Stanley C. Sandstrom
Business Communication + Operations Management
Not just a pretty face. Results-driven and accomplished business communications and operations management professional with solid history of customer service, streamlining processes, and enhancing employee engagement. Proven track record overseeing diverse aspects, from coordinating vendor relations and regulatory compliance to driving dynamic and compelling marketing campaigns.
Proficient in developing creative solutions for productivity enhancement and cost control. Recognized for successfully managing high-value projects and contributing to significant operational and financial outcomes. Strategic and value-driven leader: adept at providing multi-department leadership to align cross-functional teams toward achieving coordinated business communications and driving organizational success.
Articulate communicator: passionate about celebrating and working with people — fostering a sense of belonging, vision, and purpose. Skilled in maintaining strong communication with stakeholders, team members, and external partners to ensure cohesive messaging and effective implementation of key initiatives.
Sandstrom Consulting Services — Principal + Owner
20+ years of experience managing operational and project aspects for a wide verity of high-value clients. Formulate and execute comprehensive business plans, policies, and procedural campaigns to engage, motivate, and educate stakeholders. Develop and implement internal communication strategies to foster employee involvement, learning, and performance enhancement. Generate written, visual, and multimedia content for dissemination across social media platforms, email communications, and large-format print displays. Conceptualize/craft dynamic, multimedia-rich presentations for high-value events, effectively conveying key messages. Regularly monitor and measure placement, distribution, and effectiveness of all communication collateral. Manage end-to-end event planning/coordination, encompassing logistics, staffing, staging, audio-visual setup, and support. Lead vendor relations by negotiating, monitoring, and evaluating partnerships to optimize cost efficiencies and achieve favorable outcomes.
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Managing preventative maintenance, operations, construction, and repair activities. Expert in facilities and logistical support for clients like Inland Eye Specialists, Milauskas Eye Institute, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and others; safeguarding millions and preserving billions in market share value.
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Proactive evaluation and recommendation of equipment/systems for replacement and upgrades to leverage cost-effective improvement opportunities. Ensures safe and proper instillations, design practices, and building code compliance for maintenance, equipment updates, and major renovation projects.
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Oversaw operations across 7+ vision care and surgical centers, from San Diego to Palm Springs, California, providing direction for maintenance activities and overseeing regulatory reporting and documentation.
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Support and conduct staff meetings. Exhibited strong proficiency in internal communications by developing and implementing several successful communications initiatives.
Inland Eye Specialists — Resident Consultant to the Regional Director of Operations
Crafted visually compelling and educational infographics and videos for business websites, effectively promoting patient experiences and delivering informative content. Coordinated with external vendors, as well as local, state regulatory, and environmental agencies for seamless communication and compliance reporting. Directed/executed marketing campaigns across various mediums, including print, digital, and social media, resulting in heightened business visibility. Developed/implemented emergency preparedness policies and procedures across multiple facility locations. Conducted thorough research and prepared Capital Expenditure budgets for high-value diagnostic and surgical equipment, valued at millions of dollars. Managed aspects of asset inventory, facilities inspection, maintenance, and security access control, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Collaborated with leadership and staff, creating tailored in-house training materials and driving process improvement initiatives.
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Drive organizational efficiency by monitoring flow and quality of work. Insures timely completion of workload and adherence to regulations and standards. Responsible for preparation, maintenance and organization of multi-department compliance documentation, and submitting life safety and environmental reports to local and state regulatory agencies.
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Drive organizational efficiency by sharing common resources, and documenting operational protocols.
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Improved computer systems up-time, and transformed operational workflows.
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Streamlined application access and addressed procedural bottlenecks, leading to remarkable increase in daily processing of patient insurance claims from 60 to 80+ claims.
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Pioneered and implemented efficient surgery patient documentation process, significantly reducing patient preparation time from 18 to just 5 minutes.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
inData Corporation (iPRO) Business Operations & Litigation Communication
Provide technical support for intellectual property, anti-trust, and personal injury trials
Create compelling demonstrative graphics for complex jury trials valued at $200M+
Design and produce technical training materials, and conduct user training classes
INDESIGN, Inc. Senior Architectural Designer & Computer Animation Technician
Build authentic personal and business connections to enhance client experience
Create and design architectural plans and illustrations for multi-million-dollar custom homes
Produce promotional 3D animations for San Diego Natural Museum and RNC