Russell Kitchen Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

This job provides consultative guidance, subject matter expertise, and coordination across business units as it relates to the implementation of new Value Based Reimbursement Programs or substantial changes to existing Value Reimbursement Programs. This includes being the primary or secondary contributor to program documentation such as VBR Program Manuals or VBR Contracts, serving as a subject matter expert to support sales and provider facing teams, and pro-actively assessing the Organization's ability to successfully operationalize and implement programs still in the design phase.

United States

• Employed by the Compliance Division in duties related to the enforcement of personal and business income taxes, as well as business sales and use taxes.• Educates and advises taxpayers of their tax liabilities/responsibilities, filing deadlines, tax payment obligations, and department policies and procedures.• Reviews tax returns.• Continuously updates notes, histories, and taxpayer information in agency computer systems.• Records notes proficiently and accurately into agency computers systems during telephone conversations.• Answers taxpayers' questions.• Ensures the safety and confidentiality of taxpayer information, data, and records.• Remains up-to-date on tax laws, policies, and regulations.• Attends events in order to verify the tax status of businesses and maintaining related records.

Fairmont, Wv

• Perform research and analysis of data obtained for specific Qualified Health Plan Issuers;• Document findings related to Compliance Reviews in a clear, cohesive, and precise manner;• Use TeamMate audit software extensively for documenting reviews and keeping track of the progress;• Prepare final reports and exhibits to summarize all findings;• Identify findings requiring remediation;• Implement correction plans and oversee remediation of the issues through completion;• Create and maintain reports to support contractual and regulatory compliance; and• Make recommendations regarding the methodology of compliance reviews and compliance elements examined.

Morgantown, Wv

• Conducted ownership title research for a law firm serving the oil and gas industry.• Included most duties of previous position, but I was also certified by the firm after completing initial projects and demonstrating the required professional knowledge• Utilized Deed Plotter Software for plotting parcels described in deed documents• Identified and organized documents relevant to each file, preparing background information required for title opinions• Adhered to time frames for the completion of research for each file• Answered any follow up questions from attorneys completing title reports• Traveled in a multi-state area (West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania) conducting on-site research at county government offices• Counties in which I have worked include Tyler, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, and Wetzel counties in West Virginia; Belmont and Portage Counties in Ohio; Greene and Indiana counties in Pennsylvania

Morgantown, Wv

• Conducted ownership title research for a company serving the oil and gas industry.• On-site legal research focusing on deeds; oil, gas, and coal leases; mortgages and financing statements; as well as relevant legal cases• Used Metes and Bounds software for plotting parcels described in deed documents• Identified and organized documents relevant to each file• Prepared initial draft of title report

Raleigh, Nc

• Served as program performance auditor, conducting performance evaluations with audit teams specializing in certain areas of activity such as education, criminal justice, or general government.• Specialized in analyzing program operations, utilizing process improvement analysis to identify areas of increased economy and efficiency and recommend organizational change.• Skilled at identifying compliance with federal/state laws, rules, and regulations.• Conducted research including surveys, literature reviews, as well as programmatic and financial data.• Interpreted and analyzed data and research results using programs such as Excel and ACL (statistical analysis program for auditing).• Trained in performance management systems and performance measurement.• Trained in contract monitoring.• Wrote audit report sections as well as a wide range of work papers and various communications with auditees• Completed projects include performance audits of the North Carolina Education Lottery and the North Carolina Department of Corrections, and the North Carolina Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Charleston, Wv

• Supervised the design and implementation of program performance audits for state agencies such as: WV State Police, Board of Risk and Insurance Management, Division of Corrections, West Virginia WORKS, Child Protective Services, & Workers’ Compensation• Coordinated and supervised research analysts, and assigned audit duties.• Interviewed and participated in the selection of new employees.• Assigned audit tasks to one to three research analysts and reviewed their written work.• Prepared written reports, including the editing of the work of others.• Provided input for personnel evaluations of research analysts assigned to my supervision. • Continued to perform the duties of Senior Analyst as listed below.• Analyzed budget and management efficiency.• Evaluated compliance with statutory requirements.• Created written audit reports discussing findings of each evaluation. • Prepared and edited written reports that provided recommendations for increased economy and efficiency.• Presented reports to the West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Government Operations.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Public Administration

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Economics

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics/Political Science

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