CASA for Children overview: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children is a network of 933 community-based programs that recruit, train and support competent and caring citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused, neglected and/or abandoned children in courtrooms and communities. Because it is the only program of its kind, empowered directly by the courts to provide children with one-on-one advocacy, CASA for Children has the ability to transform well-meaning but… Show more CASA for Children overview: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children is a network of 933 community-based programs that recruit, train and support competent and caring citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused, neglected and/or abandoned children in courtrooms and communities. Because it is the only program of its kind, empowered directly by the courts to provide children with one-on-one advocacy, CASA for Children has the ability to transform well-meaning but often ineffective systems of child protection. CASA volunteers see their assigned children regularly and interview all the adults who impact their lives. Volunteer advocates offer judges the critical information they need to assure each child’s rights and needs are being attended to while in foster care, and each volunteer stays with each case until the child is placed in a loving permanent home. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer is the only constant adult presence in their lives.To find more information about Alabama CASA, please visit our website: http://alabamacasa.org/ Show less

Performed final review of Financial Statements before the Accounting Department closed the books, performed analytical analysis to identify any unusual variances or anomalies, compiled Financial Reporting Package including various financial charts and analytics for the monthly CEO meeting. Participated in the monthly CEO meeting and provided standard and ad hoc reporting to the division President, CEO, CFO as requested.

Established HealthSouth’s corporate records management oversight function to streamline process and costs for handling records, reducing annual costs from over $6 million to less than $3 million in 2010.Negotiated consolidation of more than 300 record storage vendors, while maintaining good relationships with these vendors, leaving HealthSouth with less than a dozen vendors focusing on the 2 National vendors receiving favorable rates, improved technology while adopting additional… Show more Established HealthSouth’s corporate records management oversight function to streamline process and costs for handling records, reducing annual costs from over $6 million to less than $3 million in 2010.Negotiated consolidation of more than 300 record storage vendors, while maintaining good relationships with these vendors, leaving HealthSouth with less than a dozen vendors focusing on the 2 National vendors receiving favorable rates, improved technology while adopting additional controls for security over records.Responsible for oversight and management of the records at the HealthSouth Corporate offices as well as providing guidance in the management of HealthSouth’s Divisional Facility records. Developed, trained and implemented the new best practices, policies and procedures newly released in 2010 for both healthcare medical and business records which included a complex records classification and retention schedules for more than 100 hospitals remotely and the corporate offices.In connection with the 2007 divestiture of the Outpatient, Surgery and Diagnostic divisions, organized and facilitated a Records Transition Team which consisted of Operating Division and Corporate department representatives. Established guidelines and standards for record identification, segregation and logistics to transfer records to Select Medical, SCA and DHC.Reviewed and revised the original business case for converting HealthSouth’s records to an electronic document management system (EDMS) that was created by previous Director of Records Management. I presented the revised business case to the HealthSouth’s CFO which included a summary analysis of the true cost and savings that this system would bring to HealthSouth. The analysis recommended abandoning the efforts in process which would save the company over $4 million and senior management adopted this recommendation. Show less

TeamWorks Installation and Master Trainer - Non Clinical Patient Support Services (NCPSS)Admissions, Business Office, HIMS and Case Management DepartmentsTeamWorks is a company-wide Business Process Improvement project and high visibility initiative that focuses on standardized reporting, identifying Key Performance Indicators and optimizing operations within over 100 of HealthSouth’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals across the country.Presented the Pre-Installation… Show more TeamWorks Installation and Master Trainer - Non Clinical Patient Support Services (NCPSS)Admissions, Business Office, HIMS and Case Management DepartmentsTeamWorks is a company-wide Business Process Improvement project and high visibility initiative that focuses on standardized reporting, identifying Key Performance Indicators and optimizing operations within over 100 of HealthSouth’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals across the country.Presented the Pre-Installation Management training for 6 of the 10 regional installations.Performed “On-Site” weekly TeamWorks installations at hospitals across all regions.Coordinated, Managed and Updated daily the Installation schedule for all of the trainers.Developed and enhanced multiple reporting tools used by all of the trainers and the hospital’s staff including the Weekly/Day by Day Installation Schedule and departmental tracking tools. Show less

Facility Master Enhancement Project - HealthSouth has a Facility Master database and user interface that is relied on by internal and external parties which contains key Met with “Key” representatives of each Corporate Department to determine existing requirements as well as develop additional needs and functionality for the Facility Master.Identified, documented and presented recommended procedures for updating and maintaining the system as well as enhancements to the system… Show more Facility Master Enhancement Project - HealthSouth has a Facility Master database and user interface that is relied on by internal and external parties which contains key Met with “Key” representatives of each Corporate Department to determine existing requirements as well as develop additional needs and functionality for the Facility Master.Identified, documented and presented recommended procedures for updating and maintaining the system as well as enhancements to the system that would provide maximum benefits. Coordinated a company-wide effort to update the Facility Master Database to successfully meet a stringent OIG (Office of Inspector General) Governmental requirement deadline in less than 30 days. This effort required cooperation across Corporate Departments as well as the Operating facilities throughout the Corporation resulting in increased credibility and reliance on the Facility Master Database and interface. Show less

Assisted in business development and “Start Up” phases as well as streamlining procedures and reporting tools for existing businesses. Developed customized worksheets including “what if” scenarios using variable factors for estimating jobs and billing that significantly reduced the time involved in proposals which significantly increased the sales volume and market penetration. Provided documentation and training to Business Owners with a focus on automating functions, such as… Show more Assisted in business development and “Start Up” phases as well as streamlining procedures and reporting tools for existing businesses. Developed customized worksheets including “what if” scenarios using variable factors for estimating jobs and billing that significantly reduced the time involved in proposals which significantly increased the sales volume and market penetration. Provided documentation and training to Business Owners with a focus on automating functions, such as consolidations of remote locations, financial reporting and forecasting allowing valuable time to be shifted to revenue generating efforts while significantly reducing overhead costs.Primerica Financial Services, a subsidiary of CitiGroup – Provided clients “Complimentary” Financial consulting to enable families to have a financial plan for key aspects of their needs. Show less

Recruited to join a volatile start-up Software Company that developed the AuctionACCESS system to facilitate automated auto dealership registrations at auctions across the country. Hired to plan, manage the overall project of developing, installing and successfully implementing the software, training and troubleshooting in auction locations across the country. This included developing, with input and financial support from the investor/sponsor’s, a business plan to establish an industry… Show more Recruited to join a volatile start-up Software Company that developed the AuctionACCESS system to facilitate automated auto dealership registrations at auctions across the country. Hired to plan, manage the overall project of developing, installing and successfully implementing the software, training and troubleshooting in auction locations across the country. This included developing, with input and financial support from the investor/sponsor’s, a business plan to establish an industry standard auction system to expand participation and increase auction proceeds and profitability by the following:> Oversaw software development team to bring product from “vaporware” to the commercial AuctionACCESS system installed in 3 “pilot” auction locations within 9 months; over the next 3 years, this system was implemented in 65 auto auctions in more than 25 states. > Developed an operational plan to (1) build and train the customer service organization from a base of 5 up to 20 to support implementation; (2) prepare marketing materials; (3) create a pricing model; and (4) solidify plans to establish AuctionACCESS as an industry standard. www.auctionaccess.com > Worked directly with Manheim Auto Auction Group (www2.manheim.com), the world's largest wholesale vehicle marketplace, who at the time, controlled 75% of the industry; researched market leaders within the “Independent” auto auction groups and based on technology, demographics, size, key performance indicators and market penetration, selected and implemented Auction ACCESS with other groups representing nearly 20% of the remaining market.Recognized by Manheim’s Chief Information Officer at a company-wide meeting in 1999: “Sandy Anderson’s efforts, persistence and professionalism saved this project from failure”. Show less

Developed and maintained an “Executive Information Reporting System”, “Decision Support System” for sales, purchasing and inventory reporting used by executives on a daily basis.Gathered EIS reporting requirements from each Division (Wholesale, Retail and Procurement)Created divisional customized daily, weekly and monthly reporting highlighting key performance indicators, actual financial results as well as annual budgets, interim forecasts and variance reports.Worked as… Show more Developed and maintained an “Executive Information Reporting System”, “Decision Support System” for sales, purchasing and inventory reporting used by executives on a daily basis.Gathered EIS reporting requirements from each Division (Wholesale, Retail and Procurement)Created divisional customized daily, weekly and monthly reporting highlighting key performance indicators, actual financial results as well as annual budgets, interim forecasts and variance reports.Worked as a liaison between the divisional executives and the data warehouse technical Staff.Developed and performed system training for end users including executives and support staff. Show less

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. - a $12 billion auto sales and services conglomerate with 27 Automotive related subsidiaries, including Southeast Toyota Distributors and World Omni Financial based in Deerfield Beach, FLWorld Omni was a start-up venture in 1981, formed to develop an extensive auto financing and leasing portfolio for JM Family Enterprises to support and promote the growth of Southeast Toyota Distributors.> My Arthur Andersen audit experience with World Omni for… Show more JM Family Enterprises, Inc. - a $12 billion auto sales and services conglomerate with 27 Automotive related subsidiaries, including Southeast Toyota Distributors and World Omni Financial based in Deerfield Beach, FLWorld Omni was a start-up venture in 1981, formed to develop an extensive auto financing and leasing portfolio for JM Family Enterprises to support and promote the growth of Southeast Toyota Distributors.> My Arthur Andersen audit experience with World Omni for 1982 - 1984 gave me insight into World Omni’s financing and leasing operations prior to my joining the company in 1984.> Worked directly with the treasury, legal and accounting departments as well as the banking community to lay the groundwork for the growth in finance and lease receivables from under $500 million in 1984 to $1 billion by 1990.> Created from scratch an extensive PC based model utilizing “what if” scenarios that provided individual company as well as consolidated projections of all 27 Subsidiaries. This 5 year model projected monthly Financial and Cash Flow forecasting balance sheets, income statements along with cash flows to analyze cash needs, debt covenant compliance and business growth from $35 million in 1990 to over $300 million annual revenue in leasing and finance receivables, securing and maintaining up to $8 billion of long term financing for the corporation’s capital and liquidity needs by 1996. > Developed and maintained more than 10 major banking relationships, including Bank of America, Chase Manhattan and Bank of Tokyo, ensuring the company to meet specific loan origination criteria for asset-backed securitizations. Developed and performed business presentations as well as provided monthly servicing reports to the banks regarding loan performance activity, balance and status of each asset-backed security outstanding participating banks to increase the banks’ collective funding from $1 billion to $8 billion from 1990 to 1995. Show less

Responsible for the Financial Accounting Department and all of the Financial and Operational Reporting including Actual results as well as Budgets, Variance reporting and Flex Forecasting.

Accepted job offer 9 months before graduation. Assigned to clients 100% of time. Planned and performed audits with concentration in “Purchase acquisition audits” in the banking industry.