Project Manager

• Jan 2023 - Present

Project Coordinator

• Oct 2020 - Jan 2023

Overseeing and responding to all aspects of coordinating and implementing a wide range of projects; managing deadlines, as well as monitoring and summarizing the progress of projects. Coordinating activities such as virtual workshops, marketing, quality improvement, PDSA life cycles, including, supporting Project Directors in the development and production of materials, presentations, and publications. Specifically focused on the New Graduate RN Rural Residency (WINN) program to support new grad nurses transitioning to practice; and HRSA-Registered Nurses in Primary Care, focusing on retention of nurses in Primary Care settings. Charged with training and educating nurses/leaders in Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) initiatives, as a Diversity Teaching Associate. Serving as a liaison between the Center, schools of nursing, community members and stakeholders. Demonstrated success in co-leading various trainings, data interpretation and analysis for required reporting to grant holders, rapid cycle improvement and standardization of organizational policies and procedures. Show less

Compliance Specialist

• 2020 - Aug 2020

Researching regulations applicable to Hospice Medicare Benefit, analyzing the regulations’ impact on the organization and ensuring ongoing compliance. Collaboration with clinical staff to identify and address compliance concerns. Concentration on coordinating and performing internal audits to identify trends, as well as reviewing, revising and maintaining company policies and procedures. Gained experience in compliance in a clinical setting, advance directive review and electronic health record audits. Other tasks include coordinating responses to external stakeholders, preparing for and helping develop compliance trainings for staff and joining several workgroups including Quality Assurance and Advancing Equity and Inclusion, to ensure quality, culturally sensitive care is given to all patients and families. Show less

• Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

Coordinating and documenting internal and external regulatory processes, managing submissions to government regulators, with substantial focus on inter-departmental consultation and coordination. Facilitating certification processes by compiling and preparing materials for annual review by The Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Researching state and federal regulations and disseminating regulations to department leads to ensure organizational compliance. Supporting Compliance Officer and Regulatory Affairs Manager to one of the largest Managed Care Organizations in the State of Wisconsin in implementing and developing regulatory process flows, focusing on department processes and managing projects to ensure maintenance of compliance and state certifications. Show less

• Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

Providing creative solutions and customer service for members who are needing appointments made, or transportation arrangements coordinated. High phone call volume; maintaining strong member relationships by providing excellent customer service in a high pressure environment for Medicaid/Medicare recipients. Assisting with the Family Care roll-out of 2018, where CW surpassed their goal of 12,000 members.

Legal Assistant

• Jul 2016 - Jan 2018

Lead subrogation/insurance defense assistant to managing partner; managing multiple calendars, drafting pleadings and discovery, e-filing documents with State and Federal Courts; maintaining client relationships, gained invaluable experience in handling high-pressure situations. Lead subrogation/insurance defense assistant to managing partner; managing multiple calendars, drafting pleadings and discovery, e-filing documents with State and Federal Courts; maintaining client relationships, gained invaluable experience in handling high-pressure situations.

Paralegal/Office Manager

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

Managing day-to-day legal and financial activities in a Civil RICO focused law firm in Chicago. Charged with paralegal duties such as drafting, editing, proofreading and filing documents, significant focus on E-filing, and Pacer usage, along with substantial concentration on legal research using social media platforms and law-related search-engines. Significant utilization of Quickbooks, Excel, Clio Timekeeping Software and West-law. Managing day-to-day legal and financial activities in a Civil RICO focused law firm in Chicago. Charged with paralegal duties such as drafting, editing, proofreading and filing documents, significant focus on E-filing, and Pacer usage, along with substantial concentration on legal research using social media platforms and law-related search-engines. Significant utilization of Quickbooks, Excel, Clio Timekeeping Software and West-law.

Paralegal

• Oct 2014 - May 2015

Lead assistant to two attorneys in a family law/criminal defense firm. Responsibilities included drafting pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, affidavits, wills, last testaments, Healthcare POA, child custody/child support orders, motions and other legal documents; attend hearings, trials, intake interviews, and home-visits. Perform legal research; facilitate communication between attorneys, clients and opposing counsel, scheduling meetings, depositions, hearings and mediation. Gained experience in family law with a heavy concentration on fostering relationships with clients. Show less

Paralegal

• Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

Charged with managing cases involving construction defect, window malfunctions and water damage in a construction defense firm. Responsibilities included scheduling mediation, depositions and conference calls, editing pleadings, discovery, motions and briefs, corresponding with other counsel regarding case status, transcribing letters, reviewing documents and trial preparation. Substantial concentration on multitasking, coordinating with attorneys and working under pressure in large, multi-party construction litigation cases. Show less

Administrative Assistant

• Dec 2012 - Jun 2013

Charged with running reception area, scheduling internal meetings and depositions, gained solid experience entering and editing attorney’s time with DTE Axiom Software, utilized “Big Hand” dictation software, kept track of petty cash and was responsible for monthly bookkeeping, general clerical and litigation assistance. Charged with running reception area, scheduling internal meetings and depositions, gained solid experience entering and editing attorney’s time with DTE Axiom Software, utilized “Big Hand” dictation software, kept track of petty cash and was responsible for monthly bookkeeping, general clerical and litigation assistance.

Administrative Assistant

• Nov 2011 - Aug 2012

Greeted clients, scheduled meetings, organized social events, assisted paralegals with various clerical tasks including organizing medical records, maintaining incoming and outgoing invoices. Gained experience guiding and recruiting new employees. Worked with multiple-level positions and acquired a solid understanding of law and civil litigation. Greeted clients, scheduled meetings, organized social events, assisted paralegals with various clerical tasks including organizing medical records, maintaining incoming and outgoing invoices. Gained experience guiding and recruiting new employees. Worked with multiple-level positions and acquired a solid understanding of law and civil litigation.

Head Lifeguard

• Jan 2007 - May 2010

Duties include opening and closing the pool, swim lessons instructor, managing lifeguards, and ensuring the safety of patrons. Duties include opening and closing the pool, swim lessons instructor, managing lifeguards, and ensuring the safety of patrons.

Volunteer

• 2010 - 2010

Assistant Camp Director

• 2006 - 2009

Managed large group of young scouts in a two week volunteer Lithuanian scout camp, head camp counselor duties included directing counselors and lifeguards to ensure safety of campers of a wide range of ages. Managed large group of young scouts in a two week volunteer Lithuanian scout camp, head camp counselor duties included directing counselors and lifeguards to ensure safety of campers of a wide range of ages.