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Owen Partridge

Petawawa,CANADA

Summary

I am a results-oriented professional considered a knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 25 years of valuable expertise to forward organization's objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. My approach enables me to engage various stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to drive change, ensure customer focused quality and encourage teams to realize their greatest potential. The experience of working within differing cultures, along with the public and private sectors (P3) has developed an acute awareness of the need to employ tact, create a shared vision, and cultivate lasting relationships through respectful engagement and mentoring in day-to-day operational activities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor - Part Time

Conestoga College, Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
03.2022 - Current
  • At the School of Workforce Development, I am responsible for teaching healthcare administration and operations management to students with previous clinical backgrounds
  • The program is part of advanced career development in leadership for HC professionals.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

Executive Director

North Renfrew FHT (Deep River District Hospital)
Deep River, ON
03.2020 - 11.2021
  • Provided leadership to a patient centered care team during COVID-19
  • North Renfrew Family Health Team provides services through MD’s and Nurse Practitioners alongside other healthcare providers that incorporate programs such as Diabetes Management, Hypertension Management, Smoking Cessation, Mental Health-Social Work, etc.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.

Project Manager

Penticton Health Centre, Interior Health
Penticton, BC CANADA
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • I was hired under a fixed term agreement to spearhead the "Specialized Community Services Program" (SCSP) in support of Primary Care Network as prescribed by BC Ministry of Health
  • Created project plans with established timelines and assigned appropriate teams, managed workflow to align with organizational objectives
  • I communicated with organizational management to convey scope of work, deadlines, and potential risks throughout the project.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.

Chief Executive Officer

American Hospital Management Company
Tbilisi , Republic Of Georgia
11.2015 - 12.2016
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners to support strategic business objectives.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Identified and capitalized on short and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.

Chief Executive Officer

Beaufort-Delta Health & Social Services Authority
Inuvik, NT CANADA
04.2013 - 07.2014
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
  • Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
  • Worked with department heads to stay current on needs and offer high-level support for day-to-day operations.

Administrative Director (Project Lead)

InterHealth Canada Ltd,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2010 - 02.2012
  • Hired, managed, developed staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
  • Initiated timely project management status reports for corporate and client executive leaders.

Manager

Cayman Islands Health Services Authority
Georgetown, Grand Cayman BWI
08.2008 - 07.2010
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Disaster management and business recovery. (Lead two major hurricane recovery teams in two years)
  • Completed 3 major capital works projects to North American healthcare standards.

General Manager

Access Health Abbotsford (P3)
Abbotsford, BC CANADA
08.2006 - 07.2008
  • P3 Project (Private, Public, Partnerships)
  • Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development

Senior Project Manager

Washington Group International - International Medical Centre
Cairo, Egypt
05.2003 - 12.2005
  • Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.

Education

Workforce Development Health Care Administration - Adult Education And Instructor Development

Conestoga College
Kitchener ON
05.2022

Certificate Applied Project Management - Project Management

Camosun College
Victoria BC
05.2015

Master of Business Administration - Management And Leadership

University of Wales
Aberystwyth Wales UK
05.2003

Health Care Administration - Management (Acute Care)

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon SK
05.1984

Skills

  • Project Management & Transformation
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Program monitoring
  • Decision-Making
  • MS Project
  • Project Management Experience
  • Conflict Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem Solving
  • Project planning and development
  • Disaster Recovery Methodologies

Timeline

Professor - Part Time

Conestoga College, Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
03.2022 - Current

Executive Director

North Renfrew FHT (Deep River District Hospital)
03.2020 - 11.2021

Project Manager

Penticton Health Centre, Interior Health
08.2018 - 09.2019

Chief Executive Officer

American Hospital Management Company
11.2015 - 12.2016

Chief Executive Officer

Beaufort-Delta Health & Social Services Authority
04.2013 - 07.2014

Administrative Director (Project Lead)

InterHealth Canada Ltd,
08.2010 - 02.2012

Manager

Cayman Islands Health Services Authority
08.2008 - 07.2010

General Manager

Access Health Abbotsford (P3)
08.2006 - 07.2008

Senior Project Manager

Washington Group International - International Medical Centre
05.2003 - 12.2005

Workforce Development Health Care Administration - Adult Education And Instructor Development

Conestoga College

Certificate Applied Project Management - Project Management

Camosun College

Master of Business Administration - Management And Leadership

University of Wales

Health Care Administration - Management (Acute Care)

University of Saskatchewan
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