Manager Medical

**** ******* **. **** *

Concord, CA *****

Phone: (925) 783- 4399

Email: abhcg8@r.postjobfree.com

Michelle Deane

* Currently completing YogaWorks 200-Hour Teacher Training Program to

finish in June 2011

Education

2003 John F. Kennedy University

Orinda, CA

Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology* Graduate courses

including such focuses as Individual, Couples', Child and Group Therapy,

Diagnosis of Psychopathology, Ethics and the Law, Addiction and Diversity

Awareness

1999 John F. Kennedy University

Orinda, CA

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts* Studies including Research,

Critical Thinking, Probability and Statistics, Ethics, Psychology,

Sociology, Human Development, World Religions, Philosophy and Communication

*Professional degrees completed with honors

Experience

Registry of Physician Specialists, Inc.- May 2005 -

January 2010 Walnut Creek, CA

Director of Contract Acquisitions-

Sought out RFQ's (Requests for Quotes) and RFI's (Requests for Information)

from Federal and State Governments and various individual organizations to

establish contracts for medical services. Thoroughly screened and

evaluated the RFQ's and RFI's. Completed and submitted full-length bid

packages in an effort to establish long-term contracts for the needed

services. Managed national marketing efforts from initial client contact

to signed contract acquisition. Clientele included hospitals, state,

community and private health care centers. Documented, organized and

managed all information regarding the history of the corporation's

marketing efforts to each of these facilities. Produced monthly and semi-

annual reports of marketing efforts. Prepared and provided recruiting

documents specific to the medical services requested in each contract.

Senior Physician Recruiting Manager-

Managed team of 5 new and experienced physician recruiters in their day-to-

day efforts. Coached employees to reach and establish valuable

relationships with medical professionals. Conducted new employee

interviews to be added to the recruiting team. Completed initial and on-

going training with employees to teach the best practices and ensure their

successful performance and recruiting achievements. Reviewed daily logs of

recruiters' work and held weekly recruiting staff meetings to improve

efficiency, communication skills and thoroughness of all recruiting

activities.

Credentials Coordinator-

Performed necessary due diligence to verify that professional credentials

were current and on record prior to provision of medical services.

Maintained records of credentials in order to verify renewals prior to

expiration. Consulted medical professionals when expiration dates were

approaching and continued communication until renewed credentials were

received. Informed Statewide Facility Manager of medical professionals'

credentials status in order to assure all services were performed within

the requirements of the medical contracts.

Physician Recruiter-

Performed recruitment of physicians and medical professionals from initial

contact through completed application for presentation to requesting

medical and mental health facilities. Collected and organized recruiting

documents and credentials. Discussed with candidates various available

work opportunities with regards to location, pay rate, duties and

responsibilities, facilities description and position requirements.

Assisted candidates with determining which opportunities best matched their

qualifications and personal requirements.

ADM Careers- January 2005 -

April 2005 Pleasant Hill, CA

Account Manager/Recruiter-

Performed recruitment of qualified and capable professionals for various

work opportunities in positions ranging from Administrative Assistants and

Receptionists to Loan Officers and Senior Underwriters. Presented employee

candidates to various business clients within the Bay Area. Performed

phone and face-to-face sales to market recruiting services to potential

clients. Provided servicing to clientele to ensure that needs were being

met with complete satisfaction. Ensured that employees met performance

requirements of the clients. Identified new staffing needs for clients as

they arose. Performed face-to-face interviews with employee candidates to

ensure quality of services would meet and exceed all client expectations.

Youth Homes, Inc- May 2003 -

September 2004 Walnut Creek, CA

Clinical Supervisor-

Provided individual and family therapy for clients in a residential

setting. Worked closely with the treatment team and placement agencies to

coordinate all aspects of treatment planning for each resident. Jointly

supervised the counselor staff to implement treatment plans and improve

clinical aspects of the program. Liaison with community resources

including schools, medical personnel, county workers, and attorneys.

Attended court appointments, IEP evaluations, medication evaluations and

clinical conferences relating to the client population. Provided training

to counselor staff to enrich and enhance job performance and assist in

their clinical understanding of the clients. Wrote initial monthly,

comprehensive quarterly and discharge reports on the clients. Assured

compliance with agency medication administration policies and procedures.

Provided county workers with initial and long-term comprehensive

assessments and future placement considerations. Coordinated the intake

and discharge of residents into and out of the program. Attended bi-

monthly meetings with Executive Director, Program Director, and all

Supervisors to discuss progress, treatment plans, and anticipated future

placement of all clients residing in the agency's facilities.

Family Stress Center-

March 2002 - May 2003 Concord, CA

Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist-

Provided mental health treatment for Medi-Cal using a cognitive-behavioral

model with children and adolescents living in biological, group and foster

homes at risk of losing placement due to high-risk and problematic

behaviors. Worked with clients in their living environment to determine

specific obstacles to functional behavior. Arranged and attended team

meetings with County Mental Health Specialists, Social Workers, Clinical

Supervisors, Group Home Counselors, and Client Caretakers to address acute

and long-term challenges and needs of clients. Completed Medi-Cal

compliant treatment plans, comprehensive monthly reports, and detailed

progress notes for each client. Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss

various methods of treatment.

*References (and work experience preceding 2002) available upon request.

Qualifications and Skill Summary

* Strong work ethic, interpersonal skills and sense of responsibility

* Thorough and precise in completion of projects and assignments

* Can work individually or as a team-player, depending on the needs of the

project/position

* Able to make effective use of time in order to achieve goals promptly

* Dependable, punctual and eager to meet and exceed expectations

* Always striving to learn more and promote growth and success of the

business

* Consistently professional, organized and objective

* Detail-oriented with strong attention to deadlines and priorities

* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Access, Maximizer

Volunteering and Advocacy

-Volunteered at the Contra Costa County Animal Services Department

assisting with Post-Surgical Recovery in the Spay/Neuter Clinic and in the

Shelter as a Canine Companion (2009-2010)

-Volunteered at Animal Rescue Foundation (2005-2006)

-Volunteered at Ujima Center in Pittsburg working with mothers in recovery

and their young children (1997-1998)

Proud supporter of the following animal advocacy organizations:

-Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

-National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS)

-World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)

-American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS)

-American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

-Animal Defense Legal Fund

-SPCA International, Inc.

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