Dawn Latour

About Dawn Latour

With nearly 30 years of service in the public sector both as a federal employee and at privately held companies supporting government agencies, Dawn has had the opportunity to form a solid understanding of the federal government with a particular emphasis on Health IT systems for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She has a substantial network within these organizations, selectively cultivated during her tenure in this space. Her mentors still play key roles in the Federal Healthcare sector. With an aptitude that is unmatched in the industry, she has consistently demonstrated the ability to evaluate broader Government Healthcare IT trends, competitor presence, and current market conditions that ensures the business is optimally positioned for success and growth. Dawn is an experienced C-Suite leader with strengths in planning, managing large complex projects, programs and organizations. Her knowledge, skills, and personal attributes have proven results in increasing efficiency, bolstering productivity, and driving performance. Dawn is passionate about using her expertise in Healthcare delivery to improve the lives of others, especially those who serve our country.

Experience

1. Chief Operations Officer Co-founder

   Good Feather Solutions

   Dec 2015 — Present · Chattanooga, TN, US

   As the COO for Good Feather my role is to build and manage the business as well as execution of strategies developed by the CEO. I drive the operating capabilities to exceed customer satisfaction and retention, and goals. I’m responsible for delivering results on a day-to-day, quarter-to-quarter basis by controlling the company’s cost to provide our value position to our customers. I manage the financial side by monitoring invoices, money handling procedures, account and banking processes. I work with marking initiatives and implement better business practices.

Education

• Florida Institute of Technology

  Masters, IT Systems Management

  1997 — 2000

• Liberty University

  Bachelors, Business Administration - Industrial Relations

  1982 — 1986

Skills

• Analysis
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Consulting
• Information Technology
• Thought Leadership
• Business Intelligence
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Knowledge Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Enterprise Software
• Ms Project
• Dod
• Government
• Change Management
• Management
• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement
• Requirements Analysis
• IT Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Federal Government
• Proposal Writing
• Entrepreneurship
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Program Management
• Integration