Experience

Oncology Convergence, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Nationwide



Spine Solutions Inc

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

  Santa Fe, New Mexico Area ✓ Established stability through new policies and procedures, along with setup of high-efficiency functions such as direct deposit and electronic claims submission. Introduced new option delivering a major improvement to billing process times.



Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Controller

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Area ✓ Led systematic reinvention and optimization of accounting functions (AP, Billing, Payroll, General Ledger, Monthly and Year-End Close) for 6 separate companies, primarily not for profit, resulting in a major cost savings and an agile framework for growth. ✓ Regarded as expert in managing audits, completing successful DCAA and internals during tenure. ✓ Strengthened relationships with financial institutions. ✓ Liaised heavily with Information Services (US) unit to… Show more ✓ Led systematic reinvention and optimization of accounting functions (AP, Billing, Payroll, General Ledger, Monthly and Year-End Close) for 6 separate companies, primarily not for profit, resulting in a major cost savings and an agile framework for growth. ✓ Regarded as expert in managing audits, completing successful DCAA and internals during tenure. ✓ Strengthened relationships with financial institutions. ✓ Liaised heavily with Information Services (US) unit to comprehensively address issues tied to automated accounting systems and upgrades. Show less



Innovative Oncology Business Solutions, Inc.

• United States
• Research Services

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Area ✓ Established financial operations enabling rapid growth from startup to profitability, combined with a multi-pronged approach towards supporting core functions and continuously improving systems/processes. ✓ Served as trusted partner to CEO, aligning finance, accounting, and compliance practices with long-term business goals. ✓ Managed ground-up creation of new timekeeping system for sub recipients yielding cost efficiencies. ✓ Reinvigorated grant writing efforts… Show more ✓ Established financial operations enabling rapid growth from startup to profitability, combined with a multi-pronged approach towards supporting core functions and continuously improving systems/processes. ✓ Served as trusted partner to CEO, aligning finance, accounting, and compliance practices with long-term business goals. ✓ Managed ground-up creation of new timekeeping system for sub recipients yielding cost efficiencies. ✓ Reinvigorated grant writing efforts resulting in $19.7M in funds from Innovation Center. ✓ Played key role on COME Implementation Team: deployment of Medical Home model across participating oncology practice sites. Show less



New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, Ltd.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance Operations

  • Mar 2005 - Feb 2015

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Area ✓ Maintained full responsibility for forecasting and operating plans. Demonstrated creative forecasting and input into opening and closing clinics, purchasing or leasing equipment as well as primary contact for all pharmaceutical purchasing. ✓ Emphasized a continuous improvement mindset yielding transformative change in financial and accounting operations. ✓ Developed and launched a state-of-the-art Dispensing Clinic, as well as managing all aspects of new Interventional Oncology… Show more ✓ Maintained full responsibility for forecasting and operating plans. Demonstrated creative forecasting and input into opening and closing clinics, purchasing or leasing equipment as well as primary contact for all pharmaceutical purchasing. ✓ Emphasized a continuous improvement mindset yielding transformative change in financial and accounting operations. ✓ Developed and launched a state-of-the-art Dispensing Clinic, as well as managing all aspects of new Interventional Oncology department (policy and procedure development, systems and process implementation, training). ✓ Managed transition from cash to accrual accounting in 2009. ✓ Solved mission critical issues related to IRS, GAAP, and NM Board of Pharmacy compliance. Show less



Lovelace Health System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Manager, Pharmacy & Retail Services

  • Mar 1999 - Mar 2005

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Area ✓ Provided total oversight of operating plans and Lovelace Health Plan, Inpatient, Outpatient and Clinical Pharmacy services. Recognized for creative and cost-effective problem solving in situations without a clear answer. ✓ Created effective pricing strategies for inpatient and outpatient drugs, as well as injectables and OTC products. ✓ Achieved cost savings through negotiating 3rd party, wholesaler and drug manufacturer contracts.



Med Partners/Talbert Medical Management

• Finance Manager

  • Mar 1995 - Mar 1999

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Area