Experience

HealthySimulation.com

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder / CEO

  • Apr 2010 - Present

  HealthySimulation.com is the world's leading online resource website dedicated to supporting the healthcare simulation community. This proactive online “trade magazine” provides video product demos, news, tutorials, and links to over 35,000 thousand simulation readers a month from across the globe through its website, bimonthly newsletter subscribers, social media followers, and LinkedIn contacts. Numerous medical simulation vendors have utilized the website for advertising campaigns including Laerdal Medical, CAE Healthcare, Kaplan University, EMS SimulationIQ, UPMC, University of Miami, 3D Systems, Simulab, Drexel University, Cardionics, Pocket Nurse, iSimulate, Medical Shipment, Oxford Medical Simulation, UbiSim, Health Scholars, VirtaMed, MEDNAX, and many more. Visit https://HealthySimulation.com to see why! Show less



SimGHOSTS - The Gathering of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Advisor

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2019

  Now serving as Advisor to the Board. The mission for The Gathering Of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists (SimGHOSTS) is to provide technology specialists within the healthcare simulation field with a community dedicated to developing and sharing resources, knowledge, training and standards for fostering excellence in the operation of healthcare simulation. Sim Techs are the primary operators or ‘end-users’ of simulation based technology and are quickly becoming the defacto program representatives regarding all future simulation-related technology purchases. For almost ten years, hundreds of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists from around the world have come together for SimGHOSTS multi-day hands-on training events which provides courses in manikin programming and hardware maintenance, IT infrastructure, A/V production and systems debugging, moulage makeup, systems consolidation, team leadership, professional development, medical terminology and more. Visit SimGHOSTS.Org to watch the latest keynotes, subscribe for free resources and learn more! Over 80% of SimGHOSTS participants suggest “strong” or “primary” influence and/or responsibility for “technology-based equipment purchase decisions for their simulation labs”. SimGHOSTS provides an opportunity for medical simulation based vendors to directly engage with the new and experienced end-users of this emerging industry to demonstrate and/or train your products and services. Show less



SIMCharacters

• Austria
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Strategy Consultant

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

  Successfully developed and executed marketing strategy and launch campaign for new preterm simulator product "Paul High Emotion Simulator" to global market. 5,000,000 views of produced video in first week alone. Supported strategy for international business development and product design. Secured first North American sales, connection to international distributor partnerships, and industries most viral product launch video ever: https://www.facebook.com/Highemotionsimulation/videos/1647289608910546/ Show less



International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Website Consultant

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

  Guided redesign and redevelopment of the INACSL.Org website (Launched December 2012). This work earned Best Non-Profit Website from the Web Marketing Association's WebAwards 2013. (http://www.webaward.org/winner.asp?eid=24913#.UkR8_2RASab) Guided redesign and redevelopment of the INACSL.Org website (Launched December 2012). This work earned Best Non-Profit Website from the Web Marketing Association's WebAwards 2013. (http://www.webaward.org/winner.asp?eid=24913#.UkR8_2RASab)



Nevada System of Higher Education

• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas Director

  • May 2009 - Apr 2012

  The CSCLV is a 31,000 sq. ft. multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional clinical education center that opened in August 2009 that is shared among the University of Nevada: Las Vegas School of Nursing, Nevada State College School of Nursing, and the University of Nevada – Reno School of Medicine. Currently supported by specialized ten staff the CSCLV has an annual operating budget of about half a million dollars and serves roughly five hundred students at any given time. o Managed and oversaw all CSCLV staff, facilities, operations, and accounts. Oversaw faculty and new staff integration into new building and working environments. o Lead staff, faculty, and dean advisory committees to develop center policies and procedures to maximize efficiency and learner outcomes. o Developed additional staff positions through ongoing needs re-assessments and maintained facility moral. Secured funding to train new staff and faculty to best practices for interprofessional education in both methodology and technology. Provided biannual staff reviews and professional development goals. o Maintained strong public relations with healthcare field and the news media on local, state, and international levels providing numerous interviews. Fostered ongoing marketing efforts for the Center through pamphlets, websites, videos, tours and conference participation. Coordinated with international conferences representatives for onsite workshops, tours, and other events. o Ensured program success by working closely with several university department heads. o Fostered faculty collaboration opportunities for interdisciplinary education. o Directed product purchasing research efforts and procurement plans for capital equipment. Negotiated with outside vendors, consultants, and organizations for best rates. o Tracked and redesigned space utilization for better center efficiency and aesthetic appeal. o Secured revenue-generating opportunities for the Center worth over $250,000. Show less



Health Workforce Initiative

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Consultant

  • Dec 2008 - Dec 2011

  Simulation Technician Job Description & Curriculum Consultant Committee Member – The California Health Workforce Initiative (formerly the Regional Health Occupations Resource Center) is a state sponsored agency tasked with developing and supporting California’s many higher education institutions with healthcare related content including: new career markets for education, course curriculum, and staffing resources. o Worked with a project team of twenty healthcare simulation specialists from California higher educational institutions over a three day period. o Helped to create detailed job description for the position of “Simulation Technology Specialist”. Document available at: http://www.healthoccupations.org/dacum.cfm o Helped to design curriculum for the position of "Simulation Technician". Document still in production. Show less



Los Angeles Community College District

• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Simulation Technician

  • Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Working for the LA Community College District as a Simulation Technician I was able to combine my passion for computer hardware and software, audio-video production, and healthcare experiences into one position. o Operate, upgrade, and maintain nursing simulation laboratories including all equipment, manikins, computers, cameras and supplies. o Research simulation industry and technology and educate faculty and staff. o Install, troubleshoot and repair simulation equipment hardware and software. o Program scenarios in multiple software platforms. o Aid in the redesign of simulation lab space for maximum efficiency. o Produce media content for simulation lab in-house tutorials and online promotional materials as per direction. o Supervise Laboratory Assistant and student workers. Show less



The Playtone Company

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Assistant

  • May 2005 - May 2007

  After working in the film business for two years Lance took an intern opportunity at Playtone Productions. After two months he was hired full-time to help facilitate office and set production needs. o Efficiently perform general office duties. Manage office interns. o Design, install, update and repair video and computer hardware/software equipment. o Personal driver and assistant to Mr. Hanks and family as needed. o Edit internal Playtone projects including television show pilots. Show less



Revovler Films

• Production Assistant

  • Jul 2004 - May 2005

  Quickly promoted from intern to full-time assistant managing equipment and crewing video productions. Gained hands on experience with all aspects of professional video production. o Assist with all aspects of professional production from production management to individual departments including camera, grip, electrical, audio recording and digital editing. o Utilize Final Cut Pro to edit in-house projects and demo reels. Quickly promoted from intern to full-time assistant managing equipment and crewing video productions. Gained hands on experience with all aspects of professional video production. o Assist with all aspects of professional production from production management to individual departments including camera, grip, electrical, audio recording and digital editing. o Utilize Final Cut Pro to edit in-house projects and demo reels.



Vivendi Universal Games

• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Beta Tester

  • May 2004 - Jul 2004

  Lance served as a game beta tester where he examined game dynamics for playability, reported bugs and suggested game play improvements. Lance served as a game beta tester where he examined game dynamics for playability, reported bugs and suggested game play improvements.