Project Manager Management

David J. Propen

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Deerfield, IL 60015

Mobile: 203-***-****

Email: *****.******@*****.***

Proven Skills and Demonstrated Expertise:

Applied Economics, Healthcare Economics [pic]

Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Methods

Statistical and Modeling Software Packages,

e.g. SPSS

Database Management, Data Analysis, Data

Mining

Development And Implementation of

Statistical/Econometric Models

Project and Program Management in

Healthcare Sector

Authoring Articles, Proposals, and Research

Briefings

Client-Service Relationships

Background Summary:

. Performed graduate level research with demonstrated achievements in

qualitative and quantitative analysis, and peer-reviewed publications,

with in-depth statistical software knowledge.

. Recognized expertise in applied economics, econometric modeling,

survey research, data analysis, and research-based problem solving.

. Strong project management and technology change management experience

in healthcare sector.

. Software proficiency includes: SPSS, LIMDEP Econometric Software, MS

Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop, and basic

knowledge of web design.

Work Experience:

Environmental Consulting (5/11 - Present)

Engaged in environmental strategy and sustainability consulting with public

and private-sector and non-profit organizations to integrate ecosystem

services into decision-making processes. Conducted full cost accounting

report and risk modeling of large-scale agricultural operations in

Illinois, prepared grant proposals, and engaged in business development.

University of Vermont (8/08 - 8/11)

Research Assistant for Community Development and Applied Economics

department since 2008 with a focus on research, statistical analysis,

database management, and writing of peer-reviewed publications.

Participated in focus group planning and implementation. Designed,

developed, and implemented longitudinal panel survey over four seasons.

Developed binary logistic and linear predictive models, estimated using

regression techniques, while examining issues surrounding amenity

availability, transportation, and quality of life. Conducted qualitative

and quantitative data collection, data mining, and analysis. Other

projects included utilization of sensitivity analysis and price forecasting

in the development of environmental markets for the Vermont state

government. Assisted in grant proposal development.

Epic Systems Corporation (8/06 - 12/07)

Implementation Coordinator

Managed the overall implementation of Epic's Electronic Medical Record

(EMR) data management software for Tucson Medical Center. Was responsible

for all budgets, timelines, resources and personnel assignments, and

created a detailed work breakdown structure for eight month implementation

initiative.

Project Manager

Project Manager since 2006, designed, built, tested, trained, installed and

supported EMR software for Dayton Children's Medical Center. Worked with

Project Directors, customer CIO office, and hospital end-users and

providers to complete a successful software implementation. Acquired

client-centric and internal change management experience with a variety of

customers and settings, along with technical writing and documentation

experience with workflow analysis and interface considerations.

. Certified in ASAP Emergency Department Information System

. Certified in EpicCare Inpatient Clinical System

Education:

MS, Community Development & Applied Economics, University of Vermont, 2010

. Cumulative GPA: 3.96

. Certificate of Ecological Economics: Gund Institute

. Teaching Assistant for NR 385: Design of Carbon Neutral Economies

. Teaching Assistant for CDAE 237: Economics of Sustainability

BA, Economics, English, Lehigh University, 2006

. Graduated Cum Laude

. Student Senator

. Relevant Courses: Healthcare Economics, Statistical Methods, Adv.

Microeconomics

Publications:

. Transportation Research Center Working Group. (under review). Quality

of Life and Amenity Deserts in Northern Rural Climates. Journal of

Community Development.

. Kolodinsky, J. and Propen, D. (2010). The Design of Low-Carbon

Communities: Land Use Patterns and Transportation Modal Choice in

Northern Rural Climates. [M.S. Thesis] Community Development and

Applied Economics.

. Farley, J. and Propen, D. (2010). Carbon Markets and the Vermont

Common Asset Trust: Offset Credits and Our Shared Future. [M.S.

Thesis] Community Development and Applied Economics.

. Propen, D. and Kirk, D. (2009). Trust the Land: Land Management and

Business Structures for the Future. Annals of Earth, Ocean Arks

International Newsletter.

. Propen, D. (2009). Ecological and Georgist Economics: The Future of

Transdisciplinarity. Common Grounds - USA Groundswell Newsletter.

. Propen, D. (2006). Congressional Salaries & Pension Plans. Williams

Award Recipient.

Conference Presenter (2009-2010)

. US Society for Ecological Economics: Science for a Sustainable Future,

Washington D.C.

. Graduate Student Research Day, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT.

Affiliations:

. Vermont Aikido, Executive Board Member, Marketing Committee, Rank of

3rd kyu

. U.S. Society for Ecological Economics, Member

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