N. Nick Hines

Business Development – Healthcare Administration – Lean Six Sigma – Sales

Rich mix of business development, operations, research & development, and sales for large industry leading organizations.

Diversely experienced from start up to result delivery, turnaround and rapid growth – resolving long standing problems and

creating solutions that improve operational efficiency. Objective and progressive with dynamic leadership and business

acumen to produce extraordinary results. Selfless advocate, team player and masterful persuader.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

• Corporate Planning & Strategic Development Executive Decision Maker and Fiscal Champion

• Senior Executive Relationships & Negotiation Skill P & L Management and Budgetary Direction

EDUCATION

MBA, Professional Studies - AVERETT UNIVERSITY, Danville, VA: 2008

M. Sc. Biomedical Science - EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL, Norfolk VA: 1996

B.S., Biology - VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Petersburg VA: 1995

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ADMINISTRATOR/CEO 08/2010 – 11/2010

UNITED SURGICAL PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL (USPI)

• USPI is a large healthcare outpatient surgical hospital company, with 140 facilities nationwide.

• Provide overall Surgical Center Operational and Business Development Leadership. Oversee daily operations and

strategically plan for growth opportunities while conducting and completing regulatory audits. Provide P & L, strategic

oversight, and staffing guidance. Orthopedic, General, Ob/Gyn, Podiatric, ENT, GI, Pain and Ophthalmologic Surgeons.

Oversee budget planning, capital expenses, clinical/administrative staffing, and quality initiatives. $30 million P&L.

• Seeking new opportunity due to the organization merging facility operations with the parent hospital system.

• Successfully completed Virginia CMS Survey with initial submission Plan of Action approved and continuance granted.

CONSULTANT 07/2008 - Present

SOCIETY OF HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY LEADERS

• Continuous Contractor: Provide insightful and informational discussions to clients of the parent company (Standard &

Poor) that are seeking specialized consultations on joint venture capital investment opportunities within the healthcare

industry.

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 08/2005 – 08/2010

HCA INC. HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA - AMBULATORY SURGERY DIVISION

• HCA is the largest hospital healthcare company in the nation based on number of facilities.

• Completed Management Development training for Operations and Business Development (2009 – 2010).

• Responsible for managing new business opportunities, existing customer relationships and strategic planning of

organizational growth for the entire Virginia market. Initiating market research, strategy development and business

analysis for new surgical service lines, developing relationships with decision makers and executive officers.

SALES CONSULTANT 12/2003 – 08/2005

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

• Novartis is a Swiss based pharmaceutical leader with a large U.S. presence.

• Successfully managed sales opportunities and an assigned diverse product portfolio performance throughout an assigned

geographical territory, while receiving regional recognition for productivity and individualized performance.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST 04/2000 – 12/2003

E.I. DUPONT DENEMOURS, CO. – KEVLAR® APPLICATION RESEARCH

• Dupont Advanced Fibers System is one of the largest, and most profitable SBU’s of the Fortune 500 parent company.

• Successfully lead research projects that lead to revenue generating products. Served as an integral member of the SBU

Global Growth team while developing long-term vendor relationships internationally.

• Implemented process improvement and pricing negotiations to save $500,000 annually through Six Sigma methodologies.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (cont.)

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR - BIOLOGY 08/1996 – 05/2003

JOHN TYLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

• Effectively lead lectures and discussions to aspiring healthcare professionals regarding complex biological concepts and

human physiology topics.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Superior oral and written communication skills with outstanding leadership abilities.

Strong ability to identify, establish, and manage strategic relationships to leverage business growth.

Maintains tenacity and diligence during challenging assignments.

Influences key decision makers during business and strategic interactions.

Computer literate including: MS Office, as well as extensive Internet research skills.

Effectively provide business model projections to enhance company performance in the market.

Participant in the HCA Ambulatory Surgery Division New Administrator Leader Program 2009-2010.

Participant in the HCA National Sales Management Development Program 2010.

Implement business policies and goals through measurable business development initiatives

Successfully manage financial business partnerships with surgical-related medical professionals including launching

new surgery center partnerships and healthcare service lines.

ASSOCIATIONS & TRAINING

Six Sigma – Green Belt: DMAIC (Certified) Studer Group - Professional Engagement

Beta Kappa Chi National Honor Society Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

REFERENCES

Dia Nichols, FACHE

Chief Executive Officer – John Randolph Medical Center - HCA: Hopewell, VA 23860: abhw3s@r.postjobfree.com

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Peter Wilbanks, MD

Physician/ Surgeon – Virginia Women’s Center: abhw3s@r.postjobfree.com

804-***-****

Steven Urglavitch, FACHE

HCA Vice President – Southwest VA: abhw3s@r.postjobfree.com

540-***-****

5800 Country Manor Way, Richmond VA 23234 804-***-**** abhw3s@r.postjobfree.com Nkanta N. Hines, M.Sc., MBA

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