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Cherié A. Tarif, BA, CTS

Located in tampa, FL (US)
Interests:
Business partnerships, Job opportunities, References
Work Category:
Professional Services
Birthday:
Jul 27th
Currently working on...
Freelance for startup projects: Staffing/Recruiting & University, Home Health in FL. Company analysis and Sales/Marketing strategies for rejuvination of fortune 500 firm. Professional Coach-Entreprene
About Me
Leadership, COO, Operations, Vice President, General Manager, Recruiting, Staffing, E-Business Internet Solutions, Program Development - Management, Training - Education, Marketing - Branding, Motivation and Retension.

I believe the candidate and client are both first! Never exchange quantity for quality and customer service values along with a vision that provides challenge & opportunities are always a priority. I am strategist and visionary with strong entrepreneurial sales, marketing management - over 28-years in the healthcare & people business industry, 15 years in business. Leader with a proven record of performance in providing business leadership to optimize profitability, retention, with employer of choice mindset.

Documented record of success in formulating creative strategic plans and implementing operational, marketing & vital business culture changes. Rejuvinate operations, new business development. Results & accountability oriented with strong decisive leadership skills in all areas of operations with proven success in new market identification and technology, with proven track record of increasing sales. Unparalleled success in forming strategic alliances & partnerships to secure major accounts.

Exceptional, direct, interpersonal & communication skills. Known in the industry as a respected “results oriented-people person.”

Highly developed strategic planning skills are ideal for organizations seeking a results-proven leader in enterprise-wide information technology "transformation" situations, needing an innovative strategic vision and immediate, sustainable results given the proven ability to execute. Outstanding problem solving with swift, creative solution based mindset. Unique management style coaching, developing, mentoring, motivation, team building, & cross training. Tendency to thrive in dynamic & fluid environments while remaining pragmatic & focused.
My Groups
Work Experience
  • 2008 - present
    tampa, FL (US)
    FAPS (FL Association Personnel Services)
    VP Elect for January 2009
  • 2008 - present
    tampa, FL (US)
    Innova World Wide, Inc., & IWW University
    COO
    Start-up of infrastructure
    Partner with leadership team & CEO to drive mission, vision to achieve company objectives.
    Recruit & retain top leadership talent team.
    Provide analysis for projections forecasting
    Marketing
    Mentor staff for professional growth
    Assist in obtaining capital funding & Networking
    Online University slated for January 2009.
    Establish individual business plans and roadmaps for each business line.
    Educational Staffing, Telecommunication, Videoconferencing, Telemedicine, Professional Job Coaching & Career Transition Training
    Build business plan geared to (2) audiences (Investor & General Public).

    Oversee operations.
  • 2008 - present
    tampa, FL (US)
    CHERIDON Executive Staffing & Marketing Group
    SVP/COO/Consultant
    Consultant for retained staffing firms, start up, facility contracts, pre-qualify and screen high-end leadership candidates for career placement, marketing, oversee operations of business. Provide leadership to organization in operational areas of company in the developmental stagies. Hire, train, office teams. 90% travel to various locations.
  • 2006 - present
    tampa, FL (US)
    N.A.P.S.
    Board Member/Clinical Liaison
    National Association Personnel Services - REGIONAL
  • Jul 2006 - Feb 2008
    tampa, FL (US)
    Aedon Healthcare Staffing
    Vice President & GM
    Provided leadership to growing company in the development of a rapid growth strategy in allied health/therapy, nurse leadership, & nurse staffing in Long Term Care, SNF, Rehab, Acute Care, OPD, HH & Clinic arena's. Prepared organization for remarkable growth opportunity, overhaul of entire operational processes to ensure efficiencies with an eye to ensure growth strategy aligns with strategic & creative marketing plans. JCAHO readiness, implemented & developed policies & procedures, onsite support team & professional support services located offsite at out of state corporate headquarters.
  • Sep 2003 - Jun 2006
    palm desert, CA (US)
    M.A.G.I.C. (MRN) Healthcare
    Regional & Area Vice President/COO
    Led the development of the newly acquired former fortune 500 enterprise in acute & long term care arenas with strategic sales growth plan. Rejuvenated operations & successfully salvaged former travel agency (MRN Staffing) from bankruptcy. Responsible for all operational departments & travel contracts at corporate office & satellite locations upon acquisition, organized new office staff team, location for travel contract division as healthcare corporate site for New & Existing Business, Registry, Per diem, & Permanent Placement Divisions.
  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2003
    palm desert, CA (US)
    Corporate-Rx Consulting
    Sr. Vice President
    Nationwide consulting organization specializing in providing audits & consulting to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, profit, & revenue. Provided management feedback on overall business, financial risks, overall effectiveness of the internal control & operations, as well as reporting processes at the client company. Specialty in healthcare & staffing with an objective designed to add value & improve operations; client & employee satisfaction metrics with measurable processes for outcome improvements & damage control; audit for clients ROI.

    * Retained as VP for from this position to orchestrate the healthcare staffing division of M.A.G.I.C (MRN) Healthcare
  • Jul 1997 - Aug 2002
    cathedral city, CA (US)
    RL Healthcare
    Recruiter/Sr. Account Manager/Director of Recruiting & New Business
    Recruited registered and licensed nurses for Travel, per diem, permanent positions nationwide, for long term care, rehab and acute care facilities across the nation. Traveled (nationwide) to hospital client locations to increase client retention, PR; improved company partnerships with charge nurses, CEO’s CNO’s of major accounts to maintain vendor of choice placemat.

    - Generated over 158 Million in sales as a top producer & closer
    - Contributed to success growth of start up from (8) TOA* to (500) *travelers on assignment
    - Implemented, developed, & managed, new training strategies for recruiters
    - Maintained existing business consistently with rapid new business growth & highest referrals
    - Above average of 26-51 week contracts; (average contracts 52 weeks; maintained)
  • Feb 1995 - Aug 2000
    palm desert, CA (US)
    M3 Productions, Inc., Computer Graphics Designs
    Owner/ Computer Graphic Artist/*Consultant
    Opened local marketing & graphics Service Company as consultant responsible for development of the overall marketing plan for high end real estate audience for businesses & residential markets.

    - Assisted clients in creating marketing strategies for new business. Web design & layouts.
    - Key player in implementing a new ‘face’ for RE/MAX team by designing layout for the prestigious-Palm Springs Life Magazine.
    - Increased sales average approximately 20% each month during first year.
  • Nov 1978 - Jan 1995
    braintree, MA (US)
    Braintree Hospital/HealthSouth
    Director of Ambulatory Care (OPD)
    Served in over (8) positions from 1978 thru 1995 at Braintree Rehab Hospital formally a privately owned local Rehabilitation & LTC facility. Healthsouth purchased facility in 1992.

    •Nursing Department (Rehab) with specialties: THI/Ortho/Neurology/O&P/SCI •Traumatic Head Injury Coordinator •Orthotics & Prosthetics Office Manager •Executive Assistant to the VP of Nursing •Satellite Operations Manager (22-Locations) •Director of Ambulatory Care (OPD Operations)
Education
  • 2004 - 2005
    National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS)
    No Degree - (CTS) CERTIFICATION
  • 1992 - 1994
    Trinity College
    Bachelor's - Bachelor of Arts / Business Administration with honors
  • 1989 - 1992
    Kinyon Campbell School of Business
    Associate's - Business Administration
  • 1984 - 1986
    PDQ Computer Technology
    No Degree - (Computer Technologies/Graphics) CERTIFICATIONS
  • 1979 - 1981
    Aquinas College
    Associate's - Nursing Program