Lori Driscoll

Lori A. Driscoll 1259 Locke Mountain Road, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 -- linkedin.com/in/loridriscoll MANAGER|EVENT COORDINATOR|REGULATOR|FACILITATOR Dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record in generating and building relationships and managing projects from conception to completion. Skilled at managing priorities and meeting deadlines, demonstrating excellent communication skills and making critical decisions during challenges. Adaptable and innovated leader with the ability to work independently and develop opportunities that further establish organizational goals. Work History Program Manager, SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES EMS COUNCIL, INC, Altoona, PA,- Regional Manager, MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, Altoona, PA,- Executive Director, CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA HUMANE SOCIETY, Altoona, PA,- Health/Safety & Donor Manager, AMERICAN RED CROSS, Altoona, PA,- Areas of Expertise ➔ EVENT ORGANIZATION ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ PROJECT MANAGEMENT CUSTOMER FOCUSED PROBLEM SOLVING DECISION MAKING TIME MANAGEMENT POLICY/PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ REGULATORY COMPLIANCE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMUNICATION CREATIVE THINKING GRANT WRITING FUNDRAISING Professional Profile MANAGEMENT ● Supervised full-time, part-time and contractual staff ● ● ● ● Mentored and coached staff Scheduled projects and staff Served as Logistics Coordinator for multiple emergency deployments/events Liaised with the board of directors at several nonprofit agencies ○ Bylaw creation, revisions, and reviews ○ Personnel policies creation, revisions and reviews ○ Meeting minutes tracking actions and goals ○ Budget creation and management PROJECTS/SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATION ● ● ● ● ● Organized special events (budgeting, fundraising, designing recognition ceremonies, and coordinating overall event implementation) Specialized program management (example: administrator for a state grant program to distribute Naloxone for First Responders including drug distribution, dosage administration tracking, and quarterly reporting to ensure program compliance) Coordinated educational training/seminars from small groups of 10 to larger conferences of over 150 participants Served as a member of multiple statewide task forces creating policies and procedures for the Commonwealth to ensure consistency and standardization Orchestrated meetings including agendas, action plans, goal tracking FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/DEVELOPMENT ● ● ● ● Developed budgets and monitored compliance for special projects/programs Composed grants ($500-$75,000) to secure funds for special programs including designated officers’ training programs, leadership training, recognition banquets, appreciation days, Critical Incident Stress Management training, and various other programs Spearheaded fundraising activities of various types from special events to direct appeals Oversight of grant administration and/or compliance ○ Nason Foundation AED Grant ○ Allied Health Scholarship ○ Medical Reserve Corps/Citizen Corps ○ Federal Rural AED Grant REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ● Ensured licensure compliance ● Supported quality assurance and quality improvement programs ● Participated in the Regional Performance Improvement Committee ● Conducted complaint investigations including inquiries, in-person interviews, after action reports Analysed data related to certification results and retention of certifications Precepted for Pearson Vue Exams Coordinated state certification exams ● ● ● COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING ● ● ● ● ● ● Promoted social media marketing Created electronic and/or print newsletters Generated email marketing/communications Facilitated meetings Established recruitment projects for both paid and volunteer careers Provided customer service support for statewide credentialing system TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES ● Office 365, Social Media Platforms, Constant Contact, multiple specialized programs Certifications Pennsylvania Certified Emergency Medical Responder, current DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BUREAU OF EMS Pearson Vue Certified Test Administrator, 2019 PEARSON VUE Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist, 2018 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF AMBULANCE COMPLIANCE Certified National Investigator and Inspector, 2017 COUNCIL OF LICENSURE ENFORCEMENT AND REGULATION Continuing Education BOARD OF DIRECTORS STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP, 2020 LEADERSHIP IN TURBULENT TIMES, 2016 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID USA, 2019 RECRUITMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY, 2016 BASIC DESIGNATED INFECTION CONTROL OFFICER TRAINING, 2019 NAEMTSAFETY COURSE, 2015 LEADERSHIP STYLES & DIFFERENCES, 2019 LEADERSHIP “2015”, 2015 STRATEGIC PLANNING OVERVIEW, 2019 EMS AGENCY MANAGER WORKSHOP, 2014 ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS, 2018 KEEPING GOOD PEOPLE GOOD, 2013 GROUP CRISIS INTERVENTION, 2018 PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID, 2012 LEADERSHIP LESSONS, 2018 PREPARING FOR LINE OF DUTY DEATH, 2008 FITCH AND ASSOCIATES’ SUPERVISORY WORKSHOP, 2017 CUSTOMER SERVICE, 2017 THE DISNEY KEYS TO EXCELLENCE, 2006

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