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Elga
Koehler

Elga Koehler : Management Guru/ Life Enthusiast

Rahway, New Jersey

Elga Koehler is an alumnus of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, where she received her degrees in Business Management and Fashion Design. While attending FIT, Elga Koehler was honored by having one of her designs chosen for a year-end fashion show held by the school.

Elga Koehler is a management professional who has distinguished herself through several notable management positions. Ms. Koehler has entered the Healthcare field after the closing of her retail business. In Elga Koehler’s current position as Credentials Coordinator for The Stone Center of New Jersey, Ms. Koehler implements and directs the verification of credentials for initial appointments and reappointments, assisting physicians to obtain core privileges in accordance with JCAHO accreditation standards, federal and state regulatory compliance and facility Bylaws, Rules and Regulations. Elga Koehler develops, revises and monitors credentialing and privileging forms as required, establishing tracking mechanisms to ensure completion within established timeframes. Ms. Elga Koehler recently expanded her role to include assisting the medical staff committee chairpersons in fulfilling their respective committee and departmental responsibilities.

Elga Koehler is the former Director of Stores for Milburn, New Jersey-based CBH Incorporated. Elga Koehler conducted all aspects of CBH Incorporated’s business, from training and managing a staff of 30 to analyzing market trends for buying plans and devising strategic sales techniques. Elga Koehler’s work with CBH Incorporated helped the store capture a great deal of market share. Ms. Koehler diligently cultivated exclusive vendor relationships that allowed her to establish sourcing and pricing of a private label collection sold only at her location. Elga Koehler led CBH Incorporated as it grew and became the largest bridal store in New Jersey. During Ms. Koehler’s tenure, sales revenue grew 10% annually for 11 out of 12 years.

Today, Elga Koehler resides in Rahway, New Jersey. In her free time she enjoys reading the works of Jane Austen and Anne Rice.


Elga Koehler's Schools

  		•  Fashion Institute of Technology , Class of 1983

    AAS Fashion Design/AASS Business Mgt.

    One of my designs was selected for inclusion fashion show at end of year. Competition is fierce and selection is made by industry professionals and working designers that mentor students at the school.

Elga Koehler's Companies

  		•  The Stone Center 2009 - New Jersey
    Credentialing Coordinator
    Implement and direct the verification of credentials for initial appointments and reappointments, assisting physicians to obtain core privileges in accordance with JCAHO accreditation standards, federal and state regulatory compliance and facility Bylaws, Rules and Regulations. Develop, revise and monitor credentialing and privileging forms as required, establishing tracking mechanisms to ensure completion within established timeframes. Communicate credentials verification findings with individual hospital MSO’s and practitioner offices. Utilize strong leadership, communication and organizational skills to facilitate the flow of information between the Medical Staff Office, Credentials Committee and Board of Trustees. Assist committee chairpersons in fulfilling respective committee and departmental responsibilities. Support organizational goals by providing quality customer service and participating in all performance improvement efforts.
  		• CBH Incorporated 1996 - 2008
    Director of Stores
    Charged with overall profitability, sales and service for 14,000 sq. ft. specialty department store. Create and execute business strategies that maximize company financial objectives in sales, gross margin and turnover while taking this highly developed business to the next level. Defined and implemented long and short term objectives; overseeing control of all daily operations. Achieved corporate objectives through passion, commitment and expertise in strategic planning, buying, recruiting and training.
  		• Vera Wang 1995 - 1996
    Alterations Manager
    Solely accountable for daily operations and performance of Alterations Workroom for this $20M Bridal Retailer. Directed multilingual alterations work room of 28 seamstresses and six fitters. Served as primary liaison between workroom and retail store. Monitored operational performance of workroom: staffing, payroll budgets and reporting and handled performance reviews. Responsible for generating and maintaining detailed reports of order status and delivery on a weekly and monthly basis.