Telephone Numbers:
Home: 843-***-****
Cell 843-***-****
EDUCATION:
1976. Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Health
Education,
University of South Carolina
1975. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health and Physical
Education, University of South Carolina
1970. Academic Diploma, Walterboro High School
MOST RECENT POSITION:
Agent, Transamerica Agency Network 10/16/2012 -
11/30/2012.
203D Eddie Chasteen Drive, Walterboro, SC
29488
Responsibilities: Advise on individual and
family insurance needs and market insurance
financial products to local individuals and
families. Stayed only a short time due to some
health issues which have now been resolved.
Executive Director, Low Country Health Care
System, Inc.
03/2000 - 03/2012
333 Revolutionary Trail, Fairfax, SC
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Executive Director is the Chief Executive
Officer of the Low Country Health Care System,
Inc. and has the responsibility and
authority of implementing the objectives of the
organization as defined by the Board of Directors.
. Recommends, administers, and implements
policy directions established by the Board
of Directors.
. Is responsible for the planning,
development, and implementation of all
programs in concert with the appropriate
Board committees and staff.
. Represents the Low Country Health Care
System, Inc. as chief spokesperson to
federal, state, and local officials,
funding sources, groups and
representatives of the community as they
relate to the general issues concerning
public health.
. Is responsible for the on-going evaluation
of the organization and its staff.
. And other supervisory and administrative
tasks which are congruent to the
organization.
. Skills include preparation and
administration of foundation, state, and
federal grants, preparation and oversight
of expansion activities to include
construction and EMR projects.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
2000. Director, South Carolina State Office of Rural
Health, Columbia, SC
Provided direction and supervision for the
overall program of the S.C. Office of Rural
Health. This included the management,
operation, and evaluation of the Medicare Rural
Hospital Flexibility Program and the management and day-to-
day operations of the South Carolina Rural Health Association.
It also involved providing technical assistance to
Community Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, and
rural communities regarding health care provider
recruitment, submitting and managing federal
grants and programs, and other rural health
initiatives.
1994. Director, Allied Health Education
Low Country Area Health Education Center
302 Medical Park Drive, Suite 110
Walterboro, South Carolina 29488
1985. Allied Health Coordinator
Low Country AHEC
302 Medical Park Drive, Suite 110,
Walterboro, South Carolina 29488
Duties: To plan, coordinate and/or instruct
continuing
Educational activities/classes for Low Country
Allied
Health Professionals.
1991. Teaching Associate
University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie
Allendale, South Carolina
Duties: Part-time faculty member, responsible
for the
Overall course organization and instruction of
the
Following three-hour courses:
HEDU-221- Personal and Community Health
HEDU-331- Health Education in the Elementary
School
HEDU-785- Drug Education and Addiction
1980. Intake Counselor/Probation Counselor
Department of Juvenile Placement and Aftercare
& South Carolina Department of Youth Services,
Colleton County,
Walterboro, South Carolina
Duties: Screen, refer, and process children
who were before The Family Court for multiple
reasons, sometimes criminal. Provide counseling
and supervision for juveniles referred and
sometimes
placed on probation by the Family Court.
PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE LICENSE INFORMATION
South Carolina Producer's Life, Accident, and Health Insurance License
Individual Number - 648280
Effective Date - 06/19/2012
Currently preparing for SC Property and Casualty Exam license. To take exam
in January 2013.
PROFESIONAL AFFILITATIONS:
South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, 1999-2012
National Rural Health Association, Rural Health Policy Board, 1999
South Carolina Rural Health Association, Board of Directors, Board member
1999-2010
South Carolina Rural Development Council- member, 1996-2008
Low Country Health Care Network, Board of Directors, March 2000 - 2012
South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, President, 2006-2009
Low Country Healthy Start, Board Member, 2006 - 2012
REFERENCES;
Peter Leventis, Department Head for Operations and Information Technology,
South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, 3 Technology Circle,
Columbia, SC 29203
Graham Adams, PH.D., CEO, South Carolina Office of Rural Health, 107 Saluda
Pointe Dr., Lexington, SC 29072
Gerald Costello, ED.D, Associate Professor, Department of Public Health
Sciences, Clemson University, 501 Edwards Hall, P.O. Box 340745, Clemson,
Sc 29634-0745
Mark Jordan, Director, Primary Care Office, DHEC, 2600 Bull Street,
Columbia, SC 29201