Sharon Lehto1052 Independence Ave Phone: 216-926-9611Akron, OH 44310 e-mail: smlehto@aol.com

PROFILE • Articulate and persuasive at “selling” new or better approaches to business owners, professionals, and individuals• A team player with strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and research skills• Highly motivated, goal-oriented professional • A decision maker skilled at implementing new ideas• Successfully able to manage multiple priorities and assignments • Creative problem solver; able to direct and lead teams to desired results

EDUCATION CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND, OHIO

Master of Business Administration, Weatherhead School of Management, 2002Concentrations: Marketing and Healthcare Management3.8 GPAWeatherhead School of Management ScholarshipWeatherhead Consulting Group

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND, OHIOBachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1994Magna Cum Laude3.7 GPAAmerican Physical Therapy Association Student MemberResearch Project: Wrist and Hand Function in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY ASHTABULA, OHIOAssociate of Applied Business in Business Management, 1991Graduate with Distinction3.8 GPATreasurer of the Business Club

EXPERIENCE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIASenior Financial Representative & Financial Advisor (2006-2012)• Attained South Valley Business Center New Agent of the Year• Performing 401(k) plan reviews, investment reviews, and educating employers as well as employees about their

401(k) plan.• Helping business owners and executives attain their long-term financial goals whether it is retirement planning,

business continuation and exit strategies, executive bonus plans, deferred compensation, buy-sell agreement planning and funding, or survivorship planning.

• Modifying initial financial maps as clients move through major business and life changes in order to accommodate the clients’ changing needs and goals.

TERRIO THERAPY-FITNESS BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIAClinical Manager & Physical Therapist (2005-2012)• Oversaw daily operations of the clinic and scheduled employees for coverage as appropriate.• Improved patient outcomes by overseeing and directing physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists,

speech therapists, and support staff creating a cohesive and productive team.• Effectively managed an outpatient clinic by meeting productivity goals and increasing profits.• Administered a full load of patients while performing daily clinical supervision duties.• Participated in an elite planning committee to grow the company regionally and nationally (only clinician

selected by the CEO).

THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION CLEVELAND, OHIO(Home Care Services)Physical Therapist (2002-2005)• Improved home care delivery by contributing to process improvement groups.

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• Worked closely with physicians and patients to set rehabilitation goals for patients.

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EXPERIENCE(Continued)

• Developed strong relationships with physicians, podiatrists, other physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and nurses creating a cohesive and productive team for patient management.

• Administered a full load of patients while performing as a preceptor to new employees and managing the care to patients seen by physical therapist assistants.

• Performed home care physical therapy of orthopedic, neurological, and deconditioned patients often overcoming patient objections and successfully negotiating for the best outcomes of care.

THE TRAILER COMPANY, INC. BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA(A $7 million semi-trailer manufacturer and Thermo King dealership with 44 employees)Business Management Consultant (Summer 2001)• Created the company’s Employee Handbook and a 300-page Safety Handbook after researching federal and

California OSHA and NIOSH legislation.• Improved supply chain management by designing a system which coordinated sales, invoice generation, and

build sheets, which resulted in an error reduction rate of 10%.• Implemented ergonomic analyses of all job types and made recommendations to decrease repetitive stress and

trauma—reduced repetitive stress and trauma by 15%.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OHIOSenior Physical Therapist (1996-2004)• Coordinated the physical rehabilitation portion of University Hospitals’ lecture series as well as presented

lectures to the community (the lecture series is an important part of University Hospitals’ marketing strategy).• Managed division office staff—resolved cultural and political problems, continuously improved operations,

trained staff in operational changes, developed a process improvement program.• Managed a one-year project team that improved multidisciplinary evaluations and treatments for all outpatient

orthopedic patients.• Administered a full load of patients while also managing the care to patients seen by licensed massage

therapists, certified athletic trainers, and student physical therapists.• Coordinated patient care with other physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists.• Highly effective in producing behavior and lifestyle changes in patients for healthier living.• Performed outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy.• Recruited new therapists from universities throughout the state.

MERCY HOSPITAL BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIAPhysical Therapist (1994-1996)• Administered spinal screenings and body mechanics instruction at community and minority health fairs.• Produced a training video for the nursing staff for the physical management of stroke patients in the acute care

and skilled nursing care settings.• Managed the physical rehabilitation of patients in acute care, skilled nursing, home health care, and outpatient

orthopedics.LICENSES/CERTIFICATES • Series 6, 63, 65 and Life and Health Licensed

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Ohio and California

GROUPS • BNI—Founding Member & Leadership Team Member• Chamber of Commerce• National Smooth Dancers

INTERESTS • backpacking • inline skating• salsa and ballroom dancing• SCUBA diving (certified open water)