Natasha Shabazz
@natashashabazz
Operations leader and strategic business analyst improving healthcare workflows with measurable impact, analytics, and continuous improvement leadership.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Strategic Business Analyst and Operations Leader with 20+ years of healthcare experience, specializing in process innovation, strategic roadmap development, and operational excellence. As a Six Sigma Black Belt, I focus on data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and team mentorship to deliver scalable, measurable improvements in fast-paced environments.
Most recently as a Senior Manager Market Operation at Optum, I led end-to-end process improvements for patient scheduling and routing—driving a 15% reduction in travel time and a 10% increase in daily patient throughput. I also built Power-BI dashboards for KPI visibility, mentored a team of 19 through continuous improvement, and partnered with clinical, billing, and IT stakeholders to resolve operational inefficiencies—generating $1.2 million in surplus for the NYC Market P&L.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Executive Officer
S.C.W.G. Financial Services, LLC
Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Developed strategic initiatives that improved service delivery and customer experience while maintaining regulatory compliance. Built scalable operational frameworks and led a continuous-improvement team focused on operational excellence and business growth support.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
S.C.W.G. Financial Services, LLC
Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Developed strategic initiatives to improve service delivery and customer experience while ensuring regulatory compliance. Built and led a continuous-improvement-focused team and created scalable operational frameworks to support business growth while maintaining service quality.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Inner Power Foundation
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Designed financial planning systems to optimize cash flow management and support long-term strategic initiatives. Led cross-functional projects to improve operational efficiency and strengthen organizational impact.
Chief Financial Officer
Inner Power Foundation
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Designed financial planning systems to optimize cash flow management and support long-term strategic initiatives. Led cross-functional projects to improve operational efficiency and increase organizational impact.
Senior Manager, Market Ops
Optum
May 2023 - May 2024 (1 year)
Led operational improvement initiatives for a 19-person healthcare team, reducing patient travel time by 15% and increasing daily patient throughput by 10%. Drove cross-functional execution that exceeded growth targets and generated $1.2M in surplus for the NYC market P&L, while building Power BI dashboards to support data-driven prioritization.
Directed operations for a 19-member healthcare team, generating $1.2M in market P&L surplus by resolving systemic workflow inefficiencies. Improved patient panel growth by 10%, increased daily patient throughput by 10%, and reduced clinician travel time by 15% through scheduling and routing process improvement.
Administrative Support Supervisor
NYU Langone Health - Long Island
Apr 2021 - May 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Oversaw operational workflows and process improvement efforts to strengthen efficiency and regulatory compliance while leading discovery-to-implementation initiatives. Implemented zero-based budgeting to improve resource allocation and profitability forecasting, managing escalations and cross-department stakeholder partnerships.
Oversaw day-to-day operational workflows and cross-department collaboration to ensure regulatory compliance and financial accountability. Implemented zero-based budgeting across departments, reducing budget variance by 12%, and led projects supporting Joint Commission and HIPAA standards.
Administrative Support Supervisor
Apr 2021 - May 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Oversaw operational workflows and staff development while leading discovery-to-implementation process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Implemented zero-based budgeting to optimize resource allocation and support accurate profitability projections across departments.
Operations Coordinator
Jul 2009 - Apr 2021 (11 years 9 months)
Built complex financial models and analyses to forecast departmental expenses and assess budget impacts, enabling data-driven strategic decisions. Designed staff education programs and led organization-wide initiatives to improve product quality and service delivery through change management.
Built operational and analytical foundations over a 12-year career, advancing from individual contributor to departmental operations leadership. Developed financial models and multi-year forecasting tools, launched staff training programs to improve adoption and workflow standardization, and supported organization-wide quality improvement initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nassau Community College
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Marketing
Grade: Cum Laude
Earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Marketing from Nassau Community College.
Coursera
Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma
Completed a Six Sigma Black Belt certification via Coursera. Credential ID: X1YRMVOHU6Z6.
Coursera
Black Belt Certification, Six Sigma
Earned a Six Sigma (6σ) Black Belt certification through Coursera.
Kennesaw State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management
Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management at Kennesaw State University.
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
Earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration from Adelphi University.
SUNY Old Westbury
Associate of Applied Science (AS), Marketing
Grade: Cum Laude
Completed an Associate of Applied Science (AS) in Marketing at SUNY Old Westbury, graduating Cum Laude.
Nassau Community College
Attended Nassau Community College. Degree and field were not specified.
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