Roberta D. Stavole, LPN, BA, MNO

*** ******* *** ******** *****, OH 44221

Cell: 216-***-**** Email: acb0zz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Collaborative project manager adept at overall activity coordination including forecasting to meet goals and objectives, financial administration, and adherence to timelines. Work closely with the Physician - Activity Directors to achieve project goals. Industrious and self motivated; able to identify, minimize and move quickly to resolve potential challenges. Experienced supervisor currently managing 3 FTE and several contractors as needed; skills include employee engagement, mentoring, training and evaluation as it relates to Cleveland Clinic policies and procedures. Knowledgeable in membership organizations with the medical industry and accrediting organizations in continuing medical education. Highly computer proficient, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Web updating and the ability to quickly learn new software programs.

SKILLS

● Reliable, takes initiative and strives for quality work

● Marketing proficient with electronic and print media

● Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems

● Articulate writer; letters/papers/proposal

● Adept in developing a climate of enthusiasm, teamwork, and cooperation

● Negotiating/arbitrating conflicts

● Fundraising, grant writing and event management

● Support Group/Volunteer Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CLEVELAND CLINIC – Center for Continuing Education, Cleveland, OH 2007 – 2013

Multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

PROJECT MANAGER - Responsible in providing tactical leadership and direction to all aspects of accredited medical education activities including live events and satellite meetings ranging 1 to 6 days in length, assuring compliance with CCF and ACCME standards and policies related to CME and in partnership with hospital leadership and business development department

• Average 14 conferences a year, responsible for $1.7 million of total expenses with profit oriented thinking, project expenses are 7% under budget for past 3 years.

• Supervise team of 3 direct report personnel and onsite teams ranging from 5 to 10 people.

• Outline and disseminate the project scope thru business development proposals, budgets and timelines.

• Promote Cleveland Clinic mission of “world class service” and the Education Institute mission of “Advancing education through teamwork, synergy, innovation and service” with all events.

• Employee Engagement Coach –Education Institute 2009

CURRENT THERAPEUTICS INC, formerly in Beachwood, OH 2005 – 2007

Private medical education company with ACCME certification.

PROJECT MANAGER - Client development and project management of medical and scientific publications

• Assisted with the management of medical education conferences.

• Maintained record-keeping of non-CME projects.

• Redesigned and maintained web-site with conference calendar and marketing tools.

AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION - Formerly headquartered in Cleveland, OH 2002 – 2005

National organization: mission is to provide information on liver diseases, advocacy for education, treatment and research funding.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Overall chapter management, client, public and professional education programs

• Annual chapter budget of $200,000, part of $12 million national foundation.

• Controlled and managed program schedules and budgets to ensure goals and timelines were met.

• Revenue included eight annual fund-raising events, solicitation of private grants, pharmaceutical and corporate sponsorships.

• Initiated statewide marketing and public awareness campaigns.

OHIO CANAL CORRIDOR, INC., Cleveland, OH 1992 - 2002

Mission is to create a park system connecting the Cuyahoga Valley National Park towpath to Lake Erie and Cleveland Metroparks.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR- Development and event management

• Total annual special event budget of over $220,000.

• Management of 14 public awareness and fundraising events annually, netting $90,000 annually.

• Assisted with the development, implementation and overall organization management through intense growth period. Board grew from 4 to18 directors. Annual working budget of $800,000.

PRIOR TO 1992

BOSTON MILLS/BRANDYWINE SKI RESORT, Sagamore Hills, OH

Director of Banquet and Conference Sales, 1996 to 1998

CITY OF CLEVELAND, Cleveland, OH

Director of Project Mayor's Operation Volunteer Effort, 1989 to 1992

SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, Cleveland, OH

Interim Executive Director, 1988 to 1989

VOCATIONAL SERVICES TEAM, Cleveland, OH

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, 1987 to 1988

METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, Cleveland, OH

Licensed Practical Nurse, 1981 to 1986

EDUCATION

Case Western Reserve University

Masters Degree Non-Profit Management

Weatherhead School of Business

Kent State University

Bachelor of Arts

Human Development/Family Studies

Lakewood School of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certification of Pharmacology

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Class taken April 2012 Certification in Process

PUBLISHED ARTICLE

Darling, Linda and Stavole Roberta, "Volunteers: The Overlooked and Undervalued Asset,"

Journal of Volunteer Administration, Fall 1992.

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