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Debbie Sharp, MPH adrydl@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-sharp813

Tampa, FL 813-***-****

Emotionally intelligent leader in public health, executive management, and community initiatives with highly successful management experience equipped with competencies to spearhead programs and establish processes that improve operations to achieve annual goals. A trusted partner with sound judgment, and strong ability to quickly gather, digest and apply information to varied business situations to develop results-oriented strategic plans. Proven cross-functional ability to bridge communities with stakeholders’ business affairs by building rapport, managing resources, and uniting teams by translating the core of what is needed into easy-to-understand task to actualize business objectives into optimal execution for contractual agreements. Areas of Expertise

• Staff Supervision & Development

• Skilled in Program Design,

Implementation & Evaluation

• Administration of After-School

Programing

• Board & Volunteer Leadership

• Cross-functional Collaboration with

Internal Stakeholders and

Community Leaders

• Fiscal & Payroll Management

• Grants & Contracts Management

• Experience working in diverse,

underserved & multi-cultural

populations

• Community & Wellness Initiatives

Accomplishments

● Concurrently managed projects, staff, and site operations without any disruption in services and continually met annual goals.

● Managed funding contracts from negotiation to re-occurring and close-out by ensuring systems are in place to track and evaluate program is on target to meet deliverables.

● Established organizational culture, adhere to policy and strategic direction to bridge residents, funders, and community advocates to influence policy change.

● Cultivated relationships with foundations, corporations, and community to develop shared resources and lobbied for programs that increased donations and funding by 35%.

● Developed and implemented school initiative that has become a household name, consistently meeting outcomes, and receive Hillsborough County Neighborhood Award for most successful youth program!

● Designed, recruited, and delivered 600+ community events and educational workshops in an unconventional style on the importance of exercise, nutrition, and school success, resulting in more than 2,000 participants. Career Experience

Site Manager Pediatric Healthcare Alliance Tampa, FL 2018 – Present

• Manage a multitude of administrative responsibilities and daily operations for a high-volume medical practice handling patient dispute, staff coaching, and occupational safety to maintain compliance.

• Coach and engage nurses for development and staff wellness to improve employee morale and reduce turnover.

• Supervise the business aspects of medicine to maximize physicians' time, decrease patient wait time, and enhance patient care.

• Meet and exceed operations quota while working in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment by working with physicians to implement action plan for optimal performance.

• Conduct deep dives to understand the full operations function, identify opportunities for improvement, and assess how well we are maintaining a healthy culture within our operations. 2

• Interact and address patients’ concerns to ensure positive experience, Google ratings and social media feedback data collection.

• Oversight of several departments including infrastructure for facility expansion, business development, and behavioral/mental health services.

Executive Director Greater Palm River, CDC Tampa, FL 2011 – 2018

• Developed agency/program budget and conducted fiscal and program audit with external auditors to ensured agency consistently met annual goals and contract renewals.

• Worked on local, state, and federal grants from letter of interest to proposal submission to expand programs and services.

• Collaborated with the Board of Directors to identify, create, and implement strategic plans to actualize organization objectives.

• Monitored organization operations and ensure employees and business practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements.

• Identify potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its environment to protect business interests for hosting community events and on-site programs.

• Developed and implemented long and short-range plans for staff development that address training needs and opportunities for growth through coaching and progress evaluation.

• Operated independently in deadline-oriented workplace while guiding staff and volunteers in a continually evolving atmosphere.

• Presented and led public speaking engagements for funding partners and key community stakeholders as necessary for reporting, fund development, and community collaboration efforts.

• Participated in public speaking townhall forums and presented to funders to promote community awareness for building new housing and business development.

• Conducted Board meetings with Chair, established agendas, maintained meeting minutes, and electronically distributed materials prior to the meeting. Director of Programs Greater Palm River, CDC Tampa, FL 2006 – 2010

• Directed all aspects of program management, including hiring staff, program budget, and marketing to potential participants.

• Provided staff guidance to implement and meet program deliverables, including identifying processes, deadlines, and milestones.

• Lead research, development, and implementation for new programs initiatives in collaboration with feedback from organizing community forums and focus groups.

• Recruited, trained, and developed management team to direct several educational programs serving children and families.

• Built a strong team by nurturing open communication and collaborate on decisions that impact job duties.

• Partnered with healthcare and social services organizations to conduct health screening activities at our annual community block party.

• Worked with public school system through afterschool programming and student/teacher planning to gather data for instructional evaluation.

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Training Specialist FEMA Emmitsburg, MD 2005 – 2006

• Delivered a wide range of training programs and assessments, including emergency management training, post disaster evaluation and technical assistance.

• Analyzed data and information using general planning principles to develop solutions to disaster-related problems.

• Planned, conducted, and administered programs that train first responders to improve their skills and knowledge to support communities by providing experience, perspective, and resources in emergency management.

• Instructed, monitored, and evaluated Disaster Generalist training courses and activities.

• Worked with minimal supervision, under pressure in hectic environments.

• Coordinated disaster programs to ensure compliance.

• Identified the needs for appropriate training and briefing for personnel staff.

• Generated general and technical reports and review documentation.

• Coordinated disaster programs to ensure compliance when disseminating FEMA program information and applicants’ eligibility.

• Educated Public Health Professionals, First Responders, Clinicians, and many other disaster teams about FEMA programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Mitigation.

• Performed key program, technical, and administrative functions during disasters. Grant Coordinator University of South Florida Tampa, FL 2004 – 2005

• Maintained databases and systems for recording and tracking grant proposals, awards, and related statistical information.

• Prepared and compiled all components of grant submission, ensuring that the proposal is formatted, packaged, and submitted in accordance with granting agency requirements.

• Monitored and coordinated the administration of post-award grants to ensure that budgeting and administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements are being followed.

• Conducted literature searches using electronic databases.

• Taught health education to disadvantaged, underserved communities.

• Worked creative methodology to design and manage a research project involving the use of quantitative and/or qualitative methods.

• Prepared and reported findings and disseminated results both orally and in writing.

• Evaluated research and interpreted data, making sure that key issues are identified.

• Managed Florida Department of Health contracts in support of delivering “Train the Trainer” courses.

• Used a variety of research techniques including document analysis, surveys, case studies, interviews, to gather relevant information.

• Assessed community needs, developed surveys, analyzed data, and produced prevention material for child sexual abuse grant.

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Marketing Manager Advanced Promotional Concepts New York, NY 2000 – 2003

• Hired, trained, and managed event staff and promotional activities.

• Directed the implementation of marketing campaigns to promote business products and services.

• Reviewed current marketing campaigns for weaknesses and developing solutions within budget constraints

• Collaborated with sponsors and city officials for the promotion and management of special events such Super Bowls, Wine and Food tasting, and X Games.

• Organized promotional events and coordinated vendors for day-of deliveries.

• Specified market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers, vendors, and distributors.

• Evaluated customer research, market conditions, competitor data, and made changes to marketing plan as needed.

• Partnered with product development and buying teams to estimate product demand.

• Identified potential new markets and created a plan to enter the market. Education

Master of Public Health

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Graduate Certificate: Social Marketing

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Certificate: Volunteer Management

Non-Profit Leadership Center, Tampa, FL

Awards

Pediatric Healthcare Alliance “Service Excellence Award” 2019, 2021 Brain Expansion Scholastic Training “Commitment to Service Award” 2016 Bank of America Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service 2011

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