 - Present
Premier, Inc. September 2006 - June 2011
Premier, Inc. January 2000 - September 2006
Skills
Payroll, Process Management, Multi-state Payroll
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
BS, Accounting
Hospira December 2006 - Present
University of Chicago Medical Center September 2004 - October 2006
Premier, Inc. 1998 - 2004
Hines VA Hospital 1991 - 1998
College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago 1980 - 1991
University of Tennessee Health Science Center July 1979 - June 1980
Skills
Critical Care Medicine, Patient Safety, University Teaching, Performance Improvement, Data Analytics, Six Sigma
Education
University of Tennessee-Health Science Center 1977 — 1979
PharmD, Pharmacy Practice
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1974 — 1977
BS, Pharmacy
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1972 — 1974
Pre-Pharmacy
Mercury Payment Systems November 2013 - Present
JobAdder September 2014 - October 2014
Pearson August 2013 - November 2013
Premier, Inc. July 2008 - July 2013
Bank of America October 2006 - July 2008
Travelport June 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Quality Assurance, QuickTest Professional, Quality Center, HP Extensiblity..., JavaScript, Selenium, Dojo Automation, Flex Automation, QTP, Testing, XML, Test Automation, HTML
Education
SUNY Plattsburgh 1993 — 1994
SUNY Cortland 1992 — 1993
Elementary Education and Teaching