1. Samira C. Howard
26054 North Kings Mill Lane
Kingwood, Texas 77339
313-595-2875
amira1b@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Health care services professional with over 15 years of experience as a business development consultant, licensed
social worker, case manager, and clinical marketing coordinator. Successful track record of contract procurement
and physician and client relationship management. Ability to succeed in multiple functions within a fast-paced,
ever-growing and changing environment. Combine passion for life-long learning with strategic vision and
progressive mindset. Creates a collaborative atmosphere in which people are motivated to excel. Known for
commitment to patient and physician satisfaction, cross-functional teamwork, and a passion for winning.
Core Competencies
 Relationship Management  Business Development  Strategic Initiatives
 Client Management  Physician/Staff Training  Project Management
 Contract Procurement  New Policy Implementation  Performance Analytics
EXPERIENCE
Lone Star College, Houston, Texas November/ 2015 – Present
Academic Advisor
 Assist with student support programs intended to enhance student retention.
 Interacts with faculty to provide an exchange of information and to enhance the educational experience of
students.
 Advise and assist college students with formulating grammatically and theoretically sound collegiate level
writing assignments.
IPC The Hospitalist Company, Houston, Texas March 2013 – February 2014
Business Development Consultant
 Evaluated & analyzed client satisfaction metrics/data and direct feedback to identify opportunities for
improving client outcomes, and took appropriate action to remediate as warranted.
 Collaborate with other operational areas to identify client scenarios that were not meeting mutual needs and
recommended appropriate course of action.
 Procured contractual growth for post-acute market by acquiring 4 new facilities.
 Recruited physicians and mid-level employees.
 Orchestrated meetings with hospital CEO’s, CFO’s, CNO’s and physicians.
 Implemented a patient tracking tool to enhance the continuum of care and close the gap between the
provider and post-acute care facilities.
Continuum Psychiatric Services, Livonia, Michigan June 2010 – May 2008
LSW, Clinical Marketing Coordinator
 Responsible for recruiting physicians and the expansion and growth of the company.
 Communicated and established positive relationships with physicians and psychiatrists that extended
beyond the clinical setting.
 Designed, formulated, and managed all marketing materials, established and maintained relationships with
post-acute facility administration, managed physicians’ schedules and assisted with billing.
 Acquired 10 contracts for services within one year.
 Communicated with residents, immediate family, physicians, and agencies regarding all relevant issues.

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Continuum Geriatric Services, Farmington, Michigan April 2007 – May 2008
LSW, Case Manager
 Managed a combined case load total of 12 hospitals, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
 Ensured every patient transition was accurately in the database and the patients had been assigned to
specific doctors who were aware of their medical history.
 Assisted their families with placement and post-acute care.
 Facilitate relations with various Behavioral Health facilities and MD's
University of Phoenix , Phoenix, Arizona (Online) June 2004 – June 2006
Undergraduate Instructor
 Facilitated on-line undergraduate courses.
 Qualified to teach: finances; legal and ethical issues in health and human services, public policy
development in healthcare, as well as eight other courses.
BEAM, Lansing, Michigan June 2006 - June 2008
Certified Trainer
 Trained post-acute Adult Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Camelot Hall Convalescent Center, Livonia, Michigan October 2006 - May 2007
LSW, Director of Social Services
 Managed technicians. Administered cognitive testing, behavior modification meetings, and recommend
changes for psychoactive medications to psychiatrist..
Oak Pointe Senior Rehabilitation Centre, Detroit, Michigan January 2002- June 2006 LSW,
Director of Social Services
 Managed technicians. Supervised Social Work technician. -
 Administered resident assessments and care plans.
 Coordinated discharges and behavior modification plans.
Menorah House, Southfield, Michigan June 2000 - June 2002
Social Services Technician
 MDS coordination and team meetings.
 Administered cognitive assessments and planned discharges.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
1994-1998
Bachelor in Literature, Science, and Arts
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
2001-2003 (remote campus, Southfield, Michigan)
Master, Dual degree in Business Administration and Health Care Management
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
2010- Anticipated graduation Summer 2017
Ph.D., Health Care Administration (ABD)
HOBBIES & EXTRACURRICULAR
Wife and mother of beautiful twin daughters. Writer for an on-line magazine. Zealous crafter and home cook.
Community volunteer for organizations such as Creativity shell; taught sewing classes to children, donate crafting
and tea parties as fundraisers for my daughters school.