TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Developing the maximum potential of personnel a company’s #1 resource
Master’s prepared and dedicated learning specialist delivering strategic learning initiatives and raising human effectiveness across all organizational levels. Leverages talent in development and delivery of customized training programs utilizing cutting edge strategies, facilitating training workshops, personal coaching, and development; conflict resolution, and human resource practices. Employs motivational leadership in transitioning under-performing personnel into top producers. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works, and Word Perfect. Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Psychology in Organizational Leadership.
Articulate communicator with exemplary oral, writing, and interpersonal skills; strengthens the overall performance of employees to drive concepts and meet company objectives.
Public speaker recognized for delivering content, clarity, creativity, and enthusiasm.
Effective mediator; identifies and evaluates problems and implements positive solutions.
AREAS OF EXCELLENCE
Leadership Development
Intervention Specialist
Training Needs Assessment
Performance Analysis
Personnel / Team Training
Training Consultant
Program Design
Relationship Building
Staff Management
Conflict & Resolution
Employee Communication Strategies
Workflow Improvement
Executive Workshops
Human Resource Specialist
Client Database Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Texas Health Resources, Oxford Inc, Arlington, Texas January 2018- current
Epic Credentialed Trainer, Identity Certified
Credentialed in HIM and Resolute Hospital Billing
Trained HIM classes on HIM Denials
Create Coding HIM class material
Trained Epic Hospital Billing classes in Customer Service, Payment Posting, Insurance Follow-Up and Biller
Designed and Updated Material and Input into SharePoint
Worked with Identity team to create documentation for Chart Correction tools
Assisted the Monitor and Merging team to develop materials for operational policies
Completed additional training At the elbow based on new implmented workflow.
LeHigh Valley Medical Center, Pursuit Health Care IT, Allentown Pennsylvania August 2017- Nov 2017
Epic Credentialed Trainer
Credentialed in HIM and Resolute.
Trained HIM classes on Release of Information, Coding, Chart Analysis,
Conducted training on the Dashboard and Radar applications for Clinic management
Trained EPIC Professional Billing Classes in Charge Entry, Charge Review, Claims, Insurance Follow-up and Payment Posting
Maintained information in the Learning Management System
Designed and Updated Curriculum, then input the material into SharePoint
Worked with leadership to identify end users that need a greater amount of assistance and worked at the elbow to assist them in implementing new workflow.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Apex Systems Inc, Atlanta, Georgia April 2017- August 2017
Senior Instructional Designer
Resolute Hospital Billing, Single Billing Office, and Professional Billing
Reviewed Epic’s Nova Notes and Created lesson plans based on Upgrades taken by CHOA
Created Designed Documents in order to identify the needs of the organization
Updated and maintained information in the Learning Management System
Trained End Users for all areas of Billing
Assisted in Patient Build and tested workflows based on 2017 upgrades to system
Implemented end user labs to assist at the elbow with billing teams in Insurance Follow-up, Self-Pay, and Customer Service
Riverside Health System, Divurgent, Newport News, Virginia Dec. 2016- March 2017
Epic Credential Trainer
Credentialed in Him, Cogito, and Resolute 2016.
Trained HIM classes on Release of Information, Clinical Document Information Specialist, Deficiency Analyst, Coding, Chart Analysis, Charge Review, Identity, Transcription, Reporting and Medical office Staff
Conducted training on the Dashboard and Radar applications for Clinic management
Cross walked information between existing workflows and Epic Workflow
Maintained information in the Learning Management System
Designed and Updated Curriculum, then input the material into SharePoint
Trained various levels of management on the three primary reporting types in Epic: Application, Reporting Workbench, and Clarity
Rochester Regional-Unity Hospital, Oxford, Rochester, New York June 2016- Nov. 2016
Epic Credential Trainer/Operations Consultant
Credentialed in HIM, Resolute, Cadence
Creates Operational workflows for three modules including, Cadence, Resolute and HIM
Successfully trained a diverse audience of End Users for their role in Epic Resolute and Reporting Modules
Provided go-live support to multiple clinics within the Unity Medical Group
Identified GAPs within Operational Workflows that need to be addressed prior to implementation of Epic
Supported Operations by documenting these workflows and communicating with the training department to reflect changes in the documentation.
Worked as an Operation consultant whom created workflow Visions to for On-the-Job training implemented by the operations team for At-the Elbow training.
Peace Health, Greythorn, Vancouver, Washington April 2015-May 2016
Epic Credentialed Trainer
Credentialed Trainer in Epic HIM and Cogito 2014.
Trained HIM classes on Release of Information, Clinical Document Information Specialist, Deficiency Analyst, Coding, Chart Analysis, Charge Review, Reporting and Medical office Staff
Conducted training on the Dashboard and Radar applications for management
Cross walked information between existing workflows and Epic Workflow
Maintained information in the Learning Management System
Designed and Updated Curriculum and Course guides
Trained HIM Identity and 3M Encoder as accessories to the HIM module
Updated various Materials in SharePoint
Trained various levels of management on the three primary reporting types in Epic: Application, Reporting Workbench, and clarity
CHI WEST, Greythorn, Tacoma, Washington March2014-Aug.2014
Epic Credentialed Trainer
Credentialed Trainer in Epic Resolute Billing, Professional Billing, Single Billing Office, Cogito
Also I have been cross-trained ADT, Cadence, and Willow.
Designed Workflow books to capture End Users’ workflow and guide to most useful practices in multiple billing roles.
Trained senior management in reporting using the three primary reporting types in epic: Application Reports, Reporting Workbench, and clarity.
Provided support to setting up established dashboards for manager, directors and upper level management
Conducted on demand of training on the Radar (Epic Reporting Database) in order to assist individuals in identifying proper reports for various roles.
Trained end users in multiple billing roles within the revenue cycle including Front office End Users (Cadence) working with Point of Service Payment Posting.
Provides support to billing offices for both Harrison and Highline Hospitals
Assisted in developing new workflows for different roles, training material, and processes in order to ease End Users anxiety about unsupported workflows.
Conducted on demand training At-the-Elbow to benefit End Users on developing workflows.
Conducted and Implemented information into a Learning Management System.
Managed and Updated Training material through Microsoft SharePoint
Wellstar Hospital System, Marietta, Georgia June-2013- March 2014
Epic Credentialed Trainer
Credentialed in all three components of Epic Resolute Program: SBO (Single Billing Office), P.B. (Professional Billing), and HB (Hospital Billing) and Cogito (Reporting) within Epic.
Also cross trained in ADT, Cadence and Willow.
Successfully trained a diverse audience of End Users for their role in the use of Epic’s resolute program
Applied the knowledge of departmental workflow and procedures associated with use of Epic software.
Conducted engaging and effective training sessions using Adult Learning principles for diverse audiences.
Provided support to various billing departments within the hospital system to address support issues during go-live.
Successfully trained a diverse audience of End Users for the use of Epic’s resolute program and Reporting courses for use within the business offices.
Trained managers in the use of Reporting Workbench Reports for Employee/User Productivity within Epic
Assisted Office Managers in creating Missing Charges reports in their offices to identify missing revenue based on charges not navigating through the Charge Router completely due to potential end user errors.
Conducted engaging and effective training sessions of Epic reporting tools using Adult Learning principles for diverse audiences of Managers, Directors and VPs within the business office of Wellstar.
Managed the students information in Success Factors Learning Management System
Assisted in resolving training and support issues during go-live, and communicated and escalated various issues to ensure a swift resolution.
Managed and Updated Training material through Microsoft SharePoint
Lathan Access Technologies, Carrolton, Georgia 2012- 2013
Instructional Designer/Technical Trainer
Created training to modules to provide Technology Training to Visually Impaired people as a contractor for a Technical Education Disabilities Company
Highlights:
Defined, Created and Maintained a database of training standards to meet the needs and requirements of clients
Trained visually impaired individuals on Software Programs such as JAWS, Dragon, ZoomText, and Magic, and Microsoft Office Products (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) that will assist them into returning or entering into the job force.
Led small group training for new employees beginning to facilitate training to visually impaired computer users.
Developed unique strategies and alternatives to encourage clients to reach their goal level of independence.
Created a curriculum with modules for use of both training and evaluating clients.
Created training modules and assessment tools to measure the both the progress and success of clients.
Identified, created, and addressed hesitation of clients to their training by establishing adjustments to the training that addressed the immediate needs of clients
Coordinated their Open House Activities with state vendors and setup workshops.
Provided individual training for visually impaired clients in home.
TDM Web Academy, Atlanta, Georgia Contracted
Virtual Trainer
Provided online training to Professionals in the areas of soft skills enhancement, online marketing, and business development, and time management
Highlights:
Provided training to people in a virtual format.
Facilitated small group session via go to meeting.
Facilitated training ease by preparing students for sessions by sending attachments and assisting with projects between modules
Assisted in the expansion of existing modules to meet the ever growing needs of clients.
Independent Training/Sales Representative, Beachbody Inc., Santa Monica, California 2010-2012
Intervention Specialist/Trainer, Street Smart Youth Project, Atlanta, Georgia 2008-2010
Contracted Training Consultant, EPIC LEARNING SYSTEMS, Dallas Texas 2008–2009
Human Resources Specialist, NEW DAY EQUITY GROUP, Atlanta, Georgia 2007–2008
Area Sales Coordinator, INHEALTH RECORD SYSTEMS, Atlanta, Georgia 2006-2007
Contracted Test Evaluator, PEARSON EDUCATION INC., Duluth, Georgia 2005
Consultant, H&S PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, Lithonia, Georgia 2004–2006
Assistant Manager, LIMITED TOO, INC., Lithonia, Georgia 2002–2004
Contracted Training Consultant, GEORGIA COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, Atlanta, Georgia 2002
EDUCATION / TRAINING
UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
PhD in Organizational Leadership – Date of Completion 2018
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, KENNESAW, GEORGIA
Masters of Science (MS) – Conflict Management & Negotiation, 2002
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree – Speech Communication, 2001
Georgia Mediation Education & Training
Restorative Circles Training
Restorative Justice Training for Youth
Advanced Mediation Training / Family Mediation Training
JAWS Certification
Prime for Life Risk Reduction Certification #1382 Expires 10/15/16
IOIENCE
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Adobe Captivate, Adobe Pro, Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs, Microsoft Visio, WebEx, Skype, GoTo Meeting, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Snagit.
SCHOLASTIC AWARDS
Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society, 2001
National Collegiate Communications Arts Award, 2001
Dean’s List, 1998–2001
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
F.L.A.V.A. Ministries for Young Adults
Coordinated Outings for Youth Group of 10-25 students
Created Workshops and networked with vendors for volunteers and donations
Coordinated with different organizations to create a database of opportunities for young adults
RIZ’N YOUTH
Planned and successfully organized a reoccurring festival for 200-300 youth.
Organized and created workshops for students to prepare for adulthood. Activities included: college preparation, budgeting, and time management
G.N.L.I. (Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute)
Coordinated with Leadership to create the calendar or programs for Leadership Institute Participants
Planned and Executed workshop for participants with a focus on Communication, Conflict Management and Leadership Skills
Created an evaluation tool for the G.N.L.I. program graduates to identify whether they met the goals and objectives of the program
Designed and Implemented evaluation tool for monthly trainings.
Restructured existing training modules for the monthly training sessions.
America Speaks
Facilitated Small Group Discussions on Policy Decisions
Organized a discussion on subjects such as immigration, health and wellness, and social programs
Traveled to various locations and operated as a speaker for the organization.