Veronica S. Jacobs, M.H.A
**** *. ******** *******, ** 60620 P:708-***-****
E:******.*********@*****.***
Education Healthcare Administration, Master of Healthcare Administration
Rosalind Franklin University, 2011
Public Health, Bachelor of Science
Northern Illinois University, 2004
Relevant Job Skills
ACE Health Coach Certification in progress
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Current CPR certification
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CHES October 2014
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Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including
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customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self management and accountability,
and flexibility/adaptability.
Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications including word
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processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications at an advanced level.
• Leadership ability to foster cooperative and collaborative working relationships with cross
functional teams.
Professional Accomplishments
Clinic Manager
4/2013 Present PCC Community Wellness, Oak Park, IL
Responsible for the supervision, direction, and coordination of the day to day operations of a
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15 room healthcare clinic.
Oversees the recruitment, professional development and evaluation of 11 staff members.
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Responsible for efficient scheduling of all clinic staff; maintaining client scheduling, reception,
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data collection, filing, inventory, fiscal control.
8/2012 4/2013 Training Coordinator Addus HealthCare, Inc., Chicago, IL
Facilitated a 4 day bimonthly training for 150 new hires.
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Facilitated bimonthly in services for up to 300 current employees per AM/ PM sessions.
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Supervised a training team in two branches that are responsible for conducting pre screening,
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staffing, and federal background checks for all new applicants.
Coordinated the scheduling, planning and evaluation of quarterly in services.
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Evaluated workplace health education programs and tracked trainings and compiled all related
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documentation (e.g. attendance logs, proficiency, etc.) to meet federal compliance standards.
9/2011 8/2012 AmeriCorps Health Coach PCC Community Wellness, Oak Park, IL
Worked closely with healthcare providers and other clinical staff in reviewing
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information from health risk assessments and biometric screenings in an effort to assess and
understand participant's health behaviors and risks.
Used motivational interviewing and coaching techniques to encourage members to
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adopt healthier lifestyle habits.
Facilitated weekly birthing education classes for expecting parents and lead working
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groups/committees.
Planned, implemented and evaluated health education programs within the
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AmeriCorps program.
8/2006 10/2010 Lead Program Analyst/ Training Coordinator Chicago, IL and Atlanta, GA
Worked for several contract agencies that provided permanent labor visas through the Department of
Labor (DOL) for four years doing the following duties:
Supervised and trained a department of 13 senior analysts on work assignments,
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production goals, and workflow.
Human Resource liaison for Heitech corporate office in Maryland.
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Generated weekly reports from multiple databases for senior management to
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review current cases and productivity statistics.
Developed policies and implemented training manuals/ materials and curriculum
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for new and existing federal and contract staff.
Applied knowledge of pertinent labor policies and procedures to adjudicating
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foreign labor certification applications.