Linda Smariga MS, PMP
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Regina Bradley
Linda supported me and my clients over the last 3.5 years as Project/Implementation Manager at HMS. During this time she assisted me with over half a dozen client implementations and scope expansions for my New York clients. Linda is extremely professional, organized and thorough when it comes to project management. She keeps copious notes and ensures everyone on the project plan remains accountable and engaged. She is very open and transparent with information and immediately speaks up with there is potential risk or delays meeting deadlines. She always goes above and beyond to keep everyone on target, informed and educated to ensure alignment with all parties. She is by far one of the best project managers I have had the pleasure of working and partnering with. She would add value to any organization she join including managing client relationship and accounts directly herself. She has all the makings to be an excellent Account Executive if given the opportunity.
Michelle Williamson, MBA, PMP
I had the pleasure of working with Linda for more than 3 years on numerous implementations. She brings a calm and "can-do" partnership needed to meet the demands of complex regulatory projects.
Regina Bradley
Linda supported me and my clients over the last 3.5 years as Project/Implementation Manager at HMS. During this time she assisted me with over half a dozen client implementations and scope expansions for my New York clients. Linda is extremely professional, organized and thorough when it comes to project management. She keeps copious notes and ensures everyone on the project plan remains accountable and engaged. She is very open and transparent with information and immediately speaks up with there is potential risk or delays meeting deadlines. She always goes above and beyond to keep everyone on target, informed and educated to ensure alignment with all parties. She is by far one of the best project managers I have had the pleasure of working and partnering with. She would add value to any organization she join including managing client relationship and accounts directly herself. She has all the makings to be an excellent Account Executive if given the opportunity.
Michelle Williamson, MBA, PMP
I had the pleasure of working with Linda for more than 3 years on numerous implementations. She brings a calm and "can-do" partnership needed to meet the demands of complex regulatory projects.
Regina Bradley
Linda supported me and my clients over the last 3.5 years as Project/Implementation Manager at HMS. During this time she assisted me with over half a dozen client implementations and scope expansions for my New York clients. Linda is extremely professional, organized and thorough when it comes to project management. She keeps copious notes and ensures everyone on the project plan remains accountable and engaged. She is very open and transparent with information and immediately speaks up with there is potential risk or delays meeting deadlines. She always goes above and beyond to keep everyone on target, informed and educated to ensure alignment with all parties. She is by far one of the best project managers I have had the pleasure of working and partnering with. She would add value to any organization she join including managing client relationship and accounts directly herself. She has all the makings to be an excellent Account Executive if given the opportunity.
Michelle Williamson, MBA, PMP
I had the pleasure of working with Linda for more than 3 years on numerous implementations. She brings a calm and "can-do" partnership needed to meet the demands of complex regulatory projects.
Regina Bradley
Linda supported me and my clients over the last 3.5 years as Project/Implementation Manager at HMS. During this time she assisted me with over half a dozen client implementations and scope expansions for my New York clients. Linda is extremely professional, organized and thorough when it comes to project management. She keeps copious notes and ensures everyone on the project plan remains accountable and engaged. She is very open and transparent with information and immediately speaks up with there is potential risk or delays meeting deadlines. She always goes above and beyond to keep everyone on target, informed and educated to ensure alignment with all parties. She is by far one of the best project managers I have had the pleasure of working and partnering with. She would add value to any organization she join including managing client relationship and accounts directly herself. She has all the makings to be an excellent Account Executive if given the opportunity.
Michelle Williamson, MBA, PMP
I had the pleasure of working with Linda for more than 3 years on numerous implementations. She brings a calm and "can-do" partnership needed to meet the demands of complex regulatory projects.
Credentials
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Project Manager Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteMar, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Public Partnerships | PPL
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Aug 2020 - Present
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HMS
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Manager, Client Implementations
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2020
Led a team that implemented cost saving solutions for regional, national, and state healthcare clients across the country, focused on moving healthcare forward, while still managing implementations for clients.. These implementations reduced healthcare costs, and ensured the right payer pays the right claim. Most recently, led a team focused on portfolio management, reporting and metrics, while still managing client implementations.
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Project Manager, Implementation Services
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Oct 2016 - Jul 2018
Healthcare Client Implementations. Delivering complete cost containment solutions to both commercial and public sector clients, customized to meet unique requirements.
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Humana
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Consultant (Program Manager)
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2015
•Collaborated with key business partners to drive initiatives and innovate products that aligned with strategies of the commercial group segment of Humana. These partners included IT, legal/risk, compliance, marketing, and sales. •Developed and managed new products and solutions through stage gates of the product development life cycle, with a focus on wellness products. •In addition to new product development, I was charged with running several pilots to develop clinical outreach programs, focused on changing/improving health habits. Managed development of new products/services and updated current products for behavioral health departments, including EAP, wellness/health coaching, and utilization management. •Work included new product generation, research (market and clinical), and product analysis. Screened and vetted new product ideas, and presented product concepts and business plans to executive leadership. •Product development included working with in conjunction with IT, service operations, marketing and proposal departments. Show less
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Humana Behavioral Health
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United States
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Hospital & Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Feb 2009 - Jun 2012
Key contributor to expanding the product development department to create new behavioral health interventions and products, and culling out unsaleable products. Worked with leadership to establish product life cycles for projects, and to hire new talent. Key contributor to expanding the product development department to create new behavioral health interventions and products, and culling out unsaleable products. Worked with leadership to establish product life cycles for projects, and to hire new talent.
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RIM Holding Grp, Inc.
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Dallas/Fort Worth Area
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Cost Segregation Consultant
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2007 - 2007
Outside sales consultant to commercial building owners, advised them of a tax strategy known as cost segregation, which allowed the owner to depreciate property values exponentially. Business development for RIM’s Cost Segregation market throughout Northeast Tarrant County; establishing contacts in banking, legal, and accounting circles. Provided presentations at chamber of commerce functions and to potential customers. Outside sales consultant to commercial building owners, advised them of a tax strategy known as cost segregation, which allowed the owner to depreciate property values exponentially. Business development for RIM’s Cost Segregation market throughout Northeast Tarrant County; establishing contacts in banking, legal, and accounting circles. Provided presentations at chamber of commerce functions and to potential customers.
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National Team Administrator
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2004 - 2006
Served on national board. Managed all changes and updates to national policies and procedures, ensuring that all Jurisdictions received and understood these changes. Worked regularly with Area Teams on a national basis, aiding with on-going training, and coordinated major changes to writing/presentation guidelines. Maintained national database for all presenters.
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Area Executive Director, Desert Southwest
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2000 - 2004
Led the growth and strategy for all of Arizona and southern Nevada Marriage Encounter. Planned, organized and managed all Weekend seminars, in 4 cities, establishing teams in each city to provide facilities, lodging, and materials. As a result, Marriage Encounter Weekends were expanded to 2 cities, attendance increased by 50%, and Engaged Encounter Weekends were added to the Area.Led the Area Board of Directors, and recruited new talent for key positions in Weekend presentations, finances, training, and public relations. Show less
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Future Electronics
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Canada
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Operations Manager
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1997 - 1999
Established offices in multiple West coast cities for a brand new sales division; directed build-outs and moves, and implemented the company’s sales systems and quoting process. As the sales division penetrated large accounts, all systems were operationally ready, sales reports were generated for analysis, and customers’ needs were converted into sound business decisions. Established offices in multiple West coast cities for a brand new sales division; directed build-outs and moves, and implemented the company’s sales systems and quoting process. As the sales division penetrated large accounts, all systems were operationally ready, sales reports were generated for analysis, and customers’ needs were converted into sound business decisions.
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Digital Solutions, Inc.
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Las Vegas, Nevada Area
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Founding Partner
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1995 - 1997
Performed all necessary duties to launch a new company, served on the board of directors, and helped establish a quote-to-order process. Performed all necessary duties to launch a new company, served on the board of directors, and helped establish a quote-to-order process.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Operations
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1982 - 1995
Managed large group logistics for various aircraft maintenance operations, both domestic and international locations. Experience varied from flight line operations, support maintenance shops, training operations, and centralized control centers. Led organizations ranging in size from 22 to over 500 people, and was selected for a highly competitive master's degree program. Managed large group logistics for various aircraft maintenance operations, both domestic and international locations. Experience varied from flight line operations, support maintenance shops, training operations, and centralized control centers. Led organizations ranging in size from 22 to over 500 people, and was selected for a highly competitive master's degree program.
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Education
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Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts -
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
M.S.