Initially hired as Asst Team Manager in 2002. Obtained regulatory certification in 2004.Interpreted / applied federal and state regulations and institutional policies related to research involving human subjects.• Performed initial review of incoming research protocols, renewals and other submissions;• Provided recommendations to IRB Chairs and Board Reviewers regarding the level and category of review;• Provided regulatory guidance for the development of investigator-initiated… Show more Initially hired as Asst Team Manager in 2002. Obtained regulatory certification in 2004.Interpreted / applied federal and state regulations and institutional policies related to research involving human subjects.• Performed initial review of incoming research protocols, renewals and other submissions;• Provided recommendations to IRB Chairs and Board Reviewers regarding the level and category of review;• Provided regulatory guidance for the development of investigator-initiated studies;• Collaborated with other IRB officers to achieve uniformity of review and interpretation of University policies and federal regulations by maintaining data to guide the development of departmental training and quality improvement initiatives;• Chair of the IRB Board Member Education Subcommittee, 2005-07. Developed regulatory & RASCAL educational presentations and conducted training sessions for IRB Board Members;• Prepared weekly, monthly and annual reports for the Director, Team Managers and IRB Chairs to track and analyze performance of selected aspects of the IRB process;• Designed and maintained IRB websites for the CUMC-IRB (Medical Center) and CU-IRB (Morningside) campus. Show less

Redesigned the Grants Management system of this small non-profit foundation and implemented new procedures to expedite and track disbursements. Developed and maintained grant accounting system. Monitored and authorized financial transactions (grant disbursements). Continued to volunteer as Grant Manager / Board Member through August 2010.

Processed and electronically transmitted medical and psychiatric reports for various clients, including Carrier Clinic and Saint Clare’s Hospital under contractual agreement. Additional ad hoc freelance work undertaken in accounting, desktop publishing, computer graphics, and Excel spreadsheet design.

Responsible for the daily operation of an enhanced primary care medical center in the heart of London, including financial and administrative management; research oversight and clinical audit; staff supervision and training; and quality control.• Financial Management: Negotiated contracts for hospital and community services. Verified & authorized payment of secondary sector billing statements. Supervised data input. Prepared monthly and year-end financial reports, bank reconciliation… Show more Responsible for the daily operation of an enhanced primary care medical center in the heart of London, including financial and administrative management; research oversight and clinical audit; staff supervision and training; and quality control.• Financial Management: Negotiated contracts for hospital and community services. Verified & authorized payment of secondary sector billing statements. Supervised data input. Prepared monthly and year-end financial reports, bank reconciliation, forecasts, and budgets.• Administrative Management: Developed and maintained a networked database for coordination of clinical and administrative staff working across multiple sites (an integration of room and resource allocation clinical/admin scheduling and doctor’s on-call rota). Developed and implemented a purchase order system. Supervised the ordering of office supplies, consumables, and equipment.• Staff Supervision & Training: Interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised administrative staff and line managers. Evaluated and formalized job descriptions. Conducted &/or participated in the annual review process. Developed several staff training manuals and implemented an in-house training program for computer software applications.• Quality Control: Conducted procedural audits and cost-benefit analyses to examine and refine targeted aspects of service, to aid in developing performance goals, and to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Developed and implemented a Patient Feedback / Complaint Policy in accordance with NHS guidelines. Show less

Computerized the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll systems of this privately held medical accounting company. Project parameters included software selection, supervision of data input, and staff training. The project was completed successfully, ahead of schedule.

• Managed the operations and finances of television network news bureaus located in Atlanta, Dallas and Miami, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua;• Supervised administrative employees in each location;• Managed imprest accounting system (approximately $6 million) for each cost center, with full signing authority on all bank accounts;• Administered regional operating budgets;• Processed accounts payable, and approved employee expense accounts with a directive of maintaining… Show more • Managed the operations and finances of television network news bureaus located in Atlanta, Dallas and Miami, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua;• Supervised administrative employees in each location;• Managed imprest accounting system (approximately $6 million) for each cost center, with full signing authority on all bank accounts;• Administered regional operating budgets;• Processed accounts payable, and approved employee expense accounts with a directive of maintaining compliance with corporate financial policy.• Consistently achieved excellent compliance ratings from internal audit.This position required a high degree of “people skills” and extensive travel on a routine basis. Show less