Dr. Benjamin Ritter
Leadership, Executive, and Career Coach | Leadership and Talent Development Consultant at Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting- Claim this Profile
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Veronica Morales
I am eternally grateful of Dr. Benjamin for his coaching and career mentoring. I look forward to applying his teachings to my career development and I highly recommend his services to anyone with the privilege to benefit from them.
Rebekah G.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Ritter for his exceptional counseling skills. He listened attentively and provided valuable insights, showing genuine concern for my career goals. His suggestions were innovative and inspired me to think outside the box. I would highly recommend Dr. Ritter to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate counselor who is dedicated to their clients' success. Thank you for all that you do, Dr. Ritter!
Eric Golden
I highly recommend Benjamin as he provided took the time to provide a service that overwhelmed me. His knowledge and professionalism plus his dedication to provide work I don’t believe 99% of his competitors could deliver. I am very lucky to have found Benjamin. He is also a kind and generous person which was also a plus.
Veronica Morales
I am eternally grateful of Dr. Benjamin for his coaching and career mentoring. I look forward to applying his teachings to my career development and I highly recommend his services to anyone with the privilege to benefit from them.
Rebekah G.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Ritter for his exceptional counseling skills. He listened attentively and provided valuable insights, showing genuine concern for my career goals. His suggestions were innovative and inspired me to think outside the box. I would highly recommend Dr. Ritter to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate counselor who is dedicated to their clients' success. Thank you for all that you do, Dr. Ritter!
Eric Golden
I highly recommend Benjamin as he provided took the time to provide a service that overwhelmed me. His knowledge and professionalism plus his dedication to provide work I don’t believe 99% of his competitors could deliver. I am very lucky to have found Benjamin. He is also a kind and generous person which was also a plus.
Veronica Morales
I am eternally grateful of Dr. Benjamin for his coaching and career mentoring. I look forward to applying his teachings to my career development and I highly recommend his services to anyone with the privilege to benefit from them.
Rebekah G.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Ritter for his exceptional counseling skills. He listened attentively and provided valuable insights, showing genuine concern for my career goals. His suggestions were innovative and inspired me to think outside the box. I would highly recommend Dr. Ritter to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate counselor who is dedicated to their clients' success. Thank you for all that you do, Dr. Ritter!
Eric Golden
I highly recommend Benjamin as he provided took the time to provide a service that overwhelmed me. His knowledge and professionalism plus his dedication to provide work I don’t believe 99% of his competitors could deliver. I am very lucky to have found Benjamin. He is also a kind and generous person which was also a plus.
Veronica Morales
I am eternally grateful of Dr. Benjamin for his coaching and career mentoring. I look forward to applying his teachings to my career development and I highly recommend his services to anyone with the privilege to benefit from them.
Rebekah G.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Ritter for his exceptional counseling skills. He listened attentively and provided valuable insights, showing genuine concern for my career goals. His suggestions were innovative and inspired me to think outside the box. I would highly recommend Dr. Ritter to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate counselor who is dedicated to their clients' success. Thank you for all that you do, Dr. Ritter!
Eric Golden
I highly recommend Benjamin as he provided took the time to provide a service that overwhelmed me. His knowledge and professionalism plus his dedication to provide work I don’t believe 99% of his competitors could deliver. I am very lucky to have found Benjamin. He is also a kind and generous person which was also a plus.
Credentials
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Generative AI for Business Leaders
LinkedInSep, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools
LinkedInSep, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Hogan Assessment Certification - HPI, HDS, MVPI
Hogan AssessmentsMay, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Coaching Employees through Difficult Situations
LinkedInNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Coaching Virtually
LinkedInNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Coaching and Developing Employees
LinkedInNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Coaching New Managers
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Developing Executive Presence
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Developing Your Leadership Philosophy
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Executive Leadership
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Inclusive Leadership
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Managing Skills for Remote Leaders
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Tips for Working Remotely
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Transitioning from Manager to Leader
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Leadership, Executive, and Career Coach | Leadership and Talent Development Consultant
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Jun 2016 - Present
Overview:▪ Guide executive and senior leaders to develop their professional brand and executive presence (define your leadership story and approach), get clear on the work they were meant to do (create career clarity), and grow that into a meaningful career either in an organization or out on their own (we make the job you want happen).▪ Assist leadership and management in resolving employee relation issues, conducting effective investigations, and recommend actions for sensitive and complex situations.▪ Sample client organizations include, Amazon, ATI PT, Bloomberg, CDW, Confluent, Coursera, Doordash, Fiserv, Google, Northwestern, Pinterest, Segment, Twilio, Yelp, Zumper.▪ Corporate wellness workshop facilitator and speaker (30 events per year) on the topics of leadership development, talent management, job crafting, job satisfaction, engagement, etc.▪ Develop and analyze metrics to ensure program effectiveness and control cost, i.e., rates of retention, engagement, promotions, Kirkpatrick model for evaluation.LFY Systems:▪ Curator of the LIVE© system program, which focuses on coaching, leadership development, applied learning theory, and job crafting strategies to guide clients in cultivating personal alignment, greater levels of confidence, and emotional intelligence▪ Curator of the Three C's of Self Leadership©, a easy to follow system for leading yourself and cultivating greater levels of emotional intelligence▪ Curator of The TEAM model© system of managing to motivate that boosts emotional intelligence, employee engagement, job satisfaction, and organizational revenueDrop me a message here or schedule a time on my calendar; www.calendly.com/benjaminritter Show less
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MasterClass Course Instructor - How To Be The Leader Of Your Own Career and Create a Career You Love
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Dec 2022 - Present
It's time that you felt like your work mattered, and that you're on the right career path as a leader. In this course you'll learn:▪ Career Clarity: We will dive into your past and future from a variety of angles to create a clear picture of the next steps you need to take in your career in order to achieve professional fulfillment.▪ How to Get Unstuck: You will learn how to become empowered and accountable each and every day at work and create the energy you need to take action and make progress in your career.▪ How to Create Career Success: We will reveal the secrets to getting the job you want; from creating a top-notch resume, cover letter, professional LinkedIn profile, interviewing, and networking.Join us and discover career clarity, the keys to job satisfaction, and the secrets to getting a career you love that no classroom has ever actually taught you.Enroll today: bit.ly/lfycourse Show less
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International Speaker | Talent and Leadership Development Workshop Facilitator | Podcast Host
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Jun 2016 - Present
Overview: ▪ Corporate wellness workshop facilitator and speaker on the topics of leadership development, executive presence, self-leadership, talent management, job crafting, job satisfaction, engagement, intent to leave, personal meaning at work, performance development, and self-care.▪ Host of the Live for Yourself podcast, personal stories of successful entrepreneurs and leaders, and presents examples to assist in the training and development of others in living for themselves▪ Host of The Executive podcast, highlighting the career journeys and day to day experiences of leaders.Key workshops and presentations include:▪ Managing to Motivate through the TEAM© model▪ Crafting a Job you Love from a Job you Have▪ Developing the Leader in You - the three C’s of self leadership©▪ The Missing Ingredient to Finding Purpose at Work▪ Meaningful Goal Setting - how to stay motivated through decision makingRecent speaking engagements; LHH, TEDx, International Leadership Association (ILA), LIFEAID Corporate Retreat, Business Affairs Consumer Protection Department (BACP) - City Hall, Chicago, Small Business Association Chicago (SBAC), California Placement Association, Field Trips - Creative Mornings, Intercom, Industrious, SPACES, Dose Media, Loyola University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, WellSet.co, Kensho Health, Jewish United Federation (JUF), 2112, Chicago Scholars, Deskpass, Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), J.C Restoration, and more Show less
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Right Management
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Talent Management Consultant - Assessment, Leader Coaching, Learning and Development
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Apr 2023 - Present
▪ Assess client needs and ensure delivery of integrated solutions that consistently exceed client expectations in the realm of leadership assessment for selection and development (Hogan, True 360, DISC, MBTI, etc), leadership coaching (1:1 and group, Executive Team), and talent and leadership program design and delivery (i.e. Leadership training, Mentorship programs, Feedback, etc). ▪ Primarily deliver consulting services, build strong relationships with client stakeholders and collaborate with colleagues across Right Management for the delivery of solutions. Monitor the efficiency of solution delivery to ensure profitable cost-effectiveness. ▪ Collaborates as a strategic partner with Sales Leaders, Practice Leaders, sales and marketing professionals, and other consultants to determine and execute strategy for high potential clients and other business development opportunities across North America; assists in formal client presentation of integrated solutions, pricing and delivery model. ▪ Act as a thought leader and strategic partner for client relationships and proactively share expertise in the marketplace. ▪ Talent Solutions Right Management has been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms for 2023. Show less
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Let's Eat, Grandma
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Leadership and Executive Coach - LEG Executive Coaching
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Jun 2022 - Present
▪ Executive and Leadership Coach for Let's Eat Grandma Executive Service, include leadership coaching, executive presence, job search strategy and mindset, and other related topics. ▪ Executive and Leadership Coach for Let's Eat Grandma Executive Service, include leadership coaching, executive presence, job search strategy and mindset, and other related topics.
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Arootah
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Leadership and Executive Coach
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Jan 2022 - Present
▪ Executive and Leadership Coach for Arootah. Services include leadership, executive, and career coaching. ▪ Executive and Leadership Coach for Arootah. Services include leadership, executive, and career coaching.
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Slate Advisers
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United States
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Business Skills Training
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1 - 100 Employee
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Career and Leadership Coach
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Feb 2023 - Present
▪ Deliver personalized impact-driven leadership and career coaching to empower leaders to thrive. Our approach brings together exceptional coaches + technology + human-centered experience design. ▪ Slate Growth (leadership coaching): Through focused development and support of a 1:1 coach, leaders discover where they’re stuck, experiment with new approaches, and iterate, making personal breakthroughs in context to their roles. ▪ Slate Career (career transition services): Matched with a team of expert advisers, transitioning employees are equipped to find work they love faster. Outplacement services that are tailored for transitioning employees based on their unique goals, needs, and experience with proven results. Show less
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The Muse
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Canada
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Leadership and Career Coach
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Jan 2020 - Jul 2023
▪ Coaches career professionals and senior leaders from various industries to create a career they love. Services include leadership coaching, career coaching, job search strategy, resume, and LinkedIn profile reviews. ▪ Coaches career professionals and senior leaders from various industries to create a career they love. Services include leadership coaching, career coaching, job search strategy, resume, and LinkedIn profile reviews.
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Teknova
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of Talent Development, Organizational Culture, and Learning
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Aug 2021 - Feb 2023
▪ Head of Talent Development responsible for the overall organizational, culture, talent, leadership, and learning development strategy, including but not limited to aspects of recruiting, onboarding, training, and professional and leadership development. Reporting to the Chief People Officer and partnering with the CEO and other senior business leaders. ▪ Sourced, hired, and trained two direct reports - learning and development and operations training managers. Guide development and implementation of New Hire Orientation, On-boarding, Train the trainer program, and SOP updates. ▪ Managed full execution and organization of learning and development curriculum and programs including promotion and communications, content creation, design, facilitation (virtual and in-person), attendance and engagement, and success measurement to continually improve and meet the changing needs of the organization. ▪ Developed and implemented/facilitated the first-ever leadership fundamentals organizational-wide training for all people managers/supervisors at Teknova. Collaborated directly with the CEO, COO, and CPO to ensure the content aligned with the strategic imperatives and culture of the organization. ▪ Curated, implemented, manage, and maintain a new quarterly Performance Development process. Including organizational-wide trainings on the topics of goal setting, feedback, one-on-ones, and quarterly reviews, resource development, and acting as the subject matter expert. ▪ Vetted and partnered with an engagement vendor and drove initiatives to measure engagement and use data to make recommendations on program improvements and to gauge employee morale / company climate. Including focus groups, workshops (i.e., Senior Leadership 360’s / Manager Feedback) and engagement pulse surveys. ▪ Subject matter expert on learning and development, organizational culture, leadership best practices and overall talent strategy trends, news, and research. Show less
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Bravely
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Netherlands
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Leadership, Executive, and Career Coach
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Jan 2020 - Feb 2023
▪ Coached internal employees with objective, unbiased, and on-demand actionable guidance, everything from coworker conflict, performance reviews, internal career coaching and mapping, to performance-related stress. ▪ Coached internal employees with objective, unbiased, and on-demand actionable guidance, everything from coworker conflict, performance reviews, internal career coaching and mapping, to performance-related stress.
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Torch
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1 - 100 Employee
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Leadership and Executive Coach
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
▪ Supported leaders (managers, directors, senior leadership, and executives) in identifying interpersonal challenges, defining concrete goals to address those challenges, and providing thought partnership and accountability in guiding clients from where they are now to where they never thought they would be able to go. ▪ Utilized strengths and operational experience in business, management, and the start-up world to expand self-insights and build confidence and ability of coaching clients. ▪ Provided leadership coaching through a proprietary learning platform and ensures technology is supporting learning and coaching goals and objectives Show less
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YPO
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United Kingdom
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Business Supplies & Equipment
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200 - 300 Employee
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Regional Learning and Talent Development Director, Mid-America
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Mar 2020 - Sep 2021
▪ Provided regionally strategic direction, executive coaching, and advisory on curriculum design best practices and in-house tools to ensure successful L&D programs (400 learning events annually). ▪ Built executive relationships and provides consultative and coaching services to approximately 200 executive CEO learning officers and champions (36 chapters). ▪ Managed the design and delivery of learning officer education related workshops (approx. 15 – 20 annually) at the Regional and Global levels for 900 executive champions. Supports broader global talent / officer education projects to deepen understanding and improve future program execution. ▪ Delivered stakeholder training across YPO global. Creates, delivers, and communicates training materials while conducting program reviews to drive iterative program improvement. ▪ Developed and manages small to larger complex development programs, leading the process from initiation and ideation through completion, including scoping, scheduling, defining deliverables, socializing, and launching. (i.e., officer education, ILT and VILT template design, UNwomen event design, hybrid (in-person and virtual) guidelines due to COVID, peer engagement for global events). Show less
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Founder
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2020
▪ Founder of The Breakup Supplement©; an All-Natural Dietary Supplement for Reduced Stress, Enhanced Moods, and Cognitive Health for People Dealing with Divorce, Separation, and Heartbreak ▪ The purpose of The Breakup Supplement is to help counteract the negative emotions that are associated with a breakup, divorce, or separation through simple, natural, and healthy means. ▪ Managed all operations and processes related to the creation, distribution, marketing, sales, etc. ▪ Founder of The Breakup Supplement©; an All-Natural Dietary Supplement for Reduced Stress, Enhanced Moods, and Cognitive Health for People Dealing with Divorce, Separation, and Heartbreak ▪ The purpose of The Breakup Supplement is to help counteract the negative emotions that are associated with a breakup, divorce, or separation through simple, natural, and healthy means. ▪ Managed all operations and processes related to the creation, distribution, marketing, sales, etc.
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Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
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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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Senior Manager, Business Operations
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Feb 2015 - Feb 2018
▪ Provided strategic, planning, and administrative direction for all aspects of Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (PSMEMC) service lines (supports CEO, CNO, CMO, CFO, Regional Strategic Growth Officer, and Regional Chief Ambulatory/Ancillary Officer).▪ Site superuser for various systems including; Axiom, Budget Advisor, EPIC, HBI, HPM, Gallup, PRC, Press Ganney, and for site survey initiatives. Superuser responsibilities included training leadership, providers, and frontline staff.▪ Executive consultant / project manager for Executive and Senior Leadership. ▪ Project lead and manager responsible for increasing Patient Experience to the 50th percentile across all units, implemented major initiatives affecting daily patient and unit huddles, and specific marketing campaigns focusing on compassionate care▪ Project lead and manager for the creation of the system model for Daily Patient Safety Huddles throughout Presence Health increasing various employee engagement categories by 15-30%.▪ Project lead and manager on talent management and leadership development initiatives to reduce turnover rates and increase associate engagement through collaborating with human resources at the system and site levels.▪ Collaborated in planning and presenting strategic interventions for 2016 and 2017 valued at over $7 million and physician initiatives valued over $2 million.▪ Responsible for planning, managing, and submission of capital requests (over $80 million over the next 3 years).▪ Forecast and communicated monthly, quarterly and annual productivity, volumes, and financial outcomes to the executive team and utilized findings for strategic project implementation and maintenance.▪ Analyzed current and future market potential for various healthcare streams.▪ Interim Senior Financial Manager – approximately 9 months. Show less
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Process Improvement Analyst, Project Manager
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Aug 2012 - Feb 2015
▪ Analyzed best practice data, outcomes, and reported trends and opportunities to medical staff and hospital committees.▪ Project lead and manager for BOOST, HEN, CUSP CAUTI, Surviving Sepsis, SNF Readmission Reduction, AHRQ Medicaid Readmission Reduction (sample key successes; reduced readmissions hospital wide by 22.5%, Leapfrog Safety Score of A previous 3 years).▪ Committee member on 10 different hospital improvement oriented teams▪ Project manager and facilitator for 20 different committees (131 meetings) annually, collaborated and trained all disciplines of staff on improvement projects, data analytic processes and software.▪ Responsible for all internal data analysis, quality data reporting, and corporate validity checks▪ Proficient in healthcare data analytic software including; HPM, MIDAS+, EPIC, Premier, Compass, and Comp Data. Show less
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MensPsychology
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Media Production
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Coach Operations Manager, Field Coach
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
▪ Collaborated and participated in all aspects of business operations with Founder and Team ▪ Organized logistics, networked/marketed the program, executed and coached monthly In-Field Bootcamps focused on interpersonal dynamics, and personal development ▪ Speaker and workshop host at coaching bootcamps and related events ▪ Assisted in running an internship competition with the MBA marketing Loyola University Chicago program ▪ Developed teleseminars, moderated online forums daily and assisted in phone coaching for customers Show less
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University of Illinois at Chicago
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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People Manager | Career Coach | University Speaker and Facilitator
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Aug 2008 - Sep 2010
▪ Responsible for managing the Student Employment office and STS program (6 student employees and over 100 active employees and approximately 35 employed students). ▪ Coordinated employment procedures, HR paperwork, data entry, and time/billing input. ▪ Created presentations related to human resources and employment to be delivered to the entire student body at the University. ▪ University wide speaker on the topic of resume building, job interview skills, and student employment. ▪ Responsible for managing the Student Employment office and STS program (6 student employees and over 100 active employees and approximately 35 employed students). ▪ Coordinated employment procedures, HR paperwork, data entry, and time/billing input. ▪ Created presentations related to human resources and employment to be delivered to the entire student body at the University. ▪ University wide speaker on the topic of resume building, job interview skills, and student employment.
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Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Communications and Outreach Coordinator
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Sep 2009 - Jul 2010
▪ Assisted and independently completed projects for the Chief of Health Policy ▪ Solely responsible for analyzing and presenting market research and estimates relating to various contract proposals equal to $40,000 each ▪ Involved with preparing and editing the PSA for the Illinois’ campaign for H1N1 and seasonal flu ▪ Attended, represented and was involved in conferences, webinars, and meetings for various programs for the IDPH ▪ Assisted and independently completed projects for the Chief of Health Policy ▪ Solely responsible for analyzing and presenting market research and estimates relating to various contract proposals equal to $40,000 each ▪ Involved with preparing and editing the PSA for the Illinois’ campaign for H1N1 and seasonal flu ▪ Attended, represented and was involved in conferences, webinars, and meetings for various programs for the IDPH
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Undergraduate Fellow
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
▪ Completed a database of social services and organizations for Chicago and surrounding suburbs ▪ Assisted in writing a grant proposal for infusing a social skills curriculum for Family Matters Inc. ▪ Completed a database of social services and organizations for Chicago and surrounding suburbs ▪ Assisted in writing a grant proposal for infusing a social skills curriculum for Family Matters Inc.
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Everything and anything - Noted due to the impact on my career and life
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Jan 1999 - Jan 2007
The concept of working was a given for me and saying yes to opportunities has put me on a road that has taught me skills and taken me places I never would have experienced. Here's a short snippet of other jobs I've held: ▪ My first job was in a small deli/fast food joint. I cleaned tables, mopped the floor, and then was promoted to the cash register and eventually was allowed to flip burgers ▪ Worked with my father in his handyman business from sewage pumping, replacing sinks to roofing work ▪ Started a local dog walk business along with randomly shoveling snow and raking leaves ▪ Server at Red Lobster and Bryn Mawr Country Club ▪ Retail at Abercrombie & Fitch ▪ Sports Counselor at Lincolnwood Park district ▪ Sports Counselor, Early Care and After kid care at JCC Mayer Kaplan ▪ Montessori Child Care ▪ Brand Ambassador and Field Marketing manager, traveled the US and I did everything from handing out fliers, granola bars, coaxing people into taking photos at our events, riding around on a Segway, working tradeshows and promoting movies in full costume. ▪ Liquor Promoter (sometimes in costume) ▪ Non-union modeling and commercial work, from Life Fitness, Dick Sporting Goods and American Crew. One of the oddest and fun jobs was being a Live Cast Model for a Civil War museum. Somewhere there are a bunch of mannequins with my face ▪ Participated in focus groups (yes enough to consider it a job) ▪ Door security, to barback, and eventually bartender which led me to become a semi-mixologist creating cocktail menus and partially managing the beverage program ▪ Founded (almost) a coffee company (ask for the story) ▪ Dating and relationship coach at Suave Lover ▪ Marketing associate for the American Red Cross ▪ Marketing associate for NTN Bearing Corp ▪ Marketing associate for Tru Rehabilitation and Wellness Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2018
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Doctor of Education (EdD), Organizational Leadership -
2008 - 2010
University of Illinois at Chicago
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2008 - 2010
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Public Health - MPH, Health policy administration -
2003 - 2007
Loyola University Chicago
BBA, Marketing
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