BRUCE E.

CONSTANT, BSHA
22530 Sandalwood Road, Bedford Heights., Ohio 44146
440-341-0867
440-232-6001
bruce.constant5@gmail.com

Proactive, results-oriented, and innovative professional, with more than 37 year

s of solid management and supervision, strategic planning, general administratio
n, and project management within health care and non-profit arenas. Skilled in d
eveloping effective plans to improve productivity, reduce costs, and achieve ove
rall company goals. Demonstrate outstanding presentation skills and proven expe
rtise in establishing effective and productive working relationships. Focused le
ader with positive attitude, active management style, and motivational skills; c
apable of directing individuals and groups to successfully achieve company goals
. Additional qualifications include:
- Effectively served as a liaison between diverse professionals at all lev
els and the community
- Proficient in identifying business needs and delivering readily comprehe
nsible information to the appropriate audience
- Establish outstanding organizational image for customers and promote pro
fessionalism within colleagues
- Capable of applying sound and consistent judgment to support decision-ma
king processes
- Resourceful in implementation of operational improvements and developmen
t of challenging projects
- Maximize resources to ensure timely resolution of problems and issues
- Ability to respond to increasing expectations for further reducing adver
se impacts to increase efficiency and productivity

KEY STRENGTHS
- Project and Operations Management
- Analytical and Strategic Planning
- Business and Facility Administration
- Problem Resolution and Decision Making
- Financial Modeling and Forecasting
- Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance
- Healthcare Management
- Fundraising and Events Planning
- Process Development and Execution
- Leadership, Mentoring, and Team Building
- Program and Organizational Coordination
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Established new low to moderate income homes utilizing tax delinquent, v
acant and substandard properties in Chagrin Falls Park by establishing a land ba
nk
- Created and funded land acquisition for the land bank to build new homes
by providing proper direction to Bainbridge Township Trustees
- Participated in the successful negotiation of agreement with the Federal
Home Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) and three local banks (Fifth Third Bank
, Park View Savings and Loan Bank, and Huntington Bank) to provide $5M for quali
fied borrowers to buy new homes in Chagrin Falls Park
- Initiated the revitalization project’s new model home and operating funds fo
r the community development corporation by obtaining grant funding and loan fro
m Fifth Third Bank
- Led efforts in establishing the only Community Housing Advisory Board o
perated by a township governance in Ohio, according to Geauga County Prosecutor’s Of
fice noted in The Times newspaper on May 31, 2001 by Joan Demirjian
- Redirected geographic funding boundary of the United States Department o
f Agriculture to incorporate Chagrin Falls Park for funding eligibility by spear
heading collaborative effort with U.S. Senators George Voinovich and Mike De Win
e
- Key person in obtaining multiple year grant funding from the Cleveland F
oundation and Gund Foundation utilized for operating funds daycare center and Co
mmunity Development Corporation with a total of $300K as well as $150K grant for
building new Senior Program addition from Ohio Department on Aging, Geauga Coun
ty Department on Aging and Bainbridge Township
- Chosen to serve on several important hospital-wide committees such as Wa
ge and Salary Review Committee, Human Resources- Sexual Harassment Committee, an
d Human Resources- Employee Relations Committee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CITY OF BEDFORD HEIGHTS ~ Bedford Heights, OH

Community Life Department Director 2002-2003
Performed administrative duties including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supe
rvising, and evaluating personnel as well as preparing payroll for 42 employees
and managing payroll budget in excess of $1.3M. Worked collaboratively with publ
ic and school officials, community, civic, and business organizations to enhance
city services, and encourage community and business development.
- Selected to manage more than 20 community programs serving over 8,500 re
sidents with a budget of $3.6M as well as planning more than 30 annual events wi
th a budget of $225K
- Involved in the development and evaluation of programs for children, you
th, adult and senior services including recreation, child care, legal assistance
, health enhancement, social services, education, skill-building, and job placem
ent as well as public relations and marketing strategies resulting in $25K in co
ntributions

CHAGRIN FALLS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ~ Chagrin Falls,
OH
Executive Director 1997-2002
Competently managed five community programs, providing service to approximately
500 residents with a budget of $275K as well as a new 9,600 sq. ft. community ce
nter with $800K construction grant award from United Neighborhood Centers Associ
ation. Performed HR tasks such as interviewing, hiring, supervising, evaluating
personnel, and managing disciplinary actions as well as preparing payroll for 8
employees and managing payroll budget of $140K.
- Played a pivotal role in increasing revenue by 54.5% in 2.5 year period
along with planning more than 12 annual events per year supported by contributio
ns, good-will gifts, and volunteer efforts raising an average of $45K per year
- Instrumental in the development of policies and procedures for programs
to meet standards for licensing, daycare, adult care programs, recreation, and f
ood services as well as public relations and marketing strategies
- Successfully negotiated contracts with collaborative organizations to ex
pand community service networks and resources
- Spearheaded 45-home neighborhood revitalization construction project as
well as resource development including local and state funding totaling $150K, b
ank funding of $375K, and grant-writing that obained $275K funds

METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER ~ Cleveland, OH ~ 1973-1991

Assistant to Administrator/ HR Manager, MetroHealth- Clement Family Health Ce
nter
Assumed full responsibility in managing benefits, compensation, employee relatio
ns, physician certification, and Employee Assistance Program in correlation with
the hospital’s HR Department. Performed HR tasks such as recruiting, interviewing,
hiring, supervising, and coordinating employee evaluation process as well as tra
ining managers in interviewing techniques and management of disciplinary actions
.
- Demonstrated exceptional performance in conducting recruiting, technical
recruiting, sourcing, and relationship building while ensuring conformity with
regulations and state and federal laws
- Utilized exceptional leadership skills in managing General Services Depa
rtment, Environmental Services, Procurement, Maintenance, Security, and Messenge
r Services as well as in supervising a work force of 29 staff members
- Adeptly managed and developed the $575K General Services Department ope
rations budget

Community and Public Relations Coordinator, MetroHealth Clement Center

Rendered efficient service in serving as spokesperson for the center, interfacin
g with government officials, community agencies and representatives, community l
eaders, as well as business and association organizations. Competently functione
d as direct liaison between the Community Advisory Council consisting of 15 memb
ers with diverse representatives and backgrounds to assure citizens’ input to the he
alth care center.
- Efficiently coordinated community and public relations affairs with Metr
oHealth’s main campus as well as the initiation of media relation events, public spe
aking, and fundraising events that generated approximately $50K in revenue per y
ear
- Took part in developing and managing an 18-member volunteer program as w
ell as the successful implementation and management of Volunteer Gift Shop with
average annual income of $35K

Admissions Supervisor, MetroHealth Medical Center

Held full accountability in supervising and coordinating hospital and Emergency
Department admissions. Administered the interview, hiring, training, supervision
, and evaluation of Admitting Department personnel as well as the preparation of
work schedules and payroll.

Personnel Recruiter, Human Resources, MetroHealth Medical Center

Conducted interview and facilitated tests for job applicants while making hiring
recommendations. Provided effectual training to managers in interviewing techni
ques while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Rendered efficient serv
ice in assistance with internal and external recruitment activities.

EARLIER EXPERIENCE
ELIZA BRYANT VILLAGE ~ Cleveland, OH
 Director of Environmental Services 2009-2010
FIFTH THIRD BANK ~ Cleveland, OH
Licensed Personal Banker 2007-2009
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS ~ Cleveland, OH
Financial Associate 2004-2007

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Federal License in Securities NASD, Securities Series 6
Ohio License in Life Insurance and Variable Annuities
State-certified Housing Development Operator - Ohio

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Co- Founder, President and Vice- President, Southwood Estates Homeowner’s Associatio
n
Board of Trustees ~ Ravenwood Mental Health Center
Board of Directors ~ LMM Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Advisory Committee ~ Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross
Strategic Planning Committee ~ Bedford City School System
Board of Directors ~ Geauga County Community Action Block Grant
Geauga County Training and Partnership Council
Board of Directors ~ Lutheran Chaplaincy Service
President ~ Chagrin Valley Unity and Diversity Board

AWARDS AND HONORS

Nominee for Homer C. Wadsworth Award ~ Cleveland Foundation
Plain Dealer 2000 ~ Featured in “Those Who Will Shape Our Lives: Faces of Cleveland’s Fu
tureâ€
“Right Relationship Award†from the City of Cleveland and Lutheran Metropolitan Ministri
es
Loan Executive “Best Public Speaker†Award ~ United Way Services