Colleen M. O'Connell
Box ***, Midlothian, VA **113 . abil9s@r.postjobfree.com 804-***-**** .
Professional Profile
Creative, successful professional with more than 15 years of experience in
operations, marketing, finance, revenue cycle management, human resources
and entrepreneurial pursuits; I am great to work with. Multi-site office
management (50-180 employees) "HANDS ON" experience in operations include:
accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, benefits/compliance, human resources,
coding, medical billing, marketing, facilities management, on-boarding,
development of policies and procedures and strategic planning.
A results-oriented achiever with an excellent track record for identifying
opportunities for accelerated growth; my strengths are diverse. I am an
enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry self-starter with significant exposure to
healthcare, finance, and customer care fields, eager to meet challenges and
quickly assimilate new business knowledge.
An effective, personable team player with unsurpassed interpersonal skills;
motivational management style and reputation for building and retaining
highly motivated team; I am also an energetic contributor with demonstrable
detail orientation and multi-tasking/organizational proficiency.
Professional Experience
Revenue cycle management of $6 - $18 million in annual revenue: reduced
aged accounts over 120+ days by 20-60%, increased revenue streams by 20-
75%, maintained net A/R collection at 110%, quarterly RVU & fee schedule
analysis, statistical reporting and budget development.
Accounting: Reduced annual budget costs by $575k and tax liabilities by
$220k, benchmarked data, and decreased overtime expenses to zero dollars.
Implementation of new technology reduced IT/communication costs by 40%.
Excellent fiscal management enabled growth opportunities. Proficient with
accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions. I am
currently working with QuickBooks Pro.
Increased customer base by 10-15% through creative marketing; created and
polled satisfaction surveys, coordinated and developed newsletter
production, identified new opportunities and enhanced customer service.
Human Resources - Negotiated annual cost saving (30%) of employee health
benefit plans, performed wage and salary analysis yearly constructing
competitive salary structures, created rewards and recognition programs.
Proficient with HRIS functions.
Computer skills: Windows and Mac systems inclusive of Microsoft
applications.
Professional Employment History
Business Consultant/Entrepreneur - (Maryland, Northern VA, Richmond, VA)
Business Office Director - Commonwealth Primary Care, Inc. Richmond, VA
COO - Advanced Orthopaedic Centers, Richmond, VA Practice Manager - Foot &
Ankle Specialists, Richmond, VA Practice Manager- Comprehensive Pain
Management Center, Rockville, MD/Fairfax, VA Administrator - Center for
Physical Medicine & Pain Management, Falls Church, VA Administrator - The
Orthopaedic Center, Rockville, MD
Professional Education
University of Richmond, Robins School of Business - Richmond, VA
(2009-2010) - PMI (2007) - Mini MBA curriculum, SHRM PHR/SPHR curriculum
Trinity College - Washington, DC (1998 - 2000) - BS Business, candidate