Tejal Patel
Co-Founder at Uma Flowers- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Gujarati Professional working proficiency
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Hindi Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Care Coordination Fundamentals Certification
Primary Care Development CorporationOct, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Improvement Certification
IHISep, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Leadership Certification
IHISep, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Patient Safety Certification
IHISep, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Person & Family Centered Care Certifiation
IHISep, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Quality Cost & Value Certification
IHISep, 2013- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Uma Flowers
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Dec 2021 - Present
Uma Flowers is an adult-use cannabis dispensary. Our mission is to provide safe, clean and pure cannabis products that improve the health and wellness of the communities we serve. As Co-Founder I am responsible for overlooking the company operations, developing and maintaining the company vision and mission, developing a marketing strategy and developing a business plan. Uma Flowers is an adult-use cannabis dispensary. Our mission is to provide safe, clean and pure cannabis products that improve the health and wellness of the communities we serve. As Co-Founder I am responsible for overlooking the company operations, developing and maintaining the company vision and mission, developing a marketing strategy and developing a business plan.
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NCQA
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Health Care Analyst
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May 2015 - Jun 2019
Provide research and project management support for research and measures development. The Health Care Analyst will support the development and maintenance of performance measures for HEDIS and other NCQA products including the development and maintenance of performance measures for HIT contracts. Major responsibilities include compiling and assessing the evidence for performance measures related to populations and/or clinical conditions, compiling and assessing the state of science for various research projects, consulting with clinical and methodological experts, describing trends in data, and communicating with internal and external customers. Show less
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Public Health Graduate Fellow
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Sep 2014 - Apr 2015
Assist with projects and assignments for HIV, Hepatitis and Public Health Pathogens Programs (HHPHP), assist with research and policy development for HIV/AIDs, viral hepatitis, and public health reportable diseases, assist with updating patient and provider education/awareness materials for HIV/AIDs and viral hepatitis, and assist with project management to improve communication, collaboration, document management, tasks coordination and events planning. Key Accomplishments: •Utilizing specific methods, processes, and techniques to develop and deliver Veterans health educational materials regarding Hepatitis A, B, & C for HHPHP •Conducted interviews with Hepatitis Innovation Team (HIT) public health stakeholders for twenty one regionally based Veteran Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) for progress updates on proposals to receive up to $125,000 of funding to improve access to quality of care for Hepatitis Veterans Health Administration (VHA) enrollees •Created correspondence email for a national messaging campaign which suggests ways for VA facilities and employees to prepare for World Aids Day •Created an inventory spreadsheet to organize and maintain HIV and Hepatitis C policies on the Veterans Affairs (VA) internal website •Updated Hepatitis C Veteran education materials inventory spreadsheet by cross referencing information from the spreadsheet with information on the VA website •Analyzed data for high and low prevalence HIV testing stations throughout the VISN networks •Learning organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by a federal agency Show less
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SUNY Downstate Medical Center
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
Completed Master's in Public Health with a concentration in Health Policy and Management Completed Master's in Public Health with a concentration in Health Policy and Management
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The New York Academy of Sciences
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Student Mentor
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
The responsibility was to mentor in an underserved 4th to 8th grade after school classroom. Mentors created 90 minute basic science based lessons for the children. The goal for the mentors was to educate young children on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers and to positively influence them to consider pursuing a STEM career. Key Accomplishments: •Successfully used science background to educate middle school children of basic concepts in biology and application in ethics •Created interactive labs and worksheets for students to complete during the session •Completed a mentoring online course which coincided with the mentoring program •Learned various student centered teaching techniques and ways to handle interruptive behavior Show less
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Cytomedix, Inc.
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United States
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Operations Assistant
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Oct 2012 - Jul 2013
The responsibility was to provide customer service support to company customers regarding medical device merchandise orders, inquires, concerns, and other services as well as support to the operations department. This position acts as the first line of contact between the customer and the company. This position also provides administrative support to the company. Key Accomplishments: •Assisted in redesigning the process of filling medical device merchandise orders for customers, the process of packaging, and shipping orders •Created UPS shipping labels, packaged orders, and calculated days of transit for shipments throughout the nation •Utilized company inventory spreadsheet to update and manage inventory of products for European customers •Completed medical billing for Illinois Depart of Public Aid patients •Strengthened communication skills, time management skills, multi-tasking skills, and crisis management skills •Effectively worked on a team to accomplish the goals of the company and duties of the position Show less
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Medical Aide/Front Desk Associate
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Sep 2010 - Mar 2011
The responsibilities of the medical aide were to triage patients by taking their temperature, blood pressure, and blood glucose level. The responsibilities of the front desk associate was to prepare patient files, contact insurance companies to verify patient benefits, check in patients, and collect co-pays. The front desk associate acted as the first line of contact between the patient and the office via phone or in person by scheduling patient appointments, managing incoming calls, and/or directing the calls to the correct personnel. Key Accomplishments: •Learned the entire flow process of how a medical office works •Became more knowledgeable about controlling and managing chronic diabetes as well as other endocrine diseases •Significantly strengthened communication skills and customer service skills Show less
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University of Maryland Baltimore County
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Assistant
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Aug 2008 - May 2010
The responsibility of the resident assistant was to supervise, manage, and support over 40 resident students of many different ages, ethnicities, and religions with many different interests. The resident assistant conducted resident check-ins, check outs, and room safety inspections. Key Accomplishments: •Created building/floor wide and community wide resident programs on topics such as healthy living, academic success, upcoming holidays or campus events, current events, and other topics that would strengthen the well-being of residents •Completed a professional development seminar and course for residential life •Improved public speaking skills Show less
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Kindercare Learning Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Teacher Assistant
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Jul 2008 - Aug 2008
The main responsibility of a teacher assistant was to assist in conducting educational activities for children between the age of six months and thirteen years. The teacher assistant also ensured that children were in a safe and educational friendly environment at all times Key Accomplishments: •Learned about various student centered teaching techniques •Strengthened and gained qualities of being a team player The main responsibility of a teacher assistant was to assist in conducting educational activities for children between the age of six months and thirteen years. The teacher assistant also ensured that children were in a safe and educational friendly environment at all times Key Accomplishments: •Learned about various student centered teaching techniques •Strengthened and gained qualities of being a team player
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Education
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2013 - 2014
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Masters in Public Health, Health Policy & Management -
2006 - 2010
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological Sciences -
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelor's degree, Biology
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