Process Consultant

DARCI A. BARR

Professional Profile

As an experienced process consultant and program director, I have written several program and institutional accreditation documents with successful submissions; I am especially keen on regulatory standards, compliance, and quality assurance. My ability to quickly forge effective relationships that contribute to improved business processes and workflows stem from my expertise in learner-style and technical writing. Many years of maintaining leadership roles have afforded me talents in process- mapping, board governance, strategic planning, policy development and operations management. Education/Training

Human Rights Research MA – University of London School of Adv. Studies Career and Technical Education BS – Post-Secondary Ed. Specialization (ISU) Business Administration AS – Degree Link – Bus. Marketing Concentration Liberal Arts AS – Degree Link – Technical Writing

Policies and Procedures National Organization for Competency Assurance Legal Concepts Related to Credentialing National Organization for Competency Assurance The Business of Certification National Organization for Competency Assurance Psychometric Concepts and Analyses National Organization for Competency Assurance Assessment Development and Delivery National Organization for Competency Assurance Program Governance and Operations National Organization for Competency Assurance Fulfilling the Standards of Accreditation Pennsylvania Association of Private School Admin. Strategy Execution Pennsylvania Association of Private School Admin Process Improvement Max Knowledge

Implementing Innovation Max Knowledge

Career Management Max Knowledge

Training as Action Series (TAAS) Human Rights Educators USA Teaching Methods and Pedagogy IU/Purdue University FEMA ICS 100,200,700 National Disaster and Emergency Management Uni. FEMA IS-288 National Disaster and Emergency Management Uni Introductory Topics NASA Applied Remote Sensing Training Understanding Cyber Risk Global Cyber Alliance

User Proficiency Microsoft 365 and Sharepoint

Career Highlights

Founder, CEO – Plan and Process Consultancy, LLC./Independent Consultant 2009 - Current Consult services which include writing aspects for company governance, internal policies, accreditation reports, etc. in addition to process designs for special projects or programs. Consulted for Hamilton County – COAD, writing infrastructure processes to facilitate volunteers active in disaster mitigation and response. Conducted risk management assessments for small nonprofit organization within the healthcare industry, provided consultation for a bilingual training program, created an operation manual and guide for volunteer management and FTCA/HRSA malpractice submission. Conducted OSHA compliance assessment to determine areas of incompliance; led the organization to full compliance and training of staff. Conducted a HIPAA Privacy assessment to determine areas of risk, led several document management changes and processes; provided administrative support to the executive director for board review. Most tasks associated with Plan and Process Consultancy are relevant to federal and/or state regulatory compliance. As a process consultant, I provide organized and transparent deliverables that translate nicely into board governance and operations, accounting for human influences such as attributional errors and various learner levels.

Program Director – International Business College 09’-22’ Developed and successfully achieved two self-study applications and site-visits resulting in full re- accreditation award. Developed separate sterilization/OSHA program congruous to dental curricula. Strengthen chairside courses through implementation of a progressive learning schedule, especially designed for both low-high performing students. Collaborated a work-for-hire program by implementing a track between the dental program, career services, and local dental businesses. Improved interrelationships between current management and area dental offices, increasing sustained contract agreements from 50 to over 160 state-wide dental offices. Conducted a contract re-write to improve societal trust among existing and future dental offices through community solicitation. Reconstructed existing practices to improve learner investment, demonstrating 100% internship placement. Established a strong reputation as a dental assisting school among various communities; consistently 97% student employment. Maintain strategic goals through benchmarking, measurable outcomes, and curriculum design in addition to traditional management responsibilities. Program Chair – Ivy Tech State College 04’- 08’

Writer of a dental assisting program which was duplicated in five locations throughout Indiana, receiving recognition from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Initiated accreditation self-study application with full accreditation awarded. Designed a separate dental expanded functions program

(initial start-up $10,000) to increase national examination participation rates while increasing graduate re- enrollment statistics by approximately 45%, full ROI by second enrollment. Constructed an additional

“feeder course” drawing applicants 2 semesters sooner than program acceptance, increasing overall program sustainable sales by $20,000, resulting in invitation to serve as Ivy Tech’s state-wide Curriculum Chair.

Leadership/Governance Appointments

Hamilton County Leadership Academy 2025

Serving as a member of the HCLA, amplifying leadership through the connections of key stakeholders. This program strengthens leaders in the areas of diversity and belonging, planning and infrastructure, workforce and economic development, county and municipal government, agriculture, education, public safety, quality of place, and quality of life.

DALE Foundation – Founding President/Immediate Past President 2010-2016 Nominated and elected as one of six nationally-chosen founding trustees of brand-new, business start-up in Chicago. Elected president in August 2012 and re-elected in 2014. Committees served include Finance and Audit, Policy and Governance, Executive Committee, Pricing/Marketing Research (joint with Association Laboratory, INC), Editorial Board, and Nomination Committee. Created and implemented the “schedule of authority” tool for board governance. Serving as subject matter expert in various dental sciences literature.

Key Advisory Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and assessment

• Financial analysis and fiscal management

• Corporate policy and branding establishment

• Executive performance evaluation and strategy

• Editorial and technical content management

• Corporate co-branding and legal negotiations

• Subject matter expert – radiation science, materials science, learner process mapping Consultant – Governance/Strategic Planning – 2012 - Current Career and Technical Education – Consultant 2010-2022 Institutional Advisory Committees – 2008-2024

National Technical Honor Society – IBC President 2017 - 2022 Indianapolis DA Society – President 14/15’ Vice Chair 09’ Outside industry freelance consulting for non-profit organizations throughout Indiana in areas of board governance, strategic planning, assessment and evaluation, and regulatory compliance. As a program director in higher education since 2004, two separate long-standing advisory committees were formed and sustained. Served as a presenter and talent resource for American Dental Education Association chaired local sector of state and national membership of the American Dental Assistants Association. Hosted several speakers for monthly continuing education meetings and training sessions, including leadership topics for post-secondary students.

Key Leadership Responsibilities – 20+ years of experience

• Board Governance/Management

• Program Analysis/ Strategic Planning

• Human Rights Based Approach/ Research

• Accreditation/Regulatory Reporting

• Public Speaking/Communication/Team Facilitation

Literary Works/Presentations

2025 Webinar Series for Non-profits Collaborative – Indianapolis 2021 Dissertation Research - Human Rights University of London, SAS 2021 Cont. Author – DA: HIPAA…textbook Cengage Publishing 2018 DA Textbook Consultation Pearson Education – New Jersey 2018 “Are working interviews…dental practice?” DentistryIQ Publication 2017 “Does your office…give back? Dentistry IQ Publication 2017 “Obtaining medical…specialized populations” DentistryIQ Publication 2017 “How your practice can host…” Dentistry IQ Publication 2016 “Resiliency/Managing a Work/Life Balance” ADEA, New Orleans –Presentation 2016 The Evolution of Dental Assisting Dr. Biscuspid Publication 2014 Radiation Health and Safety Exam Co-authorship DANB 2013 Hazardous Communication Program F.A. Davis – DA textbook (EPD:2015) 2012 Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Agencies F.A. Davis – DA textbook (EPD:2015) 2012 Infection Control Practice Exam Co-authorship DALE Foundation 2011 HIPAA and Patient Rights F.A. Davis – DA textbook (EPD:2015) 2011 Ethics and Jurisprudence F.A. Davis – DA textbook (EPD:2015) 2010 Glossary of Dental Terms Co-authorship DALE Foundation 2008 Transition Management and Business Private Publisher, Canada 2008 Syndication SEO Article Writing Netguides, Inc., Nevada 2007 Grant Proposal – Delta Dental Representative of ITCC 2007 “Dental Assisting and Your Community” Kokomo Rotary Club 2006 “Dental Assisting as Your Career Choice” WSAL Radio Station; Howard Corp. 2004-2012 “A lesson in Oral Health” Indiana (County) School Corp. Community Involvement/Outreach

Heart and Soul Free Clinic 2020 Volunteer Secured >$10,000 Item Collection Trinity Free Clinic 2023 – Volunteer Secured > $6,000 Item Collection Exodus Refugee Immigration INC 2019-2024 Fundraiser/Home Settlement Contributions Indianapolis Circle City Relief 2019 Lead NTHS Volunteers Westminster Neighborhood Serv. 2018-2020 Lead NTHS Volunteers Grace Care Center 2017-2020 Meal Providing/Food Pantry Wheeler Mission 2012-2022 Community Collections

The Christian Center 2016 Consultant/Volunteer

Mission of Mercy 2015,2016 Free Dental Clinics/Statewide Project Kids Against Hunger 2012, 2013 Featured at Lucas Oil Stadium Susan B. Komen 2009, 2011, 2013 > $6000 total participation Teeth Against Tornados 2011 > $2000 featured in National Dental Publication Haiti Disaster Relief 2010 > $2000 collection

Fort Wayne IBC Fire Relief 2009 Campus collections March of Dimes 2008 Community Walk Sponsorship

Happy Tooth Project 2007 Awarded by Indiana Workforce Development United Way 2006 Community Collections

Hurricane Katrina Relief 2005 >3000 dental products shipped Salvation Army 2004 Community Collections

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