Healthcare professional, diversified in numerous areas...please see attached

Leo R. Bloomfield, MPH
215 Lombard Avenue
Racine WI 53402-4009
bloomfld@uicalumni.org
262-681-6468

March 19, 2010

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am presently seeking a new career in the healthcare field and am offering your company a diversified set of specialties. Please see the attached résumé which displays an exceptionally-qualified job history as a seasoned healthcare professional. I have extensive expertise able to be an immediate impact-player by providing superior results and would be a natural fit for potentially any of the following job positions (listed alphabetically):

• Business Manager
• Clinical Department Administrator/Manager/Supervisor
• Director of Clinic Operations
• Health Administrator
• Health Services Manager
• Homeland Security/Emergency Specialist
• Public Health Advisor/Educator/Informaticist
• YOUR Company’s Needs

Once you view the attached résumé you will see my wide-ranging background and impressive experience puts me a cut above the fray that is currently available in this rough job market. It’s well known that saving time and money along with making money are key factors that companies are looking for in a good employee – I can provide these key factors. I consider myself a results-driven individual (able to relocate) with a “company-first” teamwork attitude in today’s fast-paced healthcare field. Also, my Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Public Health Informatics rounds out a uniquely balanced and broad package. Please see my LinkedIn networking site that further elaborates and justifies my past astute leadership positions including several colleague recommendations: http://www.linkedin.com/in/leobloomfield

The only way I can begin to prove my expertise and interpersonal skills to you and your company is through a scheduled job interview. I hope you see the natural fit that I referred to above and will contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss further your job qualification needs and my abilities. I do have what it takes to make a positive healthcare impact for your company in many significant ways. I thank you in advance for that opportunity and hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

Leo R. Bloomfield, MPH
Clinical Training Coordinator
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Disaster Emergency Medicine Readiness Training Center

PS, personal references and a graduate degree transcript may be obtained upon request.

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RÉSUMÉ SUMMARY:
I’m an enterprising recipient of the Air National Guard Outstanding Public Health Technician of the Year Award for cutting-edge improvements in Medical Intelligence and Hearing Conservation resulting in substantial provider consultation fee savings to my employer of $10,000.00. My professional career objectives are to seek a top vocation with a teamwork-oriented organization having a vibrant passion to bring about consistent superior-quality results in order to shape the outlook of the healthcare field by:
• Seeing and resolving problems in landscape not only in a broad context, but also with depth and complexity through strategic innovative thinking
• Making smart ethical and effective resource decisions by saving time and money as well as making money for the organization
• Leading the organization and community forward with an ongoing positive mission and vision to improve the future of healthcare through promoting health, preventing disease, and protecting the public

CORE COMPENTENCIES:
Population health * Prevention * Environment * Safety * Science * Cost reduction * Team building * Prioritize tasks with competing deadlines * Attention to detail * Problem solving & decision making * Implementing solutions * Verbal & written communications * Multi-tasking * Budgeting * Strategic planning * Save time & money * Project management * Organizational skills * Experienced scheduler * Results-driven * Corporate vision * Program operation evaluator * Leadership * Networking * Impact-player * Secret security clearance * Regulatory policy consultant * CDC * CFR * EPA * FDA * HIPAA * OSHA * IT skilled * MS Office Suite * Word * Excel * PowerPoint * Access * Outlook * Military software * Health informatics software * Adobe Dreamweaver * ArcGIS * SAS * SPSS * EHR

EDUCATION:
• Master of Public Health (MPH), Public Health Informatics (PHI), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago, Illinois, (3.76 GPA), May 2009
• Public Health Specialist Course (AFSC: 4A031), U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM), Brooks AFB, San Antonio, Texas
• Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration (BA), Upper Iowa University (UIU), Fayette, Iowa

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Clinical Training Coordinator (part-time), UIC DEMRT Center, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Disaster Emergency Medicine Readiness Training Center (DEMRT), April 2004 to Present
• Provide robust administrative and solid logistical support for Homeland Security issues within FEMA Region 5 to the UIC College of Dentistry
• Emphasize advanced, customized emergency management training via numerous energetic PowerPoint presentations on the topics of ACLS, ATLS, BDLS, DECON, and EMS Triage to civilian oral health care providers within Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding communities

Business Manager & Facility Security Officer (FSO), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Center for Advanced Design, Research, and Exploration (CADRE), Oct 2005 to August 2009
• Spearheaded Business Manager oversight of budgeting and financial transactions for $5 Million Congressional contract between U.S. Air Force and UIC as well as serving as a liaison for public health related programs between other civilian and government entities
• Established the Security Program Office as Facility Security Officer (FSO) by providing diligent office management, security clearance submissions, and security training
• Authored pending publication in Online Journal of Public Health Informatics titled: Enhancing the Protection of National Health Medical Records: An Analysis of Public Health/Biomedical Informatics Policies and Procedures for Safeguarding Patients’ Medical Information

Health Services Management Craftsman, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 375th Medical Group, Master Sergeant (MSgt), AFSC: 4A071, April 2006 to March 2008
• Tested, innovative Reservist as Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) in Resource Management Office (RMO) at the Base Hospital - served as key program representative providing apt program expertise, guidance, and leadership on unusually difficult and complex resource management projects
• Valuable team player, improving all third-party collection decision support systems via CHCS, TPOCS, and DHMRSi software as primary transaction tools

Senior Health Systems Specialist – Superintendent/Administrator, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Air National Guard, 128th Medical Group, Master Sergeant (MSgt), AFSC: 4A071, July 2002 to August 2005
• Visionary Clinic Superintendent, leading all medical phases of 50-person clinic, managing a $95,000.00 annual budget, as well as effectively dealing in departmental performance and vital human resource management within a union environment
• Increased OSHA compliance rate per inspection criteria for occupational exam program with 100% completion thus promoting healthy work environment

Public Health Program Manager, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Air National Guard, 128th Medical Group, Master Sergeant (MSgt), AFSC: 4E071, July 2000 to July 2002
• Seasoned, adept manager totally executing all public health program facets, reporting on: Blood Borne Pathogens, Entomology, Fetal Protection, Food Safety, Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Immunizations, Medical Intelligence, Respiratory Protection, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases; received no discrepancies in ESOHCAMP assessment
• Successfully crafted Base Anthrax Incident Plan after 9/11 via real-world coordinated meetings and collaboration with local FBI, Public Health, and Fire Department Hazmat team members to meet Global War on Terror demands

Public Health Program Manager, Peoria, Illinois Air National Guard, 182nd Medical Squadron, Master Sergeant (MSgt), AFSC: 4E071, August 1992 to July 2000
• Proficient, diversified leader fully performing all public health program aspects to include: Blood Borne Pathogens, Entomology, Fetal Protection, Food Safety, Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Immunizations, Medical Intelligence, Respiratory Protection, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases; no discrepancies noted in ESOHCAMP assessment; VFW
• Completely revamped Base food safety program, training personnel annually on the FDA Food Code regarding safe food handling, health promotion, and prevention of disease; responsible for facility sanitation inspections, water sanitation, and safety surveillance as well as regulatory advice

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS:
• Milwaukee Chapter of Air Force Sergeants Association, AFSA, Lifetime member
• Racine Post 1391, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW, Senior-Vice Commander
• Covenant Presbyterian Church, Racine WI, Ruling elder and choir member

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LEO R. BLOOMFIELD:
(1) Business Manager & Facility Security Officer (FSO)
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
“Leo is a detail-oriented security officer who always ensured that policies were in-place and adhered to; thus, our academic personnel always knew that Leo's security knowledge and dedication to detail would provide the maximum protection of their data and guidance in developing off-site security barriers. As a student in the MPH program, Leo was a leader who assisted his peers and provided guidance with "out-of-box" thinking and project research. In everything, he has done, Leo has been an inspiration and leader.” September 9, 2009
Greer Stevenson, Ph.D., MBA, MPH, CISSP, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago
Person worked with Leo at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

(2) Health Services Management Craftsman
U.S. Air Force Reserve, Scott AFB IL
“Leo is a very bright, focused, and detail-oriented professional. He is the most capable Air Force Reservist I ever had the privilege to supervise. I would jump at the chance to work with him again.” September 18, 2009
Greg Cullison, Lt Col, MHA, Medical Service Corps officer, USAF
Person managed Leo at U.S. Air Force Reserve, Scott AFB IL Hospital.

(3) Senior Health Systems Specialist - Superintendent, 0671
Milwaukee WI Air National Guard
“I worked with Leo for several years with the Wisconsin Air National Guard. He provided me mentorship in my transition into the full-time position as the Public Health Technician. His guidance and leadership helped me become part of the team quickly. Leo would be a great asset to any prospective employer. He has years of leadership experience. I highly recommend Leo Bloomfield. Tony Marrero” September 15, 2009
Tony Marrero, BS, Medical Admin, 128th Air Refueling Wing - Wisconsin Air National Guard
Person reported to Leo at Milwaukee WI Air National Guard.

(4) Public Health Program Manager, 0640
Peoria IL Air National Guard
“As an Associate Health Technician, I worked extensively with Leo. I was constantly impressed with his mission focus. He also had a gift for learning new tasks, due to his eye for details. He was known as an expert in his job, due to his ability to research and network to resolve new situations. His job consisted of several major sub-categories, and he did them all well. He was a very good at prioritizing. He really excelled during our humanitarian medical aid mission to Honduras. He worked as a mission NCOIC, gave health lectures, shuffled supplies, monitored his unit's health concerns, and even found time to assist the dental unit in extracting teeth. You couldn't ask for a better, more diligent individual.” September 7, 2009
Donald Short, Archivist, Veterans Healthcare of the Ozarks, Veterans Affairs Hospital
Person worked with Leo at Peoria IL Air National Guard.

Recommendations Reference:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/leobloomfield