AAPC Certified Medical Coder

• Nov 2021 - Present

I have the highest coding accuracy in the division as measured by monthly Quality Assurance audits. Requires strict attention to AMA and government coding guidelines, and to Medicare and private insurance rules to ensure only valid surgery, radiology, and visit charges, supported by medical necessity, are billed. I have the highest coding accuracy in the division as measured by monthly Quality Assurance audits. Requires strict attention to AMA and government coding guidelines, and to Medicare and private insurance rules to ensure only valid surgery, radiology, and visit charges, supported by medical necessity, are billed.

Medical Coding & Billing, Dermatology Specialty

• May 2021 - Oct 2021

Financial Analyst, Corporate Financial Services

• Apr 2012 - May 2013

Fiscal planning, monthly reporting, and procurement decision support in Vanguard’s largest cost center, the Technology Operations group. Required detailed tracking of all expenses, such as capital and non-capital, software licensing, consulting, and personnel. Personally responsible for forecasting and tracking over $60M in annual expenses. Led the financial analysis of multiple bids for a complex telecommunications Request for Proposal, with expenses totaling over $30M, allowing technology operations and procurement management to make complex, financially significant decisions projected to improve service levels while saving $5M. Required working closely with the technical team to ensure specifications of networking and telecom designs were captured correctly in the financial model. Developed a new statistical regression model to predict 529 College Savings Plan assets using multiple trends in historical data to forecast account holders, net cash flows per account, and asset appreciation. Show less

Manager, Strategy Consulting

• Apr 2010 - Nov 2011

Worked directly for senior executives in Accenture's Strategy Division to conduct research, perform detailed original analysis, draw conclusions, and influence decision making in a variety of industries and business areas. Example projects include: Led internal team of subject matter experts in analysis of software vendor capabilities in leading edge field of applying financial analysis and analytics to profitably balance manufacturing supply and demand. After meetings with all vendors, published internal white paper highlighting vendor strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations. Data analysis for high-end sales group within Accenture required identifying and understanding all sales data collected and reported by the group and streamlining these processes by conducting a CRM Tool analysis and migration plan. Support for a new product introduction in the complex cable industry, including building a financial model and forecast, developing a mock website, and researching competitor offerings. Research and original storyline on status of outsourcing in the high-tech industry. Show less

Web Developer & Consultant

• Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

Freelance work in all areas of web development, including identifying client goals and requirements, gathering and organizing client information, researching competitor websites and development tools, designing and building websites, and improving client internal business processes using online tools. Freelance work in all areas of web development, including identifying client goals and requirements, gathering and organizing client information, researching competitor websites and development tools, designing and building websites, and improving client internal business processes using online tools.

Business Development Manager

• Sep 2000 - Feb 2001

Supported all activities associated with creating joint venture relationships that leveraged existing United Airlines assets, including financial analysis, market research, competitive evaluations, and structuring transactions. Represented United on cross-functional teams that included United stakeholders and external strategic partners. Primary responsibility for screening new business proposals. Supported all activities associated with creating joint venture relationships that leveraged existing United Airlines assets, including financial analysis, market research, competitive evaluations, and structuring transactions. Represented United on cross-functional teams that included United stakeholders and external strategic partners. Primary responsibility for screening new business proposals.

Project Manager, Start-up Company

• Aug 1999 - Aug 2000

Defined project plans, budgets and requirements for developing software, while managing resources from Ace, OurHouse, consulting companies and vendors, to launch and run a home improvement website backed by $130M in capital. Created and analyzed spreadsheet models to structure deals with potential online partners, including mortgage and line of credit lenders, credit card issuers, and home appliance manufacturers. Defined project plans, budgets and requirements for developing software, while managing resources from Ace, OurHouse, consulting companies and vendors, to launch and run a home improvement website backed by $130M in capital. Created and analyzed spreadsheet models to structure deals with potential online partners, including mortgage and line of credit lenders, credit card issuers, and home appliance manufacturers.

Associate, Corporate Lending

• Sep 1997 - Jun 1999

Conducted financial analysis and company and industry evaluations to initiate or maintain lending relationships. Received approval from the bank committee to commit $100M to a Northwest Airlines $1 billion strike fund. Developed an expertise in aircraft, including physical characteristics and trends in aircraft value, to structure terms and conditions to protect the bank before lending $260M for aircraft financing. Conducted financial analysis and company and industry evaluations to initiate or maintain lending relationships. Received approval from the bank committee to commit $100M to a Northwest Airlines $1 billion strike fund. Developed an expertise in aircraft, including physical characteristics and trends in aircraft value, to structure terms and conditions to protect the bank before lending $260M for aircraft financing.

Senior Consultant, Technology Consulting

• Sep 1991 - Jun 1995

Developed custom software for clients, following projects through entire software development life cycle, from requirements definition to system design and programming, through testing and roll-out. Managed small development teams. Developed custom software for clients, following projects through entire software development life cycle, from requirements definition to system design and programming, through testing and roll-out. Managed small development teams.