Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
Master of Arts, Human Relations and Supervision
(Industrial/Organizational Psychology)
November 1991

Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of General Studies
Concentration in Medical and Radiologic Technology
Cum Laude, November 1987

LSU School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA
School of Radiologic Technology, Diploma

Dale Carnegie Courses, (8), 1986-1993

Numerous Seminars in Human Resource Management,
Leadership, Communication Skills, and Healthcare

SUCCESSabilities-President/Founder, Hodge, LA
Professional Speaker, Trainer, Author, May 1993 to Present

• Design and develop seminars, workshops, and keynote speeches
• Present programs throughout the United States and abroad

GLENWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, West Monroe, LA
Cardiology Director, December 1994 to November 1995

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the functions of the Cardiology Department to include Cath Lab, Cardiac Rehab, and EKG.

• Interacted with all department managers to coordinate plans and activities for the hospital
• Scheduled, planned, and monitored department projects
• Developed and monitored annual department budgets ensuring effective departmental operations
• Developed short and long-term goals for the department
• Supervised, evaluated and counseled employees
• Kept abreast of new procedures, equipment, and methods; participated in their evaluation and application
• Developed and monitored Quality Assurance and Safety Programs
• Maintained services in compliance with JCAHO standards

SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, Monroe, LA
Assistant Clinical Director
Cardiac Cath Lab & Special Procedures, 9/1993 -12/1994

• Monitored Quality Assurance and Safety Programs
• Developed and kept forms and manuals current for JCAHO
• Audited inventory and cost; made purchases
• Presented orientation and in-service programs
• Participated in personnel development programs

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE, Monroe, LA
Assistant Professor, Radiologic Technology, 5/1988 - 12/1993

• Designed lesson plans and presented didactic lectures
• Scheduled and directed hands-on laboratory exercises
• Developed and monitored Safety Program for department
• Participated in clinical activities with students and radiology personnel in four hospitals
• Counseled and guided students
• Served as Public Relations Coordinator
• Actively participated on College Ethics Council

GREEN CLINIC, Ruston, LA
Mammography Coordinator, August 1987 to May 1988

• Developed policies and procedures for the Breast Care Center
• Designed motivational talks and presented to community and civic organizations
• Created and presented patient education programs
• Participated in plans and activities involving the entire clinic

JACKSON PARISH HOSPITAL, Jonesboro, LA
Radiology Administrator, May 1970 to August 1987

Had complete responsibility for planning, organizing, staffing, influencing and controlling the radiology department.

• Interacted with all department managers to coordinate plans and activities for the overall hospital
  
• Developed policies and procedures for the department
• Developed, implemented, and monitored Quality Assurance and Safety Programs for the department
• Maintained radiology services in accordance with standards established by hospital and JCAHO
• Administered preparation of reports, documents, budget, payroll records, statistical surveys, and other data
• Recruited, selected, and supervised personnel
• Launched personnel development and training programs
• Actively participated on hospital committees to include: Public Relations, Safety, Quality Assurance, Product- Evaluation, and Hospital Newspaper, Co-editor.

National Speakers Association
International Federation for Professional Speakers
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, #044844
Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board, License #0271
American Society of Radiologic Technologists, #010967
Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists

• Co-author, Real World Communication Strategies that Work, published by Insight Publishing, 2003
• Co-author, Give Stress a Rest, published by J&B Publishers, 2001
• Co-author, Encyclopedia of Radiographic Positioning, published by W.B. Saunders Company, 1995
• Rated as one of Top Ten Company Trainers
• Rated Number One Company Trainer-Conference for Assistants
• Louisiana Representative for 1st R.T. in D.C., 1999
• Received Life Membership in Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists, 1998
• Louisiana Representative, Leadership Academy, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, 1997
• Book Reviewer for Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 1995
• President, Northeast Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists, 1976-1977, 1992-1993
• Articles published in state/national professional journals, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1991, 1992,1993
• Certified Toastmaster, Competent 1991; Able 1992
• Recognized in Toastmaster's Hall of Fame, 1992
• Elevated to Fellow by American Society of Radiologic Technologists, 1988
• Louisiana Delegate to House of Delegates, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, 1987 and 1986, First Seating
• Placed in Scientific Essay/Exhibit competition on state/national level, 1979, 1981, 1983;
  NEMA AWARD 3rd place, 1981
• THE MALLINCKRODT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE-Selected Outstanding Radiologic Technologist of Year in Louisiana, 1981
• Chaired first committee for Radiologic Technology Administrators, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, 1980-1981
• Chairman of Board, Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists, 1979-1980
• Executive Secretary-Finance, Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists, 1978 to present
• Louisiana Representative at National Meetings
  1979 - Houston, Texas, Mistress of Ceremonies, Affiliation Brunch
  1978 - Anaheim, California
  1976 - Honolulu, Hawaii
• President, Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists, 1977-1978