This document is a resume for Angela 'Jean' Smith-Chesterman. It summarizes her experience as a Manager of Regional Projects for UnityPoint Health System where she oversees training and education programs using a Learning Management System. Previously, she was a Project Manager for the implementation of an Electronic Health Record system at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center. The resume also provides details of her additional experience in personal training, nutrition education, marketing, and other roles.
1. Angela ‘Jean’ Smith-Chesterman
4606 Saddle Lane Sioux City, IA 51104 (712) 898-1535 ajsmithpt@yahoo.com
EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________________________
Manager Regional Projects, Professional Development, Systems & Technologies 3/2013 – Present
UnityPoint Health System, Work Remotely Sioux City, IA
Responsible for three affiliate hospitals and our Corporate Services office; St. Luke’s Hospital Sioux City, IA; Trinity
Hospital Fort Dodge, IA; Corporate Services, Des Moines, IA; Finley Hospital, Dubuque, IA; and the rural hospitals
and clinics in each area; 6,000+ employees. Primarily work remote.
Provide effective utilization of computer technology used in the departments and the organizations
Enhance the organization’s ability to provide educational opportunities using the Learning Management System
Work in conjunction with content experts to create, manage educational projects. i.e. Epic Electronic Health Records
training
Provide expert advice to effectively monitor and oversee the design, development, review of instructional materials
for educational courseware
Analyze and coordinate learning objectives, lesson content, and resource requirements to ensure efficient and
effective educational programs
Have a thorough knowledge of the LMS software, SCORM and content development software
Increase staff and managements knowledge base on the LMS
Maximize compliance to mandatory education
Provide, analyze, and implement recommendations on design and improvements to sustain the effectiveness of
courseware and instructional techniques
Project Manager, Contracted Consultant 3/2012 – 3/2013
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, UnityPoint Health System Sioux City, IA
Directed all aspects of training and education for implementation of Epic (Electronic Health Record) system
Oversaw training and education of more than 1,200 employees and 300 physicians for EHR implementation
Coordinated hiring and credentialing of trainers for the project
Managed staffing, scheduling, and logistics
Served as principal liaison between St. Luke’s and Iowa Health System’s project team headquartered in Des Moines
Managed the upgrade of the hospital’s Learning Management System (NetLearning/HealthCare Source) to
accommodate the training for the Epic project
Project Coordinator, Part-Time 10/2008 – 6/30/11
Northwest Iowa Library Services Sioux City, IA
Developed new projects, initiatives, newsletters, reports, continuing education, training and service approaches for
over 100 libraries in Northwest Iowa
Research and implement new technology, build and maintain websites, wiki’s, social media, training and marketing
to all member libraries
Advanced Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor/Life Coach 05/2006 – 3/2013
Self-Employed Sioux City, IA
Responsible for all aspects of training clients in physical fitness, nutrition, motivation and life style changes
Volunteer Coordinator, Part-time 02/2007 – 10/2007
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center Sioux City, IA
Created, coordinated, marketed, implemented, and maintained all aspects of the Volunteer Program
Nutrition Educator, Part-time 02/2006 – 04/2007
Iowa State University Extension/Woodbury County Extension Sioux City, IA
Prepared & presented lessons from a standardized curriculum (Kids A Cookin’ & Movin’) to middle school children in
Woodbury County schools & other agencies. Lessons included; cooking, safe food handling, kitchen safety &
physical activities
Seasonal, Part-Time, – while I was in school 10/2004 – 07/2005
Hy-Vee, Inc. and Target, Corp. Sioux City, IA
Health Market and General Merchandise Departments; merchandising, inventory and customer service
2. Marketing Manager 05/2002 – 09/2004
American Identity Orange City, IA
Created, coordinated and maintained corporate branded apparel, ad specialty catalogs, Ecommerce programs and
supplemental marketing offers
Tradeshow Marketing - booth preparation, product content, brand consistency, promotions, press events, budgets
Seasonal, Part-Time 12/2001 – 12/2003
City of Sioux City and Bekins Distribution Sioux City, IA
Word Processor; transcribed dictation for the Sioux City Police Department
Account Representative; responsible for assigned accounts and customer. Worked with the AS400 system
Marketing Programs Manager 06/1999 – 12/2001
Gateway Computers, Inc. N. Sioux City, SD
Responsible for research, evaluation and strategic direction of all nationwide sponsorships and partnerships
Introduced and executed creative marketing strategy to promote brand insistence through nationwide Product
Placements; The West Wing, Will & Grace, ER, Suddenly Susan, various movies
Design integrated marketing programs, sponsorships, new product launches, tradeshows and partnerships
Wrote formal marketing plans and formulated pricing schedules for numerous Software Solution Bundles
Created and coordinated all training materials for internal marketing personnel and sales
Coordinated launch activities for product introductions, supplier sales incentive programs, and marketing initiatives
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT__________________________________________________________________
Account Coordinator 09/1997 – 6/1999
GatewayCDI St. Louis, MO
Intake Area Specialist 10/1994 – 9/1997
Iowa Department of Human Services Sioux City, IA
Marketing Project Coordinator 03/1992 – 10/1994
KTIV-TV Channel 4 Sioux City, IA
Secretary – Well Elderly Health Screening Program 03/1990 - 3/1992
Woodbury County Community Action Agency Sioux City, IA
EDUCATION, SKILLS, & ACHIEVEMENTS____________________________________________________
EDUCATION:
Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA
Intro to Welding May 2012
Environmental Science May 2008
Associates Degree – Business Administration and Advanced Personal Trainer May 2006
Advanced Personal Trainer Certification (National Council Strength & Fitness) May 2006
Dog Training School (Triple Crown Academy) December 2010
SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Access Databases, Adobe Online Classrooms, Genysis Online Meeting Center,
GoToMeeting, Survey Monkey, Learning Management System – NetLearning, SoftChalk, Business Collaboration
Software; Share Point, Google Docs, DropBox, 37 Signals, Wiki’s, Blogs, Internet and all other aspects of technology,
software programs and general computing.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2016 – Present – Member of Leadership Siouxland
2016 – Present – Member of National Association of Women’s Business Owners (NAWBO)
2012 – Present – Member of Project Management Institute, PMI.org
2009 – Present – Member of Certified Personal Trainers Advisory Board – Western Iowa Tech Community College
2007 – 2010 - Member of Sioux City Velo & Nordic Organization
2006 – 2012 - Member of the National Council on Strength and Fitness Organization
2008 – 2012 - Member of the Environmental Advisory Board of Sioux City
2003 – 2004 - Member of Citizens Academy – Sioux City Police Department
1995 – 1996 - Continuous Quality Improvement Intake Redesign Team, Iowa Department of Human Services,
Woodbury County, *1996 - Committee won Governors STAR Award