Provides extensive support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Offers bookkeeping and project/business management assistance and participates in internal and external audits for clients.Delivers valuable guidance and insights for effective business operation, growth, and management.Performs evaluations and analyses of strengths and weaknesses, internal business practices, and the outline of core services.Assists in developing positive relationships with employees, customers, and independent contractors.Identifies and executes market opportunities to introduce new services, repositions existing ones, and drives revenue/earnings growth in highly competitive markets

Responsible for the management of the University’s intellectual property portfolio and technology transfer services to support the intellectual property development, protection, marketing, and licensing functions of Bioventures, LLC and the technology transfer and economic development organization for the University. Serves as the business administrator and manager for all business, financial, administrative, and operational activities and the associated programs and services of Bioventures, LLC.Provided notarization services for Intellectual Property Assignments and to the public.

Managed administrative and financial matters related to program development such as: in-depth analyses of financial and operational functions within the department. Advised the Department Chair on fiscal matters including the following: fiscal control through a reliable system of expenditure and revenue management; provided support to department leadership in managing financial and operational issues; successfully negotiated/managed contracts; developed operating budgets and monitored fiscal performance, recommended corrective action when appropriate; prepared and analyzed financial reports; set-up and monitored appropriate internal control practices; provided up-to-date financial information for long-term planning. Provided operational oversight and management of contracts for the department, which included but not limited to reviewing contracts, creating proposals and entering information into NTRACTS for institutional review and approval. Created and developed business plans and models; proposed changes associated with salary changes and/or funding sources, managed department research and grant activities, faculty compensation; assisted with educating department leadership in management and strategic planning activities for research and clinical programs; facilitated partnerships and strategic alliances for clinical expansion and engagement with the community. Successfully managed department human resources activities including but not limited to, recruitment, interviewing, selection, visa management, salary analysis, disciplinary actions, leave administration, employee development, and performance evaluations of classified staff, faculty, and trainees. Participated in strategic planning to ensure that department and UAMS goals were aligned; contributed toward market growth, revenue enhancement, cost containment, maximizing clinical practice, and research productivity.

Responsible for teaching Microsoft Office courses as determined by the Dean of theBusiness Division in an online or classroom environment.Planned instructional activities including, but not limited to, lectures, class discussions, demonstration labs, and projects.Organized concepts taught in a logical and understandable sequence covering all objectives as outlined in the course syllabus and lesson guides.Maintained and submitted accurate records of attendance and grades.Tracked and identified students who are in need of additional instruction to ensure successful course completion.

Planned, coordinated, and was accountable for daily activities for divisions within the Department of Internal Medicine. Divisions consist of 22 full-time faculty members, 10 fellows in training, 2 researchers, 1 clinical nurse, and 3 administrative office staff members. Managed administrative and research staff in the Pulmonary and Infectious Disease divisions. Successfully served as the Interim Division Administrator for Rheumatology for over 10 months while the department and institution were realigning the financial goals of the division. Worked closely with the clinical service chief at the Central Arkansas Veteran to coordinate clinical and administrative services for medical staff.Created, managed, and executed yearly budgets in support of personnel, operations, and contracts/grants/clinical trials for the divisions. Developed budget projections and creates reports, cost analysis, and performance metrics. Analyzed monthly reports and identified any errors that could potentially result in a decrease or delay in reimbursements to the divisions. Directed all financial aspects of the divisions’ budget, including A/P, A/R, andasset management. Entered and balanced the divisions’ yearly operating budget in the budget development system. Assisted faculty with identifying grant funding opportunities and completing grant applications for submission. Assisted in composing grant proposals, reports, letters, and drafting materials to comply with granting requirements. Analyzed and reviewed expenditures of funds for grants and contracts to ensure compliance, and confered with grants accounting and sponsors in resolving budgeting and compliance issues. Created cost analyses for feasibility and negotiated budgets with outside agencies for new opportunities. Responsible for handling human resources issues including hiring, employee evaluations, and disciplinary and termination decisions for the divisions.

Negotiated and managed contracts in excess of $20 million monthly with major pharmaceutical companies to facilitate clinical research studies for post-approval of pre-market drugs.Performed all contract/subcontract review, negotiations and interference with sponsors/vendorsDeveloped, issued, and negotiated subcontract agreements with Principal Investigators.Participated in customer business management review, focusing on contractual issues.Reviewed all contract/subcontracts, modifications and proposals for completeness, compliance and accuracy. Monitored performance, funding and payments on assigned contracts.Notified management of potential non-compliance and other problems that could have adverse impact on Research Solutions, and their clients. Worked closely with pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations and physicians to assure critical deadlines are met.Examined past and current budgets which included researching economic and financial developments, and assisted in the preparation and justification of requests for expenditures.Created and submitted reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Vice Presidents that included, revenue change, target projection, and bonus details, in an effort to explain any increase or decrease in study activity.Maintained multiple financial records, keeping all accounts correctly updated utilizing various computerized accounting systems. Served as financial liaison with client accounting representatives while adhering to sound accounting principles.Performed the process of monthly closings, which consisted of posting account receivables and payables to appropriate accounts. Collaborated with the appropriate staff to prepare clinical research proposals and cost analysis for recently approved clinical research studies to determine profitability for business development. Managed all the administrative and financial responsibilities for the department on a day-to-day basis.