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Harriman, New York, United States

Sales Associate in the following departments: Garden, Plumbing, Building Materials, and Electrical. Have served as Department Supervisor in Building Materials and Electrical. Responsible for all aspects of the customer experience including in stock, inventory maintenance, product presentation and department cleanliness. Currently working in the Electrical Department.

East Orange, New Jersey

Reporting to the CEO, managed the financial operations of this $85 million provider of acute and mental health services. Reduced losses from over $1M per month to a breakeven in 15 months. Guided the hospital through a bankruptcy which resulted in the sale to a for profit entity. This financial turnaround was successful in continuing care to the community and keeping jobs in the City of East Orange.

East Orange, Nj

Responsible for the entire finance function, including treasury, procurement/purchasing, AP/AR, and payroll in addition to IT.Accountable for monthly and quarterly reporting to Board and owners.OVERVIEW:Hired to effectuate turnaround of a $90M, 700-employee for-profit provider of acute care and mental health services experiencing deteriorating financials and cash. In charge of the entire finance function, Managed $85M budget, 6 direct reports, and 20 indirect reports.KEY INITIATIVES & RESULTS:- Halted $1M per month deficits to positive EBITDA within 10 months by driving service pricing, staffing efficiencies, and revenue/cash enhancements to reduce expenses. - Changed revenue processes and changed cash collection procedures to reduce write-offs. Receivables were collected within 40 days maximum.- Enabled organization to review services by book of business and ensured all funding mechanisms from grants and subsidies by implementing new cost accounting system.- Negotiated weekly payments with vendors to allow essential product to continue to flow.

East Orange, Nj

Responsible for the entire finance function, including treasury, procurement/purchasing, AP/AR, and payroll in addition to IT.Accountable for monthly and quarterly reporting to Board and owners.OVERVIEW:Hired to effectuate turnaround of a $90M, 700-employee for-profit provider of acute care and mental health services experiencing deteriorating financials and cash. In charge of the entire finance function, Managed $85M budget, 6 direct reports, and 20 indirect reports.KEY INITIATIVES & RESULTS:- Halted $1M per month deficits to positive EBITDA within 10 months by driving service pricing, staffing efficiencies, and revenue/cash enhancements to reduce expenses. - Changed revenue processes and changed cash collection procedures to reduce write-offs. Receivables were collected within 40 days maximum.- Enabled organization to review services by book of business and ensured all funding mechanisms from grants and subsidies by implementing new cost accounting system.- Negotiated weekly payments with vendors to allow essential product to continue to flow.

Passaic, New Jersey

Reporting to the CEO, managed the financial affairs of the $90 million acute care hospital. Effectuated the sale of the hospital in Aug 2014 to Prime Healthcare Services.Reduced operating losses of $500,000 per month to a breakeven in 15 months. With senior management team, increased revenue through new alliances with physician groups.

Goshen, New York

Reporting to the CEO, manage operations of 6 campuses for this $80 million provider of skilled nursing services, short-term acute care, assisted/independent living, and home/managed care services serving four counties in lower New York. Supervise Vice President of Medical Affairs, Director of Rehabilitation, and 6 licensed administrators.• Increased revenue growth while lowering expenses and enhancing the quality of patient care by developing a new medical practice model, revamping existing practices, and standardizing processes across all campus locations. • Improved annual survey results from the Department of Health, including two facilities with no deficiencies, which enhanced public image through results posted on the Medicare and NYS websites.

Harris, New York

Managed financial operations of this $100 million healthcare organization that provides acute care and emergency services for residents of Sullivan County, New York and parts of Pennsylvania, with the mandate of returning the facility to financial recovery and continued growth. In addition to primary responsibilities, appointed by Board to serve in the senior executive role following the dismissal of the CEO in 2006. • Turned around financial performance from a $6 million loss to a $1 million gain in one year through workforce reductions, service consolidation, and revenue increases.• Generated $800,000 in perpetual savings by negotiating a zero percent wage increase in first year of union contract, as part of financial recovery plan.• Saved $11 million in mortgage interest, in addition to a one-year deferment of principal repayment, by creatively negotiating refinancing terms with the NYS Dormitory authority.• Increased cash flow by $750,000 and reduced 90+ day receivables by 15%.• Implemented system upgrades that significantly enhanced revenue cycle and operating efficiencies.

Mahwah, New Jersey

Brought on board to straighten out finances between partners of this physician practice management company, in addition to growing the client base and branching out services into other medical specialties. Developed and implemented the business plan for marketing the business effectively during this growth phase.• Implemented new policies, procedures, and financial controls that spurred $1 million growth in annual revenue in addition to reducing vendor payables by $70,000 per year.• Alleviated growing tensions between physician partners by conducting an exhaustive financial analysis that clarified income distributions.

Bs, Accounting

Attended LeMoyne College from 1970-1972.

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