DR. NINA NEJMEH, IMD, PhD, R.TCMP
Brampton, ON L*P 2V1 • C: 416-***-**** • ac8umi@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Medical Consultant and Healthcare Advisor. Specializing in Integrative Medicine and Home Healthcare. Chief Product R&D, Formulator, LEAN/SIGMA educator. Senior Business Development Specialist, Expert in Financial Management, Profit and Loss Models and Operation Systems. Keynote Speaker.
Innovative, Collaborative, Efficient and Creative. A strategic thinker who uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult issues. Ability to manage competing demands and expectations. Strong and effective communicator and motivator when conveying crucial initiatives. Dedicated to meeting the requirements of internal clients while maintaining effective relations through process improvements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Director of Care . 2017-2018
Qualicare Inc, Toronto, ON
Executive management of the corporate head-office.
Evaluating the performance of company staff & nurses, providing feedback and mentoring.
Terminated positions with low ROI, and hired new talent whose contributions increased productivity, revenue and brand awareness
Developing education programs, contributing to staff professional development, hiring nurses & medical staff
Promoting and restoring patients' health by developing day-to-day management and long-term planning of the patient care
Developing departmental budgets, focusing on profit and loss model.
Collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary professionals; providing physical and psychological support for patients, friends, and families. Protecting patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols; enforcing medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Supervising documentation of patient care services by auditing patient and department records
Achieving financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
Ensuring operation and maintenance of medical devices and equipment as well as verifying emergency back-up procedures.
Conducted quarterly reviews of the company’s financial position
Participated in the Brand Audits of Qualicare
Coordinated and was responsible for performance reviews at the Corporate Head-Office
Sustaining a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; and finalizing decisions regarding patient care
Increased revenue per patient by 33% within the first quarter.
Offered 24/7 on-call service and support for patients and nursing staff
Medical Consultant 2016-2017
Thane International Inc, Mississauga, ON
Hired to provide services to Thane to develop, create, and formulate, natural health related products, including food and dietary supplements. In addition to product testing, and substantiation and advising on regulatory compliance.
Provided all formulae to Health Canada for NPN’s
Ascertained the accuracy of all product claims within Health Canada’s guidelines.
Sought best manufacturing facility for production and negotiate best quote and delivery time
Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, as well as Research and Development of a new healthcare product line
Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified Product Formulations within the legal, organizational and Health Canada guidelines
Participated in all aspects of the product development, production, and promotion.
Instrumental in all aspects of product packaging and labels
COO/ Clinic Director 2008 -2016
Healthwise Physiotherapy and Rehab Clinic, North York, ON
Designed and implemented business strategies, plans and procedures
Measured, mentored and managed company’s teams of Sales Operations. More specifically, Sales Force Effectiveness, Sales Analytics, Targeting, Segmentation, Territory Alignment, Sales Sizing & Structure, and Incentive Compensation.
Set and achieved up to 90% of the comprehensive goals for performance and growth of the company
Designed a feasible and profitable trajectory plan for the company
Established policies which promote company culture, vision and mission
Managed the daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, and Finance etc.)
Engaged employees to encourage maximum performance, dedication and personal/professional goal achievements.
Evaluated performance by analyzing KPI’s, and other revenue metrics
Participated fully in all expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
Initiated, and nurtured strategic relationships with shareholders and key partners.
CEO / Practitioner 2012 - 2014
Health Physiotherapy and Rehab Clinic Inc, Brampton, ON
Instrumental in designing the financial model and business plan for this new business venture
Achieving financial targets and trajectories within the first twelve months of operation
Successful in leading a team of doctors, healthcare practitioners, therapists, technicians and nurses in all aspects of their roles
Assisted and motivated each employee to reach their personal and professional goals within the company
As an Integrative Healthcare Professional, I diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting
Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions
Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage
Treated pediatric patients, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns
Keynote speaking community engagements
Assistant Bank Manager 1994 -1998
Bank of Montreal, Toronto, ON
Educated bank employees throughout the GTA on effective execution of new products and services
Responsible for interviewing, training and supervising new staff
Introduced and implemented numerous innovative, cost/time saving initiatives for BMO
Complied with regulatory requirements including Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, Privacy Act and Community Involvement Initiatives
Responsible for employees’ education in the Southern Ontario Region
EDUCATION
Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014
Ontario College for Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors and Acupuncturists
Toronto, ON
Advanced Diploma in Naturopathic Medicine and Western Medical Herbalism:
Natural and Alternative Medicine
Health Schools of Australia - Queensland, Australia 2011
Orthomolecular Medicine Thesis on "Reversing Chronic Disease" Canadian College of
Humanitarian Medicine Affiliated with World Organization of Natural Medicine Practitioners
Integrative Medical Doctor: Humanitarian Emergency Medicine
Canadian College of Humanitarian Medicine – Toronto, ON 2010
Ph.D.: Orthomolecular Medicine
Canadian College of Humanitarian Medicine - Toronto, ON 2009
Bachelor of Science
University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
Exceptionality of Human Learning
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Board Certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners of Ontario
Member of the Canadian Integrative Medicine Association
Former Deputy Minister of the International Parliament for Safety and Peace
Member of Board of Orthomolecular & Integrative Medicine.
Board of Natural Medicine Doctors and Practitioners-North America (BNMDP-NA)
Doctor of Humanitarian Medicine serving missions in Canada as well as Haiti,
Dominican Republic, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Turkey and Iraq
Member and Advisor on the Syrian Refugee Crisis Board in Damascus
Nominee for the Order of Ontario Award
Member of the Canadian College of Humanitarian Medicine which has been adopted
by the United Nations Academic Impact Division.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Proven leader in driving business results
Science degree majoring in ‘Exceptionality of Human Learning'
Cannabis Expert and Educator
Highly experienced in leading multi-disciplinary companies
Expert in sports and nutrition medicine.
Authoritative knowledge in all areas of physical rehabilitation.
Advanced expertise in Talent acquisition, development, training and retention
Successful in business development roles as well as in healthcare and education.
Dynamic executive leader with a focus on building collaborative relationships with strategic organizations, colleagues, employees and the community
Proven skills in coaching, mentoring and managing staff members at all levels
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Speaks 3 languages
SPECIAL AWARDS
Knighted by the Sovereign of the Orthodox Hospitaler of St. John, New York, 2010, as Dame of Honour .
Woman of Distinction Award, Syrian Embassy, Ottawa, 2010
University of Humanitarian Medicine, Clinics for Humanity, “ Order of Excellence” award
Nominee for the Order of Ontario Award, 2016
Member of United Nations Global Impact Initiative