b'SAMPLE\nCurriculum Vitae\nJohn Smith, MA, RHIA, FAHIMA\n1234 Bird Avenue\nLargo, Florida 12345\n\nEmail: Smith@HIMjobs.com\nHome: 312.581.1234\nWork: 312.586.1234\n\nSUMMARY:\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nThirty year record of achievement in management, quality improvement, education and consulting in\nthe health care industry.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nExpertise in entrepreneurial business management in the health care placement industry.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nIn-depth knowledge of health information operations with emphasis on technology.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nImplementation of continuous quality improvement systems in hospitals resulting in full JCAHO\nAccreditation\xe2\x80\x99s.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAbility to effectively communicate with customers, staff and professional peers.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nSkilled at independent problem-solving, negotiations and follow-through.\n\nEXPERIENCE:\nH.I.M. Recruiters, Largo, Florida\nPresident & Owner\n\n1991 - Present\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCreation of new business from concept to full-time successful operation.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nRevenues increased by over five hundred percent in four years.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nImplementation of customized placement software and networked computer system.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nService in permanent and temporary placement within hundreds of health care organizations.\n\nSt. Petersburg Junior College, St. Petersburg, Florida\nDirector , Health Information Management Program\n\n1990 - 1993\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nPerformed major curriculum restructuring which resulted in drastic enrollment increases.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nPlanned and developed a hands-on computer based Health Information Management Laboratory for\nstudent and community use.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nExpanded student clinical experiences from five to twenty non-traditional venues.\n\nBayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Florida (517 bed, teaching hospital)\nDirector, Medical Support Services (Coordinated 40 FTE)\n\n1985 - 1990\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nDesigned and implemented an advanced computerized record management systems.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCreated a merged utilization review, coding and quality improvement program.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nReduced accounts receivable from three million to three hundred thousand.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nDesigned new department and managed operations through staged construction.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nManaged functions of Quality Improvement, Utilization Review, Infection Control and the Health\nInformation Management Department through a Manager and directly.\n\n\x0cPage 2\n\nExperience Continued\nQuality Advantage Associates, Largo, Florida\nPresident & Owner of Part-time Consulting Firm\n\n1987 - 1991\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nPerformed Quality Improvement consulting for hospitals on a national basis.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nPrepared acute care and psychiatric hospitals for JCAHO and state accreditation surveys.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAssessed medical record content in alcohol, drug abuse and kidney dialysis treatment centers.\n\nFroedtert Memorial Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (289 bed, teaching hospital)\nDirector of Medical Record Department (Coordinated 27 FTE)\n\n1982 - 1985\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCoordinated opening of Medical Record, Utilization Review and Quality Assurance operations in\nthis new facility.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nImplemented a program to educate and facilitate the prospective payment system.\n\nSeveral Other Progressive Health Information Management Positions\n\n1977 - 1982\n\nEDUCATION / CREDENTIALS\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nM.A., Health Care Administration, 1983, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nB.S., Medical Record Administration, 1978, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nNumerous training programs resulting in expertise in adult education, quality measurement, electronic\ncommunication, computerization, Software Applications, etc.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nRegistered Health Information Administrator - 1978\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCertified Professional in Healthcare Quality \xe2\x80\x93 1988 (Not active)\n\nPROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES\nAmerican Health Information Management (Medical Record) Association ( 1978 - Present)\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCandidate for President-elect - 2004\nHouse of Delegates \xe2\x80\x93 Elected Chief Delegate, Florida - 2004\nHouse of Delegates Member, Florida - 2003\nNominating Committee, Member - 2003\nCommunities of Practice (CoP) Task Force Member - 2002\nBoard of Directors, elected for three year term - 1999 - 2001\nTeam Talks Presenter, Jackson, MS - 2001\nTeam Talks Presenter, Birmingham, AL - 2000\nTeam Talks Presenter, Tampa, FL - 1999\nHouse of Delegates - Chief Delegate, Florida \xe2\x80\x93 1998\n\nProfessional Activities Continued\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management Task Force Member - 1998\nHouse of Delegates - Chief Delegate, Florida - 1997\nNominating Committee, Elected Member - 1997\n\n\x0cPage 3\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management Task Force Member - 1997\nLeadership Conference Participant - 1997\nCareer Management Task Force Member - 1996\nTeam Talks Participant, Little Rock, AR - 1995\nHouse of Delegates Member, Florida - 1994\nLeadership Conference Participant - 1994\nLegislative Day Participant - 1994\nTeam Talks Participant, Orlando and Washington DC - 1994\nProfessional Development Committee member - 1993\nCorporate Communications Committee member - 1993\nDelegate Issue Group Facilitator - 1993\nHouse of Delegates Member, Florida - 1993\nHouse of Delegates Member, Wisconsin - 1984\n\nFlorida Health Information Management (Medical Record) Association (1985 - Present)\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nReceived Distinguished Member Award - 2005\nChief Delegate to AHIMA - 2005\nDelegate to AHIMA - 2004\nBoard of Directors (Appointed) \xe2\x80\x93 2002-03\nSharper Committee Member - 2001\nBoard of Directors - 1998\nBoard of Directors - 1997\nNominating Committee Chairman - 1996\nPast - President - 1995\nBoard of Directors - 1995\nPresident - 1994\nBoard of Directors - 1994\nPresident Elect -1993\nBoard of Directors - 1993\nH.I.M. Symposium Project Manager - 1992\nElect Bonnie Task Force Project Manager - 1992\nH.I.M. Project Member - 1992\nProgram Project Member - 1991\nH.I.M. Project Member - 1991\nProgram Project Manager - 1990\nBoard of Directors - 1990\nFirst Annual \xe2\x80\x9cRecruiter of the Year\xe2\x80\x9d Award Recipient - 1990\nLegislative Project Member - 1989\nPublic Relations Project Manager - 1989\nUniform Healthcare Information Act Task Force Member \xe2\x80\x93 1987 & 88\nLegislative Committee Chairman - 1986\n\nProfessional Activities Continued\nGulf Coast Health Information Management Association (1985 - Present)\n\n\x0cPage 4\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nElected Delegate to FHIMA House of Delegates - 1992 & 1997\nNon - Credentialed Workshop Program Coordinator - 1989\n\nWisconsin Medical Record Association (1978 - 1985)\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nResearch and Development Committee Chairman - 1985\nElected Delegate to AHIMA House of Delegates - 1984\nResearch and Development Committee Chairman - 1984\nDelegate/Advocate Committee Member - 1993\nResearch and Development Committee Chairman - 1983\nOffice of President - Elect Candidate - 1982\nResearch and Development Committee Member - 1982\nProgram Committee Member - 1981\nFinance Committee Member - 1981\nArrangements Committee Member - 1981\nLegislative Committee Member - 1980\nMembership and Credentials Committee Member - 1979\nArrangements Committee Member - 1978\n\nSoutheastern Wisconsin Medical Record Association (1978 - 1985)\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAd Hoc Legislative Committee Member - 1981\nOffice of President - Elect Candidate - 1980\nAd Hoc Legislative Committee Member - 1980\nNominating Committee Member - 1979\nNominating Committee Member - 1978\n\nOther\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAdvance for Health Information publication HIM Industry Council Member 2003 - Present\nHealth Information Technology Advisory Committee, St. Petersburg College 1986 - Present\nHealth Informatics Advisory Committee, St. Petersburg College 2007 \xe2\x80\x93 Present\nITT Technical College \xe2\x80\x93 HIT Advisory Board Tampa 2007 \xe2\x80\x93 Present\nSt. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church \xe2\x80\x93 Chair Pastoral/Stewardship Council 2007 - Present\nHealthcare Information and Management Systems Society ( HIMMS) Active Member 1998, 1999\nChairperson, School Advisory Council, Osceola High School 2001 - 2002\nSchool Advisory Council, Osceola High School 1997 - 2002\nCoach (Boys & Girls), Osceola Youth Soccer League 1990 -1998\nMRA Advisory Committee, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 1983\nFlorida Association of Quality Assurance Professionals 1985 - 1990\nTampa Bay DRG Coordinators 1985 - 1990\nWomen on the Way Advisory Board 1994 - 1997\nClinical Practice Coordinator for several HIM educational programs 1979 - 1990\n\n\x0cPage 5\n\nRECENT/SCHEDULED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCreative Career Management in a World of Change, American HIMA Annual Convention, Dallas, TX\nOctober, 2009\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nIt\xe2\x80\x99s Your Career \xe2\x80\x93 How to take Control!, Georgia HIMA Annual Convention, August, 2009\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nEffective Resume and Interview Skills, Georgia HIMA Annual Convention, August, 2009\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nIt\xe2\x80\x99s Your Career \xe2\x80\x93 How to take Control!, Florida HIMA Annual Convention, July, 2009\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nIt\xe2\x80\x99s Your Career \xe2\x80\x93 How to take Control!, Maine HIMA Annual Convention, June, 2009\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nEffective Resume and Interview Skills, Maine HIMA Annual Convention, June, 2009\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nInterview & Resume Writing Workshop, 6 New England State HIMA Annual Convention, May, 2009\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nBehavioral Interviewing Techniques, Gulf Coast HIMA, St. Petersburg, FL , September, 2008\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nBehavioral Interviewing Techniques & Preparation Pre-conference Workshop, AHIMA Annual\nConvention, Philadelphia, October, 2007\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nShowcase Your Talents With Your Resume, Florida HIMA Annual Convention, June, 2007\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nInterviewing Skills & Secrets, Southwest Florida HIMA, November, 2006\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Paths, AHIMA Annual Convention - Student Academy, Denver, October, 2006\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nMock Interviews, AHIMA Annual Convention - Student Academy, Denver, October, 2006\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nEnvironmental Scanning Session Facilitator, Florida HIMA Leadership Conference, Sept., 2006\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nResume Writing & Interview Techniques full day workshop, Suncoast HIMA, August, 2006\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nTools of the Trade, Florida Health Information Management Association, July, 2006\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCan I help you?, Oregon Health Information Management Association, May, 2005.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nDreams to Reality, New Jersey Health Information Management Association, June, 2004\nCareer Management: By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis, Oregon Health Information Management\nAssociation, May, 2004.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nResumes That Work, Oregon Health Information Management Association, May, 2004.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management: By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis, Washington Health Information\nManagement Association, April, 2004.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nResumes That Work, Washington Health Information Management Association, April, 2004.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management: By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis, Virginia Health Information Management\nAssociation, May, 2002.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nResumes That Work, Virginia Health Information Management Association, May, 2002.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAHIMA Update \xe2\x80\x93 Leadership Links, Florida Health Information Management Association, June,\n2001.\n\nRecent/Scheduled Conference Presentations Continued\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAHIMA Update \xe2\x80\x93 Leadership Links, Gulf Coast Health Information Management Association,\nMarch, 2001.\n\n\x0cPage 6\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAHIMA Update \xe2\x80\x93 Making Connections Through Community, South Carolina Health Information\nManagement Association, July, 2000.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAHIMA Update \xe2\x80\x93 Making Connections Through Community, Florida Health Information\nManagement Association, June, 2000.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAHIMA Update \xe2\x80\x93 Making Connections Through Community, Kentucky Health Information\nManagement Association, June, 2000.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAHIMA Update \xe2\x80\x93 Making Connections Through Community, Louisiana Health Information\nManagement Association, May, 2000.\nAHIMA Update \xe2\x80\x93 Making Connections Through Community, Missouri Health Information\nManagement Association, May, 2000.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAHIMA Update \xe2\x80\x93 Making Connections Through Community, Arkansas Health Information\nManagement Association, May, 2000.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAHIMA Update - Principals of Partnership, Texas Health Information Management Association,\nJune, 1999.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAHIMA Update - Principals of Partnership, New Mexico Health Information Management\nAssociation, April, 1999.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management: By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis, New Mexico Health Information\nManagement Association, April, 1999.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nResumes That Work, AHIMA Multi-Specialty Group, Baltimore, MD, March, 1999.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nResumes That Work, Nebraska Health Information Management Association, September, 1998.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management: By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis, Nebraska Health Information Management\nAssociation, September, 1998.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nWinning Resumes, combined meeting of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode\nIsland Health Information Management Associations, June, 1998.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management: By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis, combined meeting of Massachusetts,\nConnecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island Health Information Management Associations, June,\n1998.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nResumes for the Nineties, Wisconsin Health Information Management Association, April, 1998.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management: By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis, Wisconsin Health Information Management\nAssociation, April, 1998.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management: By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis, Broward Health Information Management\nAssociation, December, 1997.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7 Career Management: By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis, American Health Information Management\nAssociation, October, 1997.\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management: By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis, N.W. Florida Health Information\nManagement Association, September, 1997.\n\nRecent/Scheduled Conference Presentations Continued\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management: By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis, Panhandle Health Information Management\nAssociation, January, 1997.\n\n\x0cPage 7\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management Symposium Presenter, American Health Information Management Association,\nOrlando, 1996\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management - By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis, Suncoast HIMA, Florida HIMA Annual\nConvention, and Southwest HIMA 1996\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCareer Management Network Discussion Group Facilitator, American Health Information\nManagement Association Annual Convention, Philadelphia, 1995\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nStar Trek - The H.I.M. Challenge, American Health Information Management Association Annual\nConvention, Las Vegas, 1994\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nDreams to Reality - A Winning Resume, St. Petersburg Junior College Guest Lecturer, 1994\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nBoard of Directors Report, Tri - County Health Information Management Association, 1994\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nStar Trek - The H.I.M. Challenge, Florida Health Information Management Association Annual\nConvention, 1994\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nDreams To Reality, Central Florida Confidentiality Conference, 1994\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nToday\xe2\x80\x99s Techniques For Resume Writing, Gulf Coast Health Information Management Association,\n1994\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nFinding Your Fantasy Position, Physician Office Managers Association, 1994\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nDesigning A Life, Tri-Region Health Information Management Conference, South Florida, 1993\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nResumes That Work, Tri-Region Health Information Management Conference, 1993\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nH.I.M. Jeopardy, Florida Health Information Management Association Annual Convention, 1993\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\n\xe2\x80\x9cCan We Talk,\xe2\x80\x9d Florida Health Information Management Association Mid-Year Meeting, 1993\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nDreams to Reality - A Winning Resume, St. Petersburg Junior College Guest Lecturer, 1993\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nThe Magic Of Enthusiasm - Central Florida Health Information Management Association, 1992\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nH.I.M. - The Next Generation, American Health Information Management Association Annual\nConvention, St. Louis, 1992\n\nARTICLES/PAPERS PRINTED\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAuthored House of Delegates Resolution, \xe2\x80\x9c Bridging the Gap \xe2\x80\x93 Education to Employment,\xe2\x80\x9d\nAmerican Health Information Management Association, 2005\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nContributing Chapter Author \xe2\x80\x9cReadable & Rational Resumes,\xe2\x80\x9d HIM Journeys, A Career Guide for\nHIM Professionals, PRG Publishing, 1997\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\n\xe2\x80\x9cYour Resume - A Checklist for Today\xe2\x80\x99s Trends,\xe2\x80\x9d Journal of American Health Information\nAssociation, January, 1997\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\n\xe2\x80\x9cCareer Management - By Choice, By Chance or By Crisis,\xe2\x80\x9d Journal of American Health Information\nAssociation, July - August, 1996\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\n\xe2\x80\x9cYour Dreams Will Be Prophets,\xe2\x80\x9d Coastlines, Florida Health Information Management Association\nNewsletter, 1995\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\n\xe2\x80\x9cAHIMA Team Talks,\xe2\x80\x9d Coastlines, Florida Health Information Management Association Newsletter,\n1995\n\n\x0cPage 8\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\n\xe2\x80\x9cTime For A Check-Up,\xe2\x80\x9d Coastlines, Florida Health Information Management Association\nNewsletter, 1995\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe Ten Commandments of Professional Involvement,\xe2\x80\x9d Coastlines, Florida Health Information\nManagement Association Newsletter, 1995\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nProposed Bylaw Amendment, \xe2\x80\x9c CSA Standardized Calendar,\xe2\x80\x9d House of Delegates, American Health\nInformation Management Association, 1994\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nPosition Paper, \xe2\x80\x9cName Standardization - Health Information Management,\xe2\x80\x9d American Health\nInformation Management Association, 1993\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nIssue Group Background Paper, House of Delegates, American Health Information Management\nAssociation, 1993\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\n\xe2\x80\x9cAll Winners In This Board Game,\xe2\x80\x9d Coastlines, Florida Health Information Management Association\nNewsletter, 1994\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\n\xe2\x80\x9cConsider Yourself On Display,\xe2\x80\x9d Coastlines, Florida Health Information Management Association\nNewsletter, 1994'