Peter Joseph Leporati, RN, MS

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

 xxx-xxx-xxxx  (Home)

484-680-2115 (Mobile)

SSN:  xxx-xx-9065

Citizenship: USA

 

Job Announcement Number: MW/DE-08-R3-0058-SEG

Department: Department Of Homeland Security

Core Competencies

 

Emergency Management, Emergency Planning, Emergency Response, Disaster Planning, Emergency Evacuation/Transport, Multi-Agency Collaboration, Program Management, Policies & Procedures Development, Process Improvements,  Operational Enhancement, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Project Administration, Process Management, System Design/Development, Performance Analysis/Evaluation, Operations, Budget Administration, Human Resources, Training & Development, Scheduling/Coordination, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Communications, Presentations, Negotiations, Consultation, Clinical/Medical Services, Emergency Medical Services, Technology/Software Applications

 

Employment Background

 

8/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Full Time 40-Hours/Week                                                                

$134,000.00/Yr.

Project Manager, 11/07-Present                                                           

Proficiently steer full scope of planning, development and implementation of complex solutions-focused programs/projects, from concept through execution.  Efficiently drive broad range of program/project components ranging from system design/documentation technical analysis, budgeting, scheduling, and risk containment through resource management and continuous improvement standards to optimize performance. Proactively interface with clients to generate sales opportunities, grow revenue and build profitable relationships.

Principal Consultant I/Clinical Engagement Leader (CEL), 8/05-11/07

Contributed dynamic leadership qualities toward spearheading and supporting the delivery of innovative solutions targeting enhanced patient safety, increased operational efficiencies and improved clinical outcomes; concurrently managed multiple projects in multi-computer, complex computer environments. Demonstrated expertise in driving and supporting both non-technical and technical components for effective business and technology integration. Effectively led projects supporting customer organization and clinical leaders to ensure strategic direction translated to users, accommodated future needs and bridged gap between clinical end users and technical install staff. Successfully trained, developed, coached, and led top-performing teams.

Exercised sharp analytical skills in comprehensively evaluating and clearly defining customer business requirements and application objectives; efficiently applied findings toward designing client-specific products supporting their healthcare business and computer application needs. Projected required time frames and quality and quantity of resources for successful execution of complex projects, developed/adapted plan to incorporate all project variables and conducted ongoing status checks with both team and clients to measure progress against plan. Resourcefully anticipated potential problems and provided effective preemptive solutions, exhibiting innovative thinking in applying principles, theories and concepts toward wide range of issues. 

 

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Effectively communicated engagement process to educate Customer Executive Sponsor and key stakeholders; further applied strong communication skills toward collaboratively establishing project committees, directing Clinical Performance Improvement Assessment process and presenting Executive Discovery process findings and project updates at Customer Executive Level.  Met with Customer Workflow Design Committees to determine workflow and operational enhancements, conducted Engagement Quality Checkpoints, benchmarked project success against business goals and metrics; and assisted with full scope of project management. Served in advisory, advocacy and liaising capacities to collaboratively achieve goals. Ensured delivery of quality customer service in providing high-level clinical advisory consultative support, equipping customer teams with best practices and assisting with high-level design development.

 

12/01 C 8/05                                                                                   

Merck and Co., Inc. Corporate Division, Integrated Health Management (IHM)

One Merck Drive, PO Box 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000-0100

Full Time 40-Hours/week                                                            

$80,000.00/Yr.                                                                                                                                                                                     

IHM Operations Manager / Project Manager

Strategically steered operational excellence (OpEx) initiatives to optimize occupational health services business efficiency, productivity and competitiveness by proactively managing and clearly communicating process, system and support service requirements; directed and supported large, complex, corporate-level projects. Consistently maintained and monitored services for quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Collaborated in cost-effectively developing and administering budgets to maximize allocation of financial resources.  Actively participated in defining, developing and implementing department guidelines, policies, procedures, operation directives, and business plans and strategies. Demonstrated solid grasp of business process improvement, re-engineering, estimating, and measurement concepts, change control development processes, quality assurance principles, review processes, reporting, and continuous improvement strategies. Applied broad knowledge of internal processes and services as well as related pharmaceutical and healthcare regulatory agencies such as Department of Health and Human Services, OSHA and Association of Occupational Health, among others. 

Relied upon as subject matter expert (SME) on OpEx execution, providing decisive leadership and guidance through full lifecycle, with accountabilities ranging from overseeing project management staff and outside consultants to delivering presentations to executive-level steering committees addressing objectives, project scope, deliverables negotiations, risk identification/ mitigation, timelines, and resources.  Effectively advised on methodologies, financial and computer resource allocation, facilitation, interventions, and related project components. Conducted meetings and communications between internal and external stakeholders.  Spearheaded comprehensive project life cycle assessments, measuring results achieved against results expected in order to identify and resolve problematic issues.

Facilitated training initiatives, from instructional materials/visual aids development through delivery in both classroom and on-the-job environments. Successfully developed and implemented project launching initial Emergency Medical Services Training Track Program adopted by Merck Emergency Response Training Institute (MERTI).

Proactively negotiated with potential vendors and led vendor management process to achieve competitive pricing and contain costs while ensuring timely delivery of product/service and maintaining high quality standards. Cultivated critical long-term relationships with strategic business leaders and related stakeholders. Efficiently used computer software programs including Medgate medical records system.

Manager of Operations / Chief of Emergency Medical Services

Effectively directed clinical and administrative management operations of Occupational Health Services and Emergency Medical Services departments to maximize performance. Managed budget process from analyzing financial needs, allocating resources and ensuring cost-effective delivery of services to administering department spending to achieve profit plan targets.

Decisively managed portfolios, projects, nursing operations, administrative functions, and vendors.  Successfully identified, developed and capitalized on opportunities to facilitate business process improvements supporting operational excellence and continuous quality improvement.  Coordinated audits for critical compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards.

 

 

 

 

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4/98 C12/01                                                                           

Merck and Co., Inc., Merck Research Laboratories, Worldwide Product Safety & Epidemiology

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Full Time 40 Hours/Week                                                    

$64,000.00/Yr.                                                                     

Clinical Adverse Event Safety Associate

Conducted critical Adverse Event Reporting reviews and comprehensively monitored, analyzed and evaluated global adverse reaction reports on investigational and marketed drugs.  Compiled and produced complex safety and related written reports and summaries for, among others, FDA and other international regulatory agencies as well as internal operations.  Proactively interfaced with general public and healthcare professionals on pharmaceuticals-related matters.  Facilitated database development and information tracking for parent company study and marketed product

information.

 

12/97 C 4/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Full Time 40 Hours/Week                                                      

$52,000.00/Yr.                                                                         

Critical Document Coordinator, Regulatory Affairs Department

Effectively assisted world s sixth largest Contract Research Organization (CRO) in

Supporting worldwide Sponsors in developing drugs, biologics, diagnostics, and medical devices through critical document coordination.  Developed knowledge base of national and international regulations allowing for full product development scope, from pre-clinical development planning and initial administration in humans through clinical phases of drug development, product registration and subsequent market introduction.

Proficiently collected, reviewed and tracked Regulatory Documents supporting assigned projects and prepared detailed Regulatory packages for Department submission to Sponsor. Adeptly produced spreadsheets for document tracking and submitted high volume of required documents to Central Institutional Review Boards throughout study, including Serious Adverse Events and IND Safety reports.  Assisted Clinical Research Associates with site follow-up.

 

2/95 C 9/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Full Time 40 Hours/ Week                                             

$58, 000.00/Yr.                                                                

Director of ALS/Critical Care Services, Mid-Atlantic Division, Philadelphia 

Coordinated and managed delivery of high quality, cost-effective care to patients requiring pre-hospital and inter-facility critical care transport. Strategically developed and implemented new product lines of service, spearheaded marketing initiatives and represented company as liaison to existing/potential clientele to grow revenue. Led Site Managers, Directors of Operations and multiple departments at divisional level. Created strategic alliances within the medical healthcare provider community.

Director of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Division, State of Delaware

Directed financial, human resource and operational management activities for $6M annual budget operation with 4 sites and employing over 105 team members, with key focus on the cost-effective and profitable delivery of quality service. Assisted in performing due diligence and acquisition assessments.  Knowledgeable advised Senior management on ambulance transport industry operational standards.  Effectively applied extensive knowledge of logistics and resource management toward efficiently administering multiple municipal contracts.  Delivered educational and marketing promotion presentations to diverse statewide audiences, partnered with Managed Care and Business Development in devising proactive marketing strategies and represented Division to new and existing clientele, playing an active role in driving revenue growth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Assistant Director of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Division, Philadelphia 

Successfully managed tri-state region (PA, NJ, DE) operations, with a 150-ambulance fleet and employing over 300 personnel, to maximize cost-effectiveness and quality of patient services.  Directed full scope of transport program and site operations, conducted thorough capital budget reviews, and developed and executed administrative and clinical policies/procedures. Ensured certification, licensure and standards of care compliance with safety and risk management programs, codes of safe practice and State/Federal regulations.  Took the initiative to consistently participate in continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge and optimize clinical, managerial and leadership performance.

Critical Care Transport Nurse, Mid-Atlantic Division, Philadelphia 

Planned and facilitated transport of inter-hospital critically ill patients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, with accountability for liaising between medical facilities and coordinating human, equipment and service resources.  Demonstrated strong leadership qualities and sharp communication skills in precepting new nursing staff and delivering training/continuing education of emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

 

5/91 - 8/92                                                                        

Lankenau Hospital/ Medical Research Center

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Full Time 40 Hours/Week                                                  

$38,500.00/Yr.                                                                

Combined Intensive Care Unit Nurse

Appointed to assume Charge Nurse responsibilities for coordinating and assigning direct/indirect patient care to maximize nursing performance.  Conducted thorough patient assessments, monitored status and facilitated appropriate interventions to contain risk and boost outcomes.  Demonstrated proficiency in advanced therapeutic procedures using invasive lines, ranging from

swan ganz catheters, central lines, arterial lines, and intra-aortic balloon pumps to pacing catheters and wires and hemodynamic monitoring devices.  Applied complete knowledge of emergency equipment, drugs and medical interventions.  Facilitated and collaborated in research activities and committees focused on improving professional nursing practices and ensured ongoing participation in clinical continuing education and in-service programs.

 

1/91 - 5/91                    

Operation Desert Storm

Flight Nurse

In recognition of contributions, recipient of National Defense Medal, Southwest Asia Campaign Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal and Outstanding Unit Ribbon.

 

4/87 - 1/91                                                                                                        

Smith, Kline, & Beecham

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Full Time 40 Hours/Week                                                                                  

$55,000.00/Yr.                                                                                                

Professional Sales Representative

Successfully defined, developed and implemented strategies to meet and exceed a $1.5 million sales goal. Used customer/hospital account profiling to reflect current market. Effectively applied comprehensive knowledge of both company and competitor products toward delivering effective product presentations to physicians, pharmacists and related health care professionals. Capitalized on sales support system, personnel and company-approved promotional materials to facilitate productive presentations to individuals, groups and trade conference participants.

Profiled all customer/hospital accounts to ensure that the records reflected the current market. Selected to serve as the Philadelphia Acute Care District Representative on the Mid-Atlantic Regional Forum Committee, 1989-1990.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6/83 -6/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Full Time 40 Hours/Week                                                                      

$28,000.00/Yr.

Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Unit

Clinical Coordinator, Respite Care Program

Clinical Coordinator, Hospice Care Program

Oversaw fiscal management and patient care for 35-bed surgical unit.  Effectively staffed, trained, assigned, and supervised 44 personnel.  Drove broad range of operations including budget development and administration, resource allocation, policies and procedures development/ implementation, and patient relations. Strategically developed, marketed and administered innovative respite and hospice care programs instrumental to driving business/revenue growth.  Resourcefully developed health care institution/agency networks integrating hospital subacute programs and activities for enhanced performance.  Facilitated Job Description Committee; actively participated in multiple hospital committees including Quality Assurance, Intensive Care Unit and OR Committees.

 

6/83 - 6/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

$26,000.00/Yr.  

Full Time 40 Hours/Week                                                                                

Primary Care Staff Nurse

Applied sharp leadership qualities toward planning, reviewing and implementing continuity of direct patient care for a 26 bed medical/surgical oncology unit and a 5 bed special care unit.   Productively supervised and precepted graduate nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and technicians in patient care and company policy.  Led team in delivering immediate treatment of emergency patients and administered IV chemotherapeutic agents.  Provided quality patient/family education and psychosocial support. Designed and taught cancer education program targeting high school students, with emphasis on testicular and breast self-examination.

Proactive member of Product Evaluation Committee, Preoperative Patient Teaching Program and Community Outreach Program.

 

4/84 C Present  

USAF Active Reservist                                                             

714^th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

514^th Aeromedical Staging Squadron

2217 West Arnold Blvd., Building 2309                                                              

McGuire Air Force Base, NJ. 08641

Current Rank: Lieutenant Colonel           

Chief Executive Nurse, Chief Flight Nurse, Medical Crew Director/ OIC Mentoring

Strategically planned, organized, directed, supervised, and evaluated Squadron aeromedical evacuation services. Proficiently developed and implemented nursing personnel policies, procedures, practices, and training programs, provided career guidance, promoted staff professional/career development, and effectively utilized resources in assigning personnel.

Maintained current knowledge of nursing practices, standards of care and risk management initiatives through ongoing participation in military/civilian activities.  Cost-effectively analyzed, planned and administered budget.  Successfully steered medical quality assurance, infection control and risk management programs.

Applied strong analytical skills toward conducting root-cause incident investigations vital to defining and addressing quality assurance issues.  Facilitated collaborative teamwork environment conducive to boosting individual and group performance.

In the capacity of Senior Medical Crew Director, led mission aeromedical evacuation flight nurses, medical technicians and augmented critical care teams in domestic, strategic and tactical airlift systems; mobilized, planned, executed, and assessed in-flight care of as many as 103 patients.

 

 

 

 

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9/81 - 6/83                                                                                                          

Thomas Jefferson Hospital

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Part Time

Hourly Employee

Nursing Assistant II

Concurrent with attending University, capitalized on opportunity to acquire first-hand, practical medical experience in Regional Spinal Cord Center and Intensive Care Units.

 

2/80 - 2/81                                                                                                              

City of Philadelphia, Law Department

Philadelphia, PA 19130

Full Time: 40 Hours/Wk.                                                                                       

Salary: $30,000/Yr.                                                                                                 

Investigator

Drove investigations from review of police records/reports, searches for evidence and direction of incident area photographing to interviewing witnesses, interrogating suspects and serving subpoenas.  Proficiently developed and maintained detailed written reports documenting varied stages of investigations, providing solid tool for evaluation and preparation of trial/settlement cases.

 

8/77 - 2/80                                                                         

Philadelphia Police Department C 9^th District

20^th & Winter Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Full Time: 40 Hours/Week.                                                 

$28,500.00/Yr.                                                                       

Police Officer

Proficiently applied advanced investigative methods and techniques as well as comprehensive knowledge of laws and rules of evidence, judicial processes, municipal ordinances, regulations, and motor vehicle code, in gathering, evaluating and analyzing information.  Effectively conducted interviews and interrogations and built productive working relationships with community associations and general public. 

 

Education

 

School:             St. Joseph University

Location:          Philadelphia, PA

Degree:                        MS, Nursing Anesthesia - Administrative Tract

GPA:                3.78, Dean s List

Earned:             1997

 

School:             Nazareth Hospital School of Anesthesiology

Location:          Philadelphia , PA

Degree:                        Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia

GPA:                3.78, Dean s List

Earned:             1994

 

School:             Thomas Jefferson University

Location:          Philadelphia , PA

Degree:                        BSN, Professional Nursing

GPA:                3.32, Dean s List

Earned:             1983

 

School:             Pennsylvania State University, College of Human Development

Location:          University Park, PA

Degree:                        BS, Criminology

GPA:                3.0

Earned:             1976

 

 

 

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Specialized Training

 

Certificate in Flight Nursing, U.S. Air Force Flight Nurse School/Brooks Aerospace Medical Center, San Antonio, TX; 1985

 

Certificate in Law Enforcement, Philadelphia Police Academy, Philadelphia, PA; 1978

 

Credentials/Licensure/Certifications

 

PA Registered Nurse License # 260712-L; Exp. Date: 4/30/10

NJ Registered Nurse License # NR63150; Exp. Date: 5/31/09 

DE Registered Nurse License # LI002493; Exp. Date: 9/30/09

Pennsylvania State Certified Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)
Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC)

Emergency Medical Technician C Tactical Medical Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Instructor

Pediatric Pre-Hospital Care (PPC) - Instructor

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - Instructor

Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR C Instructor

Trauma Nurse Combat Casualty (TNCC) Life Support

Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) - Provider

USAF Critical Care Nursing

USAF Flight Nurse

Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear Exposure (CBRNE) Training

Chemotherapy Administration

Counseling of the Terminally Ill Patient

IV Therapy Certification

Total Quality Management (TQM)

Critical Incident Stress Management - Team Leader

 

Technology Proficiencies

 

Computer Software Programs: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Soarian, Cognos, Documentum, Primavera, Medgate.

 

Professional Affiliations

                       

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

Delaware Valley Nursing Computer Network (DVNCN)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Sigma Theta Tau: National Honor Society for Nurses

U.S.A.F. Reserve Officer s Association

Aerospace Medical Association

Association of Military Surgeons of the United States

Special Operations Medical Association

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)

Society of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Instructors (SEMSI)

National Society of Military Emergency Medical Technicians

Thomas Jefferson University Alumni Association

Pennsylvania State University Alumni Association

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Research

 

Successfully designed and conducted a 1,118-patient prospective, non-randomized, comparative study in support of scientific thesis, subsequently resulting in two journal article publications

 

Publications

Pre-operative Testing By Physicians Does Not Improve Testing By Questionnaire Alone. Anesthesiology News, July 1994, Volume 20, Number 7.

Pre-operative Testing By Questionnaire: Can a System Function Effectively  Without Physicians. Anesthesiology News, July 1994, Volume 20, Number 7.

 

Awards/Recognition

 

Certificate of Special US Congressional Recognition, Extraordinary Personal Action for Emergency Medical Response Rescue; 2007

National American Red Cross Certificate of Recognition for Extraordinary Personal Action, a National Lifesaving Award for the Professional  Responder; 2007

State of New Jersey, State Assembly Certificate of Recognition for Extraordinary Personal Action for Emergency Medical Response Rescue; 2007

Departmental Commendation, Sea Isle City Police Department for Emergency Medical Response Rescue; 2007

Multiple Military Medals including several listed during service supporting Operation Desert Storm as well as USAF Meritorious Service, USAF Air Medal, USAF Air Achievement Medal, USAF Commendation Medal, USAF Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Award, Expeditionary Global War on Terrorism Medal

Merck Operational Excellence Award in recognition of developing and implementing project establishing first Emergency Medical Services Training Track Program; 2005

Received SGB Director s Impact Award, in recognition of dynamic sales performance; 1988.

Academic Achievement Award and Student Service Award, Thomas Jefferson University; 1983

Nominated Policeman of the Year, 9^th District, Philadelphia Police Department, 1979

 

Additional Data

 

Type of Position:          Full-Time

Permanent

Location:                      Philadelphia , PA, US

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Joseph Leporati, RN, MS

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

 xxx-xxx-xxxx  (Home)

484-680-2115 (Mobile)

SSN:  xxx-xx-9065

Citizenship: USA

 

Job Announcement Number: MW/DE-08-R3-0058-SEG

Department: Department Of Homeland Security

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of, and experience with, a variety of emergency management policies procedures.

Throughout my career, I have acquired and developed an extensive knowledge base of and experience in a broad scope of emergency management functions.  For instance, while an Integrated Health Management (IHM) Operations Manager and Project Manager with Merck s IHM division, I played an instrumental role in launching their first Emergency Medical Services Training Program by successfully spearheading the project.  There, I also gained valuable experience in interfacing/working with diverse regulatory agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services and OSHA.  I also served as Manager of Operations/Chief of Emergency Medical Services, with responsibility for everything from analyzing program needs, developing and administering budgets, creating and implementing policies and procedures, and allocating resources to managing projects, directing nursing operations, managing vendors, and overseeing administrative functions, with a key focus on optimizing cost-effectiveness and quality in delivering services.

As an Active United States Air Force (USAF) Reservist since 1984, I have played an integral role in planning, coordinating and steering emergency management initiatives.  For instance, I have evaluated, developed and steered aeromedical evacuation services, with accountability for budget administration, medical quality assurance and risk management programs. I have excelled in combining my managerial talents with my medical knowledge to analyze operations and conduct root-cause investigations in support of optimizing quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.  As a Senior Medical Crew Director, I ve led aeromedical evacuation teams, including flight nurses, medical technicians and critical care personnel in domestic, strategic and tactical airlift initiatives, mobilizing, planning and executing the evacuation and in-flight care of hundreds of patients.

To complement my practical experience, I offer a broad range of professional, academic and certified specialized training credentials.  I am a multi-state Registered Nurse and credentialed as a USAF Critical Care and Flight Nurse and trained in Trauma Nurse Combat Casualty Life Support.  My degrees include both MS and BS degrees in the field of Nursing as well as a BS in Criminology.  Specialized /certified training ranges from Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear Exposure (CBRNE) to Critical Incident Stress Management Team Leader.  I am also a qualified EMT and  instructor in a broad scope of emergency medical procedures.  I am also a member of multiple professional organizations focused on emergency management including National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), Society of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Instructors, (SEMSI), National Society of Military Emergency Medical Technicians.

 

My emergency management abilities are clearly reflected in numerous awards/recognition earned throughout my career.  For instance, in 2007 I received a Certificate of Special US Congressional Recognition, National American Red Cross Certificate of Recognition, National Lifesaving Award for the Professional Responder, New Jersey State Assembly Certificate of Recognition, and Sea Isle City Police Department Departmental Commendation, all in recognition of my extraordinary performance in facilitating emergency actions.

2. Knowledge of, and experience with management techniques and skills, and interpersonal relationships.

A large majority of my professional background during my 30+ year career is in executive/management-level capacities, where advanced knowledge of strategic management techniques and practices as well as development of quality professional relationships are vital to achieving results.  For instance, in my present position as a Project Manager, I am directing a full range of operations including planning, developing and executing solutions-driven programs and projects from initiation through delivery.  This requires a comprehensive understanding of management components ranging from system design, budgeting and resource planning/coordination to risk containment, continuous improvement and quality assurance.   Concurrently, I am responsible for developing proactive relationships with clients and key stakeholders to drive growth and revenue performance.

I am well-versed in developing policy and procedures, steering large projects and programs, conducting comprehensive evaluation of needs and performance to define and engage ongoing process improvements, and leading initiatives that consistently achieve and surpass goals. For example, I successfully planned, coordinated and facilitated a major project for Merck that supported the launch of their First Emergency Medial Services Training Program and resulted in my receiving the Merck Operational Excellence Award for my outstanding contributions in a leadership capacity.

Additionally, my ongoing professional development has included training in Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and practices. I am also a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

3. Skill in making oral presentations and conducting meetings on program issues.

During my 30-year career, I have had the opportunity to deliver oral presentations on a broad range of topics to diverse audiences in varied professional settings.  For instance, as a Principal Consultant from 2005-2007, I delivered comprehensive educational presentations to key stakeholders, presented project status updates to executive-level audiences, steered project committees, and served in advisory, advocacy and liaising capacities as company representative. Similarly, as designated Subject Matter Expert on Operational Excellence with Merck, I presented to executive-level steering committees on issues ranging from project objectives, scopes and deliverable to risk management, timelines and resources. As their Clinical Adverse Event Safety Associate, I continually interfaced with both healthcare professionals and the general public on pharmaceutical-related issues.

While Director of Operations with American Medical Response, I delivered both educational and marketing/promotional presentations to diverse audiences throughout the State. As a Professional Sales Representative with Smith Kline Beecham (SKB), I successfully communicated complex product information to a diverse range of medical/health care professionals.

Throughout my career, I have further applied my dynamic communication skills as a leader and member of multiple professional committees.

 

 

 

4. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

In a leadership capacity, I have successfully developed and produced a broad range of written materials.  For instance, I am highly skilled in creating comprehensive business and project plans incorporating objective, narrative and statistical materials, and have routinely applied these skills in multiple management-level positions over the course of 30+ years.  I offer vast experience in authoring operational policies, procedures and directives. I m also adept in producing quality marketing, promotion and presentation/visual aid collateral.

As Clinical Adverse Event Safety Associate with Merck, I wrote a high volume of complex safety and related reports and summaries for presentation to multiple regulatory agencies, including the FDA.  While a Critical Document Coordinator with IBAH Regulatory Affairs Departments, I compiled and produced comprehensive Regulatory packages and documentation for submission to Review Boards.  While there, I also designed detailed spreadsheets used to track documentation.

As an RN, superior writing skills have been vital to delivering total quality health care.  Further, during my Law Enforcement career, I developed and maintained detailed written reports documenting investigations that were instrumental to supporting trial/settlement cases as an Investigator.  As a Police Officer, I created solid incident, interview and interrogation reports.

I have also successfully designed/developed dynamic education and training materials for both classroom and on-the-job professional development programs and created strong materials supporting the launch and delivery of an innovative community health program targeting high school students.

At the academic level, I have also designed and conducted a large comparative study supporting a scientific thesis, which has been published in two medical journals.

5. In-depth knowledge of supervisory management techniques and skills.
Over the course of 30+ years, I have successfully applied and adapted my superior supervisory skills toward managing diverse management, technical, non-technical, and medical staff, groups and project team members.  This has ranged from strategically planning and assigning human resources to overseeing both internal and external/contract teams, with a consistent track record of efficiently utilizing available resources and driving others to maximize productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in achieving program, project and operational goals.  In steering major projects, I have also indirectly overseen/supervised team members, vendors, committees, and key stakeholders to ensure achievement of critical criteria, timelines and objectives.  

Advanced training/professional development in areas such as Total Quality Management (TQM) and Critical Incident Stress Management-Team Leader further support my ability to excel in a supervisory capacity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Joseph Leporati, RN, MS

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

 xxx-xxx-xxxx  (Home)

484-680-2115 (Mobile)

SSN:  xxx-xx-9065

Citizenship: USA

 

Job Announcement Number: MW/DE-08-R3-0058-SEG

Department: Department Of Homeland Security

Date

 

I am extremely interested in being considered for the Emergency Analyst position, as referenced above.  To acquaint you with my qualifications, I am submitting my resume and KSA narrative response for review.  In advance, thank you for your time and interest.

 

As demonstrated, I offer a unique blend of managerial-level experience in Emergency Management, Integrated Health Care, Military, Law Enforcement, and Corporate environments that will provide a comprehensive approach toward defining and addressing Emergency Management operational needs.  I have excelled in developing and steering projects/programs, from concept through delivery, actively driving everything from defining needs and scope, developing strategic plans, allocating and administering budgets, and coordinating/managing resources and logistics to negotiating contracts/vendor services, facilitating continuous improvements, tracking and reporting progress, evaluating performance, and ensuring compliance with policy, procedures, quality standards, and regulatory guidelines.   I am a results-driven professional who successfully trains, develops, coordinates, and leads top-performing teams and am adept in capitalizing on opportunities to maximize operational and financial performance.  I also offer dynamic communication, presentation, consultation, and relationship building skills that are vital to achieving targeted outcomes. 

 

To complement this background, I offer an MS, Nursing Anesthesia-Administrative Tract, BS in Professional Nursing and BS in Criminology as well as ongoing specialized training in diverse aspects of emergency management, medical/health care, administrative/operations management, and related areas. 

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to FEMA, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Peter Joseph Leporati, RN, MS