Tampa, Fl 33647 (813) 451-2172 cell (813) 986-4807 Objective: To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as an office manager w hile expanding on my past experience and education in management, customer servi ce, employee relations and administration. Areas of Expertise: *Multi-Site Operations Management *Accreditation *Vendor Relati ons *Senior Staff Relations *Training & Education *Huma n Resources *Team Building & Retention *Marketing Support *Project Planning *Conflict Resolution *Insurance Authorizations *Time-management *Budgeting & Productivity Employment History: 10/05-Present MOFFITT CANCER & RESEARCH CENTER, Tampa, FL MRI Technologist, breast imaging specialist *Hired for start-up operations of breast MRI imaging section. * Developed imaging protocols & policy/procedure manual. *Responsible for educating & training breast MRI technologists. *Special projects & research exams. *Trouble-shooting and maintenance of equipment. *Supplies Inventory. *Scheduling patients, patient histories, confirming appointments & authorization compliance issues. 01/03-2005 RADIOLOGIX, Dallas, TX, (Tampa Bay Sites) Technical Operations Manager *Hands-on manager of technologists for five Tower Open Scan facilities owned by mother company in Dallas. *Given the authority to make independent decisions. *Held accountable for employee satisfaction as well as customer satisfaction. *Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated technologists for Tampa Bay offices. *Developed educational and training materials for referring physicians, nurses, and support staff. *Gave educational presentations to health care groups and assisted marketing sta ff. *Confidential maintenance of employee personnel files compliant with corporate directives. *Key player in start up operations of new services. Received recognition on nati onal vendor website as pioneer in ability to perform MRI angiography with a low-fie ld unit. *Supplies inventory. *Served as liaison between management, client groups, radiologists, and technolo gists to ensure smooth running and accurate operations. * Developed & executed quarterly technical meetings for staff technologists and radiologists for the purpose of education, process improvement and image qual ity. *Worked with vendors concerning aspects of new products, cost containment, and continuing education for technologists and referring physician groups. *Responsible for technical accreditation compliant with state, federal, and corp orate mandates and compliance with relative laws. *Assisted insurance authorization department with peer to peer reviews for payme nt. *Chosen as Safety Officer for Tampa Bay facilities and received special recognit ion. *Assisted front desk with scheduling, answering phone & maintaining patient char ts. MRI Technologist 11/99-01/03 SHIELDS HEALTH CARE GROUP, Newton Lower Falls, MA *Instrumental in educating and training technologists new to the field of MRI ab out the principals of MRI and scanning techniques. *MRI technologists scanning and imaging duties. *Breast MRI. MRI Technologist 03/99-11/99 LAHEY CLINIC, Burlington, MA *PRN MRI Technologist MRI Technologist 06/97-02/99 NORHTERN VIRGINIA DOCTORS MRI, Arlington, VA *Scanning & imaging duties. *Worked independently. Chief of Technical Services 05/'94-06/97 MRI OF ARLINGTON, Arlington, VA *Recruited from out-of state to become the chief technologist. *Responsible for supervision of MRI technologists, working side-by-side. *Directly held accountable for productivity and patient satisfaction. *Liaison between management, staff technologists, and radiologists. *Instituted tech meetings for staff technologists and chief radiologist, providi ng support, training and education. *Successfully petitioned for purchase of a dedicated shoulder coil after my anal ysis indicated it would increase scan volume and enhance image quality. *Provided marketing support. Bank Administrative Secretary During college years MICHINGAN NATIONAL BANK, Southfield, MI *Secretary loan department; reported directly to president & vice president loan dept. *Prepared and distributed monthly financial reports for senior staff meetings *Verified credit history and loan information of incoming applicants *General secretarial duties Education: University of Detroit Mercy Health Services Administration & Health Sciences William Beaumont Hospital School of Radiologic Technology Radiologic Sciences, A.R.R.T. registered & state licensed with advanced MRI cert ification obtained in 1996. Penn Foster College Early childhood development. American Institute of Holistic Theology Currently completing bachelor's degree.