RODERICK L. "RL" GRUBBS
Health Insurance Specialist, Medicaid Division, Medicaid Policy at Georgia Department of Community Health- Claim this Profile
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Randy Bernard
RL worked for me at the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access at Georgia Tech. RL was responsible for all of the centers qualitative research collection and analysis. He was a true advocate for the end user, for the voice of the customer. For him, this was very personal and his work ethic and drive to get to the truth was always evident. While at CATEA RL would set up, organize, plan, create the testing protocol, interview questions, and assist in recruiting for each of the studies. In addition to all of the preparation work, he would also run the interviews with the stakeholder groups. RL should great insight during the interviews. He also showed a great deal of control and command as he would have to maintain order during what could have been a chaotic situation. After all of the data was collected RL would then analyze, categorize, and submit a final report of the study. Based on his findings, the design/development group would begin their work. In almost every case, RL's research help to identify areas not initially recognized as needed or previously known to the development team. This type of information is critical when developing new products. RL has shown time and time again that he is highly capable, a team player, and is able to work independently on any type of project. RL also has shown great leadership abilities during these project. RL was responsible for managing graduate students who assisted him in his work. If in the future I was in need of a highly qualified qualitative researcher or an expert in focus group/interview techniques he would be the first person I would approach.
Andy Winnegar
Mr. Roderick is skilled in management. I highly recommend him.
Randy Bernard
RL worked for me at the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access at Georgia Tech. RL was responsible for all of the centers qualitative research collection and analysis. He was a true advocate for the end user, for the voice of the customer. For him, this was very personal and his work ethic and drive to get to the truth was always evident. While at CATEA RL would set up, organize, plan, create the testing protocol, interview questions, and assist in recruiting for each of the studies. In addition to all of the preparation work, he would also run the interviews with the stakeholder groups. RL should great insight during the interviews. He also showed a great deal of control and command as he would have to maintain order during what could have been a chaotic situation. After all of the data was collected RL would then analyze, categorize, and submit a final report of the study. Based on his findings, the design/development group would begin their work. In almost every case, RL's research help to identify areas not initially recognized as needed or previously known to the development team. This type of information is critical when developing new products. RL has shown time and time again that he is highly capable, a team player, and is able to work independently on any type of project. RL also has shown great leadership abilities during these project. RL was responsible for managing graduate students who assisted him in his work. If in the future I was in need of a highly qualified qualitative researcher or an expert in focus group/interview techniques he would be the first person I would approach.
Andy Winnegar
Mr. Roderick is skilled in management. I highly recommend him.
Randy Bernard
RL worked for me at the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access at Georgia Tech. RL was responsible for all of the centers qualitative research collection and analysis. He was a true advocate for the end user, for the voice of the customer. For him, this was very personal and his work ethic and drive to get to the truth was always evident. While at CATEA RL would set up, organize, plan, create the testing protocol, interview questions, and assist in recruiting for each of the studies. In addition to all of the preparation work, he would also run the interviews with the stakeholder groups. RL should great insight during the interviews. He also showed a great deal of control and command as he would have to maintain order during what could have been a chaotic situation. After all of the data was collected RL would then analyze, categorize, and submit a final report of the study. Based on his findings, the design/development group would begin their work. In almost every case, RL's research help to identify areas not initially recognized as needed or previously known to the development team. This type of information is critical when developing new products. RL has shown time and time again that he is highly capable, a team player, and is able to work independently on any type of project. RL also has shown great leadership abilities during these project. RL was responsible for managing graduate students who assisted him in his work. If in the future I was in need of a highly qualified qualitative researcher or an expert in focus group/interview techniques he would be the first person I would approach.
Andy Winnegar
Mr. Roderick is skilled in management. I highly recommend him.
Randy Bernard
RL worked for me at the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access at Georgia Tech. RL was responsible for all of the centers qualitative research collection and analysis. He was a true advocate for the end user, for the voice of the customer. For him, this was very personal and his work ethic and drive to get to the truth was always evident. While at CATEA RL would set up, organize, plan, create the testing protocol, interview questions, and assist in recruiting for each of the studies. In addition to all of the preparation work, he would also run the interviews with the stakeholder groups. RL should great insight during the interviews. He also showed a great deal of control and command as he would have to maintain order during what could have been a chaotic situation. After all of the data was collected RL would then analyze, categorize, and submit a final report of the study. Based on his findings, the design/development group would begin their work. In almost every case, RL's research help to identify areas not initially recognized as needed or previously known to the development team. This type of information is critical when developing new products. RL has shown time and time again that he is highly capable, a team player, and is able to work independently on any type of project. RL also has shown great leadership abilities during these project. RL was responsible for managing graduate students who assisted him in his work. If in the future I was in need of a highly qualified qualitative researcher or an expert in focus group/interview techniques he would be the first person I would approach.
Andy Winnegar
Mr. Roderick is skilled in management. I highly recommend him.
Experience
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Georgia Department of Community Health
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Health Insurance Specialist, Medicaid Division, Medicaid Policy
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Sep 2007 - Present
Responsible for project management for Money Follows the Person Medicaid Rebalancing Demonstration (2006 Deficit Reduction Act and 2010 Affordable Care Act). Responsible for project - * planning (charter, procurement, project plan, WBS), * designing, developing and deploying deliverables (home and community-based services, policy and procedures, readiness assessment), * monitoring, risk assessment (training materials and contractor training), * project evaluation and closing/moving deliverables into regular waiver operations Responsible for the development of services used by members transitioning from inpatient facilities to community living, based on - * number of provider visits, mix of services, * average cost of providing services, * service utilization and other factors, * integration of services with existing 1915(c) waiver services. Collected business requirements (BRD) for IT/MMIS change requests (CSR). Measured project performance. Prepared and revised Operational Protocol for CMS and prepared and revised Policies and Procedures Manual for contractors. Prepared initial project budgets and managed procurement of provider contracts. Monitored and reported on project. Conducted and evaluated competency-based training for contractor staff. Monitored project evaluation including per member per month cost utilization, member satisfaction survey and member service utilization studies. Prepared federal reports for CMS. Prepared project performance and evaluation reports for Mathematica Policy Research (MPR), executive management, steering committee, evaluation advisory committee and stakeholders. Responsible for project communications; convened and facilitated state-wide stakeholder forums and ad-hoc working groups. Responsible for new project initiatives including Direct Service Workforce development and member employment services development. Show less
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Georgia Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Scientist I
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Jan 2003 - Mar 2007
Co-Principal Investigator on complex rehabilitation and assistive technology R&D projects. Designed and conducted exploratory, descriptive and mixed methods research studies. Collected and analyzed qualitative (focus group, interviews, participatory-action, voice-of-the-customer) and quantitative (survey, observational, critical incident) data. Collected and analyzed human factor and anthropometric data. Reported findings and prepared briefings. Designed and conducted end-user prototype testing and evaluations. Managed study budgets, recruitment and logistics. Created registry of research participants. Provided technical assistance and training for the Information Technology, Technical Assistance and Training Center (ITTATC). Prepared and delivered technical assistance and training materials for engineers, technologists, public policy experts, end users and students on the 1973 Rehab Act, Section 508 accessibility standards and compliance with federal civil rights. Prepared status updates and briefed advisory boards and funding agencies. Published research and prepared proposals. Show less
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Counseling, School of Allied Health Sciences
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Dec 2000 - Dec 2002
Prepared and delivered graduate training in rehabilitation counseling, complex rehabilitation and assistive technology and ergonomic and environmental modification assessments. Created, delivered and managed web-based content. Captured and compressed audio, streamed MP3s. Captured and compressed video. Streamed converted AVI and managed and archived media. Coordinated planning, program accreditation, evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Prepared and delivered graduate training in rehabilitation counseling, complex rehabilitation and assistive technology and ergonomic and environmental modification assessments. Created, delivered and managed web-based content. Captured and compressed audio, streamed MP3s. Captured and compressed video. Streamed converted AVI and managed and archived media. Coordinated planning, program accreditation, evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
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The State University of New York
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Trainer/Developer for Center for Development of Human Resources
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Aug 1998 - Sep 2000
Analyzed organizational problems and designed interventions for performance improvement, competency-based training, work re-design, process improvement and development of performance measures for a health and human service organization with 1800 employees. Consulted with stakeholders (agency division heads, mid-level managers, line supervisors and key employees) to establish competency-based training system requirements. Proposed strategic goals, operational objectives and tactical plans. Facilitated planning, problem solving and project management. Utilized process mapping, critical path analysis, flowcharting, Gantt charts, check sheets and affinity diagrams in organizational analysis and performance improvement. Conducted competency studies and leadership and management training. Show less
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Western New York Independent Living Project
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3108 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
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Project Coordinator, Assistive Technology Evaluation and Transfer
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Aug 1997 - Aug 1998
Designed and conducted evaluation studies on complex rehab and assistive technology devices. Used idea generation techniques, collected, analyzed and reported human-centered data, used non-probability, purposive sampling. Created registry of research volunteers. Included all relevant stakeholders in research studies. Moderated focus groups and stakeholder forums. Reported study results. Designed and conducted evaluation studies on complex rehab and assistive technology devices. Used idea generation techniques, collected, analyzed and reported human-centered data, used non-probability, purposive sampling. Created registry of research volunteers. Included all relevant stakeholders in research studies. Moderated focus groups and stakeholder forums. Reported study results.
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New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
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435 St. Michael’s Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87505
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Project Manager, New Mexico Technology Assistance Project
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Jan 1995 - Jul 1997
Developed, implemented and evaluated vocational rehabilitation and assistive technology assessment and training services, Conducted home modification and worksite assessments. Conducted state-wide training in assistive technology for in-service professionals. Conducted CARF certification audits. Developed, implemented and evaluated vocational rehabilitation and assistive technology assessment and training services, Conducted home modification and worksite assessments. Conducted state-wide training in assistive technology for in-service professionals. Conducted CARF certification audits.
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The University of New Mexico
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Scientist
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Jan 1994 - Dec 1994
Conducted descriptive and exploratory research studies for the New Mexico Technology Deployment Pilot Project with funding from the Department of Energy and Department of Defense. Conducted technology r&d and tech transfer. Developed commercial partnerships. Prepared training materials on newly developed assistive technology devices and delivered training, learning kits and media for national assistive technology training project. Organized and coordinated a national Assistive Technology Futures Think Tank and developed and hosted an assistive technology expo and workshops.. Show less
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistive Technology Specialist
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Jan 1992 - Dec 1993
Developed and implemented case management, assessment and training services, including client physical status, interests, aptitudes and skills for clients with with significant and severe disabilities. Provided career counseling, job coaching, job development and training. Conducted workplace ergonomic assessments and environmental modifications assessments. Developed and implemented case management, assessment and training services, including client physical status, interests, aptitudes and skills for clients with with significant and severe disabilities. Provided career counseling, job coaching, job development and training. Conducted workplace ergonomic assessments and environmental modifications assessments.
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Education
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2006 -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Post-Graduate Training, Industrial Design -
1999 -
University at Buffalo
Post-Graduate Training, Cultural Anthropology -
1994 - 1997
The University of New Mexico
Master of Arts, Organizational Development, Program Evaluation -
1989 - 1992
Texas Tech University
Master of Education, Language, Literacy & Linguistics
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