Howard White
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Mindy H.
Howard was one of, if not the most, influential mentors of my career. He is one of the most down to earth and understanding people I have met, and TRULY cares for all individuals he interacts with, regardless of their "position" in a company, and often went out of his way to work with other associates to help them further their career. Howard saw the drive and hunger I had for knowledge and challenging myself, and harnessed it in a way that allowed me to progress my career to the leader that I am today. He allowed me to take on as many challenges and projects as I could handle, never letting me get bored or overwhelmed, all the while helping me behind the scenes learning how to manage people and handle situations, and become a true "leader" within an organization. He also has an insane work-ethic, and I often wondered how he handled all of the workload on a daily basis. Other teams and leaders would often reach out to Howard for his advice or his assistance on completing a project or a task efficiently, because he was so great at working under pressure or tight deadlines and traversing the unknown. There could be 18 "fires" going off at any moment, and he would still be completely calm and collected. I learned so much from my time working with Howard, and having him as a mentor has been invaluable.
Fred Shrum, III
I reported to Howard for about five years. I would work for him again. He is not only an excellent leader, but he is one of the most intelligent men I know. As a Director, he knows how to communicate a grand vision, and how to inspire staff to reach for it. Howard knows when to rally the troops, and when to bring the hammer down. Under his tenure our AR department saw significant decreases in DSO, 60+ AR, and unapplied cash. He initiated policy and procedure changes within Finance to increase employee productivity by about 70%. Howard taught me leadership skills that have made me the manager I am today. I count him as a mentor.
Mindy H.
Howard was one of, if not the most, influential mentors of my career. He is one of the most down to earth and understanding people I have met, and TRULY cares for all individuals he interacts with, regardless of their "position" in a company, and often went out of his way to work with other associates to help them further their career. Howard saw the drive and hunger I had for knowledge and challenging myself, and harnessed it in a way that allowed me to progress my career to the leader that I am today. He allowed me to take on as many challenges and projects as I could handle, never letting me get bored or overwhelmed, all the while helping me behind the scenes learning how to manage people and handle situations, and become a true "leader" within an organization. He also has an insane work-ethic, and I often wondered how he handled all of the workload on a daily basis. Other teams and leaders would often reach out to Howard for his advice or his assistance on completing a project or a task efficiently, because he was so great at working under pressure or tight deadlines and traversing the unknown. There could be 18 "fires" going off at any moment, and he would still be completely calm and collected. I learned so much from my time working with Howard, and having him as a mentor has been invaluable.
Fred Shrum, III
I reported to Howard for about five years. I would work for him again. He is not only an excellent leader, but he is one of the most intelligent men I know. As a Director, he knows how to communicate a grand vision, and how to inspire staff to reach for it. Howard knows when to rally the troops, and when to bring the hammer down. Under his tenure our AR department saw significant decreases in DSO, 60+ AR, and unapplied cash. He initiated policy and procedure changes within Finance to increase employee productivity by about 70%. Howard taught me leadership skills that have made me the manager I am today. I count him as a mentor.
Mindy H.
Howard was one of, if not the most, influential mentors of my career. He is one of the most down to earth and understanding people I have met, and TRULY cares for all individuals he interacts with, regardless of their "position" in a company, and often went out of his way to work with other associates to help them further their career. Howard saw the drive and hunger I had for knowledge and challenging myself, and harnessed it in a way that allowed me to progress my career to the leader that I am today. He allowed me to take on as many challenges and projects as I could handle, never letting me get bored or overwhelmed, all the while helping me behind the scenes learning how to manage people and handle situations, and become a true "leader" within an organization. He also has an insane work-ethic, and I often wondered how he handled all of the workload on a daily basis. Other teams and leaders would often reach out to Howard for his advice or his assistance on completing a project or a task efficiently, because he was so great at working under pressure or tight deadlines and traversing the unknown. There could be 18 "fires" going off at any moment, and he would still be completely calm and collected. I learned so much from my time working with Howard, and having him as a mentor has been invaluable.
Fred Shrum, III
I reported to Howard for about five years. I would work for him again. He is not only an excellent leader, but he is one of the most intelligent men I know. As a Director, he knows how to communicate a grand vision, and how to inspire staff to reach for it. Howard knows when to rally the troops, and when to bring the hammer down. Under his tenure our AR department saw significant decreases in DSO, 60+ AR, and unapplied cash. He initiated policy and procedure changes within Finance to increase employee productivity by about 70%. Howard taught me leadership skills that have made me the manager I am today. I count him as a mentor.
Mindy H.
Howard was one of, if not the most, influential mentors of my career. He is one of the most down to earth and understanding people I have met, and TRULY cares for all individuals he interacts with, regardless of their "position" in a company, and often went out of his way to work with other associates to help them further their career. Howard saw the drive and hunger I had for knowledge and challenging myself, and harnessed it in a way that allowed me to progress my career to the leader that I am today. He allowed me to take on as many challenges and projects as I could handle, never letting me get bored or overwhelmed, all the while helping me behind the scenes learning how to manage people and handle situations, and become a true "leader" within an organization. He also has an insane work-ethic, and I often wondered how he handled all of the workload on a daily basis. Other teams and leaders would often reach out to Howard for his advice or his assistance on completing a project or a task efficiently, because he was so great at working under pressure or tight deadlines and traversing the unknown. There could be 18 "fires" going off at any moment, and he would still be completely calm and collected. I learned so much from my time working with Howard, and having him as a mentor has been invaluable.
Fred Shrum, III
I reported to Howard for about five years. I would work for him again. He is not only an excellent leader, but he is one of the most intelligent men I know. As a Director, he knows how to communicate a grand vision, and how to inspire staff to reach for it. Howard knows when to rally the troops, and when to bring the hammer down. Under his tenure our AR department saw significant decreases in DSO, 60+ AR, and unapplied cash. He initiated policy and procedure changes within Finance to increase employee productivity by about 70%. Howard taught me leadership skills that have made me the manager I am today. I count him as a mentor.
Experience
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Greenway Health
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Finance Operations
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Sep 2015 - Present
• Leadership of entire Finance Operations function, including Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, License Administration, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Billing and Cash Applications. • Reduced Over 90 AR by 74% within first year of returning to organization. Overall reduction stands at 80%. • Reduced departmental cost by 47% through increasing productivity, process improvement, and system automation. • Customer Service ASA reduction of 63%, Abandon Rate reduction of… Show more • Leadership of entire Finance Operations function, including Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, License Administration, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Billing and Cash Applications. • Reduced Over 90 AR by 74% within first year of returning to organization. Overall reduction stands at 80%. • Reduced departmental cost by 47% through increasing productivity, process improvement, and system automation. • Customer Service ASA reduction of 63%, Abandon Rate reduction of 67%. • Developed KPIs for management of department and provide review weekly to upper management. • Review and assessment of Vista Equity Partners Standard Operating Procedures for integration within Finance Operations. Show less • Leadership of entire Finance Operations function, including Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, License Administration, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Billing and Cash Applications. • Reduced Over 90 AR by 74% within first year of returning to organization. Overall reduction stands at 80%. • Reduced departmental cost by 47% through increasing productivity, process improvement, and system automation. • Customer Service ASA reduction of 63%, Abandon Rate reduction of… Show more • Leadership of entire Finance Operations function, including Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, License Administration, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Billing and Cash Applications. • Reduced Over 90 AR by 74% within first year of returning to organization. Overall reduction stands at 80%. • Reduced departmental cost by 47% through increasing productivity, process improvement, and system automation. • Customer Service ASA reduction of 63%, Abandon Rate reduction of 67%. • Developed KPIs for management of department and provide review weekly to upper management. • Review and assessment of Vista Equity Partners Standard Operating Procedures for integration within Finance Operations. Show less
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Healthesystems
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United States
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Insurance
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200 - 300 Employee
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Process Operations Manager / Business Intelligence Manager
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Feb 2013 - Aug 2015
• Responsible for data analysis, using SQL, and automation of reporting. • Developed SQL based controls for the mitigation of known problems. • Created process maps of existing and new algorithms implemented or to be implemented by software development. • Auditing responsibility for existing code and impact on AR, AP, and compliance with government regulations and state reporting. • Vendor Manager to large AR factoring company and major pharmacy chain • Worked with IT team to… Show more • Responsible for data analysis, using SQL, and automation of reporting. • Developed SQL based controls for the mitigation of known problems. • Created process maps of existing and new algorithms implemented or to be implemented by software development. • Auditing responsibility for existing code and impact on AR, AP, and compliance with government regulations and state reporting. • Vendor Manager to large AR factoring company and major pharmacy chain • Worked with IT team to stand up Micro Strategy BI tool Show less • Responsible for data analysis, using SQL, and automation of reporting. • Developed SQL based controls for the mitigation of known problems. • Created process maps of existing and new algorithms implemented or to be implemented by software development. • Auditing responsibility for existing code and impact on AR, AP, and compliance with government regulations and state reporting. • Vendor Manager to large AR factoring company and major pharmacy chain • Worked with IT team to… Show more • Responsible for data analysis, using SQL, and automation of reporting. • Developed SQL based controls for the mitigation of known problems. • Created process maps of existing and new algorithms implemented or to be implemented by software development. • Auditing responsibility for existing code and impact on AR, AP, and compliance with government regulations and state reporting. • Vendor Manager to large AR factoring company and major pharmacy chain • Worked with IT team to stand up Micro Strategy BI tool Show less
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Sage
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Director Sales Operations
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2012
• Responsibilities included the creation of territories and quotas, operational controls and audits, and the management of Sales Operations and Sales Engineering staff. • Designed better workflows within current sales processes and systems to improve productivity by more than 30%. • Worked hand and hand with SVP of Sales and Marketing to create new creative sales promotion models to accelerate bookings. • Created sales, staffing, and revenue forecasts. • Responsible for overall… Show more • Responsibilities included the creation of territories and quotas, operational controls and audits, and the management of Sales Operations and Sales Engineering staff. • Designed better workflows within current sales processes and systems to improve productivity by more than 30%. • Worked hand and hand with SVP of Sales and Marketing to create new creative sales promotion models to accelerate bookings. • Created sales, staffing, and revenue forecasts. • Responsible for overall audit and control of all sales processes and contracts.
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Interim Northeast Area Director, Professional Services
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Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
• Part of a three person (regionalized) team chosen by executive management to “fix” professional services. • Responsible for monthly revenue generation of $5M through project management and trainers. • Improved billable utilization of project management and training staff by 60%.
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Director, Finance / AR
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Dec 2005 - Feb 2011
• Responsible for Revenue Cycle Management / AR (Collections, Cash Applications, and Billing). • Successfully provided interim management and leadership for Customer Service during two separate protracted engagements (six months and one year respectively). • Reduced reserve requirement from $5.6M in December, 2005 to $204K in January, 2011. • Reduced “Over 60” AR from $15.5M in December, 2005 to a six month average of $3.6M by January, 2011. • Reduced unapplied cash by 91%. •… Show more • Responsible for Revenue Cycle Management / AR (Collections, Cash Applications, and Billing). • Successfully provided interim management and leadership for Customer Service during two separate protracted engagements (six months and one year respectively). • Reduced reserve requirement from $5.6M in December, 2005 to $204K in January, 2011. • Reduced “Over 60” AR from $15.5M in December, 2005 to a six month average of $3.6M by January, 2011. • Reduced unapplied cash by 91%. • Winner of “Circle of Excellence” award.
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Optum Workers’ Comp and Auto No-Fault
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United States
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Insurance
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300 - 400 Employee
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Manager, IT Applications Development
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Jul 2003 - Dec 2005
• Managed and responsible for AS400 development team, .Net EDI team, and .Net State Reporting team. • Successfully project managed enterprise scale AS400 system implementation using onshore and off shore resources. • Chairperson for cross-functional team that successfully developed an enterprise wide EDI solution. • Developed and maintained a data warehouse of distributed systems for the centralization of reporting. • Winner of three “PMSI/TMESYS Operational Innovation” Awards.
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Manager, Customer Billing Operations
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Jul 2002 - Jun 2003
• Responsible for the billing and management of $40 million per year. • Communicated with major accounts daily in order to manage problems and to aid collections.
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Z-Telecom, Ltd
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Manager, Billing Operations
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Mar 2002 - Jul 2002
• Responsible for Z-Tel’s day to day billing operations in regards to the Neighborhood Built by MCI project. • Established metrics to measure departmental and project performance. • Managed departmental staff including three managers and fourteen staff members. • Responsible for Z-Tel’s day to day billing operations in regards to the Neighborhood Built by MCI project. • Established metrics to measure departmental and project performance. • Managed departmental staff including three managers and fourteen staff members.
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Director, Customer Billing Operations
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Oct 2000 - Oct 2001
• Responsible for Intermedia’s day to day billing operations for both voice and data telecommunications services. • Generated $47 million in revenue and 90,000 bills monthly. • Managed departmental staff including six project managers, three operational managers, and twenty-four staff members. • Responsible for vendor agreements necessary for day-to-day operations. • Created predictive staffing and performance results model for Intermedia’s Customer Service call centers. •… Show more • Responsible for Intermedia’s day to day billing operations for both voice and data telecommunications services. • Generated $47 million in revenue and 90,000 bills monthly. • Managed departmental staff including six project managers, three operational managers, and twenty-four staff members. • Responsible for vendor agreements necessary for day-to-day operations. • Created predictive staffing and performance results model for Intermedia’s Customer Service call centers. • Winner of first ever “Customer Operations Excellence in Management” award.
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Sr. Manager, Customer Billing Operations
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Jul 1999 - Oct 2000
• Responsible for Intermedia’s day to day billing operations. • Company Revenue Assurance chairman. • Developed internal teleprocessing system for LD and Local call distribution using Visual Basic and Microsoft Access.
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Sr. IT Project Manager
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Apr 1998 - Jul 1999
• Owned and implemented an enterprise level centralized billing system. • Developed requirements and documentation of business process flows. • Assisted in leadership team to implement a structured development methodology.
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Applications Development Manager
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Oct 1996 - Apr 1998
• Responsible for information systems conversion and integration of two acquired companies. • Participated in high-level program management leadership team for integration of acquired companies. • Managed programming and requirements staff for owned projects. • Managed departmental technical writing staff. • Responsible for hiring and for reviews of programmer/analysts, systems analysts, and consultants. • Assisted in IT process and procedure optimization and definition.
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Programmer/Analyst
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Jul 1995 - Oct 1996
• Created large-scale integrated solutions, involving Visual Basic, Access, SQL Server, and third party solutions, to support Intermedia’s business infrastructure. • Responsible for the creation and maintenance of a trouble ticketing system for use in Intermedia’s 24 X 7 Network Operations Center.
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United Healthcare
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Baltimore, Maryland Area
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Programmer/Systems Analyst
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Jul 1994 - Jul 1995
• Responsible for full software development lifecycle regarding the introduction of client/server projects to a largely mainframe organization. Developed Visual Basic and Microsoft Access applications as front ends to server data. • Responsible for full software development lifecycle regarding the introduction of client/server projects to a largely mainframe organization. Developed Visual Basic and Microsoft Access applications as front ends to server data.
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Medical Publishing Network
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Orlando, Florida Area
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Owner / Consultant
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Nov 1993 - Jul 1994
• Developed and maintained database of all practicing physicians in the state of Florida for commercial use. • Created applications for use within medical practices utilizing Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, and Visual Basic. • Developed and marketed, to medical practices, several publications regarding managed care. • Developed and maintained database of all practicing physicians in the state of Florida for commercial use. • Created applications for use within medical practices utilizing Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, and Visual Basic. • Developed and marketed, to medical practices, several publications regarding managed care.
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Courtland Group, Inc.
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Columbia, Maryland
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Programmer/Systems Analyst
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Oct 1991 - Nov 1993
• Contributed to team in designing, programming and implementing an optical imaging software package. • Programmed using both procedural (C) and object oriented languages (C++). • Acted as liaison between company and end users. Trained and educated end users in the use of software and associated hardware. • Contributed to team in designing, programming and implementing an optical imaging software package. • Programmed using both procedural (C) and object oriented languages (C++). • Acted as liaison between company and end users. Trained and educated end users in the use of software and associated hardware.
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Education
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University of Maryland Baltimore County
BS, Computer Science