Amanda Kieser, MBA
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Allie Kerschner
Amanda is continually pushing her coworkers to achieve a higher level of productivity in a way that is challenging, rewarding, and fun. She's approachable, and encourages those around her to be their best by being creative and thinking outside the box. Amanda sets the standard high for her teams, expects the best, and uses her work ethic and ambition to lead by example.
Allie Kerschner
Amanda is continually pushing her coworkers to achieve a higher level of productivity in a way that is challenging, rewarding, and fun. She's approachable, and encourages those around her to be their best by being creative and thinking outside the box. Amanda sets the standard high for her teams, expects the best, and uses her work ethic and ambition to lead by example.
Allie Kerschner
Amanda is continually pushing her coworkers to achieve a higher level of productivity in a way that is challenging, rewarding, and fun. She's approachable, and encourages those around her to be their best by being creative and thinking outside the box. Amanda sets the standard high for her teams, expects the best, and uses her work ethic and ambition to lead by example.
Allie Kerschner
Amanda is continually pushing her coworkers to achieve a higher level of productivity in a way that is challenging, rewarding, and fun. She's approachable, and encourages those around her to be their best by being creative and thinking outside the box. Amanda sets the standard high for her teams, expects the best, and uses her work ethic and ambition to lead by example.
Credentials
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Product Management
UC Berkeley Executive EducationOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Bronze Certification
Simpler Consulting, an IBM Company -
Lean Gold Certification
Simpler Consulting, an IBM Company -
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Kelley School of Business Evening MBA Program
Experience
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Surgical Directions
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consulting Director
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Engagement Manager
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Oct 2019 - Feb 2022
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Indiana University Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Operations Manager - Perioperative Services
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May 2017 - Oct 2019
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Project Manager/ Deployment Leader
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Oct 2015 - May 2017
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Project Coordinator - Office of Transformation
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2015
•Strategic planning and leadership into support of the organization's financial, quality and patient safety goals•Budget analysis and financial reporting in partnership with the entity CFO•Utilize interpersonal skills to lead multi-disciplinary teams•Lead Lean Classes to train team members on lean tools and concepts •Employee engagement and retention initiatives
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Project Coordinator - Simon Family Tower Project
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
•Collaborated with fifteen multi-service departments to create project schedule and milestones•Defined activation project deliverables and monitored status through project management software•Managed hospital shutdown communication for new construction and renovation of occupied facilities without disruption •Responsible for managing, assessing, coordinating and reporting on department projects•Supported aggressive targets established to complete the successful opening of new 9-story inpatient building•Directed departmental and users’ efforts during projects Show less
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Administrative Assistant-Vice President
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Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
•Responsible for tracking and reporting department metrics; budget, full time employee count, overtime•Coordinated Support Our Stars Monthly Employee Recognition Program•Streamlined Environment of Care Leader Rounding and documentation
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Staffing and Payroll Specialist
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
•HR liaison for all new hires, transfers and promotions for a department of 500 employees•Coordinated and implemented Employee Appreciation Week•Improved interdepartmental relationships to coordinate work between departments
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Education
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Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Community Health