Data Analyst/Business Analyst

KARA-MARIE ANDERSON, MPH

** *** ****** *** **, Clifton, NJ p: 347-***-**** e: ****.**********@*****.*** w:linkedin.com/in/kara-anderson-mph SUMMARY

Healthcare analyst committed to achieving positive outcomes in underserved communities. Professional experience across multiple sectors, including Healthcare and Asset Management (Financial Services). Brings key stakeholders together using thought leadership, analytical, and communication skills to drive business decisions and improve operational efficiency.

EXPERIENCE

CENTERSLINK LLC Bronx, NY 4/2018-8/2020

Value-Based Data Analyst

Business contact responsible for providing analytical support to the business processes and practices related to CentersLink and Centers Health Care's participation in the DSRIP Program and DSRIP’s Performing Provider Systems

(PPS).

● Created reports and monitored performance metrics related to transition of care (TOC) initiatives for over 15 skilled nursing facilities

● Provided analytics for strategic and operational decisions to senior management

● Managed development and oversight of Salesforce referral management platform for CentersLink team

● Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to improve outcomes for target populations

● Assisted with MDS audits for Medicare reimbursement

● Created and maintained training materials for Salesforce referral management platform PRO-ACTIVITY ASSOCIATES, LLC Lebanon, NJ 8/2016- 2/2017 Concierge

Primary client contact for wellness facility focused on improving community health through physical therapy treatment, performance training, worksite wellness, and healthy eating.

● Supported health screening and worksite wellness teams through data entry and other administrative tasks

● Verified benefit eligibility for incoming physical therapy clients

● Coordinated scheduling of therapy and training appointments to maximize resource utilization

● Provided active cross-marketing and promotion of Pro-Activity services to clientele ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN San Antonio, TX 6/2010- 12/2015 Reference Data Management Services (RDMS) Oversight Associate Team leader of 3 hub class action and proxy administration team. Responsible for maintaining the quality of core data pertaining to class action and proxy administration processes. Instrumental in the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects improving operational efficiency within the RDMS Oversight team.

● Developed and implemented account data reconciliation and maintenance process for SMA Proxy Team

● Prepared and reviewed client data for class action filings and proxy administrative processes

● Collaborated with vendors on class action filings and distribution of settlement proceeds to over 20,000 clients

● Addressed inquiries to resolve issues with client data for class action filings

● Developed and maintained training materials for class action and proxy administration processes

● Trained all incoming class action and proxy analysts on RDMS Oversight team EDUCATION

Master of Public Health UNIV OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON 2015 Concentration Areas: Health Disparities & Occupational Health Capstone Project: Healthy Choices, Limited Options: Reducing Obesity in Bexar County’s Food Deserts Practicum: Healthy Workplace Recognition Program- Mayor’s Fitness Council, San Antonio Metropolitan Health Dept KARA-MARIE ANDERSON, MPH Page 2

Bachelor of Arts, Natural Sciences JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY 2009 Concentration Areas: Neuroscience & Biology

Recent Continuing Professional Education

● Business Process Improvement, LinkedIn Learning, 2020

● Lean Six Sigma Foundations, LinkedIn Learning, 2020

● Business Analysis Foundations, LinkedIn Learning, 2020

● SQL for Data Science, University of California, Davis, 2020 SKILLS

Research • Employee Training • Microsoft Excel • Presentation Skills • Project Coordination • Data Analysis • Office Administration • Microsoft Office • Visio • Business Process Improvement

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