Project Manager

Mary Gaston

Location: **** Brookside Circle, Rocklin, Ca. 95677

Industry: Hospital & Health Care

Phone Number: 1-530-***-****

E-mail: *************@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

*Experience in Project Server 2007 and 2010

*Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Spreadsheet

*Proven ability to manage both people and project

*Effectively able to multitask

*Solid interpersonal expertise and outstanding communication skills

*Committed to quality

*Task oriented and possess the ability to excel in an environment where I am a team player

*Willingness to embrace technology

EDUCATION

PMP Certification

Villanova University Online

March 2015- Currently enrolled

HIPAA Certification

HIPAA Privacy &Security Training for

Business Associates

HIPAA Group Inc….

March 3, 2015

Business Certificate

in Healthcare Administration

Jones International University, Centennial, CO

October 2012

Master of Science in Human Services

Specialization in Healthcare Administration

Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

August 2011

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, minor in English and Math Loyola University, New Orleans, La.

EXPERIENCE

Project Coordinator

Capella University Online

225 South 6th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Project Server 2007 and 2010 were used to conduct mock studies on enhancing communication among staff in the workplace. Project server was implemented to allow the project manager to communicate project plans and to distribute task assignments with team members. The assignment of tasks was distributed to team member home pages in PWA. Project server supports electronic communication over the web PWA. Team members were responsible for communicating status and changes to keep the project manager up to date. Team members were also responsible for updating their tasks status via PWA and the My Tasks List or via a Time Sheet. A project Workspace was also created as a Microsoft SharePoint Team site where the project team could share documents, issues and risks. The objective was to create a study using Project Server 2007 and 2010 to enhance interpersonal communication among team members. The outcome of the study indicated that Server 2007 and 2010 were the most efficient and effective ways to distribute tasks among team members and improve interpersonal communication by making team members aware of changes as well as potential risks. Excel and Spreadsheet were also used in this study to create financial statements to determine profit and loss and to determine the most cost efficient way to reduce expenses incurred by the healthcare facility. Spreadsheet was also used to create team member time sheets and as an information management tool to determine project status reports, contact lists, and invoicing. The use of formulas with Excel made it easy for team members to calculate profits and expenses and allowed team members to communicate more effectively. Right Pathways, LLC…..

106 N. Denton Tap Rd.

Coppell, TX 75019

March 3, 2015- Present

Sales representative for Right Pathways, LLC. Right Pathways specializes in Pharmacogenomics. They combine pharmacology and genetics to test patient ADR’s (Adverse Drug Reactions). This is a 1099 commission only sales position. B2B Sales experience required. Communication and organizational skills required. Job responsibilities include cold calling Physician’s office to offer PGX testing for patients who are more likely to have ADR’s (Adverse Drug Reaction). PGX testing determines how well the liver metabolizes Cytochrome P450, the enzyme responsible for medicines absorbed in the liver, to prevent patient adverse drug reactions. Test requires a simple buccal swab and patient consent. PGX testing eliminates medications that are non-effective, helps to alter prescription for patient benefit, and increases patient care and physician efficiency to save money and reduce liability. Auxiliary/Pediatric Volunteer

Sutter Roseville Medical Center

October 2013 –April 2014(7 months) Roseville, California Communication and organizational skills required. Job responsibilities include assisting nursing staff as directed. For example, upon arrival I get a brief description of each bed/patient to determine patient needs and restrictions that may apply. Upon instruction from the charge nurse, I prepare each patient room by checking for IV pole, 3 respiratory bags on back of door, packaged cover to suction unit on wall above beds, chairs, and look in closets for pillows and folding chairs. I also check each room for patient comfort. For example, I provide warm blankets from clean utility room as required. I also check each patient room as often as is reasonable to help ensure their comfort by providing ice water, pillows, food, etc... When a patient is discharged, I assist by carrying items or pushing a wheel chair. I strip down room and prepare for a new patient by following the same procedure. During patient post-operative recovery, I prepare ice packs for patients as required and restock refrigerator and cupboards with formula, nipples, and bottles. I also empty patient charts and help in treatment room as required by the nurse. I run errands for the nursing staff such as going to the lab, pharmacy, birth center, staying with a small child or infant while parent/guardian showers or take a walk, and answer phone calls and convey messages to the nurse.

Post Graduate Student/ Healthcare Administration

Jones International University

February 2012 – October 2012 (9 months) Centennial, Colorado: Full time post- graduate student. After earning my MHA, Master of Science in Human Services, from Capella University I pursued a post-graduate business certificate in Healthcare Administration. My studies included an in-depth analysis of the HIPAA Act where I learned about patient privacy and healthcare management. I conducted mock studies on case scenarios that involved medical malpractice. I also used power point presentation to conduct research findings on ethics in the workplace environment and managing the healthcare professional in healthcare settings such as hospitals, outpatient centers, and physician offices. My research findings indicated that a lack of interdepartmental communication among staff members and employee noncompliance to HIPAA lead to wrong patient information that ultimately resulted in wrong patient procedure being conducted on patients mainly in hospitals. My post graduate studies also included a final project on emerging technologies such as telemedicine. I gained in-depth knowledge on the Patient Privacy Act and the importance of patient EMR's (electronic medical records).Graduated with high honors and received Business Certificate in Healthcare Administration. Graduate Student/ Healthcare Administration

Capella University

June 2009 – August 2011 (2 years 3 months) Minneapolis, Minnesota: Graduate student. Enrolled at Capella University where I pursued a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. I conducted research on all topics related to healthcare administration. For example, I conducted in-depth research on ethics in the workplace, strategic healthcare management, contexts and models of healthcare, healthcare finance, quality risk management and patient safety, etc... Online learning gave me the opportunity to learn how to use technology to navigate the classroom settings for completion of coursework and classroom tools to conduct research on various topics as assigned per course. For example, while taking the course Health Care Finance I learned how to use Excel Spreadsheet to complete mock studies on finance reports and I learned how to interpret data from financial spreadsheets to determine more cost- effective

methods to conserve healthcare expense. Received MHA in Healthcare Administration. Teacher

Westminster Christian Academy

August 2007 – May 2009 (1 year 10 months) Lafayette, Louisiana: Job responsibilities included teaching class as assigned following prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administrator. As a faculty member, I planned coursework objectives through the use of semester and quarterly goals through the use and development of weekly lesson plans to enhance student learning and mastery of the subject material by utilizing valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals. For example, a planned program of study was designed to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each student that challenged each to do their best work based on their individualized learning plan. Test results were presented at weekly faculty meetings to the instructional supervisor to either maintain or enhance an existing program to yield better results or adopt new programs that could guarantee mastery of basic information for all students within the classroom setting. Organizational skills were required to maintain student information such as test scores, progress reports, and report cards. Communication skills were also required to teach students the assigned weekly lesson plan to ensure mastery of subject material that would adequately prepare them for testing.

Marketing/ Printing & Promotions

Junior League of Lafayette

August 2003 – May 2005 (1 year 10 months) Lafayette, Louisiana: Communications liaison between the Junior League of Lafayette and local printing and advertising companies to determine the cost of advertising to create invitations, flyers, billboards, and television ads that would be used to promote the Junior League's annual fundraiser, Tinsel & Treasures. Job responsibilities included experience in creating and interpreting financial spreadsheets and experience in developing a budget for advertising to determine profit & loss as well as a background in marketing to develop strategies to increase revenue by promoting the sale of the new cookbooks and soliciting vendors for the annual fundraiser. Administrative skills were also required to effectively delegate job responsibilities among committee members and ensure effective communication among committee members in order to achieve committee goals. I also attended board meetings where I gained experience and knowledge on how the board of directors determined the financial needs of the community. Board members allocated funding for existing non-profits with a mission statement that were successful in reaching out to the members of the community and providing assistance. Nonprofits with high success rates received continued financial support from the Junior League and developing non-profits had the opportunity to apply for grants funded by the Junior League through various fundraising events. Trustee Board, Recording Secretary

Progressive Baptist Church January 1999-January 2001 (2 years 1 month): Recorded minutes of Board meetings. Responsibilities included providing a copy of the minutes for the Chairperson to review. Delivered final draft of minutes to each board member prior to schedule meetings. Verbal communication via the telephone was also required to inform each member of scheduled board meetings. Communications liaison between Trustee Board and Finance committee. Responsibilities included signing payroll checks for employees as well as church auxiliaries that received reimbursements. Responsibilities also included collecting fund request forms and delivering them to the Chair of the finance committee to review for approval. Project Coordinator LUCAP (Loyola University Community Action Program) Loyola University

August 1993 – May 1996 (2 years 10 months) New Orleans, Louisiana: Project Coordinator for LUCAP's after school program that provided counseling to at-risk youth in greater New Orleans area. I worked closely with the acting Chairperson to design programs to assist in areas of tutoring for grades K-12 grade, counseling for families in crisis, family planning and proper nutrition for teen moms, and organized annual food & clothes drive for needy families. Job responsibilities included soliciting the help of teachers, counselors, and volunteers from within the community to provide their services to support LUCAP's community action program. I also generated funds to support the program through the development of fundraisers. Funds were used to support existing programs and develop new ones to meet the needs of the community. Bimonthly

meetings were held to determine the needs of the community and develop programs that would better assist the members of the community. For example, in order to enhance the tutoring program we incorporated the use of computers as a tutorial and began the development of a job training program through the continuing education program at Loyola University's City College.

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