| An energetic, seasoned manager who has the ability to
challenge, inspire and enable. His focus is on collaborative relations
with staff at all levels when major restructuring is being considered.
He assists staff retain their sense of self and know they are valued.
He draws the issues out, challenges the way business is normally done,
and helps distinguish immutable values from historical practices that
must be abandoned. Helps people become passionate about their work.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Chief operating officer for a multi-level complex with a $40 million
budget and major strategist in all negotiations with the Ministries of
Health and Community and Social Services. Secured a $1.4 million increase
in the hospital budget base by directing a coordinated appeal and crafting
a successful rebuttal to an operational review.
Energized the staff of a 450 bed healthcare facility while they faced
drastic reductions in funding. Developed a model of care that involved
major shifts in thinking, in philosophy, in service delivery and related
support services.
Assisted a shaken Board reevaluate its governance role through a time
of great upheaval of management staff.
Prepared functional programs for the development of two mid sized hospitals
in Newfoundland and for a long term care facility in Ontario.
Successfully outsourced departments, creating $0.5 million savings annually
while improving the quality of services and led two organizations through
downsizing, both without union grievances.
Transformed an association to become a strong advocate for the elderly,
to set standards for the industry and to become a leader among North American
peers.
Orchestrated 3 day workshops for over 1,000 delegates, with up to 25 speakers.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
The Osborne Group
- Region of Peel
- The Glebe Centre
- City of Kawartha Lakes
- Canadian Diabetes Association
- Aldersgate Village
Independent Consultant
- The Wexford Residence
- Perley & Rideau Veterans Health Centre
- Lenadco Home
- Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care
- Markhaven Incorporated
- St. Clair O’Connor Community
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Associated Planning Consultants
Odd Fellow & Rebekah Home - Administrator
Providence Centre - Executive Vice President (Chief Operating
Officer)
Ontario Association of Homes for the Aged - Executive
Director
University Teaching Hospitals Association & Hospital Council
of Metropolitan Toronto - Planning Coordinator
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph - Director of Hospital
Services
QUALIFICATIONS
University of Ottawa - MHA (Masters in Health Administration)
Canadian College of Health Service Executives - CHE (Certified Health
Executive)
Publications edited: Guide to Caring for the Mentally Impaired Elderly;
and Designed for Seniors: Guidelines in the Planning Process for Enriched
Housing.
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