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Home My WebLink AboutHerbert, Robert - ResumeROBERT P. HEBERT 2905 Hermitage Blvd. Venice, Florida 34292 (941) 488-8780 (H) (941) 376-6163 (CP) EDUCATION University of Miami - Coral Gables, Florida -1983 Masters Degree - Business Administration/Health Administration (MBA/HA) Media Spokesperson Training - 2005 Charles Ryan Associates WORK EXPERIENCE November 2000 - Present Charlotte County, Florida June 2008 – Present Human Services Housing Manager Responsible for the County’s Housing program to include Hurricane Housing Recovery grants, Community Development Block Grant program through the Florida Department of Community Affairs (CDBG), State Housing Initiative Partnership Program (SHIP), US Department of HUD programs, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Energy Efficiency Block and Conservation Grant Program (EECBG) December 2004 – June 2008 Administration Director of Recovery/Community Initiatives Responsible for the oversight of the recovery efforts of the County in the aftermath of the 2004 Hurricane Season. Primary spokesman to the media and outside parties to include legislative members on a state and national basis. Travel to state and federal capitals to meet and discuss County needs by way of financial and other assistance programs. Work with the County Department heads in interfacing with FEMA, insurance carriers, contractors and the public in resolving problems/issues related to county and regional recovery activities. Work with citizens in their working through the county government and responding to Board inquiries. Worked directly on the securing of over $50 million in grants for various State and Federal Agencies on behalf of the County. November 2000 -2004 Budget Office Port Charlotte, Florida Grants/Management Analyst Responsible for seeking and managing Grants awarded to Charlotte County on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners – Approximately $20 Million annually. Responsible for the analysis and development of the Financial Assistance Program (Grants) awarded to independent county social service organizations by the Board of County Commissioners – Approximately $1.3 Million annually. April 1997 - 1999 Bon Secours Health System, Inc. (Florida) Venice, Florida Administrative Director - Managed Care Development of managed care business, relationships and corporate strategies. Contract negotiations with managed care organizations. 1995 - 1997 Florida Independent Physician Association, Inc. Sarasota, Florida Vice President - Operations, Central Division Statewide Independent Practice Association sponsored by the FMA & FOMA. Responsibilities included contract negotiations and physician program/network development. 1984 - Present Self Employed - Consultant Consulted in areas related to: Managed care, software development, medical practice structure & management, medical staff development, strategic planning, personnel policy & office procedures, grant strategy and application development, State licensing of managed care entities, quality assurance, utilization review and infectious waste disposal plan development. 1993 -1995 Ear Research Foundation, Inc. Sarasota, Florida Chief Executive Officer A non-profit research & education organization Responsibilities included redefining of operation, business development, donor programs, Fellowship Program recruitment, conference development, reorganizing of programs and schedule to fit within Florida Ear & Sinus Center facilities. 1994 - 1995 Florida Ear & Sinus Center Sarasota, Florida Consulting Chief Executive Officer A private Otolaryngology practice Same duties as the Ear Research Foundation. 1990 - 1993 Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. Venice, Florida Executive Director A social service organization for the Catholic Church in South West Florida 1988 - 1990 Community Health Network, Inc. Sarasota, Florida Executive Director A preferred provider organization owned by three Non-Profit hospitals 1986 - 1988 Florida 1st Health Plan, Inc. Winter Haven, Florida Chief Executive Officer An HMO owned by a hospital and its medical staff 1985 - 1986 MGT Of America, Inc. Tallahassee, Florida Senior Analyst & Director of Health Services Development A consulting firm. Primary duties related to the legal, regulatory and local development of HMOs in Florida and Tennessee. EARLIER POSITIONS Ampro Data Systems Nokomis, Florida Vice President 1984 - 1985 Foundation for Medical Care, Inc. West Palm Beach, Florida Executive Director 1978 - 1984 Palm Beach Area Health Coalition, Inc. West Palm Beach, Florida Consulting Executive Director 1982 - 1984 CONSULTATIVE POSITIONS 1997 - 1998 FLORIDA GI-NETWORK Based out of Clearwater, Florida. This is a start up IPA of Gastroenterologists in South West Florida. Responsibilities include the development of corporate structures, D & O Insurance coverage, Medical Malpractice program for members and preparedness for contract negotiation. Working with Legal Counsel to finalize stock purchase and voting rights of stockholders. 1994 - 1995 FLORIDA INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION, Inc. Region #8 & Region #6 Sarasota and Tampa Areas. Consulted in the development of this state wide IPA that was formed under the direction of the FMA House of Delegates. 1994 - 1995 FIRST FLORIDA MEDICAL, Inc. Consultant in the development of a PHO with the Physician's Community Hospital 1994 - 1995 PHYSICIANS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Consulted in the development of managed care contracting and implementation 1995 FLORIDA HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, Inc. Developed strategy for a future network for cardiac care, developed grant proposal for algorithms for uniform care in this network. 1993 BON SECOURS - St. JOSEPH HEALTHCARE GROUP Evaluation, restructuring recommendations and the development of goals for the future of the CARE A VAN a mobile medical unit that serves the rural & Migrant poor 1988 FLORIDA 1st HEALTH PLAN, Inc. Assisted new management in transition period and negotiated partial purchase of the HMO 1984 FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Assisted in the development and submission of a grant proposal for the PRO program 1983 - 1984 BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Assisted the medical staff in planning for HMOs and PPOs 1984 - 1985 QUALITY HEALTH PROVIDER Consulting administrator of this physician owned PPO AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS Sarasota County Public Hospital Board 2 Terms ended October 2002 Elected by public ballot 1994 and 1998 Declined candidacy third term Appointed to fill term of deceased member - 2004 Secretary of the Board - 1995 - 1996 Second Vice Chairman - 1996 - 1997 Chairman of the Board – 1998 - 1999 Venice Little Theatre - 1990 - 1995 Board Member - Treasurer (5 years) Venice Community Health Resource Advisory Council Member Representing the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board Florida Atlantic University Health Care Research Empirical Committee Committee Greater Palm Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Committees of small business, local & state government Health Fair 1984 South East Florida West Coast Health Care Coalition One of the original founders & past Board Member United Better Business Bureau of the Palm Beaches Volunteer Arbitrator Venice Main Street Board Member - President 2 terms Epiphany Cathedral School Board Member - President 1 term All Faith's Food Bank Board Member MILITARY SERVICE U. S. Army June 1969 - 1971 Medical Corpsman - Honorable Discharge