Howard Schur

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About Howard Schur

Results oriented, people-driven, Operations Executive with extensive experience in leading higher education, healthcare and non-profit organizations in obtaining their strategic objectives. Known for delivering on the organizations vision, increasing revenues through strategic planning, operations execution, resource and facilities management, flawless program and project management. Recognized for leading through times of organizational change, influencing diverse stakeholders, including physicians, patients, clients, staff, students, internal and external leadership, communities and accrediting, and governmental entities. Unique ability to combine a big picture focus with the expertise to meet the day to day requirements to successfully fulfill an organization’s mission. Career Highlights/Accomplishments • Merged multiple university-based private practices into single entity, creating a more efficient, effective organization • Achieved / maintained national accreditation / licensing status for large health care and educational institutions by increasing performance and reducing liability risk • Developed major on-line data management system across a multi-site operation, increasing access, efficiency and quality of programming • Developed multiple operational and training manuals to ensure compliance with mission, regulations, and increased efficiency • Facilitated successful strategic planning process refocusing on the development of a core business strategy via use of a “balanced scorecard” approach • Developed/implemented comprehensive University Policy and Compliance Program Objectives To provide operational executive leadership in health care or an education setting where my strong people skills can be combined with my operational and strategic planning skills and experience to facilitate the development, implementation, and management of the organizations mission, values, and goals. Specialties: COO, VP Operations, Strategic Planning, Operations Policy development and management Program and project management Budget (resource) planning and management Supervision Human Resources management Mentoring/Coaching Accreditation Compliance Regulatory management Cross functional management/facilitation Committee/work group leadership Service to Community and Company Boards