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Background and Services
 Strategic Management
Transition Planning
Market Planning
Business Planning
Quality Improvement
Planning Retreat Facilitation
Telephone and Mail Surveys
Feasibility Studies
Focus Groups
Personal Interviews
Demographic Analysis
Site-Location Analysis
Needs Assessment
Network Development
Geriatric Services
Rehabilitation Health
Occupational Health
Mental Health
Rural Health
Long Term Care
Assisted Living
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY 
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Experienced in the development of strategic and business plans.  Strong background in strategic market positioning, new product feasibility and market analysis.  Designed and developed integrated business systems.  Experienced in analysis and group processes.  Conducted planning retreats, forums, and seminars.  Provided strategic planning and marketing for business and for non-profit organizations.  Vision and mission development.

MARKETING
Extensive involvement with market plans, organizational assessments, and market research.  Formulated customer service programs.  Developed market strategies.  Developed computerized marketing database system with mapping capabilities. Frequent speaker on marketing topics.

OTHER SKILLS
Strong background in location-site analysis, demographic studies, and market research.  Experienced with focus groups, interviews, and the statistical analysis of survey research.  Experienced facilitator and moderator.  Consensus builder.

 
EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY
M.A. University of Kansas,  Lawrence, Kansas
B.A.( honors )  University of Kansas,  Lawrence, Kansas
WORK HISTORY
Virden Associates, Shawnee Mission, KS. - President
Strategic Management Services, Inc. - Senior Consultant
Stormont-Vail Health Services Corp. - Asst. Vice President
GeoGraphic Consultants, KC - Partner
Mid-America Regional Council  - Research Analyst
           
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