Business Development Executive Director

Maria Lovizio

732-***-**** • ************@*****.***

Summary

Strategic Healthcare Business Development & Operations Leader with 20+ years of experience building provider solutions, developing strategic partnerships, and driving growth for multi-site healthcare organizations. Proven record of negotiating provider contracts, launching new service lines, and scaling programs that generate measurable ROI. Skilled in aligning provider needs with organizational strategy, financial modeling, and cross-functional leadership.

Core Competencies

Provider & Partner Relationship Management • Business Development & Strategic Partnerships • Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management • Financial Modeling, ROI Analysis & Forecasting • Program/Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment • Multisite Operations & Growth Strategy • Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, OSHA, Payer) • Revenue Cycle Optimization & EBITDA Growth

Professional Experience

WeCare Eye Group, Providence, RI

Executive Director of Operations 2024–2025

- Launched new medical med spa within 90 days (compliance, staffing, branding, provider contracts).

- Expanded practice locations/service lines to increase market presence.

- Developed provider adoption strategies and leadership training programs.

- Directed multi-location expansion projects (build-outs, hiring, onboarding).

- Negotiated vendor/service contracts to optimize ROI, improve EBITDA.

Healthy Vision Institute, New Port Richey, FL

Chief Operating Officer 2023–2024

- Launched cataract & glaucoma service lines, generating $25M annual revenue.

- Standardized protocols/workflows to increase efficiency and collaboration.

- Partnered with marketing on provider growth strategies.

- Improved outcomes via payer negotiations, vendor contracts, and cost reduction.

Omni Ophthalmic Management Consultants (OOMC), Iselin, NJ

Executive Director / VP of Operations 2020–2023

- Created nonprofit foundation to expand community outreach.

- Negotiated provider/vendor contracts to align with growth strategy.

- Directed P&L management, KPI dashboards, financial modeling.

- Oversaw multi-site ophthalmology practices and ASCs with scalable solutions.

- Restructured underperforming service lines to boost efficiency/EBITDA.

Director of Clinical Services 2009–2020

- Directed clinical operations across multiple ophthalmology practices.

- Led EMR adoption, compliance training, and workflow optimization.

- Managed ASC construction projects and vendor relationships.

- Improved scheduling/operations to strengthen efficiency and satisfaction.

Education

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ — Bachelor of Arts Accounting

Technologies & Certifications QuickBooks • Google Workspace • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) • HIPAA • Visx Laser • IFS

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