Experienced Financial Professional

Self-motivated and creative problem solver that focuses on generating meaningful results and empowering others. Passionate about providing meaningful information and insight to improve financial and operational performance. Proven history of serving the needs of executive management in a professional manner. Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work while maintaining perspective on strategic and operational issues. Successfully developed models for budgeting, accounting, financial, and operational applications.

* Identified unaccounted revenues, leading to increased collections and improved profitability

* Proposed expansion of existing initiative, leading to proactive endeavors to reduce expenses and improve health outcomes of members of Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

* Improved the efficiency and effectiveness of coworkers through software training

* Budget Development * Financial Analysis * Operations Analysis

* Financial Modeling * Valuation Analysis * Revenue and Expense Projection

* Operating Expense Analysis * Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis

* Month-end Close * Bank Reconciliation * Accrual Computation

* Database Design and Development * Systems Conversion Support

Professional Experience

Financial Analyst, The American Education Corporation, Oklahoma City, OK - 12/2004-Present

Financial and reporting accountability for educational software development company. Provide accurate and timely information for executive management and sales management personnel. Support accounting function through monthly and quarterly close process, including financial statement preparation and analysis, bank reconciliation, and expense accrual endeavors.

* Developed financial projection/budget model from the ground up

* Performed analytical work for corporate privatization endeavor

Senior Financial Analyst, Oklahoma City Clinic, Oklahoma City, OK - 10/2003-10/2004

Preparation of financial and service utilization reports for senior management, physicians, and external partners. Consolidate and automate standard reporting, resulting in improved efficiency and faster results with reduced personnel.

Financial Analyst, Schaller Anderson of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK - 07/2001-10/2003

Revenue identification, reporting, and reconciliation with membership records and collections for hospital owned Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). Conduct software training for coworkers in order to increase efficiency within department. Coordinate budget preparation processes with managers throughout the organization across functional lines.

* Developed and maintained financial reconciliation and reporting systems for HMO with 100,000 members and annual revenues of approximately $200 million, resulting in increased collections of $250,000 annually

Cost Accountant, Exiss Aluminum Trailers, Inc., El Reno, OK - 07/2000-06/2001

Communicate production output and sales volume to members of management, including variances from production budget. Provide expertise in the development and implementation of financial, inventory management, and distribution software. Develop and post journal entries to record Production, Sales Revenue, and Cost of Goods Sold for trailer manufacturer with annual revenue of $50-75 million.

Operational Analyst/Medicaid Reconciliation Specialist, CommunityCare of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK - 08/1996-07/2000

Perform reconciliations between membership, premium billing, and collection records for Medicaid product. Support operations through cost and service utilization analysis and management reporting. Develop and administer databases required for operational support and compliance with governmental regulations. Share operational, financial, and compliance expertise for comprehensive information systems conversion.

* Proposed expansion of existing prenatal case management program, resulting in improved health outcomes, stronger company image, and improved profitability

* Served as "Right-hand man" for the Senior Manager of Government Programs

Education, Credentials, and Volunteer Service

M.B.A., Finance

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

B.S., Business Management

Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK

B.S., Accounting (in progress)

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK

Computer Software Applications

Microsoft Office Applications (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

MAS-90 and MAS-200

Volunteer Service

Member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), El Reno, OK

* Volunteer coordinator for Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University program (2007-present)

* Former Chair of Stewardship Task Force (2003) and Vice-Chair of Worship Task Force (2007)

* Board of Trustees (2002-2003)

* Member of Worship Band (2001-present)

Delivered seminar for the Leadership Training School for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma on personal financial planning and budgeting.

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