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| Desired Industry: Healthcare |
SpiderID: 22762 |
| Desired Job Location: Washington, District of Columbia |
Date Posted: 9/25/2008 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: Flexible |
| Desired Wage: 125,000 - 200,000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Executive (President, VP, CEO) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Masters |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
Public Relations Director specializing in healthcare
with proven, professional, profitable marketing
campaigns resulting in an exceptionally successful
track record in brand and event management,
developing strategic alliances, campaign planning
and execution, and development of innovative
internet and web-enhanced public relations
strategies.
Experience:
President/CEO, HCStrategies, LLC,
Washington, DC
April ’02-Present
Consult on aspects of healthcare including financial
optimization, revenue cycle, medical coding,
Medicare/Medicaid, medical compliance, and
assisted with lobbying Members of Congress on
constructing healthcare legislation. Assist medical
specialty practices in HR duties, marketing, and
management. Organize, coordinate, and PR
healthcare networking events throughout the DC
area, to help facilitate communication between
political leaders and members of the medical
community. Give lectures and speeches on saving
money in healthcare throughout the country. Pitch
medical stories to local media and assist in booking
healthcare experts. Handle all PR including writing
press releases and contacting media for Healthcare
for Less and 101 Health Insurance Tips.
Successfully booked self on multiple national media
appearances including: the Today Show, CBS News
with Katie Couric, and Oprah and Friends Radio as
well as national publications such as Prevention,
Shape, Vitality and More magazines as well as the
New York Times, Marketwatch and The Washington
Times.
In addition, handle PR for non-healthcare related
companies such as the Grand Opening of Hudson
Restaurant and Lounge, resulting in one of the
most successful restaurant openings in the DC
Area, as well as booked the Chef on several local
networks.
Producer/Host, Today’s Health Channel 16,
Kensington, MD September
‘03-Present
Book guests, produce, direct and edit
this 30 minute healthcare show, which airs one a
week, targeting all aspects of healthcare in the
Montgomery County Area.
Community Relations, ABC-7 WJLA-TV
Arlington, VA
October ‘05-December ’06
Handled all aspects of talent bookings/appearances
and station’s Public Relations, including assisting
with the Teen Driving and Fight Against Child
Obesity Assemblies. Produced, directed, and
orchestrated Weather at my House program as well
as film edit and produce Good Morning Washington
segments.
Executive Producer/Co-Host, Get Fit Now Channel
10,
Fairfax, VA
September ‘03- December ‘05
Produced, directed and edited this 30 minute
healthcare show, consisting of all aspects of
healthcare, focusing on motivating individuals to
“get fit and stay fit for life.” Also booked local and
national celebrities and experts in the healthcare
field to appear on key segments. Channel 21
picked up the show in August ’06, and continues to
air past episodes periodically throughout the DC
Metro Area.
Anchor, Arlington Weekly News, Channel 69
Arlington, VA
September ‘02-Present
Report and write stories/copy on special events in
Arlington, including a weekly one minute
healthcare piece focusing on healthcare in the
Arlington Area.
Production Associate, NBC Olympics,
Salt Lake City, UT
January ’02 – February ‘02
Assisted in producing entertainment segments for
Late Night Show and Access Hollywood. Selected
live shots, screened and logged footage, assisted
with scripts, arranged interviews and relayed film to
Burbank studios. Provided talent with extensive
research on medal winners, performers, and news
breaking events.
Senior Healthcare Consultant, Arthur Anderson
Worldwide, LLP
Chicago, IL
October ‘01-December ‘02
Consulted on Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement
issues, medical coding, health insurance
compliance, hospital billing, medical practice
restructuring, revenue cycle, assisted in defining
Joint Commission’s Sentinel events.
Documentary, Save the Children, Voice of America
March 2004
Produced, directed, edited and narrated story on
helping children orphaned by parents with AIDs in
Africa.
Marketing Manager, AVA Promotions
2002-2004
Physical Therapist Assistant, HealthSouth
Corporation
1995-1997
Nursing Assistant, Powhattan Nursing Home, Sibley
Hospital, and Pentagon City Hospital
1997-1998
Office Manager, American Rehabilitation Clinic
1994-1996
Researcher, Food and Drug Administration
1991-1992
Assisted in research resulting in legislation for the
Food Labeling Act.
Education:
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
8/1998-8/2000
Masters in Science,
Nursing/Integrated Health Systems Management
Marymount University School of Nursing, Arlington,
VA
9/1997-5/1998
Courses in Nursing
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
9/1990-5/1994
B.S. in Public Administration, with a concentration
in communication
Affiliations:
Hope Wellness Clinic, JFB Foundation, American
College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), National
Press Club, Northern Virginia Alumnae Panhellenic
Association (NVAPA), Gamma Phi Beta Alumni.
Skills:
Outstanding ability to think creatively and
strategically and on a limited budget, talented in
working with a wide range of personalities,
excellent written and verbal communication skills,
capacity to work independently or with a team,
high energy, highly motivated, take-charge attitude
Additional Information:
PUBLICATIONS
101 Health Insurance Tips, March 2007, LifeTips
Publishing
Ezine Articles, www.ezinearticles.com:
How I Saved My Husband's Life, and Our Bank
Account, September 2008; Winning the Appeals
Process Against your Health Insurance Company ,
July 2008; MS is Not a Financial Death Sentence,
March 2008; Off to College: Who is REALLY Paying
For Your Child’s Healthcare? June 2007; Tax Time!
Have You Maximized Your Medical Expenses?
February2007; Cut Your Hospital Bill in Half! Check
for These TOP 10 Hospital Billing Mistakes,
February 2007; Simple Ways to Cut Your
Prescription Costs, Not Your Health! January 2007;
The Healthcare-Debt Diet: 7 Ways To Avoid Going
Into Medical Debt, December 2006
Healthcare for Less, June 2006, Hatherleigh
Press/Random House
LifeTips, www.LifeTips.com, Celebrity Guru
EONS, www.EONS.com, Contributor
Washington’s Finest magazine, Get Fit with Alan
and Michelle: Myths vs Truth, May/June 2005; How
to Choose the Right Personal Trainer, Fall 2005;
Holidays and Diets, November 2006; Sticking to
Your Diet, January 2006.
Reference:
Available upon request
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