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Heidi Schutz

HARRISONVILLE

Summary

Strategic Director recognized for driving productivity and achieving operational efficiency. Expertise in operational strategy, team leadership, and financial management. Proven ability to enhance communication, solve complex problems, and adapt to changing environments, resulting in successful project outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Laboratory Program

Heart to Heart International
Lenexa
09.2022 - Current
  • Develop and maintain a multi-year laboratory program portfolio aligned with the organization's global strategy and regulatory guidelines.
  • Oversee budget management, ensuring compliance, and resource optimization for grants and gifts.
  • Manage departmental staff, facilitating collaboration across departments to achieve program goals.
  • Present at state, national, and international conferences to showcase program initiatives.

Point of Care Supervisor

University Health Network
Kansas City
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated all point of care testing operations for Level 1 trauma center, ensuring compliance with TJC, CLIA, and CAP standards.
  • Supervised inventory management and training of testing personnel to uphold regulatory adherence.
  • Oversaw instrumentation and connectivity of analyzers to maintain accuracy and compliance standards.

Assistant Laboratory Manager

Encompass Medical Group
Lenexa
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Supervised phlebotomy staff, ensuring compliance with clinical lab testing standards across all complexity categories.
  • Managed inventory and conducted proficiency testing to uphold laboratory operations and quality standards.
  • Facilitated medical director meetings and contributed to monthly ancillary reports to support organizational goals.

Owner/Vintner

Cedar Hills Vineyard and Gardens
Ravenna
07.2014 - 04.2020
  • Managed ownership and operations of a 75-acre vineyard and winery, overseeing winemaking, tasting room, guest house, and event venue.
  • Produced award-winning wines by leading all aspects of the winemaking process and participated in festivals and tasting events.
  • Coordinated on-site celebrations and managed tasting room operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and staff oversight.

Assistant Laboratory Supervisor

Family Practice of Grand Island
Grand Island
11.2010 - 05.2015
  • Performed laboratory testing across waived, moderate, and highly complex categories, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
  • Managed quality control processes, including calibration of laboratory analyzers to uphold operational standards.
  • Authored and reviewed laboratory policies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and improve efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Creighton University
Omaha, NE
06-1989

Skills

  • Laboratory program management
  • Budget oversight
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • Data analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management

Affiliations

  • Presenter at state and national level conferences
  • Member of ADLM, ASCP, and ASCLS

Accomplishments

  • Promoted from manager role to director of program after two years at organization
  • Co-authored publication in Practical Laboratory Medicine titled "Observational assessment of the utilization of donated point of care tests and glycemic control at free and charitable clinics across the United States"

Certification

  • Certified with ASCP Board of Registry

Timeline

Director, Laboratory Program

Heart to Heart International
09.2022 - Current

Point of Care Supervisor

University Health Network
04.2021 - 09.2022

Assistant Laboratory Manager

Encompass Medical Group
08.2020 - 04.2021

Owner/Vintner

Cedar Hills Vineyard and Gardens
07.2014 - 04.2020

Assistant Laboratory Supervisor

Family Practice of Grand Island
11.2010 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Creighton University

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