Joel Nice
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** ******* ******
City: Concord
State: CA
Zip: 94520
Country: USA
Phone: 925-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $99,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
JOEL NICE
3461 Sanford Street
Concord, CA 94520
925-***-**** (Residence)
925-***-**** (Cel)
415-***-**** (Business)
Email: ********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a responsible and challenging position in which I can apply my education, experience, training and gifts for management, analysis and administration.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
a) Proven comprehensive knowledge of organizational management, financial analysis, accounting, budgets, and human resource policies covering two University of California campuses.
b) Demonstrated high quality performance in handling multiple task loads in high-stress, fast-paced environments with constant interruptions.
c) Documented skills in the utilization, set-up, training and minor repairs of a wide variety of hardware and software for both personal and mainframe computers coupled with a high aptitude for prompt learning of new software. Proficient in multiple platform environments.
d) Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentations to large audiences, classrooms, and individual training.
e) Self-starter - Creative problem solver - Proven abilities to set and achieve goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
* Managed the nation`s top ranked graduate Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB).
* Served as Finance Manager at large clinical and research units; and Business Partner for the Exec. Vice-Chancellor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Business Manager at the largest Organized Research Unit at UCB.
* Managed the Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center, a National Science Foundation, Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (ranked No 1 in the nation) at UCB.
* Managed and supervised personnel for financial reporting, budget oversight, accounting, information systems, procurement, personnel, payroll and inventory for large departments and executive units at UCB and UCSF.
* Managed `pre` and `post` awards for a variety federal, state, private, and clinical trial contracts and grants to ensure agency and university policy compliance. Developed, prepared and processed extramural proposals and awards.
* Analyzed, procured data and produced reports for budgets, financial projections and profit and loss statements for Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Associate Deans, Chairs, Directors, Managers and other university officers.
* Recipient of two UCSF School of Medicine Staff Recognition and Development Awards, two UCSF departmental Grand Slam Awards, UCB Berkeley Staff Assembly Excellence in Management Award, UCB Merit Bonus Program, and the UCB Distinguished Service Award.
* Served as liaison between the University, Federal Agencies, and Industrial organizations for development, public relations, budget negotiations, outreach and the interpretation of University policy and procedures.
* Provided information system instruction as well as formal training, gap analysis, pilot tests, wrote training manuals, various protocols and strategies for administrative staff in addition to implementing video courses.
* Supervised, organized and facilitated semi-annual Industrial Advisory Board Meetings and served as meeting overseer for corporate officers, technical representatives and institutional participants.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Nov. 2011 - Present Analyst V - Business Partner Executive Vice-Chancellor & Provost Office, UC San Francisco
In the Research Resource Program (RRP), administrate the coordination and support of centralized research core facilities. Facilitate the development and operations of new cores. Provide fiscal administration, oversight, financial reporting, budget variance, projections, audit controls and policy compliance with the highest level of ethics and professional standards. Identify and implement best practices. Provide decision support analysis and user support for core software (MyCores). Assist the Director on strategic planning, budgeting and processing metrics. Support research seminars to foster innovation and collaboration in the use of research tools as well as the translation of laboratory and clinical discoveries into improved health.
March 2010 - Nov. 2011 Analyst V - Decision Support Analyst HDF Comprehensive Cancer Center, UC San Francisco
In the Investigational Trials Resource unit (ITR), developed a finance model incorporating campus and Medical Center systems. Worked with the Director on planning, forecasting, budgeting and processing metrics. Managed the development and negotiation of complex clinical trial budgets with industry sponsors. Ensured compliance to policies, procedures and regulations. Utilized OnCore clinical trial software system for research data. Conducted analyses of policies and procedures for impact on research management. Provided decision support analysis for policies, procedures and operations. Advised investigators and collaborated with campus units, UC Medical Center and outside laboratories to promote research efforts and organizational efficiency.
April 2005 - March 2010 Analyst V - Finance Manager Department of Neurological Surgery, UC San Francisco
Provided fiscal administration, oversight, accountability, financial reporting, trend analysis, audit controls as well as policy and procedural compliance for a large surgical and research department with balances totaling approx. $40 million. Developed and implemented financial oversight systems for clinic, professional fee, general funds, gifts and endowments. Reviewed, evaluated and implemented internal controls, financial reports and departmental budgets. Supervised reconciliation of staffing lists. Under the direction of the SOM Deans Office, created faculty practitioner profit and loss statements. Developed computerized payroll ledger reconciliation utilizing a payroll exception report. Develop financial projections and budget variance reports. Created department recharge activities. Supervised fiscal closing activities and served as department on-line access administrator.
July 2004 - April 2005 Analyst V - Finance Manager Comprehensive Cancer Center, UC San Francisco
Served as the finance manager for the fiscal administration of a large research center with annual funding totaling approx. $7 million. Under the direction of the Deputy Director for Administration (DDA), managed all administrative finances, program-related finances and recharge activities for 11 cores. Facilitated clinical trial funding oversight and budget administration for the center grant. Responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations of the Finance Unit as well as the Center`s financial health. Directed, supervised and evaluated the performance of the Finance Unit staff. Participated in short and long term planning with the DDA, officers and faculty. Worked collaboratively with UCSF central campus units to promote organizational efficiencies.
June 2001 - July 2004 Management Services Officer III - Manager Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley
Independently managed the top ranked graduate Department of Chemistry at UC Berkeley. Facilitated administrative oversight and developed and implemented innovative solutions to complex problems. Developed and implemented policy, procedures and program resolutions for efficient operations impacting faculty, staff and students. Facilitated fiscal, personnel, graduate program, payroll, and instructional unit administration within financial, procurement, space, information systems, and enrollment limitations. Exercised autonomy to act on administrative issues including signature authority for financial and personnel actions. Directed, supervised and evaluated the performance of subordinate staff. Utilized strong oral/written communication and facilitation skills to promote efficiency and teamwork among a diverse constituency.
March 2000 - June 2001 Sr. Administrative Analyst - Assistant Manager Electronics Research Laboratory, UC Berkeley
Served as the department business manager for the financial administration of the largest Organized Research Unit at UC Berkeley with funding totaling approx. $56 million. Managed the financial unit overseeing post award activities including financial statements, ledger reconciliation, fund closeouts, expenditure monitoring, recharges and approval of financial journals. Managed the conversion to the new campus-wide accounting system. Managed unit personnel and resources. Interpreted, implemented and developed policy and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, university and local regulations. Trained office personnel on computer hardware and software. Facilitated team building to promote organizational efficiency.
Sept. 1999 - March 2000 Sr. Administrative Analyst - Assistant Manager Dept. of Radiation Oncology, UC San Francisco
Served as the department business manager overseeing finances, academic administration and human resources. Financial duties included budget oversight, analysis, periodic statements, fiscal year closing, and reviewing financial journals. Managed the research operation including proposal review, personnel supervision, and financial oversight. Provided HR oversight reviewing hiring, stipends, sabbatical leaves, merits, promotion cases and on-line personnel/payroll processing. Interpreted and implemented university policies and procedures. Trained staff on information systems and performed minor LAN maintenance.
Sept. 1992 - August 1999 Administrative Specialist - Manager Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center, UC Berkeley
Independently managed the administration, finances, personnel, and LAN of the nation`s top ranked National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center. Implemented financial analyses, projections and budget .management. Developed and implemented policies and procedures. Supervised pre and post award activities including contract negotiations. Served as liaison between faculty, staff, students, agencies, and industry executives. Marketed the Center to develop $50,000 annual memberships. Trained staff on information systems and maintained the office LAN. Supervised and facilitated semi-annual Industrial Advisory Board Meetings. Edited and produced the Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center newsletter.
Summary: UCB Employment Prior to 1992:
School of Public Health-Epidemiology/Biostatistics, Agricultural & Resource Economics, College of Natural Resources-Deans Office, Department of Entomology and Parasitology, Dept. of Facilities Management, Office of Laboratory Animal Care
EDUCATION:
UC Berkeley - B.A. Rhetoric with Honors
Additional Courses: Windows, UNIX and numerous professional and management training courses
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Software: Excel, Word, Access, Filemaker Pro, Powerpoint, Brio, Powerplay, Acrobat Pro, Pagemaker, Framemaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quickbooks, Norton Utilities, Outlook, Eudora Pro, Impromptu, Visio, Anti-Spyware, etc.
Net Platforms: Oracle/Peoplesoft, Salesforce, MyCores, OnCore, iMedris, Cognos, Weblinks, BearBuy, OLPPS, OPTRS, PDB, Berkeley Financial System (BFS), BAIRS, HRMS, Sharepoint, etc.
Hardware: Windows compatibles, Apple portables, Sun Workstations, Imaging peripherals, & printers, etc.
Operating Systems: Windows (7, Vista, XP, 2000, NT, ME, etc.), Apple (X-Snow Leopard, X, 9, etc.) and UNIX
REFERENCES
Gregory Brown, MPA
Manager of Accounts Payable
UCSF Medical Center
Box 0816, 2300 Harrison Street, 3rd Floor, H-361
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94143-0816
****.*****@**********.***
Brian Asmussen
Director, Neurological Service Line
Methodist Health System-Brain and Spine Institute
1411 N. Beckley Avenue
Pavilion III, Suite 152
Dallas, Texas 75203
214-***-**** & (CEL) 806-***-****
*************@***.***
Sindy Law
Programmer Analyst IV
The Clinical & Translational Science Institute
Box 0558, 185 Berry Street 5350
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94143-0558
*****.***@****.***
Donna Langston
Manager of Financial & Administrative Services
Institute of Global Health
Box 1224, 50 Beale Street, 12th floor
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94143-1224
*********@***.****.***
Ruth B. Pacquing
Business Manager
Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost - Center of Excellence
3333 California Street, Suite 106
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94143-0407
****.********@****.***
Michael McDermott, MD
Professor & Vice-Chairman
Department of Neurological Surgery
Box 0112, 505 Parnassus Ave., Rm. M-780
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94143-0112
415-***-**** (Practice) & 415-***-****
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Diane Davies, RN (Retired July 2011)
Manager of Clinical Research Support Services (Former)
Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of California, San Francisco
1506 Elm Street
El Cerrito, CA 94530
************@***.***
Sharon Salapare
Program Manager
LPPI Residency Training Program
Box 0984, 401 Parnassus Ave, Rm. LPPI-159
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94143-0984
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