Tori Whaley, aPHR

Advocate Health

Managed leave of absence department general inquires, answering and researching claims while providing an exceptional employee experience in an organization of 20,000+.

Built and launched a process framework for a longstanding policy, working cross-functionally with management and a third-party vendor to deliver smooth employee payment operations.

Trained team members to navigate and master a complex, multi-step leave of absence process by breaking down difficult concepts into clear, actionable steps.

Audited closed claims, ensuring compliant and complete closure, supporting successful employee transitions back to work.

Established comprehensive SOPs for essential departmental processes, addressing foundational gaps and providing clear guidance for new employees.

Reviewed and updated website content, removing outdated language and aligning updates with standards across business groups.

Developed and launched process improvement teams to address outdated, complex policies, creating actionable tasks from findings to drive measurable change.

Human Resources Coordinator, Leave of Absence

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Delivered compassionate, concierge-level leave guidance to 20,000+ union and non-union employees across 21 states, building trust, reducing confusion, and ensuring a positive experience.

Resolved complex LOA cases with empathy and precision, increasing employee satisfaction and strengthening confidence in HR processes.

Partnered with 50+ executives, HRBPs, and stakeholders in 2023 to navigate challenging leave scenarios while advocating for employees through reasonable accommodations and return-to-work options.

Created user-friendly templates, policies, procedures, and process maps that streamlined HR operations, improved accessibility, and reinforced understanding of technical data.

Collaborated with Legal, Payroll, and Absence Management leadership to ensure compliant, fair, and employee-centered outcomes.

Processed weekly payroll for employees on LOA with 100% accuracy, streamlining workflows to guarantee timely and compliant payments.

Reviewed 2,000+ OSHA files for accuracy and legal adherence, ensuring compliance and mitigating organizational risk.

Facilitated interactive processes with empathy, assessing unique employee needs to deliver equitable outcomes and making separation decisions when necessary.

Liaised with third-party vendors through weekly meetings to address unclear claims, ensure proper handling, and strengthen accountability.

Wrote SOPs, letter templates, and a brochure to aid in understanding technical concepts. Created associated process maps in Visio for SOPs.

North Texas Community Foundation

Included Front Desk Administrator duties plus:

Strengthened internal IT support by learning troubleshooting skills, reducing outside vendor reliance, bringing a chronically over budget line item back within budget.

Partnered with stakeholders to overhaul 30+ outdated policies and procedures, streamlining operations and improving clarity for employees navigating internal processes.

Led cross-functional team to optimize a multi-departmental procedure, reducing procedure completion time.

Developed and cultivated a StrengthsFinder culture by designing team-building activities, creating peer-recognition programs, and facilitating workshops that increased collaboration, employee engagement, and performance alignment with individual strengths.

Trained staff and executives on collaboration best practices for a more inclusive culture.

Selected and implemented video-conferencing hardware for two conference rooms; coordinated install and trained staff.

Handpicked video conferencing equipment, one for primary and another for secondary conference room, overseeing timely installation and training staff.  

Reviewed weekly check deposit reconciliation with Finance to ensure accuracy and transparency.

Championed the recognition of Juneteenth as a company holiday, aligning organizational policies with cultural values and reinforcing employee belonging.

Operations Associate / Employee Experience Specialist

Allied with senior leadership to evaluate employee satisfaction via employee survey I created, shaping strategies that strengthened the workplace culture.

Served as the first point of contact for calls, emails, and visitors, delivering professional, attentive support, ensuring positive experiences.

Designed and led a comprehensive employee experience program spanning development, recognition, events, and retreats that reduced turnover by more than 60%.

Welcomed and onboarded new hires, streamlining system setup and acting as a trusted resource.

Orchestrated company events end-to-end successfully, including planning, logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site management, renforcing comapny dedication to staff.

Streamlined administrative operations by improving organization systems, optimizing database management, supporting projects which improved team productivity, all enhancing the employee experience.

Guided employees through complex LOA cases with compassion and precision, improving satisfaction and trust in HR processes.

Ensured accuracy of a 20,000+ contact CRM, enhancing reporting reliability and supporting data-driven decision making.

Enhanced workplace efficiency and culture by maintaining supply chains, managing kitchen and reception needs, and ensuring clean, welcoming common areas.

Served as primary liaison for vendors and building partners, fostering strong relationships, addressing concerns proactively, and ensuring timely resolution of all issues.

Created a sense of camaraderie and inclusion during the challenges of COVID through online events and activity groups.

Front Desk Administrator / Employee Experience Specialist

As a single mom I wanted to be present for my son. I traded marketing plans for a brush and bowl, becoming a hair colorist, spending most of my years at Neiman Marcus. A meticulous, creative problem solver, I actively listened to clients and provided white glove customer service. 

Trained regularly locally and attending conferences across the USA including New York City.	

Developed personal brand through customized processes and design as well as targeted customer experiences.

Utilized social media including Instagram and Facebook to drive business through examples of work.

Entrepreneur - Hair Color Specialist, Corporate Break

The HR team player you wish you had. People Champion | Leave & Accommodation Ninja | Employee Experience Passionista | Dazzling Communicator | Strategic Business Writer | Policy & Procedure Developer

I spent 15 years as an elite hair colorist in top Dallas salons, including Neiman Marcus, where I learned how to listen, earn trust, and deliver unforgettable experiences.

Today I bring that same mindset to my next company. I know that when employees feel supported, they create better customer experiences, and when customers feel valued, the business thrives.

I’m at my best tackling tough projects, solving problems others avoid, and building programs that make a real impact.

If you want someone who understands how employee and customer experience work together to drive success, let’s connect.

Benefits & Absence Management Partner

• Advocate for employees during the FMLA & ADA process
• Oversee FMLA & ADA process in over 20 states, including New York, Washington, Ohio, and Pennsylvania
• Collaborate with regional and local teams to ensure employees are safe and under state and local laws
• Work with unions to ensure employment agreements are being applied
• Manage a spreadsheet detailing all active, future, worker's compensation, and modified work. 
• Calculate wages for employees on leave, submitting to payroll weekly
• Initiate and administer the employee separation process

Advocate Health Care

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Monogram Health

Sustained market quality in patient care by increasing growth, minimizing healthcare costs, and enhancing the use of primary care services.
•	Led a $45M+ profit and loss (P&L) budget, team of 20 teammates, patient panel size of 4.5K+, boosts profits, member growth, and opened a new treatment service within the market.
•	Hired and trained 4 advanced practice providers, launching a multistate care plan leading to a 245% increase in utilization since launch. 
•	Developed a team dynamic that increased market Net Promoter Score (Customer Satisfaction Score) from 19 to 71.
•	Decreased inpatient utilization, increased post-acute care scheduling practices / compliance by 50%.

Market Performance Manager

ChenMed

- Successfully manages a $35M+ P&L, a team of 50 employees, and a patient panel of $2,600+; resulting in increased profits, growth and employee and patient retention within a value-based care setting.
- Delivers monthly financial reviews that resulted in 7% under budget in operating expenses by creating processes to reduce costs such as transportation, supplies, and third party contracting.
- Increased referral processing by 25% by working with teams to increase output, resulting in better patient care.
- Increased growth by approximately 300 patients by working with teams and payors by creating value propositions, resulting in the lowest disenrollments in the Chicago market (12%).
- Built strong team that lead to #1 market success in the Chicago Market.

Center Director

Franciscan Health

- Responsible for the training and ongoing professional development of 25 direct reports through managing 4 lead Therapists that trained the staff through a 4-week orientation process resulting in an improved onboarding experience that generated 100% staff compliance.  
- Responsible for developing and updating 80 best practice policies and procedures that reduced the length of stay on the ventilator by 1.7 days. 
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a 214-bed facility, with 25 direct reports resulting in $20,000 in departmental revenue daily.
- Implemented a patient safety performance improvement measures of patient medication scanning that increased compliance from 85% to 95%.

Department Manager

- Set standard for clinical-based knowledge, consulted in the program curriculum and oversaw clinical setting for 120 students, resulting in a 97% passing rate for national exams.
- Electronic health record department template designer instructed over 200 students and worked with IT to create a comprehensive documentation platform.
- Developed outpatient education programs that screened 500 people for chronic disease to reduce hospital admissions by creating health fairs and performing screens to detect disease.

Clinical Program Manager

- Served as a shift supervisor, ensuring adequate staffing and equipment stockpile, while working with leadership to build strong teams, resulting in better patient care and employee retention.
- Led talent management initiatives including staffing, training, orientation, and team development by creating orientation checklists for new staff resulting in reduced orientation time by 50%
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design a care plan for patients to reduce lengths of stay and hospital admissions.

ACESO VISITING PHYSICIANS AND GERIATRIC CARE INC.

- Managed and provided leadership to the medical practice of 12 nurse practitioners, 4 physicians, 2 nurses, and 3 medical assistants for a 1,200-patient internal medicine practice worth $2M. 
- Directed key financial management and budgeting responsibilities for a $2M internal medicine practice resulting in $30,000 in services delivered daily.
- Served as Privacy Officer by developing and updating privacy policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory, local, state, and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA; creating protected liability for 21 direct reports,
- Turnover rate percentage: 0% after 4 years in leading the company.

Healthcare Administrator | Practice Manager

I am a strong strategic planner, driven entrepreneur, with strong stakeholder engagement. 

I have a successful career and healthcare leadership that has led to increased revenue and decreased healthcare expenditures. I run a $35 million senior health clinic that improves outcomes and reduces hospitalizations. The clinic finished Q4 of 2023 at the top of the Chicago market! 

In addition to my ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in the healthcare sector, I have also built many relationships with community partners and stakeholders. I create growth and value proposition in each and everyone of my roles. I also create strong strategic plans and engage and create strong teams; which leads to sustainable financial goals.

Follow me on LinkedIn or send me a DM to find out how I can lead your organization to repeatable cost savings, increase profits, and stakeholder relationships.

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