DENNIS B.

TRIMBOLI
Flossmoor, IL 60422
E-mail: dennistr@gmail.com Mobile: (419) 271-3941 www.linkedin.com/in/DennisTrimboli


Reliable and diligent self-starter seeking to integrate health care with ethics and pastoral care. Ability to work
effectively and independently with all levels of employees, physicians, patients, families, community members, and
religious leaders by utilizing interpersonal skills. Maintains calm demeanor in the face of difficulties. Excellent
organizational, planning, and administrative abilities; adept at quickly mastering new roles and responsibilities. Able to
handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Reputation for integrity, perseverance, and service to others with a strong work
ethic. Continuously pursues opportunities to learn and is open to new challenges for further growth. Applies holistic
qualities in order to provide a positive impact on individuals and organizations. Maintains a collaborative spirit with
exceptional knowledge of Catholic theology; acquainted with and respects the plurality of religions. Spiritual leader /
coordinator who integrates an organizations mission with individuals of multiple cultures in an effort to attach meaning
and purpose to their life experiences.


CORE COMPETENCIES

Cross-Functional Team Leadership Sharp Acumen & Listening Skills Health Care Management
Organizational Management Regulatory Compliance Relationship Building
Policy / Procedure Development & Review Staff Formation & Motivation In-Service Training


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HOME BOUND HEALTHCARE, Lemont, IL
Hospice Chaplain (September 2014)
Member of interdisciplinary team designed to explore, assess, and provide the spiritual needs of patients and families.
Support dignity of the dying patient and family with spiritual care by active listening.

ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM, Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, IL
Chaplain Intern (full time June 2014 August 2014)
Member of intercity chaplaincy office in a level 1 trauma and level 3 neonatal intensive care unit at CPE approved site.
Assisted hospital team in holistic health care by regular and follow-up visits to patients and families.
Responsible for learning and maintaining ethical, theological, and pastoral resources of a diverse service
population.
Assessed and prioritized needed spiritual and religious guidance to patients, families, and staff.
Maintained patient records and confidentialities.
Facilitated the celebration of sacraments within a hospital setting.

TECHNY TOWERS CONFERENCE & RETREAT CENTER, Techny, IL
Assistant Conference Coordinator (part-time January 2013 June 2014)
Professional member of conference team at a year round overnight special events center on a religious campus.
Planned logistical and administrative arrangements with culturally diverse local and international groups.
Learned and utilized specialized computer software designed to coordinate and optimize conference training
and retreats functions.
Responded to and troubleshot situational issues and the needs of guests of multiple groups simultaneously in
a professional and practical fashion.

Continued

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CENTER FOR ETHICS AND ADVOCACY IN HEALTHCARE, Techny, IL
Administrative Volunteer (February 2012); Program Director (August 2012 July 2013)
Responsible for developing educational programs based upon ethical issues to be offered to the public.
Obtained an understanding of and an ability to identity with the values of diverse cultures and world
theologies; to synthesize and integrate multicultural bioethical teachings, spirituality, and Catholic ERDs.
Understand and promote the Founders mission, vision, and values and expressing that in grant applications.
Demonstrated respect for those of different points of view; able to be objective by an awareness of personal
biases; maintained confidentiality.
Evidenced personal qualities of honesty and integrity, humility, prudence, courage, open-mindedness, with a
balanced judgment and calm demeanor.
Provided consultations, ethical discernment, and advice to community members.

COLONIAL NURSING CENTER, Rockford, OH
Administrator (Part-time 2010-2011; Full-time 2011)
Maintained full accountability for supporting a 34-bed skilled nursing facility with additional assisted living units.
Demonstrated leadership with strong communication and diplomacy skills in evaluating and resolving complaints and
annual surveys.
Established positive and holistic mission for facility members while holding employees accountable.
Created and integrated an effective team building structure while updating governmental compliance
standards and managing risk.
Procured and cultivated community outreach initiatives by joining established groups and events.
Encouraged and empowered staff individually by guiding them in project development.
Restored human resource compliance and established best practices standards.

U.A.W. LEGAL SERVICES PLAN, Detroit, MI
Managing Attorney, Defiance / Lima, Ohio offices (1999-2011)
Contributed sharp legal acumen in overseeing a professional and support team charged with managing 2,100 cases
annually.
Achieved client satisfaction level to over 99% for multiple years with the creation of innovative procedures.
Integrated organizations mission to analytical writing and communicative skills towards solving complex legal
issues.
Established yearly statewide educational programs for multiple offices.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES & TRAINING
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, Chicago, IL
Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, Office of Pastoral Care & Mission Integration, Lemont, IL
Various community and church related programs in Huron and Putnam Counties, OH and Cook County, IL
Training, Catholic Health Association, Prophetic Voice and The Basics of Health Care Finance
Training, Ohio Nursing Home / MDRR Ombudsman Program for Ohio
Training, Capital University Center for Dispute Resolution

EDUCATION
Master of Science Health Care Ethics Creighton University, NE
Certificate in Health Care Ethics St. Josephs College, Philadelphia, PA
Certificate in Foundations of Employee Relations - Cornell University, NY
Master of Arts - Pastoral Theology - St. Josephs College of Maine
Juris Doctor - Ohio Northern University College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy / Sociology - York College of C.U.N.Y.