Tavaris Cannon
Poznan, Poland
Summary
Dynamic Health Service Administrator with 11 years of experience overseeing diverse healthcare services for varied facilities, including directing night-time operations and ensuring top-quality patient care. Skilled in coordinating clinics, blood drives, and other community well-being programs. A detail-oriented and hardworking leader with a proven track record of enhancing service delivery through excellent organizational and communication skills. I am eager to leverage my extensive healthcare administration and operations management background to contribute to the Correctional Health Services team at NYC Health + Hospitals/EMTC, ensuring the highest standards of care and operational excellence in a challenging correctional health environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Executive Officer
US ARMY
12.2023 - Current
- Directed cross-functional teams in a high-stakes environment to negotiate contracts, resolve conflicts, and maintain strategic alliances, enhancing international cooperation and mission success.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures and policies for deployed company operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance under dynamic conditions.
- Oversaw the company's financial operations, including budgeting and procurement, optimizing resource allocation, and implementing cost-saving measures to uphold fiscal responsibility.
- Led a diverse team in a high-pressure environment, resolving personnel and managerial issues swiftly and enforcing standards to maintain strict compliance and operational readiness.
- Fostered a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and performance within the company, encouraging continuous improvement and positioning the team as a leader in operational excellence.
- Established and nurtured productive relationships with international partners and local entities, advancing strategic objectives and reinforcing the company's reputation for reliability and cooperation.
- Strategically coordinated and negotiated cross-border logistics with suppliers and transport personnel to ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials in alignment with forecasted demand and mission objectives. This involved adapting to complex international regulations and maintaining robust supply chains under dynamic operational conditions
Executive Assistant to Battalion Commander
US ARMY
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Combat Engineer Platoon Leader
US ARMY
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than 500,000.
- Prepared teams for combat operations by bringing in and effectively training top talent.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings to commander.
CBRN Officer /Physical Security Officer
US ARMY
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
Assistant Director Safety
College Station Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation..
- Developed and enforced safety policies, significantly reducing workplace incidents and ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Led interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between departments to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Emergency Room Night Admissions Supervisor
College Station Medical
11.2008 - 01.2020
- Exceeded department-specific productivity standards, collection targets, quality audit scores for accuracy productivity and collection standards for registrations and insurance verifications.
- Acted as a superuser for patient information systems, ensuring the integrity and security of sensitive data.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Oversaw and conducted the training of new staff members during the night shift, ensuring they were fully equipped and competent to handle emergency room admissions
Emergency Room Medical Scribe
Traditions Medicine - College Station Medical
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Demonstrated confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information or records to comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Director of After School Educational Initiatives
Hearne ISD
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Collaborated closely with organizational leadership and the board of directors to develop and guide the program's strategic direction, ensuring alignment with broader educational goals and community needs.
- Supervised a dynamic team of 10-15 staff members, fostering a collaborative environment to meet and exceed program objectives.
- Oversaw daily operations of the after-school program, providing corrective feedback and mentorship to staff to achieve both daily objectives and long-term goals.
- Monitored and refined office workflow and administrative processes, ensuring efficient operations and the smooth delivery of services to up to 150 students per term.
- Implemented continuous professional development and training initiatives to maintain a highly skilled and motivated workforce, capable of addressing the dynamic needs of students and the program.
Education
Master of Arts - Genomics & Individualized Health
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05.2020
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Blinn College
Brenham, TX05.2013
Skills
- Team Building
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Adaptability
Timeline
Company Executive Officer
US ARMY
12.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant to Battalion Commander
US ARMY
05.2023 - 12.2023
Combat Engineer Platoon Leader
US ARMY
02.2022 - 05.2023
CBRN Officer /Physical Security Officer
US ARMY
04.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Director Safety
College Station Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Emergency Room Medical Scribe
Traditions Medicine - College Station Medical
08.2013 - 05.2018
Emergency Room Night Admissions Supervisor
College Station Medical
11.2008 - 01.2020
Director of After School Educational Initiatives
Hearne ISD
05.2006 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - Genomics & Individualized Health
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Blinn College
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