career profile

ambitious executive with 15+ year proven track record of success and progressive management and business; 9+ years with the american red cross in positions executive responsibility in the biomedical services division. skilled in the assessment of financial resources, deductive reasoning, conflict resolution, negotiation, vendor relations, and sound decision making. possess exceptional organizational and interpersonal attributes and a fiery determination to succeed. exhibit dynamic follow-through, astute professionalism, and a stellar work ethic. strong passion for providing infectious enthusiasm, provoking others to reach for the next level of success. consistently create lasting relationships with people from diverse cultures and professional backgrounds. interact with a network of cross-functional professionals to achieve maximum motivation, collaboration, and efficacy.

career history

american red cross blood services, xxxxxx valley region, 07/1999 c present

ceo, 2007 c present

         consistently consider project outcomes and lifecycles in order to expand success of projects beyond the traditional horizon of project completion.

         interface with division vp to produce above expected results for each region wide project.

         create high-performing teams through a commitment to head up all project management processes that lead to large numbers for hospital clients.

         perform as a good facilitator, helping the team work through many tasks including allowing equal opportunity for participation by all team members, acknowledgement of each person's contribution, and resolve conflicts as they arise.

         identify the right strategy for each blood collection project and pursue it to the desired result by incorporating two important functions, strategic thinking, and strategic planning.

significant accomplishments

-         demonstrated keen leadership and project management abilities resulting in $1mm over annual revenue goal, increased client satisfaction, and improving employee retention by 20%.

-         defined sales objectives for sales team and supported their efforts with moral boosting encouragement and a consistent teambuilding environment.

-         strategically converted organizational culture to be outwardly-focused.

 

technical operations officer, 2002 c 2007

         long-respected for advanced abilities team building and employee development, establishing high performance teams that consistently exceed sales and customer service objectives.

         demonstrated exemplary leadership attributes in directing business development for apheresis, product management, manufacturing, education, sales/marketing, special collections, and reference lab.

         merged proven motivational and organizational talents to negotiate contracts with vendors, hospital ceos, and health care administration professionals.

significant accomplishments

-         applied an in-depth understanding of leadership to stand as primary designee for ceo in her absence.

-         meticulously maintained financial records and optimized business through effective $40mm budget administration.

 

collections fixed site manager, 1999 c 2002

         devised and implemented highly effective operation strategies for the collection of blood products from fixed site volunteer and enhanced overall performance, results, and morale.

         led a series of highly effective efforts to secure increased efficiency in all financial and business affairs within area of responsibility.

 

****additional experience as director of blood collection/fixed sites, director of apheresis, and  supervisor of tissue bank for  central indiana regional blood center****

education

master of business administration, xxxxxx state university, xxxxxx, xxxxxx            

bachelor of science in health science, purdue university, west lafayette, in