Management Project
Resume:
Greg Aaron
**** *. *** *. *********, IN *****
765-***-**** (C) abhj7z@r.postjobfree.com
CIO/VP of Operations/IT Director
Seasoned executive offering over 15 years experience in information
technology and healthcare operations encompassing management, analysis,
design, development and delivery of results-oriented solutions. Proficient
at crisis management, troubleshooting, problem solving, and negotiating.
Solid understanding of software development, capacity planning, project and
resource management.
Areas of Expertise
Profit&Loss Internet/Intranet/Extranet Leadership
Budgeting Startup/Turnarounds Training/Mentoring
Software Development Vendor Management Citrix
Servers
Health Care (EMR systems) Infrastructure/Data/Voice VMWare
Project Management Team Building
Select Achievements
> Guided and lead 150 plus physician-owned organization in the adoption
and implementation of fully integrated EMR solution
> Directed Healthcare organizations transition to a VMWare solution
whereby decreasing overall infrastructure/server capital expenditures
> Successfully directed teams on implementation of twenty-five systems
in two new for-profit hospitals.
> Successfully guided 29 minor-care clinic startups from inception to
completion
> Increased consulting practice 100% resulting in revenue generation in
excess of a million dollars
> Directed and implemented consolidated PMO office, thereby increasing
departmental process and procedure efficiencies across the enterprise.
> Directed software development team that fully implemented web based
insurance claims resolution system resulting in a 33% increase in
company revenue.
> Architected and implemented profitable dot-com startup. Consulted with
executive committee on IT Strategy and planning
Experience
Unity Healthcare Physicians June 2007-Present
Unity Healthcare is a physician owned medical office complex comprised of
150 physicians covering 21 specialties located in Lafayette, Indiana.
CIO -Lafayette, Indiana June 2007-Present
> Lead the development of an annual IT Plan, delineating strategic and
operational objectives, high-level descriptions of one-time projects,
and operating and capital expenditure budgets
> Manage day-to-day IT operations, including maintaining effective
communications with internal clients and top-level executives.
> Manage existing IT staff, and hire additional staff resources, as
required
> Guide the development of staff members, including setting objectives,
coaching, delivering performance reviews, and advising management on
compensation.
> Perform business process and systems analysis to identify
opportunities where IT can be used to enhance business performance
> Plan, design, develop and implement technology infrastructure to meet
demanding business needs (including uptime, response time, and
security requirements).
> Plan, design, develop and implement IT transition for all acquired
companies.
> Develop detailed project plans to take advantage of IT opportunities.
> Negotiate IT contracts, and manage third-party vendors
> Direct Project Managers on IT initiatives
> Provide periodic presentations and management reports to Executive
Management and Board of Directors
> Develop and implement IT policies and procedures (security, disaster,
recovery/business resumption, chance management etc).
> Provide hands-on support (as required) and manage outside contractors
engaged to support accelerated IT environment, which includes:
EHR/EMR/Practice Management (Allscripts/Mysis), Accounting, financial
reporting, payroll, and email systems; data center operations;
virtualized infrastructure (VMware ESX and VMware View); Citrix
Presentation environment, local and wide area networking; and VOIP
telecommunications systems.
> Act as HIPAA Security Officer developing and defining company policies
and procedures related to security
Experience
Pekin Hospital Pekin, IL March 2007-June 2007
Pekin Hospital is a 125-bed community-based hospital located in Central
Illinois.
IT Director (Interim)-Indianapolis, Indiana Mar 2007-June 2007
> Directed and manage staffing, budgeting, and all IT operational
functions for 125 bed hospital IS department
> Lead enterprise IT solutions in alignment with company mission and
goals.
> Directed teams on delivery of corporate systems following JCAHO
guidelines.
> Directed and lead strategic hospital and clinic initiatives (i.e. EMR,
CPOE, and PPID)
> Chaired IT steering committee meetings.
> Responsible for 11 direct reports and 30 indirect staffing maintaining
clinical systems, business systems, infrastructure and
telecommunications.
> Reported directly to CFO of hospital on all initiatives and program
deliverables
> Managed all vendor contracting, resource planning and IT deliverables.
> Directed PMO activities for corporate wide processes and procedures.
> Controlled Master IT budget in excess of 5 million dollars.
> Directed teams associated with McKesson solutions, biometrics, and
VOIP.
MindGent Healthcare Services Indianapolis, Indiana Oct 2005-Mar 2007
MindGent Healthcare Services is a healthcare consulting firm specializing
in service in healthcare operations, bio-medical device integration,
physician services and technology services
Sr. VP Healthcare Operations-Indianapolis, Indiana Oct 2005- Mar 2007
> Provide executive leadership for practice directors ensuring business
and sales goals are met
> Lead hospital and physician office practice providing facility start-
up expertise, HIS systems selection (Cerner, Meditech), Electronic
Medical Record solutions (NextGen, Allscripts Touchworks, IDX,
Experior, Raintree and Custom developed), and Biomedical Device
Integration solutions.
> Created strategic relationship with Fortune 17 company to create, own
and operate minor-care clinics in pharmacy settings
> Provided hospital start-up expertise for 32 bed for-profit hospital in
Bloomington, Indiana.
> Directed all operations for retail-based clinic offering encompassing
IT, Staffing, Payor Contracting, Vendor relationships and retail
business relationships.
> Lead selection and design of walk-in clinics Electronic Medical
Records solution. Additionally, implemented evidence-based medical
policies and procedures and E-prescribing solutions.
> Developed Call Center Service line providing services to several large
hospital systems in Indiana
> Assisted new hospitals in physician syndication efforts.
> Development of channel partnerships to increase companies product
portfolio and service offerings
> Provide leadership in the development of new products and services to
meet changing needs of the healthcare vertical
> Maintain and review all major projects ensuring client needs are being
met for all consulting service lines
> Responsible for all vertical service lines P&L ensuring profitability
across the business
> Ensure company participation in local, national and regional
tradeshows and events to increase firms market presence in the
healthcare industry
> Maintain CXO level relationships for various healthcare systems and
provider groups
> Create flexibility within the firm to meet changing client
requirements and needs
> Establish collaborative working culture across all practice areas
> Strong negotiation, contracting, and strategic planning skills
Clarian Health Partners Indianapolis, Indiana June 2003-Oct 2005
Clarian Health Partners is the consolidated health care organization that
is comprised of Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital and Riley
Hospital for Children.
IT Director (Consultant)-Indianapolis, Indiana June 2003- Oct 2005
> Directed and manage staffing, budgeting, and all IT operational
functions for 1500 bed hospital IS department
> Lead enterprise IT solutions in alignment with company mission and
goals.
> Directed teams on delivery of corporate systems following JCAHO
guidelines.
> Managed and lead project teams on delivery of clinical, business and
patient financial services systems for new for-profit hospital
facilities. Direct and lead all IT initiatives related to construction
of two new hospital facilities.
> Directed and lead strategic hospital and clinic initiatives (i.e. EMR,
CPOE, and PPID)
> Chaired IT steering committee meetings.
> Responsible for 9 direct reports and 50 indirect staffing maintaining
clinical systems, business systems, infrastructure and
telecommunications.
> Reported directly to CIO of hospital on all initiatives and program
deliverables
> Managed all vendor contracting, resource planning and IT deliverables.
> Directed PMO activities for corporate wide processes and procedures.
> Controlled Master IT budget in excess of 24 million dollars.
> Directed teams associated with Cerner Millennium solutions,
biometrics, and VOIP.
Realmed Corporation Carmel, Indiana June 2000-June 2003
Realmed Corp is a privately held corporation providing a turnkey web-based
healthcare claims resolution solutions for the payer and physician
community.
CIO-Carmel, Indiana June 2000-June 2003
> Directed 30-40 third-party consultants and 20-30 full time staff
members on SDLC for web-based claims portal product.
> Managed infrastructure, project management, software development and
data center teams
> Coordinated and managed company HIPAA compliance initiatives.
> Report directly to CFO on all IT related areas
> Interface with large physician practices and "C" level executives on
product strategy and planning.
> Managed relationships with Commercial and Federal Payer executives.
> Defined and executed company deliverables matching corporate vision.
> Responsibilities encompassed capacity planning, resource allocation,
infrastructure design, and project management office development.
> Coordinated software development teams and vendor selectio
marchFirst Consulting Carmel Indiana May 1995-June 2000
marchFirst was a full service consulting firm specializing in project
management, strategic planning, infrastructure design, and system
implementations
Senior Practice Manager-Carmel, Indiana May 1995-June 2000
> Directed consulting practice budget, resource allocation, and
operational planning
> Provided strategic planning for healthcare facilities, physician
practices, and dot-com startups related to healthcare.
> Managed and implemented various clinical, business related systems
> Provided project management resources for various healthcare clients
> Built and expanded healthcare practice by providing project management
services, strategic planning, capacity planning, and disaster
recovery.
> Developed and managed client relationships
> Provided service offering support for new client engagement at an
executive level
> Lead project management team on several clinical systems
implementations.
> Provided Project Management Office design and startup methodologies.
Reynolds Metal Inc. Monticello, Indiana Oct 1994-May 1995
Reynolds Metals is a manufacturing facility production aluminum cans and
tops for the bottling industry.
VP of Network Infrastructure-Monticello, Indiana October 1994-May 1995
> Direct over 20 staff members on network operations and
implementations.
> Coordinated all infrastructure timelines and deliverables to support
the manufacturing facility
> Developed network guidelines and procedures
> Designed and implemented facilities network topology
> Maintained a million dollar network operation budget
> Reported directly to CIO of the manufacturing facility
> Directed teams on network maintenance efforts.
Trialon Corporation Kokomo, Indiana Oct 1993-Oct 1994 (Contract position)
Trialon is an ISO certified testing laboratory for General Motors.
Electrical Engineer- Kokomo, Indiana Oct 1993-Oct 1994
> Performed stress testing on Powertrain and Hybrid electronic systems
for General Motors
> Developed and lead ISO9000 teams on facility certification efforts
> Implemented engineering guidelines and procedures
> Maintained facilities network and computer systems
> Managed engineering staff of 10 on circuit design, prototyping, and
stress testing.
Education and Memberships
MBA Indiana Wesleyan University - June 1998
BSEE (University of Maryland) CCAF, Great Britain- June 1993
PMP Certification- Mar 2000
Lafayette Leadership graduate- Mar 2008
Member IRHA (Indiana Rural Health Association) Member since 2005
Member IHEN (Indiana Healthcare Executives Network) Member since 2005
Membership in NRHA (National Rural Health Association) Member since 2005
Veteran of United States Air force Oct 1989- Oct 1993
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