Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

• Sep 2023 - Present

Solution exists to help everyone who wants to make our world a better place. We strive to improve the lives of billions of people by providing an innovative social network that connects people to solve issues and drives positive growth today and for future generations. As the Chief Strategy Officer I focus on strategic goals and fundraising for the organization. Solution exists to help everyone who wants to make our world a better place. We strive to improve the lives of billions of people by providing an innovative social network that connects people to solve issues and drives positive growth today and for future generations. As the Chief Strategy Officer I focus on strategic goals and fundraising for the organization.

Artificial Intelligence Ethicist

• Aug 2023 - Present

Open to freelance work in A.I. ethics and governance. www.DanielKazakos.com Open to freelance work in A.I. ethics and governance. www.DanielKazakos.com

Fractional Executive

• Mar 2021 - Present

Make More Revenue LLC utilizes a copyrighted business planning system called CPR to analyze your revenue. This system can easily evaluate current revenue opportunities and forecast future ones as well. Make More Revenue LLC utilizes a copyrighted business planning system called CPR to analyze your revenue. This system can easily evaluate current revenue opportunities and forecast future ones as well.

Controller

• Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

-Daily Accounting and Business Office duties for a 139 bed facility -Helped maintain over 102% productivity throughout the Hospital and its associated clinics through Kronos Analytics Program -Part of the team that won best Hospital in the Region for Q1 of 2023 for Community Health Systems -Onsite expert in IBM Cognos for Business Intelligence management and reporting -Started coursework for certification through IBM’s Data Science program -Lead in several ad hoc problem solving… Show more -Daily Accounting and Business Office duties for a 139 bed facility -Helped maintain over 102% productivity throughout the Hospital and its associated clinics through Kronos Analytics Program -Part of the team that won best Hospital in the Region for Q1 of 2023 for Community Health Systems -Onsite expert in IBM Cognos for Business Intelligence management and reporting -Started coursework for certification through IBM’s Data Science program -Lead in several ad hoc problem solving teams related to transfers, billing, outreach, productivity, and many others -Implemented several cost saving and revenue generating measures with Cognos -Part of the employee Rewards and Retention Committee Show less -Daily Accounting and Business Office duties for a 139 bed facility -Helped maintain over 102% productivity throughout the Hospital and its associated clinics through Kronos Analytics Program -Part of the team that won best Hospital in the Region for Q1 of 2023 for Community Health Systems -Onsite expert in IBM Cognos for Business Intelligence management and reporting -Started coursework for certification through IBM’s Data Science program -Lead in several ad hoc problem solving… Show more -Daily Accounting and Business Office duties for a 139 bed facility -Helped maintain over 102% productivity throughout the Hospital and its associated clinics through Kronos Analytics Program -Part of the team that won best Hospital in the Region for Q1 of 2023 for Community Health Systems -Onsite expert in IBM Cognos for Business Intelligence management and reporting -Started coursework for certification through IBM’s Data Science program -Lead in several ad hoc problem solving teams related to transfers, billing, outreach, productivity, and many others -Implemented several cost saving and revenue generating measures with Cognos -Part of the employee Rewards and Retention Committee Show less

Vice President of Finance

• Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

Director Of Finance And Administration

• Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

CFO & COO

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

Accepting contract work for busy professionals. Accepting contract work for busy professionals.

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2015 - Sep 2020

Subjects covered: Economics of markets and finance for businesses Subjects covered: Economics of markets and finance for businesses

Chief Financial Officer

• Oct 2017 - Sep 2019

Oversight on $15 million budget and compliance related measures regarding funding and accountability. Supervision of the finance and billing departments with general supervision of fee for service, inpatient and outpatient billing. In charge of OSPHD, UDS, Medicare and Medi-Cal reporting. • Fixed $1.5 million-dollar budgetary hole in less than one fiscal year • Part of executive team that negotiated $400,000 a yearly “evergreen” donation from a major funding source • Cut costs in… Show more Oversight on $15 million budget and compliance related measures regarding funding and accountability. Supervision of the finance and billing departments with general supervision of fee for service, inpatient and outpatient billing. In charge of OSPHD, UDS, Medicare and Medi-Cal reporting. • Fixed $1.5 million-dollar budgetary hole in less than one fiscal year • Part of executive team that negotiated $400,000 a yearly “evergreen” donation from a major funding source • Cut costs in telecommunications bills by 74% (roughly $260,000 a year savings) • Negotiated with EHR for bridge loan of $165,000 • Implemented Population Health Strategies - Chronic Care Management (CCM) Program • 340B Prescription drug program administration • Creating billing manuals for clean claim submissions for Dental and Medical services • Developed and implemented action plans for HRSA - OSV deficiencies for prior year’s findings • Developed Tele-Medicine program for substance abuse, behavioral health, and dentistry for all ages • Reviewed all contracts, vendors, and other business relationships on behalf of the organization Show less Oversight on $15 million budget and compliance related measures regarding funding and accountability. Supervision of the finance and billing departments with general supervision of fee for service, inpatient and outpatient billing. In charge of OSPHD, UDS, Medicare and Medi-Cal reporting. • Fixed $1.5 million-dollar budgetary hole in less than one fiscal year • Part of executive team that negotiated $400,000 a yearly “evergreen” donation from a major funding source • Cut costs in… Show more Oversight on $15 million budget and compliance related measures regarding funding and accountability. Supervision of the finance and billing departments with general supervision of fee for service, inpatient and outpatient billing. In charge of OSPHD, UDS, Medicare and Medi-Cal reporting. • Fixed $1.5 million-dollar budgetary hole in less than one fiscal year • Part of executive team that negotiated $400,000 a yearly “evergreen” donation from a major funding source • Cut costs in telecommunications bills by 74% (roughly $260,000 a year savings) • Negotiated with EHR for bridge loan of $165,000 • Implemented Population Health Strategies - Chronic Care Management (CCM) Program • 340B Prescription drug program administration • Creating billing manuals for clean claim submissions for Dental and Medical services • Developed and implemented action plans for HRSA - OSV deficiencies for prior year’s findings • Developed Tele-Medicine program for substance abuse, behavioral health, and dentistry for all ages • Reviewed all contracts, vendors, and other business relationships on behalf of the organization Show less

Chief Financial Officer

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

Oversight on $12 million budget and compliance related measures regarding funding and accountability. Also, to include research and evaluation of special projects and new business opportunities such as intermittent clinic expansion, tele-health projects, and grant writing. • Executive management of 180 providers and staff in various departments • Federally Qualified Health Center reporting – Federal and State: audits and cost reports • Rural Health Clinic reporting – Federal and… Show more Oversight on $12 million budget and compliance related measures regarding funding and accountability. Also, to include research and evaluation of special projects and new business opportunities such as intermittent clinic expansion, tele-health projects, and grant writing. • Executive management of 180 providers and staff in various departments • Federally Qualified Health Center reporting – Federal and State: audits and cost reports • Rural Health Clinic reporting – Federal and State: audits and cost reports • 340B Prescription drug program administration • Face of the organization to outside entities • Negotiated with property owners and contractors for 3 new building projects • Established intermittent clinics increasing revenue by 27% in 5 months (AB 1130 – Gray) • Started Mobile/Tele dentistry program (AB 1174 – Pacoima) • Negotiated contract with UC Berkeley for diabetic retinopathy screening services • Negotiated purchase for $1.4 million Residential Care Facility for the Elderly • Negotiated free checking for business accounts with a major bank • Negotiated contract for Worker’s Compensation for California with Prime Health Services • Awarded first grant for the organization – purchased chairs for mobile dentistry • Negotiated contract with outside billing at half the industry average • Role as principal during negotiations for purchaser of operations as well as regulatory and enforcement matters regarding organization Show less Oversight on $12 million budget and compliance related measures regarding funding and accountability. Also, to include research and evaluation of special projects and new business opportunities such as intermittent clinic expansion, tele-health projects, and grant writing. • Executive management of 180 providers and staff in various departments • Federally Qualified Health Center reporting – Federal and State: audits and cost reports • Rural Health Clinic reporting – Federal and… Show more Oversight on $12 million budget and compliance related measures regarding funding and accountability. Also, to include research and evaluation of special projects and new business opportunities such as intermittent clinic expansion, tele-health projects, and grant writing. • Executive management of 180 providers and staff in various departments • Federally Qualified Health Center reporting – Federal and State: audits and cost reports • Rural Health Clinic reporting – Federal and State: audits and cost reports • 340B Prescription drug program administration • Face of the organization to outside entities • Negotiated with property owners and contractors for 3 new building projects • Established intermittent clinics increasing revenue by 27% in 5 months (AB 1130 – Gray) • Started Mobile/Tele dentistry program (AB 1174 – Pacoima) • Negotiated contract with UC Berkeley for diabetic retinopathy screening services • Negotiated purchase for $1.4 million Residential Care Facility for the Elderly • Negotiated free checking for business accounts with a major bank • Negotiated contract for Worker’s Compensation for California with Prime Health Services • Awarded first grant for the organization – purchased chairs for mobile dentistry • Negotiated contract with outside billing at half the industry average • Role as principal during negotiations for purchaser of operations as well as regulatory and enforcement matters regarding organization Show less

Chief Executive Officer

• Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

Facilitate economic developments in Merced through investments and redevelopment projects • Opened Vault Works – a community hub for events, meetings, and office space • Developed plans for two Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties for the City and County of Merced Facilitate economic developments in Merced through investments and redevelopment projects • Opened Vault Works – a community hub for events, meetings, and office space • Developed plans for two Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties for the City and County of Merced

Business Owner

• Jan 2010 - Jun 2016

Worked with various clients on their taxes, cash flow, grants, and workflow related constraints. With an emphasis on individuals, start-ups, small businesses and nonprofits (such as United Way Merced County, Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce, and many others). • State (CA) and Federal tax matters for US clients • Small Business Development Center Advisor (Accounting, Finance, and Start-ups) • Provided services to various clients in tech, retail, manufacturing, and other industries… Show more Worked with various clients on their taxes, cash flow, grants, and workflow related constraints. With an emphasis on individuals, start-ups, small businesses and nonprofits (such as United Way Merced County, Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce, and many others). • State (CA) and Federal tax matters for US clients • Small Business Development Center Advisor (Accounting, Finance, and Start-ups) • Provided services to various clients in tech, retail, manufacturing, and other industries • 1031 Exchange of multi-million-dollar ranch to commercial real estate in CA and NV • International taxation for US and foreign residents • Investor relations and funding for start-ups Show less Worked with various clients on their taxes, cash flow, grants, and workflow related constraints. With an emphasis on individuals, start-ups, small businesses and nonprofits (such as United Way Merced County, Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce, and many others). • State (CA) and Federal tax matters for US clients • Small Business Development Center Advisor (Accounting, Finance, and Start-ups) • Provided services to various clients in tech, retail, manufacturing, and other industries… Show more Worked with various clients on their taxes, cash flow, grants, and workflow related constraints. With an emphasis on individuals, start-ups, small businesses and nonprofits (such as United Way Merced County, Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce, and many others). • State (CA) and Federal tax matters for US clients • Small Business Development Center Advisor (Accounting, Finance, and Start-ups) • Provided services to various clients in tech, retail, manufacturing, and other industries • 1031 Exchange of multi-million-dollar ranch to commercial real estate in CA and NV • International taxation for US and foreign residents • Investor relations and funding for start-ups Show less

Chief Executive Officer

• Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

Worked with previous management on the change in ownership, as well as managed strategic planning, new business opportunities, and cost saving measures under new ownership. • Managed manufacturing of gas inserts in China • Worked with the San Joaquin Valley Air Board on “Burn Cleaner” program becoming #1 supplier/company for gas inserts in Merced County Worked with previous management on the change in ownership, as well as managed strategic planning, new business opportunities, and cost saving measures under new ownership. • Managed manufacturing of gas inserts in China • Worked with the San Joaquin Valley Air Board on “Burn Cleaner” program becoming #1 supplier/company for gas inserts in Merced County

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2011 - May 2013

Subjects covered: finance, stock market, insurance, investments, credit, loans, taxes, estate planning Subjects covered: finance, stock market, insurance, investments, credit, loans, taxes, estate planning

Clerk

• Jan 2009 - May 2011

Worked 3 tax seasons in mailroom, batching, sorting, reviewing and compiling tax returns Worked 3 tax seasons in mailroom, batching, sorting, reviewing and compiling tax returns