DERICK SAMUEL ADU
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Business Operations Analyst with strong background in driving operational improvements and executing business strategies. Strengths include strategic planning, data analysis, and process optimization. Demonstrated success in identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and cost effectiveness within previous roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations Analyst
Blueprint Licensed Behavior Analyst PLLC
New York, New York
09.2024 - Current
- Directed daily operations and implemented data-driven processes to improve efficiency across departments.
- Oversaw financial reporting, budget analysis, and resource allocation to optimize cost-effectiveness.
- Developed and tracked performance metrics for ABA therapy programs, aligning data insights with clinical goals.
- Designed reporting workflows to monitor compliance and service delivery outcomes.
- Managed staff training programs with a focus on analytics, documentation accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Compliance Coordinator
Yonkers Public Schools
Yonkers, NY
10.2018 - 08.2024
- Led Medicaid Compliance Program, conducting audits, eligibility verifications, and data reviews to ensure state/federal compliance.
- Built and maintained quarterly compliance reports for the Board of Trustees using trend and variance analysis.
- Analyzed denied claims, identifying data patterns that informed staff training and process improvements.
- Developed training modules for staff on compliance data entry, reporting standards, and corrective actions.
- Executed data audits of Medicaid claims to ensure accuracy of remittances and reimbursements.
Revenue Cycle Analyst
St. John’s Riverside Hospital
Yonkers, NY
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Compiled and analyzed large data sets in Excel to track Accounts Receivable, receipts, and discharges.
- Generated monthly statistical reports and dashboards for senior management review.
- Conducted audits of consent forms, Medicaid claims, and compliance reports to ensure accuracy.
- Supported contract negotiations by building financial models and preparing data summaries.
- Provided OMIG compliance reports and HIPAA audit documentation.
Corporate Paralegal
Danzinger & Markhoff LLP
White Plains, NY
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed census data collection, synthesizing inputs into reports for pension administrators and compliance testing.
- Maintained and processed confidential datasets for attorneys, auditors, and actuaries.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
MBK Coordinator
Yonkers Public Schools
Yonkers, NY
- Collected and analyzed program data to measure outcomes for the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiative.
- Created reports on educational and career milestone metrics to support state program objectives.
- Managed budgeting, scheduling, and reporting for program logistics.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NYBachelor of Science - Business Administration, Specialization in Finance
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NYAssociate of Science - Business Administration
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NYSkills
- SQL
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Advanced Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- Data Modeling
- Medicaid Compliance
- Audit Sampling
- Quality Assurance Reviews
- Revenue Cycle Analytics
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Forecasting
- Stakeholder Reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
Timeline
Business Operations Analyst
Blueprint Licensed Behavior Analyst PLLC
09.2024 - Current
Compliance Coordinator
Yonkers Public Schools
10.2018 - 08.2024
Revenue Cycle Analyst
St. John’s Riverside Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2018
Corporate Paralegal
Danzinger & Markhoff LLP
08.2015 - 01.2017
MBK Coordinator
Yonkers Public Schools
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Specialization in Finance
Mercy College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Westchester Community College
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