Patti (Duane) Coutain
About Patti (Duane) Coutain
Patti (Duane) Coutain serves as a Unit Secretary at Atlantic Health System, a position she has held since 2018. She has extensive experience in administrative roles, particularly at Merrill Lynch, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition from the College of St. Elizabeth.
Work at Atlantic Health System
Patti Coutain has been serving as a Unit Secretary at Atlantic Health System since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for various administrative tasks that support the healthcare team and ensure efficient operations within the unit. Her tenure at Atlantic Health System spans six years, contributing to the organization’s commitment to providing quality healthcare services.
Previous Experience at Merrill Lynch
Patti Coutain has extensive experience in the financial sector, having worked at Merrill Lynch in several administrative roles. Her positions included Administrative Coordinator for Credit Trading from 2003 to 2006, Administrative Coordinator for Alternative Investment Group from 2001 to 2003, and Administrative Coordinator for Proprietary Trading from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she served as Administrative Support Coordinator for Corporate Bond Trading from 1994 to 2001. These roles involved supporting various trading teams and managing administrative functions.
Experience at The Olayan Group
Patti Coutain worked at The Olayan Group as an Executive Assistant to the President from 1987 to 1994. In this capacity, she provided high-level administrative support, managing schedules, communications, and other tasks essential to the executive's operations. This role contributed to her development of strong organizational and coordination skills.
Education and Expertise
Patti Coutain studied at County College of Morris, where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Exercise Science from 2013 to 2016. She furthered her education at the College of St. Elizabeth, achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition from 2017 to 2021. Her educational background supports her expertise in health and wellness, complementing her professional roles in both healthcare and fitness.
Experience at Madison Area YMCA
Patti Coutain has held multiple positions at Madison Area YMCA, including Coordinator for Kids Central Child Care from 2012 to 2016 and Wellness Staff at the Fitness Center from 2015 to 2018. In these roles, she was responsible for managing child care programs and supporting fitness initiatives, contributing to community health and wellness.