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Vicky Ban has worked with Registry Partners, Inc in a full time capacity since August of 2011. She began her employment as a Project CTR. She was promoted to a Project Specialist and continued her advancement to Project Management in February of 2013. Vicky has worked on a variety of projects consisting of state report only and accredited cancer program projects. She has experience with facilities seeking…