MACK JOVAN HIGHTOWER, III1004 Baltimore Avenue #511, Kansas City, Missouri 64105

(218) 818-2346 MACK.HIGHTOWER@GMAIL.COM

_________________________CAREER OBJECTIVE________________________

To obtain a challenging position which will enhance my strong analytical skills to identify and solve business problems in an effective creative manner using innovative technological advancements and implementing them in the areas of medical research, electronic medical records and software customization.

________________________CORE QUALIFICATIONS__________________________

Delivered training programs and presentations to doctors, nurses and facility leaders on the implementation and integration of electronic health records.

Consulted with doctors, nurses and ancillary staff regarding process improvement, delivery of best outcomes, decision supports, data insights and recommendations.

Designed, developed, selected, tested, implemented, and evaluated new or modified informatics solutions, data structures, and decision-support mechanisms to support patients, health care professionals, and their information management and human-computer and human-technology interactions within health care contexts.

Assisted in planning, management, implementation, and support of systems deployed to physicians and physician offices, including updates to these systems.

Developed strategies, policies and procedures for introducing, evaluating or modifying information technology applied to clinical practice, administration, or education.

Identified data elements within the clinical/health databases for analytics and decision supports.

Provided coordination and support to teams implementing information systems while building out codes for Cerner Corporation’s software and customization.

Collaborated with Sales and Marketing departments within the Cerner Corporation sharing information, opportunities, and issues to establish consistent messaging and how this information could impact relationships with specific physicians.

Directed retrospective case study regarding the connection between Hepatitis C and HIV co-infected individuals.

Conducted case study regarding the correlation between left ventricle mass hypertrophy and sleep apnea.

Participated in the designing and conducting of experiments regarding a punitive promoter sequence.

Ran conditioning modules on computer programs regarding anti-schizophrenic medications on nicotine addicted rats.

Created spreadsheets documenting rat behavioral protocols. Customer service representative for customers ordering custom Texas A&M memorabilia

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________________________________EDUCATION_______________________________

University: Texas A&M University - Commerce Major: MBAAnticipated of Graduation: May 2017

University: The Commonwealth Medical CollegeMajor: MedicineDates of Attendance: August/2013 – January/2015

University: Texas A&M University – College StationMajor: BiologyMinor: Philosophy and EconomicsDate of Graduation: May 12, 2013

_______________________________EXPERIENCE___________________________

CERNER CORPORATION2801 Rockcreek ParkwayKansas City, MO 64116Consultant AnalystApril 2015-PresentLaura Nigro – Manager

THE COMMONWEALTH MEDICAL COLLEGE525 Pine StreetScranton, PA 18501Research Assistant – Summer Research InitiativeMay 2014- September 2014Dr. Shubhra Shetty/ Dr. Mushfiq Tarafder May 2013- September 2013Research Assistant - REACH-HEI ProgramDr. Samir Pancholy

BARNES AND NOBLE – TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY275 Joe Routt Blvd College Station, TX 77840August 2012 – May 2013Customer Service RepresentativeHolley Scott - Supervisor

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY1020 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107June 2012 – August 2012InternFarber Institute for NeuroscienceDr. Elisabeth Van Bockstaele - Department Head of Neuroscience

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYTexas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX 77843May 2011- December 2013Undergraduate Research AssistantDr. Michael Manson - Department of Biology

__________________ORGANIZATIONS/VOLUNTEERING_________________

Pathology Interest Group: President 2014- Present American Medical Students Association 2009-PresentIndian Students Association President 2011-2012 Indian Students Association Historian 2010-2011Moyee Foundation 2009-PresentProject Replant 2010-PresentAggie School Volunteers 2009-2010M.D. Anderson 2008-2009 Department of Neurology

___________________KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES__________________

Typing 50 WPM Proficient in Microsoft Word Proficient in Microsoft Excel Proficient in Microsoft Power Point Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records Technology