Shari Kinnebrew
@sharikinnebrew
I lead academic and clinical programs through strategic execution, process improvement, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At the University of Cincinnati Department of Ophthalmology, I lead strategic and operational initiatives supporting academic and clinical programs. I align programs with institutional priorities, governance standards, and sustainable operational practices.
I develop standardized methodologies, track KPIs, analyze risks, and improve workflows to support informed decision-making. I also direct annual budget planning and fiscal tracking while partnering with HR, finance, clinical teams, and leadership.
Across higher education and healthcare, I’ve improved documentation, scheduling, reporting, and cross-department coordination. I bring more than nine years of experience in program management, change communications, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead strategic and operational initiatives for academic and clinical programs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and governance standards. Manage program performance metrics, budget planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
Supported execution of cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with department strategy and compliance. Implemented workflow improvements and SOPs, and analyzed program outcomes to identify performance improvement opportunities.
Academic Program Specialist
St. Vincent Medical Center
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Coordinated project milestones and operational deliverables across departments, ensuring timely completion. Supported change and process improvement initiatives and managed program logistics and documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indiana Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2025 -
Grade: 3.7
Activities and societies: SHRM-student chapter
Pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an expected completion in Fall 2026.
Google Project Management Certification, Project Management
Completed the Google Project Management Certification via Coursera in 2024.
University of South Florida
Inclusive & Ethical Leadership, Inclusive & Ethical Leadership
Completed a certification in Inclusive & Ethical Leadership from the University of South Florida in 2023.
Indiana Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Institute of Technology in 2022.
University of South Florida
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Completed a certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida in 2021.
Boston Reed College
Clinical Medical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assisting
Completed the Clinical Medical Assistant program at Boston Reed College in 2011.
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