E. Renee Bierwirth-Bruninga
Mapleton
Summary
Experienced project management professional with over 30 years of leadership across corrections, security investigations, and healthcare operations. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, streamlining processes, and driving cultural transformation in high-stakes environments. Seeking to contribute to Better Banks’ mission of community-focused financial excellence by leveraging a strong foundation in risk management, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement. Committed to fostering collaboration, implementing scalable solutions, and supporting strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and employee ownership values.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Physician Office
OSF Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2025
- Responsible for the operations of a primary care physician office to ensure smooth, efficient and compliant functions.
- Manage daily workflows and front desk activities, develop, implement and enforce office policy and procedure, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical standards.
- Hire, train and supervise over 32 employees.
- Deliver performance evaluations and active performance improvement coaching.
- Strive to improve and sustain a high performing team and enthusiastic culture of empowerment.
Project Manager
OSF Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed and responsible for the project scope, timelines, budget, implementation and sustainment of OSF Ministry-wide Clinical Business Operations projects.
- Accountable for the global process of projects and leveraging various project management methodologies, change management techniques and performance improvement tactics to operationalize solutions.
- Provided coordination and oversight of project plan work breakdown structure, timelines, work products and budget.
- Develop, build trust and maintains relationship with OSF executive leaders and align work efforts directly with the OSF strategic direction, priorities and achieving key results.
Performance Improvement Specialist
OSF Healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Responsible for managing and leading multiple performance improvement projects and event planning.
- Facilitation of small and large multi-disciplinary groups with a focus on the design and implementation of micro-macro-wide solutions.
- Develop and deliver training to support a culture of performance improvement including PI Lead Training, Change Management, Lean, Agile, DMAIC, DMEDI, PDCA and Human Centered Design Thinking.
- Translate business objectives through data analysis, observation of processes and various interviewing techniques.
Specialty Physician Office Manager
OSF Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Responsible for the operations of a pediatric cardiology office to ensure smooth, efficient and compliant functions.
- Manage daily workflows and front desk activities, develop, implement and enforce office policy and procedure, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical standards.
- Hire, train and supervise over 32 employees.
- Deliver performance evaluations and active performance improvement coaching.
- Strive to improve and sustain a high performing team and enthusiastic culture of empowerment.
Illinois Department of Corrections
01.1991 - 01.2008
- Over nearly two decades with the Illinois Department of Corrections, I served in diverse roles across multiple facilities, demonstrating adaptability, leadership, and a commitment to institutional excellence.
- My career encompassed: Education Administration with District 327, supporting inmate education and rehabilitation.
- Operational Expertise in Inmate Records, Executive Secretary roles to Wardens, and coordination of internal audits and external compliance reviews.
- Accreditation Leadership as a member of the Corrections Accreditation Team, contributing to statewide standards and quality assurance.
- In the final seven years, I led the opening of a Juvenile Facility and served as Training Coordinator, earning Officer of the Year for transforming mandated training into engaging, directive-based learning through multimedia and gamification.
- I later advanced to Corrections Intelligence Officer, conducting sensitive investigations into youth conduct and staff misconduct.
- My specialized training includes hostage negotiation, crisis management, and a tenure as Emergency Response Coordinator, underscoring my readiness to lead in high-stakes environments.
Education
Six-Sigma Black Belt
OSF Healthcare Ministry
Peoria, ILHealth Service Management
Midstate College
Peoria, ILHigh School Diploma -
Forman High School
Manito, ILSkills
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Operations management
- Policy development
- Facilitation techniques
- Concept development
- Workshop design
- Team building
- Visionary leadership
- Change management
- Service strategy
- Investigative strategies
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Complex Problem-solving
Closing Statement
I WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING MY EXPERIENCE AND INTEGRITY TO A TEAM COMMITTED TO GROWTH AND EXCELLENCE.
Affiliations
Volunteer as an event announcer for The Central Illinois Oz Festival for Hollis Park District at Butler Haynes Park, Mapleton, IL. This is a yearly event where the Wizard of Oz Children's Garden is showcased with a collaboration with the Spirit of OZ organization. I announce throughout the day to keep visitors, staff and volunteers informed with the various scheduled events. I promote the silent auction where proceeds benefit the children's garden, information tent location and announcements, promotion of vendors and serve as the coordinator of events to keep everything running on time and ensure a smooth event to enhance the experience for everyone. Since I have been announcing this event, the silent auction has raised over $1,100 each year. My announcer service also allows for the Park Director to focus with the boots on the ground to handle issues as they arise in real time.
Accomplishments
- Illinois Department of Corrections Officer of the Year - 2006
Certification
- Six Sigma - Black Belt Certification (OSF Healthcare)
- Active Member of PMI - Project Management Institute
- Pending PMP Certification
Timeline
Project Manager
OSF Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2023
Performance Improvement Specialist
OSF Healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2019
Manager Physician Office
OSF Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2025
Specialty Physician Office Manager
OSF Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2014
Illinois Department of Corrections
01.1991 - 01.2008
Six-Sigma Black Belt
OSF Healthcare Ministry
Health Service Management
Midstate College
High School Diploma -
Forman High School
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