Goals driven, self-motived healthcare professional seeks an opportunity in sales and/or management where my drive, networking experience, education, leadership and communication skills will be tapped to forge profitable and lasting professional relationships.
Organized, adaptable and analytical big picture professional.
Persuasive ability to communicate with all levels from executives, key decision makers and peers.
Develops strategies to attract, engage, retain and convert prospects and teams to follower’s, fans and advocates.
Approaches issues and problems methodically and head-on to avoid re-work and schedule slippage.
An effective and careful listener who analyzes situations and provides sound advice with clear direction.
Evaluates information, specifications and effects including diagnosis, treatment protocols, costs, and timing.
Takes ownership of projects from inception to successful on-time/on-budget completion.
Exploits opportunities and shares useful information.
Customer service, solutions and bottom line driven.
Considerate and sensitive to cultural differences and confidentiality issues.
Professional Experience
Management
Guardian Veterinary Specialists Brewster, NY 2016-Current
Office Manager
Administrative/Reporting/Training
Communicate with clients (pet owners)
Vendor negotiations
Supplies and budget tracking
Recruit, interview, hire and train employees, communicate corporate culture
Develop new employee training manual, staff reviews and evaluations
Resolve employee and patient (owner) issues
Marketing/Advertising
Media Interface including:
oNetworking, Press Releases, Radio, Newspaper
oSocial Media, Website Coordination/Updates
Negotiate and secure meeting venues
Referrals/Relationship Building
Build referral network with hospitals, clinics, and veterinary health care providers
Occupational Therapist Positions
Westchester Therapy Solutions White Plains, NY 2015-2016
Rainbow School for Child Development, Bronx, NY 2006-2014
United Community Service UCS)Brooklyn, NY 1998-2006
Challenge Infant Development Center Brooklyn, NY 1995-2002
Milestone School Brooklyn, NY 1991-1998
Occupational Therapist Responsibilities
Child/ Parent Education and Treatment Protocols and Developmental Planning
Provided Occupational Therapy to children: Infants, Preschool to High School
oCerebral Palsy, Autism,
oSensory Integrative Disorders,
oMultiple Physical Handicaps, Learning Disabilities
Guided children and parents through treatments to develop and improve cognitive and self-care skills.
Supervised/mentored COTA’s (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant)
Attended and presented Occupational Therapy at District meetings to parents
Recruited, trained, mentored Occupational therapy students
Developed/Presented OT findings at District meetings to parents, guardians, staff
Provided reporting and documentation including quarterly reports
Education
Master of Science: New York University: Advances Master’s Occupational Training
Bachelor of Science: Downstate University: Health Science Center: Occupational Therapy
Licenses
Licensed Occupational Therapist
Personal Trainer: AFAA licensed
Notable Accomplishments
Secured Educational Grant
Master of Arts degree funded by United States Department of Health and Human Services
Research Emphasis: Research in Pediatrics
Organized and participated in grant sponsored workshops
Research Presentation: New York University (1994)
“A survey of Professionals:”- “Perception of Self Esteem in Preschool Children”
References Available Upon Request