Experience

Covering Wisconsin

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Manager

  • Feb 2022 - 1 year 11 months

  Madison, Wisconsin, United States



University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Specialist III

  • Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

• Financial Specialist Advanced

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2021

  Madison, Wisconsin, United States • Independently and appropriately apply governmental, university, and hospital policy and procedures to all travelers based off various grant and non-grant funding • Coordinated and educated all travelers (new faculty relocations, physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff) expecting reimbursement with requirements needed for travel expenditures • Pre-audit and audit all documents relating to reimbursement as well as maintain back up file of all documents • Monitor and supervise… Show more • Independently and appropriately apply governmental, university, and hospital policy and procedures to all travelers based off various grant and non-grant funding • Coordinated and educated all travelers (new faculty relocations, physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff) expecting reimbursement with requirements needed for travel expenditures • Pre-audit and audit all documents relating to reimbursement as well as maintain back up file of all documents • Monitor and supervise purchasing card program for the department which includes faculty, staff, NPs, and other medical professionals • Provide technical assistance and training of staff and students on appropriate expenditures and reimbursement processes for both UW-Madison’s School of Medicine and Public Health as well as UWHealth/UW Medical Foundation • Independently evaluate purchasing requests for compliance • Assist in the strategic planning update of the Department’s intranet website on fiscal matters • Oversee the management of physician, scientist, and NP annual professional allowance

• Grant Specialist, Dept of Pediatrics

  • Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Established, monitored and revised grants which included NIH, State, internal, as well as community-based; focused primarily on pediatric endocrinology, ophthalmology, and neonatal • Used grant data in software, reports, spreadsheets, and other management tools to exercise regular oversight over grant requirements. • Prepared accurate grant billings and reports for submission to grantors for accountability. • Scheduled grant set-up meetings and correspondence with principal… Show more • Established, monitored and revised grants which included NIH, State, internal, as well as community-based; focused primarily on pediatric endocrinology, ophthalmology, and neonatal • Used grant data in software, reports, spreadsheets, and other management tools to exercise regular oversight over grant requirements. • Prepared accurate grant billings and reports for submission to grantors for accountability. • Scheduled grant set-up meetings and correspondence with principal investigators and grantors. • Reviewed all grant and cost share expenditures to determine compliance with federal, state and local procurement laws and regulations. • Communicated with and prepared grant reports & notifications to assist principal investigators in meeting compliance requirements. • Updated and maintained spreadsheets and databases which supported reporting, billing, cost share, subaward management, and other grant management functions. • Coordinated the submission of award documentation to grantors. • Completed grant close-out functions.

• Outreach Specialist- WI Direct Certification Program

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2019

  Madison, Wisconsin Area • Assisted in the implementation of improvements to Wisconsin’s Direct Certification program, providing free/reduced lunches to minors within the State of Wisconsin • Identified and educated Wisconsin families and schools on resources within their communities • Maintained relationships with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), DPI, school food authority staff, community contacts, and other organizations leading to increase in DC rates and public awareness • Provided… Show more • Assisted in the implementation of improvements to Wisconsin’s Direct Certification program, providing free/reduced lunches to minors within the State of Wisconsin • Identified and educated Wisconsin families and schools on resources within their communities • Maintained relationships with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), DPI, school food authority staff, community contacts, and other organizations leading to increase in DC rates and public awareness • Provided technical support, training, and one-on-one assistance to school food authority staff so that they may remain in good standing regarding federal and state programs and in compliance with school nutrition guidelines • Developed and maintained database to log communication with school food authority staff and track direct certification data • Increased community knowledge about direct certification for free/reduced meals • Designed and created graphics in written and electronic forms translating direct certification policy into simple, user-friendly, yet complete user guides • Prepared and presented quarterly reports on status of program. Prepare and distribute annual surveys and overall program evaluation Show less



ATTC Network Coordinating Office

• Events and Marketing Coordinator

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2015

  Madison, Wisconsin Area • Ensure a coordinated, Network-wide approach to the dissemination of information and materials developed by the National Focus Area Centers by hosting pre-Network Meeting orientation • Provide conceptual and logistical support for ATTC Steering Committee meetings, annual meetings, workgroups, and meetings for national task forces, focus groups, and other meetings requested by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). • Strengthen and support intra-network… Show more • Ensure a coordinated, Network-wide approach to the dissemination of information and materials developed by the National Focus Area Centers by hosting pre-Network Meeting orientation • Provide conceptual and logistical support for ATTC Steering Committee meetings, annual meetings, workgroups, and meetings for national task forces, focus groups, and other meetings requested by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). • Strengthen and support intra-network communication and collaboration, minimizing duplication of effort between and among Regional Centers and National Focus Area Centers. Maintain Basecamp site for Network projects. • Build and maintain collaborative relationships and work cooperatively with relevant national organizations. • Ensure a cohesive and consistent message for the ATTC at the national level. Show less



NIATx

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager - Wisconsin Mental Health Collaborative

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2015

  Madison, Wisconsin Area • Secure process improvement coaching services and facilitate monthly check-ins to discuss project direction and process • Serve as convener for the collaborative, provide access to NIATx web resources, meeting materials • Stay on budget, clarify the sequence of planning activities for the project timetable • Prepare deliverables including: participant packet tailored to requirements of the hospital readmission collaborative; describing how to organize a successful change project, how… Show more • Secure process improvement coaching services and facilitate monthly check-ins to discuss project direction and process • Serve as convener for the collaborative, provide access to NIATx web resources, meeting materials • Stay on budget, clarify the sequence of planning activities for the project timetable • Prepare deliverables including: participant packet tailored to requirements of the hospital readmission collaborative; describing how to organize a successful change project, how to conduct a walk-through, and how to capture the findings Show less



University of Wisconsin

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event/Meeting Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Jul 2014

  UW-Madison, CHESS/NIATx • Develop and monitor conference budget and process all conference-related payments • Coordinate speaker selections and educational tracks • Assist in managing staff participation in all conference aspects • Manage all hotel/on-site logistics • Oversee preparation of on-site conference program book and content • Develop and solicit conference advertising & sponsorships • Manage exhibit program, including solicitation, show layout, decorator contact, registration and… Show more • Develop and monitor conference budget and process all conference-related payments • Coordinate speaker selections and educational tracks • Assist in managing staff participation in all conference aspects • Manage all hotel/on-site logistics • Oversee preparation of on-site conference program book and content • Develop and solicit conference advertising & sponsorships • Manage exhibit program, including solicitation, show layout, decorator contact, registration and post-evaluation • Oversee pre-con logistics (signs, plaques, badges, registration packet materials, etc.) • Design & tabulate conference evaluation forms • Manage post-conference activities Show less

• Program Coordinator for NIATx Business Practices for the Future Fee For Service Initiative

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2012

  • Provide professional support to program-based outreach programs. • Develop and implement work plan tailored to serve behavioral health professionals focused on billing practices. • Provide support to extension faculty, instructional and academic staff. • Work with adult and continuing education on new techniques and practices through meetings, workshops, conferences, and preparation of advisory publications, and other means. • Evaluate research applicable to Fee For Service… Show more • Provide professional support to program-based outreach programs. • Develop and implement work plan tailored to serve behavioral health professionals focused on billing practices. • Provide support to extension faculty, instructional and academic staff. • Work with adult and continuing education on new techniques and practices through meetings, workshops, conferences, and preparation of advisory publications, and other means. • Evaluate research applicable to Fee For Service participants. • Provide general information on health care focused on the behavioral health population.

• National Program Coordinator, Advancing Recovery

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2010

  Advancing Recovery was a 5-year, $17M nation-wide project studying effects that systemic promotion of evidence-based practices have on state government & clinical provider organizations regarding policy, regulation, financing, organization change, service delivery models, clinical practice & business case analysis. • Reviewed and implemented policies geared toward organizing budget • Kept program on target to meet deliverables requested by funder • Contact presenters for each of… Show more Advancing Recovery was a 5-year, $17M nation-wide project studying effects that systemic promotion of evidence-based practices have on state government & clinical provider organizations regarding policy, regulation, financing, organization change, service delivery models, clinical practice & business case analysis. • Reviewed and implemented policies geared toward organizing budget • Kept program on target to meet deliverables requested by funder • Contact presenters for each of our five monthly calls to continue to keep grantees engaged • Ensured smooth functioning of all operational processes and successful leadership transition • Coordinated all communication with grantees, national advisory committee, coaches, and funders • Developed content for and maintenance of program website • Created coaching task database and tracking mechanism • Developed provider/client and payor/provider intervention summary • Collaborated on development of Medication Assisted Treatment Toolkit • Planned and executed bi-annual learning sessions, including but not limited to: submitting proposals, contract negotiations, food and beverage selection, hotel/attendee mediation, evaluation analysis, and hotel payment

• Interim Program Manager, Advancing Recovery

  • May 2008 - Oct 2008

  As Interim Program Director, I lead, managed, and strengthened the initiative during its transition to a dedicated Program Manager. Along with all program coordinator responsibilities; reviewed policies, contracts, financial reports, and website content development; facilitated consensus and cohesion among faculty, staff, and grantees through conference calls, newsletters, learning sessions, and other communication; ensured smooth functioning of all operational processes and successful… Show more As Interim Program Director, I lead, managed, and strengthened the initiative during its transition to a dedicated Program Manager. Along with all program coordinator responsibilities; reviewed policies, contracts, financial reports, and website content development; facilitated consensus and cohesion among faculty, staff, and grantees through conference calls, newsletters, learning sessions, and other communication; ensured smooth functioning of all operational processes and successful leadership transition.

• Admin Asst to the Chair, Dept of Psychiatry

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2006

  • Manage Department Chair and Administrator's calendars • Coordinate meetings and take messages • Provide high-level administrative support for Department of Psychiatry • Updating and organizing medical records, scheduling and coordinating appointments, verifying insurance, submitting insurance claims, and preparing correspondence between the doctors and patients • Maintaining professionalism and discretion for doctor/patient information.