Christopher Ray Gillett, PMP
110 Eagle Ridge Drive
Canton, Georgia 30114
Phone: (404) 553-4750
crgillett@gmail.com
Background Summary
Extensive experience in project management of medical practice technologies with superior customer relationship and communications skills. Utilized management skills to maximize business potential to benefit Shareholders and Customers alike. Product knowledge spans medical, telecommunications, industrial products, computers and related devices, computer services. Related areas of expertise are:

   15 years experience as professional manager.
   Expert with Microsoft Workstation & Server OS, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Office Suite,
     Microsoft Project and QuickBooks.
   Develop management personnel for effective delivery of Practice Management and Electronic Health Records
     Software to customers.
   Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
   Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.
   Organized and highly motivated.
   Proven ability to work in unison with staff, customers and board of directors.
   Cost conscious.
   Proven Team Player.
   Expert problem solver with strong analytical skills.
   Currently Implementing EMR/EHR for McKesson Corporation.
   Successfully refined and implemented new multi-application software projects.

Experience
McKesson Corporation                                                                                                  2006 - present
Project Manager: McKesson Provider Technologies, Alpharetta, GA

Performed duties as project manager for McKesson’s Ambulatory Business Unit/Physician Practice Solutions. Responsible for the implementation of Horizon Ambulatory Care, McKesson’s web-based, workflow-driven ambulatory electronic medical record (EMR) solution for Group Practices. As an integrated component of Horizon Clinicals, Horizon Ambulatory Care shares patient information between the practice and the hospital, enhancing McKesson’s Community Care Model.

   Administer contracts including scope, deliverables, communication plan, timeline, risk management, change
     control processes to ensure customer satisfaction.
   Function as the client’s single point of accountability for Horizon Ambulatory Care implementations.
   Identify and mitigate risks that may impact the project and strategize viable solutions.
   Plan interfaces between Horizon Ambulatory Care and McKesson Clinicals Applications as well as Ancillary
     Lab and Practice Management Systems.
   Understand, document and manage the client’s ambulatory strategy and enterprise strategy for the
     deployment of McKesson’s products.
   Contributed to the identification of technical and integration cross-product issues and provide
     recommendations for resolution.
   Participate in the management of cross project timelines and milestones, report implementation project
     status, issues, and finances.
   Act as overall accountability for project financials including monthly forecasting, project budget, labor
     approval and resource management using SAP software.
   Contributed to the development of processes, plans and methodology for project implementations.

Advanced Medical Technologies                                                                                        2001 - 2006
Technology VP, Principal, Alpharetta, GA

As an Alteer Value Added Reseller; Provide leadership to our implementation, data exchange, support and account management teams. These teams were responsible for the design, implementation and support of Patient and Clinical solutions and have successfully completed over 200 implementations resulting in the development of a national clinical repository with over 2 million clinical patient records. Responsible for the management of internal development projects as well as business partner integration initiatives with companies such as Cerner, Eclipsys, LabCorp, LabDAQ, EDS and IBM.

   More than 5 years of experience in healthcare project management, program management and
     administration.
   Lead the business on level integration projects.
   Utilize technology to improve organizational efficiency;
   Directed installation of software, database conversions and software migration from client’s previous
     practice management software.
   Exceeded HIPAA & OSHA requirements during all implementations.
   All networks included Microsoft SQL Server.

Electro Digital Industries                                                                                                   1997 - 2001
Principal, Canton, GA

Approximately 150 clients were serviced during this four year period. The client base was made up of approximately 70% small to medium business, 20% individual clients, and 10% government agencies. Client services included:

   Design and implementation of Networks utilizing extensive technical skills.
   Software and hardware consultation.
   Planned, installed and managed windows networks both client server and peer to peer.
   Office Automation Architect.

Ferrell Group, Inc.                                                                                                              1991 - 1997
Lead Programmer, Sarasota, FL

Functioning as an architect/ leading programmer charged with developing TurboClose software for Real Estate closings. The software (Used in 28 States) supported the complete closing process: created HUD-1, Title Policies and Loan Closing Documents all output to Laser Printer for both the DOS and Windows Operating System. Personally responsible for the following:

   Overall product design.
   Involved with systems integration and development.
   GUI programming.
   Configuration management and version control.
   Context-sensitive help system design.

United States Navy                                                                                                            1982 - 1991
E-6 – IC1(SS) Interior Communications Electrician First Class Submarines

   Decorated Nuclear Submarine Sailor.
   Awarded Naval Achievement Medal.
   Management & Leadership Training.
   Drug and Alcohol abuse Counselor.
   Completed all related Officer / College correspondence courses.
   Qualified ALL Senior Watch Stations.
   Completed numerous education, certification and training programs.
   Graduated “A” and “C” Schools with Honors.

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Education

   Undergraduate Studies, George Washington University, Economics
   High School Diploma, Manatee High School, Bradenton, FL

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Certification

   Certified Project Management Professional - #500269, Project Management Institute
   Numerous Navy / Military Certifications

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References

   Provided upon request.

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