Christopher John Lipnick D. Litt., CTBS
Zebulon, NC 27597
********@****.***
Objective: To obtain a full-time position where I can utilize employment background.
Education:
2011-2018 Drew University Doctor of Letters Madison, New Jersey 07940
Specialization in Historical & Holocaust Studies
Dissertation: Walter Gross and the Nazi Propaganda War against the Disabled G.P.A. 3.90
2000-2005 Monmouth University Master of Arts (History)
West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764
Specialization in European and Modern History G.P.A. 3.725
1995-1997 Rutgers University Bachelor of Arts (History)
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
Specialization in European History G.P.A. 3.133
Employment History
2007-2024
Lifecell (An AbbVie company)
1 Millennium Way
Branchburg, New Jersey 08876
Tissue Services Supervisor 2019-2024
Duties:
Supervised a staff of three Senior Documentation Specialists and seven Documentation Specialists.
Processed and verified work hours for direct reports on a weekly basis.
Scheduled team and individual meetings with direct reports, on a monthly schedule to discuss departmental and/or corporate updates.
Established goals and departmental targets in conjunction with department manager (e.g., daily and weekly release goals, training goals, error tracking)
Assured all donor medical and recovery files are complete and in compliance with AATB and FDA regulations.
Ensured all staff members are following departmental GDP and GMP practices.
Assisted in Yellow Belt and Green Belt Projects.
Audited serological assay kits and CLIA approved laboratories on an annual basis.
Edited and updated any changes to existing company SOP documents, based upon changes to AbbVie, FDA and/or AATB guidelines in relation to donor suitability.
Recognized discrepancies or information gaps present in donor medical charts and retrieved information as appropriate.
Prioritized activities to ensure workload is effectively managed to meet department requirements and to meet set department metrics.
Investigated Non-Conformance Reports based upon deviations from Lifecell SOPs.
Assisted in the training of new hires to the Lifecell Tissue Services Department.
Tissue Services Senior Documentation Specialist 2012-2019
Duties:
Supervised a staff of three as direct contact between cell team and departmental supervisors and managers.
Acted as an in-house liaison between Tissue partners and Lifecell’s Tissue Services Field Operations team.
Prioritized and triaged all activities pertaining to the collection of donor information and the subsequent preparation of files.
Assured all donor medical and recovery files are complete and in compliance with AATB and FDA regulations.
Verified medical tests, i.e., serology reports, blood cultures to determine donor eligibility.
Processed Non-Conformance Reports based upon deviations from Lifecell SOPs.
Tissue Services Documentation Specialist 2007-2012
Duties:
Processed Tissue Recovery Partner (TRP) invoices for reimbursement on all donor tissue received by Lifecell.
Reconciled monthly statements from Tissue Recovery Partners in conjunction with TRP Finance and Quality Departments.
Assured all donor medical and recovery files are complete and in compliance with AATB and FDA regulations.
Verified medical tests, i.e., serology reports, blood cultures to determine donor eligibility
Entered basic data of donor information into Oracle system.
2005-2023
Department of History and Social Behavior
Middlesex County College
2600 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, New Jersey 08817
Adjunct Associate Professor of History
Duties:
Taught a variety of history courses offered at Middlesex County College.
Prepared exams, weekly lectures and assignments.
Engaged in discussions involving current events and the impact of history on the world today.
Utilized differing theories of history to demonstrate the study of history and historical research.
Offered guidance to students concerning research projects or assigned book reviews.
Utilized differing technology such as Power Point lectures and films to enhance the learning experience.
Conducted in-class workshops to encourage student participation.
Provided one-on-one counseling/interaction with students as needed.
Courses Taught:
Western Civilization I Fall 2005, Summer 2005, 2006, Fall 2014
Western Civilization II Fall 2006, Summer 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2023
History of the Twentieth Century Spring 2005, 2006, 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009
U.S. History II Fall 2007, Fall 2012, Spring 2018
U.S. History I Fall 2016
Awards and Professional Affiliations:
Inducted member of Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society April 19, 2002
Member: American Historians Association October 2010
Presentations & Symposiums:
Christopher Lipnick, “Victims of the Past”: The Nazi Propaganda War against the Disabled, Drew University Center for Holocaust/Genocide Study, Feb 22, 2016.
2000-2007
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Clinical Services Specialist I
Duties:
Completed verification of insurance information and demographic information for outpatients.
Entered and verified ICD-9 and CPT codes for onsite and off-site facilities associated with all UMDNJ offices (Primary Care, Cardiology. Anesthesia, Pediatrics)
Processed audits to verify correct insurance and coding information to ensure correct re-imbursement.
Scheduled initial and follow-up appointments for patients.
Trained new staff in scheduling appointments and processing medical billing.
Professional References:
Glenn Greenleaf 908-***-****
Director, Partner Services
1 Millennium Way
Branchburg, New Jersey
08876
Valerie A. Phillips 908-***-****
RN Manager, Tissue Services
1 Millennium Way
Branchburg, New Jersey
08876
Proficient Computer Systems:
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
SAP Systems
Oracle Systems
SharePoint
EQMS
TrackWise