Experience

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  Business Consultant and Nationally Published Author

  • Phoenix, Arizona

  • Professional Freelance Writer

    • 2012 - Present
    • Phoenix, Arizona

    Served as Federal Grant Reviewer for federal Health and Human Services grant programs. Wrote a successful $3M grant application funding a 5-year federal education program serving an inner-city school district and community. Consultant with small businesses in management of their financial accounting.

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  Desert Valley Gastroenterology

  • Gilbert, Arizona

  • Administrator

    • 2009 - 2012
    • Gilbert, Arizona

    Managed facilities, contracts, staffing and finances for 3-provider GI medical practice.Accomplishments:• Direct relocation of medical practice: acquisition of office site, financing, and general contractor. Project completed on budget and on time, maintaining uninterrupted patient schedule.• Increase revenue 10% integrating electronic medical records and financial systems, maintaining timely billing and collection cycles, reducing receivables and establishing collection protocols.

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  StateServ Medical, LLC

  • Accounting Specialist

    • 2008 - 2009

    Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist, managing purchasing and billing for a medical supply company of rental durable medical equipment.

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  Center for Innovation in Education

  • USA - National Trainings

  • National Trainer

    • 1988 - 2000
    • USA - National Trainings

    National Trainer of workshops offered by creators of Math Their Way curriculum and textbooks published by Addison Wesley. In week-long workshops, trained elementary and secondary teachers in methods of teaching math concepts to their students. This innovative curriculum, promoted through our cadre of trainers, sparked a national revision of methods of teaching math in grades K - 12, methods which are now taught in colleges of education.

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  Phoenix Metro Public School Districts

  • Phoenix, Arizona

  • Educator

    • 1985 - 1996
    • Phoenix, Arizona

    Taught English, mathematics and elementary curricula in the Phoenix and Gilbert school districts, working with students in 5th to 8th grades. • 1991 and 1993 Nominee for Arizona Presidential Awards for Excellence in Elementary Mathematics Teaching. • Arizona State Department of Education Workshop Presenter.• School District Staff Development Trainer.• District Developer, Grade Level Curriculum Events: Family Math Night, Colonial Days, Science Fair and Pioneer Adventure.

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  JTJ Accounting

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Accounting Consultant

    • 1977 - 1987
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Provided accounting services to small businesses. Client services included: setup of accounting systems, monthly financial statements, client staff training and supervision, billings and accounts receivable management, payroll and sales tax reports, year-end adjustments and financial statements, and coordination of all accounting systems with client CPA.