Cassandra McDonald
***** ***** ****, *** ***, South Euclid, Ohio 44121, 216-***-****; 216-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking employment in an environment where I can utilize my education and work experience to contribute
and promote organizational success and growth in my career.
EDUCATION
Cleveland State University, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies
Lorain County Community College, Public Administration – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Certification in Public Administration
Cleveland State University
Masters of Science, Urban Studies Public Policy and Law (pursuing)
COURSEWORK
Grant Writing and Fundraising Budgeting and Policy Analysis
Urban Policy & Geography Contemporary Urban Issues/Housing
Professional and Career Development Institutional Development of Nonprofits
Educator/Trainer/Consultant Public Administration
Law and Legal Application Economic and Community Development
Statistics and Economics Allied Health Subject Matter Expert
PROJECTS/RESEARCH
• Developed a “green map” for members of the community to utilize resources necessary in their
neighborhood to sustain living and bring attention to environmental issues. Focused on urban
design, planning, and implementation.
• Reviewed overall budget of a local City to evaluate the allocation, expenditures, and resources of
funding.
• Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief strategies worker
• Researched legal cases pertaining to Equal Housing laws.
• Curriculum Developer/Subject Matter Expert Healthcare Administration
EXPERIENCE
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio 2007 Current
Educator/Curriculum Developer
• Instructed 6 Allied Healthcare Training Programs
• Curriculum Developer and Subject Matter Expert
• Workforce Development Training and Professional Development
• Trained students on various software packages
• Instructed in Healthcare Administration/Patient Access Continuum.
Cleveland Institute of Healthcare, Cleveland, Ohio 2007 2012
CEO/Owner (Entrepreneur)
• Business Development and Marketing
• Budgeting and Grant Writing
• Classroom instruction and training
• Implemented Certification Programs
• Curriculum Development
• Student Retention and Staff Development
• Strategic Planning and Surveying
University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio 2008 2009
Corporate Trainer/Billing Systems Analyst
• Education and Training of approximately 800 hospital employees
• Project design, management, and implementation
• Go Live and Help Desk Support
Kaplan Career Institute, Brooklyn, Ohio 2006 2007
Educator Healthcare Administration
• Instructed and certified students in CPR/First Aid
• Taught curriculum involving Medical law and Ethics
• Software training, EMR
• Trained in Medical Front Office practices and Billing/Coding.
Autopsy Residency and Fellowship Coordinator 2004 2006
• Program management
• Exam proctor for physicians in training
• Assisted with physician recruitment process and program orientation
• Administrative and clinical functions.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite which includes; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat
Reader, Case Law, EPIC, EMR, MediSoft, FutureHealth, Athena, Amicus, Computer Applications, Internet
Applications.
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNTIY SERVICE
Cleveland State University – Undergraduate Rep., College of Urban Affairs Diversity Council.
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DHS/FEMA – Disaster relief volunteer, Emergency Preparedness.
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American Civil Liberties Union – Community Volunteer/Civil Rights Advocate.
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Legal Aid Society – Intake worker for various Legal Clinics sponsored by Legal Aid.
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Towards Employment – Mock Interviewer for Community Re Entry Program.
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Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless – Coordinator of Services.
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