PATRICIA JUREK, RD, MBA
Auburn Hills, Michigan **326 586-***-**** ad1v35@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/pat-jurek-b235b719/
SUMMARY
An ambitious and passionate wellness program manager with extensive experience in management, program development, and community education. Skilled in designing and developing effective programs, training and supervising staff, and identifying innovative ways to support program participants. Highly skilled leader with a history of success in growing one of the largest weight management programs in the country.
Program Development Team Leadership Educational Program Design Food and Nutrition
Strategic Planning Presentations Project Management Training Project Scope
Marketing Public Relations Budgeting Cost Control Process Improvement
EXPERIENCE
HENRY FORD MACOMB HOSPITAL (ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTHCARE), Clinton Township, Michigan
Manager, Center for Weight Management, 2003-2022
Designed and directed programs aimed at supporting health of local community. Oversaw department of ten staff, 300+ active clients, and, notably, one of leading and larger Health Management Resource-affiliated, gold-standard clinics in country.
●Coordinated marketing events, managed clinic operations, and administered budget of $1.4M, including three satellite programs.
●Functioned as wellness ambassador for hospital employee wellness program.
●Served as externship resource for Wayne State University dietetic interns, Saginaw Valley University interns, and Baker College medical assistants.
●Served as adjunct professor at Baker College, teaching nursing and medical assistant students nutrition and healthcare-related courses.
●Enabled department to rank second in hospital, with Gallup score of 4.7 overall, compared to healthcare 50th percentile of 3.98.
HENRY FORD MACOMB HOSPITAL (ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTHCARE), Clinton Township, Michigan
Supervisor, Center for Weight Management, 2001-2003
Trained associates in administration and development of weight management programs.
●Maintained client and clinic statistical data on program outcomes, utilizing national standards.
●Implemented program advances and provided staff education to enhance effectiveness of program.
HENRY FORD MACOMB HOSPITAL (ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTHCARE), Clinton Township, Michigan
Health Educator, Center for Weight Management, 1992-2002
Developed, coordinated, and conducted variety of nutrition education programs for various individuals and groups within organization and community. Educated participants on topics including diabetes, healthy eating, low-sodium diets, heart healthy eating, dining out, label reading, and obesity management.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
BAKER COLLEGE, Clinton Township, Michigan, Adjunct Instructor, HSC221 Nutrition, 2013-2016
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, Detroit, Michigan, Outpatient and Heart Smart Dietitian, 1989-1992
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan, MBA, Healthcare
MARYGROVE COLLEGE, Detroit, Michigan, BS, Food and Nutrition
LICENSURE
Registered Dietician, RD #682817
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Epic
AFFILIATION
American Dietetic Association