Stanton Jones. Resume

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1 Stanton Jones Resume

2 Introduction Audiologist with 18 years of experience in clinical and rehabilitative audiology in private practice and hospital settings, focusing on clinical Audiology. Skilled in pediatric and adult cochlear implants, electrophysiological testing and pediatric audiology. Proven track record in establishing and managing successful audiology programs. Significant experience in: Cochlear Implants Auditory Evoked Potentials Otoacoustic Emissions Electrocochleography Stacked ABR/CHAMP Teaching at undergraduate and graduate level for 3 years Diagnostic Audiology in adults and children Intra-operative monitoring Hearing Aids (analog and most current technology) All aspects of Pediatric Audiology ENT/neurology/neuro-surgery related Audiology Managing and extending Department of Audiology at UCLA (schedule development, budgets, program co-ordination, manage 8 staff, pier reviews) Managing private practice and hospital based practice Negotiating with equipment suppliers Initiating, marketing and developing 3 new practices to profit Marketing practice to other professionals, media, insurance companies and the public Highly effective in the ability to coordinate all functional areas to work together towards optimal practice performance. Broad understanding of business challenges and insurance issues relating to effective practice functioning. Education University of the Witwatersrand MA (Speech and Hearing Therapy) California State University, Northridge MS Audiology 2002 Accounting certificate UCLA Extension program 2006 Doctorate in Audiology Salus University Au.D (Doctorate in Audiology) Professional Associations and Registrations Missouri Academy of Audiology Missouri License in Audiology California Hearing Aid Dispensers Board

3 California License in Audiology American Academy of Audiology American Speech and Hearing Association South African Medical and Dental Council South African Speech-Language and Hearing Association Office Bearer Audiologists in Action (AiA) President 3 years Professional Experience South African Defense Force Worked as an Audiologist, Speech Pathologist and Medical Intern Mandatory National Service for 2 years (drafted) Audiology Private Practice 08/ /1999 Owner of practice in two specialist hospitals. Responsibilities included: pediatric & adult diagnostic audiology, electrophysiologic testing, cochlear implants, intra-operative monitoring, hearing aids Employed and managed 5 full-time professional staff and 5 administration staff Managed professional staff with the emphasis on career and personal development Supervised Audiology students Taught at University of Witwatersrand Medical School on ad-hoc basis Successfully expanded and established 4 full diagnostic and dispensing practices Pioneered the first retail /off-the-street Audiology and hearing aid dispensing practice in South Africa Developed many referral sources and relationships to facilitate practice growth and expansion, including specialist doctors and schools Embarked on regular practice marketing campaigns to increase practiceawareness in medical and public community Effectively initiated and managed a medical team including ENT, Pediatrician, Neurologist, Psychologist, Speech Pathologist for team-approach patient care Developed excellent working relationships with suppliers Sold practice due to immigration to USA Masters of Science Degree California State University, Northridge 08/ /2001 GPA of 3.7 Member of International Academic Honor Society - Phi Beta Delta

4 HEARX West LLC Audiologist and Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser 01/ /2001 Employed part-time as Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser/Audiology Student Carried out diagnostic hearing assessments Sold/dispensed hearing aids Participated in marketing exercises One of top 10 salesman in California UCLA Audiology Department Senior Audiologist 06/ /2002 Full Diagnostic hearing tests Electrophysiologic testing including Auditory Brainstem Response testing in adults, children and neonates Co-Director of cochlear implant program Responsible for starting program, public relations, marketing, insurance approvals, negotiating with suppliers, managing profit/loss of program Obtained media (television and print) coverage for UCLA for forward strides in cochlear implants Initiated aural rehabilitation program, managed caseload, scheduled surgery, trained staff/audiologists Managed cochlear implant team Intra-operative monitoring and neural response telemetry Hearing aid dispensing Pediatric evaluations Newborn and Infant Hearing Screenings and Diagnostic Evaluations Initiated Electrocochleography assessments for diagnosis of Meniere s Disease Initiated intra-operative monitoring for vestibular nerve resections, skull-base tumor and neurological surgeries Extended Department of Audiology services to in-patient care Lectured to Pediatric residents and Head- and Neck Surgery Residents Conducted continued education classes for audiologists and doctors California State University, Northridge Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Adjunct lecturer Lectured to undergraduates in Advanced Audiology Conducted laboratory sessions for students in audiometry UCLA Audiology Department

5 Clinical Manager and Senior Audiologist Co-director UCLA Cochlear Implant Program 09/ /2005 In addition to duties mentioned above: Manage budget Direct cochlear implant program and professional team Manage clinical staff and administrative staff Manage clinic functioning Expand clinic practice and develop new programs Manage patient relations Develop billing and reimbursement strategies Mediate with doctors and other professionals Teach residents and nurses Saint Louis University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders School of Medicine Faculty member 08/2005 current Teach undergraduate and graduate classes in Audiology Supervise students and residents in clinical practicum Director cochlear implant program Provide Cochlear Implant assessments and rehabilitation services Direct Vestibular Laboratory and rehabilitation Clinical audiologist Conduct clinical research Perform intra-operative monitoring tasks Washington University St Louis School of Medicine Adjunct Faculty 1/2008 current Teach Cochlear Implant Course Current Research/Publishing Activity Outpatient/Inpatient Cochlear Implant Procedures Normative data for VNG measures Incidence of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and Otosclerosis in Post Menopausal Women with Osteoporosis

6 Interdisciplinary Collaboration with Internationally Adopted Children Book chapter in progress Pediatric Hearing Assessments Publications Case Study: Natural History of Hearing Loss in Superior Canal Dehiscence, Dave Harris, Ph.D., Rishin Shah, MD., Stanton Jones Au.D., Anthony Mikulec, MD. (2007) Implantable Hearing Devices: Case Studies. Jones, S, Harris D, Estill A, Mikulec, A (2007) Cochlear Implants in the Elderly: When Hearing Aids are not Enough. Jones, S. Au.D. Aging Successfully (2006) Interdisciplinary Collaboration with Internationally Adopted Children, Deborah A. Hwa-Froelich, Ph.D., J. Douglas Pettinelli, Ph.D., & Stanton Jones, M.S. (2006) Relationship Between ABR and VRA Thresholds in Infants & Toddlers Yvonne S. Sininger, Ph.D. Stanton Jones, M.S. Frances Miranda, M.S. (2004) Skills A. Professional clinical skills:- 1. Cochlear Implants Adult and Pediatric (8 years) 2. Diagnostic Audiology including ABR/ECoG/MLR/OAE 3. Intra-operative monitoring 4. Vestibular Assessment ENG/VOR/Posturography/VEMP 5. Aural Rehabilitation 6. Newborn hearing screening Screening and Diagnostics 7. Counseling 8. Language Therapy for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing B. Hearing Aid Dispensing. 1. Hearing aid sales 2. Hearing aid electro-acoustic assessment and fitting.

7 C. Practice Management 3. Real-ear measurements. 4. Fit most brand names. 5. Digital/programmable/analog 1. Budgeting 2. Financial Planning 3. Accounting 4. Personnel Management 5. Scheduling D. Practice Marketing. 1. Startup private practices 2. Hospital practice to hospital executives E. Consulting. 1. McKesson 2. Audiologyonline.com professional education site. F. Professional Presentations. G. Teaching 1. Numerous international and local seminars and conferences 1. Graduate and undergraduate classes 2. Adult conferences and seminars. H. Efficient with the following computer software: Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power Point Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Outlook Express Microsoft Access Microsoft Visual Basic

8 Multidoc Medical Accounting Noah and Manufacturer Software Brilliant Accounting Quickbooks Professional Strengths Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Goal driven. Efficient manager capable of problem solving, motivating staff, planning, budgeting and interacting with other professionals. Excellent diagnostician, considerable hospital and private practice medical and rehabilitative experience. Reference list available upon request