K. Odom, MBA, Csm, Cspo, Lssgb
About K. Odom, MBA, Csm, Cspo, Lssgb
K. Odom is a Project Manager with extensive experience in healthcare and project management, currently working at HST Pathways. Odom has held various roles in organizations such as the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and UnitedHealth Group, and holds an MBA in Healthcare Management.
Work at HST Pathways
Currently, K. Odom serves as a Project Manager at HST Pathways, a role they have held since 2023. In this position, K. Odom engages proactively with clients to understand their goals, challenges, and pain points. They provide guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that client needs are met effectively. K. Odom collaborates cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical teams to incorporate client feedback into product development.
Previous Experience in Project Management
K. Odom has extensive experience in project management across various organizations. They worked as a Project Manager at Edifecs from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, K. Odom held the position of Advocacy and Practice Director at the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP) for six months in 2020. Their background also includes a role as Program Manager at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission from 2014 to 2017.
Background in Behavioral Health and Community Health
K. Odom's career began in the field of behavioral health, serving as a Forensic Case Manager at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities from 2012 to 2013. They also worked as an Eligibility Specialist at the Georgia Department of Public Health for 11 months in 2013. This foundation in community health informs their approach to project management.
Education and Expertise
K. Odom holds a Bachelor of Science in Public/Community Health from Georgia Southern University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University. Their educational background supports their expertise in applying agile and lean methodologies to optimize processes and outcomes in project management.
Skills in Client Engagement and Training
K. Odom is skilled in analyzing customer data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations for improvement. They offer client-specific training on AI software to enhance user adoption and satisfaction. This focus on client engagement is a key aspect of their project management approach.