April Derr
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Administrative and policy analysis professional with a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration and Health Informatics with a concentration in Organizational Leadership and Development. Highly experienced in conducting complex administrative reviews, fiscal monitoring activities, regulatory compliance assessments, and performance evaluations. Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive analytical reports and provide data-driven recommendations to management. Positioned for advancement to Administrative Analyst 1 in the New Jersey state government.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Business Manager/Analyst
Jordonderr.com
New York, New York
09.2013 - Current
- Managed and developed business performance measurement tools to monitor outcomes and identify improvement opportunities, enhancing organizational insights.
- Prepared analytical reports and executive briefing materials used in management decision making.
- Conducted detailed administrative analyses to evaluate business efficiency, compliance, and operational effectiveness, leading to heightened stakeholder satisfaction.
- Analyzed business performance metrics and trends to derive actionable insights, facilitating strategic planning and informed decision making.
- Led special projects aimed at optimizing business operations, including implementation of new technologies and systems resulting in the increase in new business and projects.
- Developed and maintained financial models to support budgeting and forecasting efforts.
Data Analyst
Newark Beth Israel Children's Hospital
Newark, NJ
11.2012 - 04.2013
- Managed Cerner software implementation, ensuring training of medical personnel, HIPAA compliance, and improved clinical decision-making.
- Performed organizational systems evaluation resulting in identification of workflow improvements and cost-containment strategies.
- Identified trends during EHR data collection and analyses resulting in proactive, corrective responses to business processes and training.
- Developed formal recommendations aligned with leadership objectives and operational best practices.
- Coordinated strategic planning initiatives across departments, leading to enhanced patient health outcomes.
Laboratory Specialist
SONIC Healthcare/Sunrise Medical Laboratories
Hicksville, New York
02.2009 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement protocols and improve laboratory procedures for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Trained and monitored junior laboratory staff, fostering a productive and knowledgeable team environment resulting in increased productivity and overall team morale.
- Interpreted administrative policies, procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and operational alignment with state regulations.
- Assisted in fiscal oversight activities, reviewing expenditures and tracking allocations to enhance documentation accuracy.
Education
MHA - Healthcare Administration/ODL
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05.2023
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05.2023
Advanced Diploma - Advanced Project Management
New York University School of Professional Studies
08.2016
Skills
- Budget Analysis & Fiscal Oversight Support (Experienced)
- Data Analysis & Reporting (Experienced)
- Program Monitoring (Experienced)
- Performance Management Systems (Experienced)
- Risk Assessment
- Strategic Planning (Experienced)
- Advanced Administrative Analysis (Expert)
- Policy & Regulatory Interpretation (Expert)
- Project Management (Experienced)
- Cross-Agency Coordination (Experienced)
- Executive Briefing Preparation (Experienced)
- Organizational Development (Experienced)
Certification
Certified Scrum Master, 2019
Timeline
Business Manager/Analyst
Jordonderr.com
09.2013 - Current
Data Analyst
Newark Beth Israel Children's Hospital
11.2012 - 04.2013
Laboratory Specialist
SONIC Healthcare/Sunrise Medical Laboratories
02.2009 - 05.2012
MHA - Healthcare Administration/ODL
Saint Joseph's University
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Saint Joseph's University
Advanced Diploma - Advanced Project Management
New York University School of Professional Studies