PATRICK D. BRAATZ

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Mesa, AZ 85209

Cell 503-***-****

ac38qk@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

COLLEGE:

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Personnel Relations,

May 1984.

EMPLOYMENT:

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER:

American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc., (ADEX) Mesa, Arizona

Responsible for the overall operation of the administrative aspects of the corporation, which develops and maintains the National Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensing Examinations used by 47 jurisdictions, including financial services, meeting planning, meeting support, information/communication and management of the corporation. Budget $687,000.00

February 2015 – Present.

ADMINISTRATOR:

American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc (ADEX), Portland, Oregon

Responsible for the overall operation of the administrative aspects of corporation including bookkeeping services, meeting planning support, meeting support, information/communication and management.

Served in a voluntary non-paid position July 1, 2009 – February 2015

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

Oregon Board of Dentistry, Portland, Oregon.

The Oregon Board of Dentistry regulates the practice of dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants in the state of Oregon. The Executive Director serves, as the chief executive officer of the Board in addition to managing the overall agency consisting of seven full-time employees and multiple contractors, including the development of the agency budget. 2013-2015 Budget is $3.1 million.

August 2003 – February 2015.

HEALTH SERVICES LIAISON:

Division of Workforce Solutions, Wis. Dept. of Workforce Development, Madison, Wisconsin

As Liaison works with broad discretion as the advocate and intermediary with health professions in Wisconsin. The Liaison works with various governmental and non-governmental organizations. The Liaison has significant working relationships with medical associations, licensing boards, educational institutions, Legislature and other state agencies.

December 2001 – December 2002.

ADMINISTRATOR:

Division of Health Professions and Services Licensing, Wis. Dept. of Regulation & Licensing Madison, Wisconsin. As Division Administrator, this position was responsible for the coordination between the Secretary's Office, The Division of Enforcement, and The Bureaus of Health Professions, Health Service Professions, Business and Design and Direct Licensing and Real Estate. Administrator was to insure the optimum standards regarding all discipline cases. Serving as Administrator is concurrent with serving as Bureau Director. August 1992 – December 2001.

DIRECTOR:

Bureau of Health Professions, Wis. Dept. of Regulation & Licensing, Madison, Wisconsin.

As Bureau Director, was responsible for the planning, organizing, coordination and setting of policy for the bureau staff consistent with the department policies. Prepared position descriptions, participated in the recruitment and hiring process. Provided administrative and licensing services to the Boards of

Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary and Hearing/Speech, along with the Affiliated Credentialing Boards of Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Dietitians, as well as the Department Secretary. Responded to legislative, media, public, credential holder inquiries, and prepared legislative testimony. Develop the Bureau budget of $450,000, and the overall supervision of an office staff of seven.

February 1991 – December 2001.

REGISTER OF DEEDS:

Marathon County, Wausau, Wisconsin

The Register of Deeds is one of seven elected constitutional county officials and is responsible for the performance of over 70 statutory functions, which include but are not limited to the recording and filing of all real estate transactions (approximately 21,000 a year). The recording of all Birth, Death and Marriage certificates (approximately 4,000 records). The filing of all Uniform Commercial Code forms within the county. Overall supervision of an office staff of six. Annual revenue budget of $575,000, and an expenditure budget of $180,000.

March 1989 - January 1991.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE:

J.N. Manson Insurance Agency, Inc. Wausau, Wisconsin.

Providing services to existing and develops new commercial and personal line of insurance through

direct sales marketing ($350,000 written premium). Responsibilities include preparation of underwriting information, risk analysis, proposal development and presentation, claims direction, collection resolutions and manual and computerized personal and commercial line rating.

July 1985 - March 1989.

LEGISLATIVE AIDE:

Wisconsin State Assembly, Madison, Wisconsin.

Responsible for legislative research, constituent correspondence with preparation of legislative bill drafts as well as responding to constituent problem with state agencies. Traveled with the State Representative throughout the district holding office hours. Responsible for the creation of press releases, speeches and monthly and quarterly newsletters.

January 1981 - July 1981.

PUBLIC SERVICE:

MEMBER AND PRESIDENT:

D.C. Everest Area School District Board of Education, Schofield, Wisconsin.

Members are responsible for the policy development and implementation of the overall management of the school district, and development of the school district budget ($26,000,000-****-**** school years). Approved of all expenditures, the hiring of executive personnel and the approval of curriculum guides. The President presided over all meetings, served as the board spokesperson and the district representative in all legal actions. Appoint and serve as ex-officio member of all committees.

Member - Elected 1980, Re-elected 1983, 1986, and 1989 – Resigned August 1991.

President - Elected 1986, Re-elected 1987, 1989, 1990.

MEMBER AND PRESIDENT

C.E.S.A. # 9 Board of Control, Tomahawk, Wisconsin.

Responsible for making and adopting all major administrative polices. Duties include approving the development and overseeing the implementation of all service contracts for local school districts and establishing the agency and administrative budget ($3,600,000-****-****).

Member - Elected 1984, Re-elected 1987, 1989 – Resigned August 1991.

President - Elected 1984, Re-elected 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990.

TRUSTEE:

Village of Rothschild, Rothschild, Wisconsin.

Responsible for the adoption and development of all village ordinances. Establishing and approving village budget ($1,300,000). Directed the hiring all village personnel and approval of all expenditures. Members Water Utility and Public Works Committee.

April 1987 - April 1988.

ADMINISTRATOR:

American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc (ADEX), Portland, Oregon

Responsible for the over operation of the administrative aspects of corporation including bookkeeping services, meeting support and information/communication management.

Served in a voluntary non-paid position July 1, 2009 – February 2015

MEMBER:

Northwest Regional Educational Services Board, Beaverton, OR.

Responsible for making and adopting all major administrative polices. Duties include approving the development and overseeing the implementation of all service contracts for local school districts and establishing the agency and administrative budget. ($79,000,000.00)

May 2014 – May 2015

ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS:

ORGANIZATIONS:

Immediate Past President and Member – American Association of Dental Administrators

Member & Past Executive Council Member – American Association of Dental Boards

Past President and Member - University of Wisconsin/Stevens Point Alumni Association Board of

Directors

Past President – Autumn Meadows Homeowners Association 2003 - 2015

Past President and Member – Northwest Regional ESD Foundation 2007 - 2014

Assistant Director - American Legion Badger Boys State Program 1979 - Present

National Certified Investigator/Basic Inspector Training Program (CLEAR) – 1999

AWARDS:

Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award - D.C. Everest High School Alumni Association – 2001

Outstanding Service Award - Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy – 2002

Outstanding Community Youth Service Award – U.S. Department of Justice – 2008

AADA Diamond Award – American Association of Dental Administrators - 2015

PUBLICATIONS:

The Wisconsin Pharmacy Self-Inspection Project: An Application of Berwick’s Theory of Continuous

Improvement, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Vol. 66, Spring 2002, Co-Author.

REFERENCES:

Available upon request.

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