Vanna Giddings
About Vanna Giddings
Vanna Giddings is a Data Operations Manager with a strong background in healthcare operations and data management. She has held various instructional and analytical roles at Andrews University and SameSky Health, where she has focused on staff development and operational efficiency.
Current Role at SameSky Health
Vanna Giddings serves as the Data Operations Manager at SameSky Health, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies within the Data Operations team. Her focus is on optimizing data operations to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. Giddings has a history of coaching and mentoring staff, providing career development planning and opportunities for her team.
Previous Experience at SameSky Health
Prior to her current role, Vanna Giddings worked at SameSky Health as an Operations Analyst from 2019 to 2020 and as Operations Analyst Team Lead from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects aimed at improving operational processes. Her experience in these roles laid the groundwork for her advancement to Data Operations Manager.
Educational Background
Vanna Giddings studied at Andrews University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree with a focus on French Studies, a Pre-PA Minor in Portuguese Studies, and Chemistry from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Andrews Academy from 2009 to 2013. This educational background provided her with a diverse skill set applicable in various professional contexts.
Work Experience at Andrews University
Giddings held multiple positions at Andrews University, including French Lab Instructor and Portuguese Lab Instructor/Grader from 2014 to 2017. She also worked as a Contract Portuguese Teacher and Office Assistant in the International Languages and Global Studies Department. These roles contributed to her teaching and mentoring skills, which she later applied in her data operations career.
Healthcare Operations Experience
Vanna Giddings has a strong background in healthcare operations, having worked as an Emergency Department Technician at Lakeland Health from 2017 to 2018. This experience, combined with her roles in data operations, has equipped her with the skills necessary to leverage data for improving healthcare services and team performance.