Experience

New Jersey Innovation Institute

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Grants & Federal Contracts Management

  • Jan 2021 - 3 years

• Manager, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

  • Apr 2020 - Jan 2021

  Newark, New Jersey, United States

• Operations Manager, New Jersey Innovation Institute, Healthcare Delivery Systems iLab

  • Dec 2018 - Apr 2020

  Newark, New Jersey - Act as a prepared, collaborative, and cooperative leader of a departmental team - Manage and develop staff according to organizational/professional frameworks set forth - Oversee and manage the assignment, implementation, and operations of projects - Participate in quality and compliance review of projects - Acquire and/or develop screened and/or potential business opportunities to senior leadership - Leverage knowledge, capabilities, and different skill sets as appropriate at… Show more - Act as a prepared, collaborative, and cooperative leader of a departmental team - Manage and develop staff according to organizational/professional frameworks set forth - Oversee and manage the assignment, implementation, and operations of projects - Participate in quality and compliance review of projects - Acquire and/or develop screened and/or potential business opportunities to senior leadership - Leverage knowledge, capabilities, and different skill sets as appropriate at both the project and departmental level - Implement and improve communication models and best practices both internally and externally

• Engagement & On-boarding Coordinator, Healthcare Delivery Systems iLab

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  Newark, New Jersey • Manage end-to-end processes for onboarding NJ hospitals and health systems to NJHIN shared services data platforms to meet NJ Department of Health initiatives, including achieving statewide interoperability through secured patient data exchange • Conduct project management for NJ hospitals and other healthcare stakeholders to identify information needs, user experience and product workflow in order to implement health information technology and data integration solutions… Show more • Manage end-to-end processes for onboarding NJ hospitals and health systems to NJHIN shared services data platforms to meet NJ Department of Health initiatives, including achieving statewide interoperability through secured patient data exchange • Conduct project management for NJ hospitals and other healthcare stakeholders to identify information needs, user experience and product workflow in order to implement health information technology and data integration solutions accordingly • Contribute to the development and implementation of new health information technology solutions to enable NJ healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible through timely access to valuable data about their patients • Manage the dissemination, completion and maintenance of legal contracts and relationships between key stakeholders to ensure compliance with state grant requirements, HIPAA privacy laws, etc. • Provide ongoing program development and tracking strategies to streamline business processes and improve adherence to project timelines and project plans



Columbia University Aging Center-International Longevity Center (CAC-ILC)

• Research Assistant to Michael K. Gusmano, PhD, Principal Investigator, World Cities Project

  • Dec 2016 - May 2017

  Greater New York City Area • Contributed to analysis on the effectiveness of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program • Applied knowledge of CMS policies and the Affordable Care Act to a highly scrutinized area of health care reform • Conducted a secondary literature review entitled “Critical Analysis of Efforts to Improve Care Coordination and Reduce 30-Day Hospital Readmissions” • Developed techniques for root cause analysis to identify causal health and social factors… Show more • Contributed to analysis on the effectiveness of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program • Applied knowledge of CMS policies and the Affordable Care Act to a highly scrutinized area of health care reform • Conducted a secondary literature review entitled “Critical Analysis of Efforts to Improve Care Coordination and Reduce 30-Day Hospital Readmissions” • Developed techniques for root cause analysis to identify causal health and social factors as they relate to various health outcomes Show less



Atlantic Health System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator, Corporate Compliance & Internal Audit

  • Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

  Corporate Headquarters, Morristown, NJ • Managed case files of a dynamic array of investigations across five hospitals and expanding outpatient sector • Served as a main point of contact for the compliance hotline, received incoming complaints and reports, gathered preliminary information and supporting research • Assisted employees with questions/concerns regarding policies and procedures • Maintained compliance investigation network database to ensure all reports were addressed in a timely and organized… Show more • Managed case files of a dynamic array of investigations across five hospitals and expanding outpatient sector • Served as a main point of contact for the compliance hotline, received incoming complaints and reports, gathered preliminary information and supporting research • Assisted employees with questions/concerns regarding policies and procedures • Maintained compliance investigation network database to ensure all reports were addressed in a timely and organized manner • Interviewed employees, patients, and other reporters to investigate and follow up on complaints, concerns, and questions regarding compliance issues, including, but not limited to: billing errors, medical records issues, HIPPAA privacy, employee conduct, etc. • Generated data reports and statistics and conducted compliance program analysis to be presented at quarterly compliance committees • Coordinated correspondence and timely completion of deliverables regarding a federal Corporate Integrity Agreement • Liaised with departments during investigations on quality of care, HIPAA privacy, ethical issues, billing compliance, employee relations, etc. • Collaborated on creation and revision of employee training materials for HIPAA privacy and corporate compliance

• Marketing & Business Coordinator

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2016

  Morristown, NJ • Provided administrative and marketing support to all managers and staff at Atlantic Rehabilitation with day-to-day business operations, ongoing projects, events, and improvement initiatives • Assisted with monthly key performance indicators tracking patient volume, case mix and reimbursement • Liaised with marketing and strategic sourcing departments to update and revise web copy and marketing print materials for rehabilitation services • Performed data analysis of physician referral… Show more • Provided administrative and marketing support to all managers and staff at Atlantic Rehabilitation with day-to-day business operations, ongoing projects, events, and improvement initiatives • Assisted with monthly key performance indicators tracking patient volume, case mix and reimbursement • Liaised with marketing and strategic sourcing departments to update and revise web copy and marketing print materials for rehabilitation services • Performed data analysis of physician referral patterns to outpatient services and presented findings to senior leadership • Ensured that all new and updated print materials and documents at the facility were clinically accurate, met health literacy standards, and were appropriate for patient use • Served on various committees focused on improving quality of care, health literacy, and mobile technology throughout the organization



Aura Salon & Spa

• Front Desk Manager & Head of Client Relations

  • Apr 2009 - Oct 2013

  Morristown, New Jersey • Managed day-to-day operations—provided excellent customer service, managed staff of twenty people, organized client and staff schedules, performed assessments of client retention, inventory, computed daily revenue totals, made recommendations to business owner



Rutgers University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant, Exercise & Aging (undergraduate course)

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  New Brunswick, NJ • Edited and co-authored a professional manual on health and exercise programs for assisted living facilities across NJ to help provide seniors with effective, fun, and safe programs • Planned, organized, and executed various events and programs for the local senior population

• Intern, Department of Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  New Brunswick, NJ • Developed knowledge on criminal and civil laws pertaining to rape and sexual assault through researching state laws and criminal codes on such violence for the Department’s official manual



DMC Athletics & Rehabilitation

• Intern, Physical Therapy

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Cedar Knolls, NJ



Morris County, Department of Aging & Veteran Services

• Assistant/Intern

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

  Morristown, NJ