Kate Baldwin

About Kate Baldwin

Innovative, results-driven, and holistic leader with over a decade of experience spearheading strategic projects across the healthcare and education sectors. My expertise lies in orchestrating and optimizing multifaceted initiatives to drive organizational excellence. One of my key strengths is the ability to align projects with overarching business objectives, creating roadmaps that not only guide projects to success but also contribute to the growth and competitiveness of the entire enterprise. I have a track record of implementing best practices that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, even in projects of significant scale and complexity. My experience in agile project management has allowed me to foster collaboration, enable iterative development, and adapt seamlessly to evolving project requirements. As a seasoned project manager, I excel in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, ensuring that potential pitfalls are proactively managed to safeguard project success. My financial acumen also plays a pivotal role in consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Building strong relationships is at the core of my approach. I have a proven ability to nurture connections with both internal and external stakeholders, which is crucial for project success in today\'s interconnected business landscape. I take pride in my skill in crafting clear and compelling project updates, reports, and presentations. These tools facilitate informed decision-making at all levels of an organization. Furthermore, my leadership extends to guiding teams through transformative projects, where I employ change management strategies to minimize disruption and maximize acceptance among team members.Areas of Expertise; • Strategic Vision• Enterprise-Wide Impact• Operational Excellence• Agile Methodologies• Risk Management• Budgetary Management• Partnerships Development• Stakeholder Collaboration• Strategic Communication• Change Management• Quality AssuranceShould you have any questions regarding my credentials, feel free to reach out via Email/LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Project Manager, Enterprise Project Management

   Kettering Health

   Apr 2022 — Present · Kettering, OH, US

   I specialize in leading complex healthcare technology and operations projects, ensuring seamless execution, quality, and efficiency. With a focus on strategic planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation, I drive initiatives that enhance patient care, streamline workflows, and optimize budgets.Key achievements:• Led the migration from MatchMD to AMiOn, integrating hospital & ambulatory service schedules.• Delivered a $12M Unified Clinical Communication Program, enhancing secure messaging, telehealth, VoIP & mobility.• Implemented Epic Secure Chat, improving clinical response times.• Drove $600K in cost savings by optimizing acute ischemic stroke treatment with Tenecteplase across Kettering Health.• Spearheaded a $1.2M digital transformation at Kettering College, modernizing IT infrastructure.• Executed a $2.7M Swisslog Pharmacy Inventory initiative, projected to save $7M.• Developed an advanced wound care module for EPIC, improving reporting accuracy & patient outcomes.• Rolled out a network-wide specimen collection & label printing pilot to enhance efficiency.Passionate about driving innovation in healthcare operations and technology.

Education

• Southern Adventist University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry, Secondary Math and Science Endorsement, Minor in Mathematics

• Capella University

  Master of Education - MEd, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

  2011 — 2018

• Capella University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General