Cody M. Wedel

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E N T R Y- L E V E L H E A L T H P R O F E S S I O N A L

Graduate of health administration with elective coursework in social sciences and public health

from a small liberal arts college in Central Michigan. Experienced in A3 Thinking, process improvement,

procurement, financial planning, problem solving, and project management. Interested in pursuing an

entry-level position within a forward thinking institution in areas of strategic planning, systems redesign,

and administration.

E D U C AT I O N

Alma College Degree Conferred August 2014

Liberal Arts, Bachelor of Arts Health Care Administration Major Public Health Minor

-Two travel terms to China and District of Columbia; experienced culture, religion, and health disparity

-Particular courses of interest include Strategic Planning, Ethics, Law, Psychology, and Epidemiology

-Executive Officer of Congress, Class of 2014 Vice-President, and Board of Trustees Representative

Frankenmuth High School, Frankenmuth, MI June 2011

EXPERIENCE

John D. Dingell Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center; Detroit, MI June 2014 - Present

Program Analyst Intern

Skills: Process improvement using A3, Six Sigma management, project management, supply

chain management, financial analysis, data analysis, white paper reporting

Facilitating activation of a new cardiac telemetry unit by creating a Work Breakdown Structure,

forming and revising a comprehensive budgetary analysis, procuring items needed, and

leading decision making teams consisting of hospital administrators and physicians

Team member for discharge improvement, involved in revising the A3 reporting process and

shifting aim from ‘increased AM discharges’ to ‘decreased length of stay’

Alma College; Alma, MI August 2012 - May 2014

Major Giving Intern, Advancement Department

Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth; Frankenmuth, MI August 2008 - November 2013

Server, Host, Service Assistant

Recognized as employee of the month - Jan. & Sept. 2011

Independence Village Retirement Home; Frankenmuth, MI August 2007 - July 2010

Server

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Alma College Orientation Committee January 2012 - January 2013

Freshman Orientation Member - 350+ Hours

Assisted the incoming freshman with their college transition

Hosted events for freshman throughout their orientation

Mentored a class of 16 students weekly during the academic year

St. Mary’s of Saginaw, Town Centre; Saginaw, MI March 2011 - August 2011

Radiology Volunteer - 50+ Hours

Assisted technician in performing CT and X-Ray scans

Loaded scans for use on the hospital’s new electronic record system

O R G A N I Z AT I O NA L I N V O LV E M E N T

• Founding Member, Alma College Health Administration Professional Development Organization

• Visited hospitals and universities, spread awareness of the new Health Administration major at Alma

College, and raised money for seminars and lectures.

• Other Involvement: United Health Professions, First Generation Connections, National Kidney

Foundation, Literacy Beyond Borders, Relay for Life, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, and Spectrum

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