Director, Technology Programs PMO

• Jan 2023 - Present

Optimization and Change Management

• Jan 2019 - Present

Program Manager

• Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

VP of Governance and Policy

• Jan 2023 - Present

Macalester Class of 1998 25th Reunion Committee Member

• Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

Middleton Theatre Boosters

• Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

Booster President for the 2022-23 School Year Booster President for the 2022-23 School Year

Program Manager

• Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

Senior Project Manager

• Apr 2017 - Dec 2019

Forte is a solutions company with a vision to transform clinical research with a site-centric approach. Forte provides software and services in the critical areas of clinical trial management, clinical data management and research administration for cancer centers, academic medical centers and health systems.I work with leading research organizations to implement OnCore Enterprise Research system (CTMS) as well as installations of Forte EDC as well as demographics and RPE integrations with EMRs (Epic and Cerner). Show less

Project Manager

• May 2015 - Mar 2017

I work with leading research organizations to implement OnCore Enterprise Research system (CTMS) as well as installations of demographics and RPE integrations with EMRs (Epic and Cerner). OnCore has been developed through collaboration with leading research organizations for more than 14 years. As a standards-based system, it provides proven functionality for supporting best practices and requires less customization and maintenance than other systems, saving organizations time and money. Show less

Project Portfolio Manager

• Feb 2015 - May 2015

Manage the portfolio of projects for SSM-Wisconsin including Epic and non-Epic related projects.Develop tools for easier prioritization and tracking of projects.Work with integrated team to track and update project details and progress.Facilitate executive group that reviews and prioritizes projects.

Senior Application Specialist

• Jul 2014 - May 2015

WIITTS is an SSM Wisconsin and Dean Health System partnership. Our goal is to enhance the patient and clinician experience through advanced clinical information systems and technology."I wanted to pass along my appreciation for your diligence in helping to get our new CRNA set up. I met with him this morning and he has everything he needs.... He was relieved and excited at the same time." RN and Hospital Nursing Informatics LeadLead Project Manager and Analyst for Phases of Care, physician order entryFor this role, I developed project plans, risk assessments and implementation documentation. I worked with executives, physician leadership, nursing leadership and clinical managers to develop project scope, communicate project objectives and timelines as well as assess and mitigate risks. Working closely with the chief of surgery, we demonstrated the phases of care functionality to each surgery group. Within the WIITTS IT team, I coordinated the updating of over 900 OrderSets, extensive system build, training and testing."Natalie has lead this project with so much knowledge, organization, positive energy, commitment, wonderful sense of humor, patience and kindness. Of course there is so much to rave about with Natalie! She’s got this amazing background and has very much been a mentor. Due to Natalie’s updated communications, documents, vast understandings, and initiation of phone meetings with NI reps and CM’s ----this is just the beginning of why she’s been such an asset to not only WIITTS, but these providers and management. If you have met or even talked to Natalie, you would realize just how lucky you are!!!" - T. Merz, co-worker"Thank you very much for taking your time to attend our Department meeting last night. We truly appreciate your presentation and education and ...the doctors are more at ease." - physician division chief"You are doing an awesome job. Numerous people had a ton of nice things to say about you with this project!" - Director Show less

Training Environment Build Support Specialist - BlueTree consultant

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

June - July 2014 Configuring the master train environment to support Epic assessments for physicians and nurses with prior Epic experience. June - July 2014 Configuring the master train environment to support Epic assessments for physicians and nurses with prior Epic experience.

Coach

• Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

* Prepare, organize, and supervise the weekly lessons * Lead the program participants (girls 3-5 grade) through each lesson * Serve as a role model and mentor * Interact with parents of program participants * Act as a spokesperson for the program * Prepare, organize, and supervise the weekly lessons * Lead the program participants (girls 3-5 grade) through each lesson * Serve as a role model and mentor * Interact with parents of program participants * Act as a spokesperson for the program

ESL Tutor (Spanish)

• Mar 2014 - May 2014

Sr Manager, Human Resources Technology and Improvements

• Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

* Managed a team of 8. Conducted one-on-ones, completed performance reviews and encouraged professional development opportunities. * Managed releases, compliance with audit standards (SOC), subject matter relations, and executive support for Workday (HR Information Services software) and LearnCenter (LMS). * Participated in the development of IT security governance as well as scope and cost analysis for a large-scale affiliate employee project. * Managed a team of 8. Conducted one-on-ones, completed performance reviews and encouraged professional development opportunities. * Managed releases, compliance with audit standards (SOC), subject matter relations, and executive support for Workday (HR Information Services software) and LearnCenter (LMS). * Participated in the development of IT security governance as well as scope and cost analysis for a large-scale affiliate employee project.

Senior Instructional Designer, Project Manager and Corporate Trainer

• Jan 2008 - May 2013

* Trained Epic software to customer team members and internal staff. Class sizes ranged from 5 – 40 trainees. Worked successfully with trainees with a wide variety of backgrounds, learning styles and software experience. Interacted with trainees via phone, email, and GoTo Meetings to triage project issues, teach and answer questions.* Instructed trainees on end user workflows and administrative configuration of several Epic applications and courses.* Redesigned and maintained training companions, environment build and eLearning modules due to my expertise and strong skill set for problem-solving and curriculum design. * Designed and produced new Epic courses including Community Connect, Anesthesia Billing and Research. My work included the production and execution of training companions, corresponding class materials, certification exams and projects.* Worked with over 10 customers as a consultant trainer. Reviewed customer lesson plans, training project plans and master training environment build to support a successful end user training program. * Re-engineered Epic model system build* Maintained and updated Epic Training Wheels content and eLearning modules. Proposed and implemented a new format for the Cookbook to serve as a cross-walk between Model System content and customer content.Customer Evaluations: "She is so energized!! I loved how lively she was and that she didn't mind laughing!!! She is exceptionally good at what she does! Natalie just plain rocks!""Natalie is so animated to watch and listen to. She holds your attention simply by being so active. She knows the material and offers really good tips and ideas.""One of the best Epic teachers.""Thank you Natalie for all the training and help you gave us. I can truly say that you have been the best I've been taught by. You have not only been very helpful and knowledgeable, but made the learning fun and enjoyable.""She was very knowledgeable and her presentation skills were excellent." Show less

Project Manager

• Sep 2001 - Dec 2007

* Implemented Epic software for over ten customers. Handled multiple projects simultaneously and coordinated with interface, access/billing and other clinical project teams.* Guided process and workflow redesign, application build, end user training, software testing and deployment of the Epic software. Responsible for budgets, timelines and overall success of the customer’s implementation. • Led meetings with executives to demonstrate the software and guide workflow and policy decisions. * Spearheaded the development of implementation tools and strategies to improve customer upgrades to new software versions. * Worked with cross-application implementation teams to improve the internal understanding of project plans and integrated functionality such as charge routing between clinicals and billing applications."Natalie is a breath of fresh air." - Physician Champion"Thank you for all your continued efforts on so many projects. I am always confident referring people to you for application advice." - Tom M. Manager Show less

Coordinator for Coweeta (NSF-LTER) cross-site stream project

• Sep 1999 - Aug 2001

Hired staff, completed research and maintained equipment and grounds

Head Teaching Assistant

• Sep 1999 - May 2001

Ecological Basis for Environmental Issues Course14 undergraduate students per 3 lab-field sections per semester

REU Summer Intern

• Jun 1997 - Aug 1997

The program is structured as an immersion-level bench research opportunity which has been provided for more than 140 undergraduates nationwide during the last 16 years of the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program at the Center for Great Lakes Studies (CGLS). The interdisciplinary nature of CGLS provides positions in classical geology, geochemistry, physical chemistry, aquatic zoology, microbiology, molecular biology, fish biology/ecology/aquaculture, and biochemistry/physiology of aquatic organisms. Students develop a research proposal, learn appropriate analytical methods and apply them to their research, participate in related field sampling, and finally prepare and present poster and oral final reports. Show less

Student Director of Environmental Programs

• Sep 1996 - Dec 1996

Coordinated programs, marketing and volunteers Coordinated programs, marketing and volunteers

Resident Assistant and Activities Planner

• Sep 1995 - May 1996