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Leslie Cothren Information Technology Strategist with a demonstrated history as an Information Technology Director in the financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. A strong leader with proven communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills. Skilled in policy, compliance, security, budgeting, operations management, marketing, team building, and non-profit management. Thorough in approach to building Information Technology Infrastructure, managing security, and driving efficiency and profitability thru streamlined management, best in breed solutions, and skilled planning. An Information Technology leader with over 25 years of experience, with a Master of Business Administration focused in Marketing with a strong desire for continuing education and professional development. Certified in multiple areas, including CISSP-ISSMP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional – Information Systems Security Management Professional) and HCISPP (Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner) from ISC2, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certification), CHP (Certified HIPAA Professional), CPHIMS (Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems) from HIMSS (Healthcare Information Management Systems Society, and CHISL (Certified Healthcare Information Security Leader) by the CHIME organization (College of Healthcare Information Management Executives).