1. Barbara Longo
2184 Polynesia Circle  Henderson, Nevada 89074  Cell 858 414 8654
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 Dedicated professional with a fifteen-year track record of recognized leadership and superior
organizational skills in a fast-paced medical environment
 Seasoned administrator with proven abilities working for both state and private organizations
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Operational Leadership • Administrative Skills • Written, Verbal and Interpersonal Skills • Public and Media
Relations • Critical and Analytical Thinking • Project Management • Business Strategy and Execution
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, Henderson, NV September 2008 – Present
Executive Director
Promoted quickly through the ranks during tenure from Office Manager to Deputy Executive Director to
Executive Director. Created and administered $1 million annual budget and responsible for the management of
the state office and staff. Built a more viable organizational structure for the Board. Demonstrated written and
verbal communication skills; Conducted diligent and diplomatic in-depth investigations involving licensees
resulting in the successful rehabilitation of licensees through remediation, physician monitoring and education;
Developed ongoing relationship with DEA taskforce for high profile, complex, narcotic cases resulting in
revocation, surrender or other disciplinary actions against the licensee.
 Recommended budget adjustments resulting in 20% savings over two years
 Developed Board Member Manual and implemented new policies and procedures
 Reduced complaints escalating to full Board hearings by 90%
 Active supervisor for the state office including licensing, enforcement and administrative teams
 Hired, developed and sustained cohesive staff resulting in employee retention of 85%
 Creation and implementation of the Employee Handbook and Job Description Manuals
 Developed an investigative process to expedite dismissal of complaints to occur within thirty days
 Present statutes along with Board counsel, updating regulations and appearing before the legislature
 Public Relations - Appointed spokesperson for the Board; Tasked with the continuous effort to improve
communication and cooperation between various licensing boards; Duties include:
o Create and present biannual PowerPoint presentations for Touro University Osteopathic Physician
and Physician Assistant programs used to educate the student body on the rules and regulations
of the Board;
o Prepare and present information at Board and Legislative Committee meetings including analytical
and statistical reports;
o Served as a liaison between legislature and other state health boards
 Successfully negotiated vendor contracts at the State level for approval
 Assisted in the licensing and disciplinary actions of approximately 1,200 licensees including
investigations, preparing and serving subpoenas, testifying, research and reports
 Improved upon existing financial policies resulting in new audit procedures to ensure a transparent
financial environment for the Board

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PLUS Orthopedics, San Diego, CA June 1998 – December 2007
Director of Operations
Played an integral role in original 5 member start-up team for the U.S. subsidiary. Instrumental in growing
sales from zero to over $30 million by creating and establishing administrative and operational policies and
procedures. Key contributor for the ongoing success of the sales force through the creation and
implementation of detailed inventory policies used to support $30 million in orthopedic instrument and
implant inventory. Project and event management--Planned and organized national and international
symposia for doctors, sales representatives and office personnel, including the recruitment of high-profile
speakers educating physicians in state of the art products and services. Coordinated and executed annual
national sales meetings and quarterly sales training seminars.
 Worked closely with company investors to develop and build a cohesive U.S. sales force by providing
administrative sales tools instrumental for the creation of a comprehensive marketing plan used to sell
orthopedic implants
 Created viable reporting systems to track physical inventory between sales force and hospitals resulting
in accuracy and providing a “real time” snapshot of active inventory
 Created and supervised complex procedures for shipping and receiving inventory worldwide
 Facilitated successful negotiations between agents and hospitals resulting in contract awards for
salesforce
 Implemented and maintained departmental budget in line with the forecast
 Developed customer service department to support and cultivate relationships and networking
opportunities between PLUS Orthopedics sales agents and the American Academy of Orthopedic
Surgeons, U.S. division, resulting in $30 million in company sales
 Worked with Regulatory Department on developing and implementing procedures for RMA, Non-
Conforming Products, and Investigational Device Exemption protocol
 Evaluated, customized, and implemented new software systems, and trained employees on each new
implementation
EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP
 Certified Medical Board Investigator awarded by the Federation of State Medical Boards and
Administrators in Medicine National Organizations
 Recognized as a Patriotic Employer for supporting the National Guard and Reserve
 Member of Administrators in Medicine
 Volunteer for Safe House Crisis Center
Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science in Education Learning Disabilities and Elementary Education