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Fitzgerald Craan
Consultant, EDDR Corporation
Location: Chicago, IL United States
Joined: Oct 17th, 2005
About   (request update)
My Interview Question
What is your purpose in Life?
Current Whereabouts:
I am in Chicago working as an Administrator at a hospital, finishing my PhD.
Education   (request update)
Morehouse College class of 1994
Undergrad Major: Biology
Campus Organization:
Kappa Alpha Psi
Claim To Fame:
Live In Purpose
Most Memorable Moment:
When the Units were torn down and Cosby Hall built.
University of Ill at Chicago class of 1999
Grad Major: Public Health
Experience
I currently work with EDDR Corporation as Consultant
I have 32 years of experience working in the Healthcare, Other industry.
Consultant | Education Design Development and Research Corporation
From January 2025 to Current • 1 year(s)
 Develops and manages vocational training and workforce development programs to equip students with practical job skills and career opportunities. Generated and secured over $520K in revenue within nine months through apprenticeship program expansion and strategic workforce partnerships.
Regional Director, Emergency Needs Services | Catholic Charities
From January 2020 to January 2024 • 4 year(s)
 Led emergency needs services including financial assistance, counseling, and urgent needs for 750K+ patients across 8 locations with 30 staff. Resolved 20% budget variance, reduced client wait times, and managed rapid-response humanitarian efforts for the Chicago migrant crisis.
Associate Director, Emergency Needs Services | Catholic Charities
From January 2016 to January 2020 • 4 year(s)
 Evaluated and implemented services through data analysis, strategic planning, and needs assessment. Developed high-potential staff into manager-level roles through a Solutions-First coaching model.
Regional Program Manager | Safer Foundation
From January 2014 to January 2016 • 2 year(s)
 Managed the Midwest Reentry and Employment Network (MREN) program helping 625 court-involved youth overcome legal and educational barriers to employment. Enhanced program effectiveness by 30% using data analytics to bypass systemic bottlenecks in workforce training.
Employer Engagement Manager / Program Director | St. Sabina Church
From January 2011 to January 2014 • 3 year(s)
 Directed workforce development for 300+ youth participants and managed a $1.5M social services grant. Architected a $1.5M grant-funded transitional shelter and integrated GED and employment readiness training for homeless young adults.
Assistant Administrator of Professional Affairs | John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital
From January 2001 to January 2011 • 10 year(s)
 Managed 243 employees across 10 clinical and non-clinical departments, saving $500K in opex costs in 6 months by reducing overtime by 50%. Increased hospital revenue by 25% by driving the IT/Medical Records transition to Electronic Super Bill.
Assistant Administrator of Medical Department | Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC)
From January 2001 to January 2011 • 10 year(s)
 Managed a $3M contract with Isaac Ray Mental Health services and supervised 40 employees. Achieved 95%+ patient satisfaction and reduced patient wait times from 30 days to 3 days by implementing a tiered triage system.
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I am selling Greek Wristbands for all Greek Organizations and am trying to see who is interested and who knows Greek shops and bookstores I can get in contact with to put them in there. I can send any ...more
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