Stephanie Nater
@stephanienater
Dynamic Industrial-Organizational Psychologist with extensive healthcare experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Industrial-Organizational Psychologist with a PhD in my field, specializing in healthcare, IT strategy, organizational development, and leadership training. My career has been marked by a proven ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives and develop high-impact training programs that align talent strategy with business goals. I am recognized for my skill in translating complex psychological insights into actionable business outcomes, which has significantly contributed to the organizations I have worked with.
At Sandia National Laboratories, I lead assessments of skill levels and training needs, utilizing the results to create and facilitate leadership development programs. My experience at Optum has further honed my abilities in creating tailored training roadmaps and implementing organizational training programs that have received high satisfaction scores. I am passionate about staying current on emerging trends and research to ensure continuous improvement and innovative solutions in developing leaders and teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Training Manager
Optum
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Created and implemented Needs Assessments to improve professional growth, department culture, and training, developing tailored training roadmaps. Planned and developed an 18-month IT Leadership Development Program, Leadership Foundations-Multi Regional, using multiple modalities.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
Sandia National Laboratories
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Led assessments of skill levels, knowledge, and training needs, utilizing results to create and facilitate leadership development programs. Provided input and direction on content design/development, partnering on identification of success metrics prior to program implementation and providing post-implementation feedback for continuous improvement.
IT Strategy: Manager Business Relationship Management
Optum
Apr 2017 - Apr 2019 (2 years)
Worked with business unit executives and IT functional area executives to develop a technology strategy roadmap aligned with the business plan. Assisted the business in identifying ROI for projected projects to determine IRR, risk profile, and NPV.
Faculty for Cultural Diversity & Sociology
University of Phoenix
Nov 2008 - Dec 2013 (5 years 1 month)
Facilitated online courses for the Sociology Department, ensuring engaging and effective learning experiences for students. Served as a faculty representative for testing new faculty functionality, contributing to the improvement of the online learning platform.
Clinical Systems Analyst-Solutions Design and Requirements
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Mar 2008 - Jan 2012 (3 years 10 months)
Served as a workflow analyst for various departments including Transplant, Medical Staff Affairs, Provider Enrollment, Health Plan, Clinical Quality, and Specialty Pharmacy. Provided analysis for senior leaders, determining the viability of the transplant department and developing NPV, scorecards, and overall business cases.
Income Support Analyst
State of New Mexico
Jun 2003 - Jan 2004 (7 months)
Analyzed income support applications and determined eligibility for various state programs. Provided assistance and guidance to clients regarding income support services.
IT Business Partner/Consultant
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Jan 2007 - Mar 2017 (10 years 2 months)
Served as the interface with assigned business units for maximizing benefits of installed applications, service and relationship management, and developing/refining solutions to business problems. Advised senior business leaders in developing their annual IT strategic plan and developed IT Business cases for various services.
Human Resources Recruiter II
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Jan 2007 - Mar 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Recruited for Presbyterian Healthy Plan, IT, and Nursing, conducting first-level screening for applicants including resume review, interviews, background checks, and reference reviews. Served as HR Lead for testing and training PeopleClick upgrade and Lawson implementation.
Enrollment Counselor/Team Lead
University of Phoenix
Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 (3 years)
Served as an Enrollment Counselor and Team Lead, guiding prospective students through the enrollment process. Managed a team to achieve enrollment targets and provided support and training to team members.
Senior Lead
America Online
May 2001 - Jun 2003 (2 years 1 month)
Served as a Senior Lead, overseeing daily operations and managing a team of customer service representatives. Ensured high-quality customer support and resolved complex customer issues.
Sales Lead & Product Trainer
Limited Brand Call Center
Oct 2000 - May 2001 (7 months)
Served as a Sales Lead and Product Trainer, guiding sales representatives and conducting product training sessions. Contributed to sales targets and enhanced product knowledge within the team.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Capella University
PhD, Industrial Organizational Psychology
Completed a doctoral program focusing on the application of psychological principles to workplace issues. Gained expertise in organizational behavior, human resources, and leadership development.
University of Phoenix
MBA, Business Administration
Acquired comprehensive business knowledge, including strategic management, finance, and marketing. Developed skills in organizational leadership and business operations.
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Studied foundational psychological theories and research methods. Gained insights into human behavior, cognitive processes, and social dynamics.
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