ARDEN BENNETT, MBA, MIM

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Modesto, CA 95355 (209)

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ablusp@r.postjobfree.com (209)

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Resume of Professional Qualifications and Experience

Objective: Seeking a Senior Management or Consultant position with a

progressive healthcare organization to provide leadership in cost-effective

and efficient operation, to exceed the corporate operational and financial

objectives.

Summary of Qualifications:

. Comprehensive knowledge of International Healthcare Administration

with CEO and COO experience

. CFO experience in Accounting, Finance and Reimbursement / Billing /

Collections

. Operated Rural and Urban Acute Hospitals, Clinics, Post-acute and

Mental Health facilities

. Multi-facility management experience in Acute, Sub-acute, and Long

Term levels of care

. Managed Acute Rehabilitation Hospital Services and LTC Contract

Services for PT, OT and ST

. Proficient in Corporate Compliance, Continuous Quality Improvement /

Risk Management

. Knowledgeable of the Joint Commission Accreditation process with

various organizations

. Expertise in organizational structure and development of a cohesive

leadership team

. Designed, built and operated Alzheimer's and related dementia Special

Care Units

. Managed, financed and directed major construction projects and

facility acquisitions

. Skilled in physician recruitment and medical staff relations,

organization and development

. Hold a Master in International Management; Trilingual English /

Spanish / German

Professional Experience:

Chief Executive Officer - Director General - CIMA Hospital San Jose, Costa

Rica, Central America (2009 to Present)

A 110 Bed Joint Commission International accredited acute hospital operated

by International Hospital Corporation

. Total operating responsibility for this $36M complex including

Hospital, 3 MOB's, Retail Pharmacies

. Opened and promoted new state-of-the-art Surgical Service with 4

Integrated Operating Suites

. Increased surgical volume and complexity with focus on Orthopedic and

Neurosurgery cases

. Developed an effective Medical Staff Loyalty Program to retain and

recruit key physicians

. Designed and commenced construction on a new satellite hospital, MOB

and CCRC in a northern province

. Began Master Planning process for a Continuing Care Retirement

Community (CCRC) with developer

. Upgraded Imaging Department by installation of a new 64 Slice CT

Scanner and planned digitalization

. Implemented a marketing campaign to promote an image of quality and

security: www.HospitalCIMA.com

Director of Operations - Horizon West Healthcare Inc., Rocklin, CA (2008 to

2009)

Interim regional operating responsibility with this sub-acute, skilled and

assisted living healthcare company.

President and Chief Executive Officer - Health Care Management, Madera, CA

(1995 to 2007)

Operated this 11 facility, 1024 bed Sub-acute, Psychiatric and Skilled

Nursing, JCAHO accredited chain.

. Increased Operating Revenues to $60M from $25M by internal growth and

acquisitions

. Expanded to 11 from 7 facilities; managed more than 1200 employees

company-wide

. Positioned this organization as a high quality provider of Patient

Care and Rehabilitation Services

. Initiated effective CQI, Risk Management and Customer Satisfaction

Programs

. Decreased injuries and cut costs through effective Workers'

Compensation loss control programs

. Planned, built and operated Special Care Units for Alzheimer's and

Dementia patients

. Implemented Employee Retention and Recruitment Programs for consistent

staffing levels

. Worked collaboratively with a quality Rehab Provider to maximize

therapy services and revenues

. Decreased injuries and cut costs through effective Workers'

Compensation loss control programs

. Developed a Corporate Compliance Program to assure regulatory and

billing compliance

. Assembled a professional and competent corporate and facility

management team

. Directed the due diligence process for the sale of this company to a

new operator for $40M

NovaCare, Inc. - Contract Services Division, King of Prussia, PA. (1991 to

1995)

A National Rehabilitation Services Company

As Area Vice President:

. Managed Rehabilitation Services for 42 Long Term Care Facilities

. Achieved top operating performance for the region

As Operations and Business Development Specialist for the Transitional

Management Team:

. Consulted to Area VP's and Regional Staff on the corporate re-

engineering process

. Implemented Managed Care Model and Patient Outcome System

As Vice President of Financial Services - Cannon & Associates, subsidiary

of NovaCare:

. Provided reimbursement and financial consulting services to client

facilities

Administrator, CEO - Norrell Health Care, Inc. San Jose, CA (1990 to 1991)

. Established and operated this start-up DHS Licensed Home Health and

Staffing Agency

Vice President of Operations, COO -American Shared - CuraCare, San

Francisco, CA (1988 to 1990)

A national shared services healthcare company providing mobile imaging and

cardiopulmonary services

. Managed mobile and fixed MRI, CT, and Nuclear Medicine imaging

operations

. Operated cardiopulmonary and biomedical contract services for acute

hospitals

Administrator, CEO - OroHealth Corporation, Oroville, CA (1984 to 1988)

A multi-corporate, non-profit community owned JCAHO accredited health care

system.

. Implemented major corporate restructuring and master development plan

. Created a Foundation for fund raising activities and community support

. Undertook multimillion dollar bond issue and $20M hospital

construction project

Administrator, COO - National Medical Enterprises, Inc. - CCH, Chico, CA

(1983 to 1984)

Assumed total operating responsibility for this 135 bed JCAHO accredited

acute care facility

. Built and established an Inpatient and Outpatient Acute Hospital

Rehabilitation Unit

. Managed Regional Burn Center and Hyperbaric Chamber Department

. Planned and constructed a Sports Medicine Center

Associate Administrator - MCHO - Hyatt Medical Enterprises, Inc. Santa

Monica, CA (1979 to 1983)

A 100 bed JCAHO accredited, community acute care facility managed by Hyatt

Medical

. As CFO/COO achieved a turnaround in the fiscal, materials management,

and nursing functions

Humana, Inc. Louisville, KY (1976 to 1979)

A national acute hospital chain - Served in various administrative and

financial management roles.

Associate Administrator, COO / Controller, CFO - Bristol General Hospital,

Dallas TX.

. Assumed total operating responsibility for this specialty Acute Care

Hospital

Assistant Controller, - Medical City Dallas Hospital, Dallas TX.

. Directed accounting, budgeting and financial analysis for this 370 bed

Medical Center

Financial Management Specialist - Bennett Community Hospital, Plantation,

FL.

. Completed Financial Management Development Program at this 200 bed

Hospital

Education:

Masters in Business Administration - Southern Methodist University, Dallas,

TX

Masters in International Management - Thunderbird School of Global

Management, Glendale, AZ

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and German - California State University, Los

Angeles, CA

Professional Affiliations: American College of Healthcare Executives -

Healthcare Financial Management Association

Military: U.S. Army, Signal Corps - Crypto-Digital Communications Security

- Honorable Discharge

Hobbies / Interests: Amateur Radio, travel and languages

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