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Audrey Little

Audrey Little

CEO
Redondo Beach,CA

Summary

Versatile business leader bringing 36 years of experience as an accomplished change agent. Strategic problem-solver, change manager, and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. With a distinguished career in management, revenue cycle operations, and information systems, I have focused on turnaround and fast-growth organizations, specializing in providing business services for healthcare organizations in multi-facility, department structures. Throughout my career, I have consistently been recognized as a top-producer and innovator, introducing new products, services, and key processes that have resulted in increased revenue and bottom-line profitability. My ability to make sound business decisions and successfully complete projects with full operational and financial accountability has been proven time and time again. As an excellent communicator, I am able to effectively engage with individuals at all levels of an organization. Drawing on my solid experience in analyzing trends, competition, and strategies, I am well-equipped to contribute as a solutions specialist in multiple roles. With a persuasive, enthusiastic, and results-driven approach, I have also excelled in large-scale staff leadership and development within multi-facility environments. In addition to my expertise with systems such as IDX, EPIC, Business Intelligence Systems, Accounting Systems, and Vendor Contract Management, I have extensive experience managing outgoing claims departments in managed care systems. I have successfully led operations and enhanced revenue. My strengths lie in client acquisition, contract negotiation, interpersonal communication, relationship-building, and team leadership. Proactive and results-driven, I have consistently achieved and surpassed revenue objectives throughout my career.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Integrated Operations and Information Systems Inc
01.2010 - Current
  • Create IOIS to teach large scale organizations how to become their own consultants and to use our service marked process Guided Preparedness Strategy (GPS) to understand how data and information flowed throughout the organization
  • Worked with the C suite of large clients in order to help their organizations understand how information and data flowed throughout their entire organization and improve and automate processes where possible
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.

Vice President of Revenue Cycle Services and Information Systems

University of Southern California
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Company Overview: A nationally recognized healthcare system comprised of USC, Keck School of Medicine, University Hospital, Norris Cancer Center - with a medical staff of more than 1,600 physicians
  • Full departmental P&L responsibility; developed and managed annual operations budget of $15M
  • Increased net collections by 10% per annum for two consecutive years; reduced A/R days by 33%
  • Designed/developed financial management reporting process/system for Department Chairs, multi-tier management, and physician use
  • Responsible for all information system staff both technical and applications
  • Spearheaded and participated in work groups to enhance operations within medical center departments and within USC Care
  • Worked to integrate the hospital and physician leadership
  • Consolidated 23 individual 501c3 corporations into one, including going live on 23 new applications on information systems
  • Worked with CEO to create Production-based Physician Compensation Plan
  • Established production standards for all billing department personnel
  • Participated in several high level strategic multi-disciplinary task forces across the Health System
  • A nationally recognized healthcare system comprised of USC, Keck School of Medicine, University Hospital, Norris Cancer Center - with a medical staff of more than 1,600 physicians
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to the CEO, CFO, and the Provosts office.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.

Executive Director of Business Solutions

GENERAL ELECTRIC HEALTHCARE (FORMERLY IDX)
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Establish and market new product line/service offering, Business Advantage Outsourcing Solution, to academic medical centers and healthcare providers
  • Spearhead efforts relative to lead generation, technical sales support, and upstream/downstream marketing functions
  • Successfully cultivates relationships with established industry contacts to spark product interest
  • Creating and developing a sales pipeline development strategy
  • Design and deploy targeted marketing campaigns
  • Strengthen market awareness by arming sales team with marketing collateral focused on generating new business opportunities
  • Worked on securing Tulane University account by documenting and promoting no interrupted service achievements attained during Hurricane Katrina for competitor located in Louisiana
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.

Vice President of Business Development and Sales / Executive Director of Business Development

CERTUS CORPORATION
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: A privately held corporation headquartered in Englewood, Colorado specializing in providing Accounts Receivable Management Services to more than 900 of the nations most prominent health systems, hospitals, and physician groups
  • Promoted to Vice President within one year to lead sales and marketing activities for the Western Region
  • Consistently ranked #1 in sales throughout entire company; met annual sales quota within five months; sales generated for 2003 were annualized to $3.0M and sales for 2004 exceeded $5.5M
  • Accelerated sales activity, market share, and profitability by leading an initiative creating a product branding service mark, and approach to selling a service previously known under a different name
  • Developed marketing strategy adopted by entire sales organization focused on selling and promoting services nationwide
  • Recognized as only employee within company to effectively sell across all four divisions
  • Provided consistent account management of all clients ensuring ongoing long-term engagements
  • Created a system feature/function requirements specification for the Accounts Receivable Management division
  • Assisted with the design of the automated workflow processes for the Accounts Receivable Management division
  • Created a business model and product name for a potential new service offering 'CURE' Contractual Underpayment Review Enhancement
  • A privately held corporation headquartered in Englewood, Colorado specializing in providing Accounts Receivable Management Services to more than 900 of the nations most prominent health systems, hospitals, and physician groups
  • Delivered high-quality administrative support and management, planning and policy assistance to board members.
  • Negotiated client contracts and agreements to cultivate profitable business transactions.
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
  • Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support, and customer engagement strategies.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.

Vice President Physician Billing Services

REVCARE INC.
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Company Overview: A Southern California Corporation offering Accounts Receivable Management and associated Consulting Services to physician business offices and healthcare organizations
  • Accepted challenge to guide all facets of marketing, operations, and client account management functions
  • Complete P and L responsibility for the Physician Services Division
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans for the Healthcare Division; incorporated short-term and long-term strategic plans into overall corporate strategic plan; created sales processes and marketing strategies for physician billing and consulting services; instrumental in achieving significant brand recognition for the company
  • Renegotiated existing contracts and reorganized business operations to achieve a positive contribution; brought healthcare division from red to black within six months; improved client net revenues by 20%; increased divisional revenue by 42%
  • Enhanced organizational structure for the Physician Services Division to allow for scalability
  • Implemented an IDX System with several high functioning components within 90 days, reducing Implementation time by 1-2 years; action resulted in IDX coming to RevCare to investigate how the system was implemented in such a short time frame given the complexity of installing so many high end modules
  • Collaborated with CEO to develop and implement a corporate strategic plan
  • A Southern California Corporation offering Accounts Receivable Management and associated Consulting Services to physician business offices and healthcare organizations

Director of Reimbursement Services

CEDARS SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Company Overview: A nationally recognized healthcare system comprised of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - with a medical staff of more than 1,900 physicians
  • Hired to serve as the Director of Physician Billing and Collections Department
  • Full departmental P&L responsibility; developed and managed annual operations budget of $6M
  • Increased net collections by 15% per annum for three consecutive years; increased the Department of Pediatrics’ revenue by 75% over a three-year period; increased Department of Medicine’s revenue by 37% over a three-year period; and reduced A/R days by 33%
  • Designed/developed financial management reporting process/system for Department Chairs, multi-tier management, and physician use
  • Supervised senior staff of IDX BAR Analysts; responsible for 125 employees, which included front office administrative staff, coding and billing specialists, plus billing and collections call center personnel
  • Spearheaded and participated in work groups to enhance operations within medical center departments and within the medical delivery network
  • Developed a physician relations effort to increase trust and strengthen relationships between Physician reimbursement services and physicians
  • Results included 100% increase in physician satisfaction
  • Reduced patient complaints by 98%; increased complementary patient letters by over 100%; and achieved and maintained physician satisfaction scores at 85%
  • Worked with CEO to create Production-based Physician Compensation Plan
  • Established production standards for all billing department personnel
  • Participated in several high level strategic multi-disciplinary task forces across the Health System
  • A nationally recognized healthcare system comprised of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - with a medical staff of more than 1,900 physicians
  • Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
  • Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
  • Managed the outgoing payment claims department.
  • Responsible for issuing payments according to established contracts with providers.
  • Created automated processes to ensure accurate payments were both sent and received.
  • Reported to the CEO
  • Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.

Senior Operations Consultant (Turn-Around Specialist)

PARTNERS IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, INC.
01.1993 - 01.1996
  • Responsible for providing leadership, support, and direction to business executives and owners of large medical group practices running highly sophisticated IT billing and account management/recovery software packages
  • Led Practice Management Certification Committee for UMGA
  • Directed complete business office turn-around project for the Megan Medical Group
  • Created infrastructure and operational workflows for the physician billing department at Cedars Sinai Health System
  • Piloted and supported physician practice management implementation projects with selected vendors at FPA Medical Management and St
  • Joseph Health Systems

Manager of Installations, Training, and Marketing Support

FIRST DATA CORPORATION
01.1985 - 01.1992
  • Accepted numerous promotions of increasing responsibility with this company as it changed names (formally Gerber Alley and HBOC)
  • In last position, managed, supervised, scheduled, trained and evaluated a team of 12 national Client Service Representatives responsible for installing new IT Practice Management Systems for large, multi-specialty groups and academic practice plans
  • Developed from scratch a sales support organization to support sales operations
  • Created RFP response models as well as a live, two-day sales demonstration module
  • Participated on the technical design team challenged to create a new open item patient accounting system, an appointment scheduling system, and a managed care system
  • Designed comprehensive end user training programs for several hundred end users; also created comprehensive implementation and data conversion plan
  • Clients represented include the University of Texas, San Antonio, the Harriman Jones Medical Group, and the Eugene Medical Group of Eugene, OR
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Education

No Degree - Liberal Studies

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Skills

  • Information Systems Development Strategy
  • Sales Team Leadership
  • Team Development in Sales
  • Pipeline Optimization Expertise
  • Service delivery optimization
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Business Communication
  • Strategic Partnership Development
  • Strategic Account Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Organizational Strategy Development
  • Financial Performance Improvement
  • Business Framework Design
  • Vendor Performance Oversight
  • Performance Improvement Initiatives
  • Information Systems Implemention
  • Revenue Cycle Improvement

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of 2006 New Business Excellence Award for most new accounts.
  • Increased customer base by 200% by expanding market to include multiple areas of california.
  • Implemented CRM and capture strategy throughout my entire career.
  • Achieved centralized and more effective processes by introducing multiple types of software for revenue cycle and claims payment tasks.
  • Successfully merged 23 501c3 corporations and 17 information systems into a new 501c3 corporation and New IDX and Epic system. Went live on schedule in a single day.

Executive Career Highlights

  • Integrated Operations and Information Systems Inc, Not Specified, Not Specified, 01/01/10, Present, President, Created IOIS to teach large scale organizations how to become their own consultants., Guided Preparedness Strategy (GPS) to understand how data and information flowed throughout the organization.
  • University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 01/01/08, 12/31/10, Vice President of Revenue Cycle Services and Information Systems, Full departmental P&L responsibility; developed and managed annual operations budget of $15M., Increased net collections by 10% per annum for two consecutive years; reduced A/R days by 33%., Designed/developed financial management reporting process/system for Department Chairs, multi-tier management, and physician use.
  • PHNS, Dallas, TX, 01/01/08, 12/31/08, Director of Business Development, Led sales effort in the Western Region for PHNS., Developed relationships with strategic new Health Systems.
  • GENERAL ELECTRIC HEALTHCARE (FORMERLY IDX), Dallas, TX, 01/01/05, 12/31/07, Executive Director of Business Solutions, Established and marketed new product line/service offering., Spearheaded efforts relative to lead generation, technical sales support, and marketing functions.
  • CERTUS CORPORATION, Irvine, CA, 01/01/02, 12/31/05, Vice President of Business Development and Sales, Promoted to Vice President within one year to lead sales and marketing activities., Consistently ranked #1 in sales throughout entire company.
  • REVCARE INC., Cypress, CA, 01/01/01, 12/31/02, Vice President Physician Billing Services, Complete P&L responsibility for the Physician Services Division., Developed and implemented strategic business plans for the Healthcare Division.
  • CEDARS SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM, Los Angeles, CA, 01/01/96, 12/31/00, Director of Reimbursement Services, Full departmental P&L responsibility; developed and managed annual operations budget of $6M., Increased net collections by 15% per annum for three consecutive years.
  • PARTNERS IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, INC., San Rafael, CA, 01/01/93, 12/31/96, Senior Operations Consultant, Provided leadership, support, and direction to business executives and owners of large medical group practices., Directed complete business office turn-around project.
  • FIRST DATA CORPORATION, Torrance, CA, 01/01/85, 12/31/92, Manager of Installations, Training, and Marketing Support, Managed, supervised, scheduled, trained and evaluated a team of 12 national Client Service Representatives., Developed from scratch a sales support organization.

Core Professional Strengths

  • Proven history identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities; new service/profit center development.
  • Extensive P&L management; forecasting, budgeting and cost controls.
  • Strong talent leading quality and productivity improvements; optimizing productivity and resources.
  • Demonstrated history implementing automated solutions in place of manual processes.
  • Strong understanding of organizational behavior and infrastructures within physician organizations, hospital financial and revenue cycle operations, as well as medical delivery networks, large health systems and academic medical centers.
  • Demonstrated history of strengthening relationships between hospitals, physicians and service areas/vendors.
  • Demonstrated history of increasing Revenue Cycle service relationships with their clients and developing strong relationships amongst multiple service areas.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

President

Integrated Operations and Information Systems Inc
01.2010 - Current

Vice President of Revenue Cycle Services and Information Systems

University of Southern California
01.2008 - 01.2010

Executive Director of Business Solutions

GENERAL ELECTRIC HEALTHCARE (FORMERLY IDX)
01.2005 - 01.2007

Vice President of Business Development and Sales / Executive Director of Business Development

CERTUS CORPORATION
01.2002 - 01.2005

Vice President Physician Billing Services

REVCARE INC.
01.2001 - 01.2002

Director of Reimbursement Services

CEDARS SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM
01.1996 - 01.2000

Senior Operations Consultant (Turn-Around Specialist)

PARTNERS IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, INC.
01.1993 - 01.1996

Manager of Installations, Training, and Marketing Support

FIRST DATA CORPORATION
01.1985 - 01.1992

No Degree - Liberal Studies

University of California, Berkeley
Audrey LittleCEO