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Louise Cobbett-Witten

Denver,CO

Summary

Experienced executive skilled in streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Strong background in financial management, with a proven track record of optimizing financial processes and strategies. Collaborative leader committed to staff success and driving positive outcomes for the business bottom line.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Manager

Binfield Road Surgery
07.2025 - Current
  • Increased the company's reserves by 200% by managing cashflow.
  • Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching operating and historical financial records.
  • Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting, enabling more accurate predictions of future revenue and expenses.

Senior NHS Practice Manager

Binfield Road Surgery
07.2022 - 07.2025
  • Led the financial turnaround of the practice, optimizing a £1.7 million budget and releasing £200,000 back into operations. Streamlined patient care processes, reducing wait times by 17%, and improving overall patient satisfaction.
  • Provided strategic oversight and mentorship to a team of 25+ employees, driving an improvement in job performance and staff satisfaction.
  • Proactively contributed to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing operational enhancements.

Senior Health Care Consultant

Health Integration Partners
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Supported executive teams in aligning their practice strategy with long-term business objectives, enhancing corporate governance, and ensuring sustainable growth.
  • Guided the successful integration of a 3-practice merger, enhancing patient access by 15% and aligning practice cultures for improved operational synergy. Achieved safety targets through strengthened compliance controls with internal and external regulations.
  • Successfully managed change processes to ensure project relevance and overcome resistance to new concepts.

NHS Practice Manager

The Grantham Practice
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Implemented a successful local flu drive and improved vaccination rate efficiency from 5 minutes to less than 2 minutes per patient.
  • Efficiently transitioned 70% of staff to remote working during the Covid pandemic without any loss in productivity.
  • Established and enforced practice policies, standards, and guidance to optimize daily operations and support practice growth.
  • Developed and monitored yearly business plans aligned with objectives to consistently drive progress.

Project Manager

Cripps Barn Ltd
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership.
  • Managed fit-out budgets totaling over £2.5 million across 4 projects.
  • Orchestrated project scheduling and changes. Worked with subcontractors and vendors to optimize cost savings.
  • Conducted technical meetings to increase communication and strengthen internal and external relationships.
  • Supervised project schedules to meet key milestones at every phase.

Senior Account Manager

All Building Maintenance, Inc
09.2014 - 04.2017
  • Collaborated with CEO to target expansion markets, resulting in a 140% increase in turnover from $500,000 to $1.2 million over 18 months.
  • Assisted CEO in enhancing operational efficiency and problem-solving techniques to consistently deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Successfully obtained necessary documents, clearances, certificates, and approvals from local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Revamped team onboarding program, reducing training time by 50% from 4 weeks to 2.

General Manager & Buyer

The Saddlery, Inc
02.2012 - 04.2013
  • Oversaw sales and marketing operations while developing strategic partnerships.
  • Automated and streamlined production processes and equipment to increase profits by over 12%. Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Implemented Frequent Buyer program and used customer service to promote memorable, consistent and positive guest experiences.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Research & Documentation Officer

Slum Dwellers International Secretariat
09.2009 - 12.2011
  • UN Delegate at the Global Land Tools Network conference.
  • Managed and organized SDI's extensive $10 million contract database.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of raw slum data, empowering communities in negotiations with local authorities.
  • Developed strong relationships with community groups, stakeholders, and funding sources to expand program outreach.

Education

MBA -

Cranfield University
Bedford, United Kingdom
09-2021

Master of Arts - International Development

University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom

Skills

  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Working capital management
  • Staff management
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Business administration
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Stakeholder management
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Managing operations and efficiency

Timeline

Financial Manager

Binfield Road Surgery
07.2025 - Current

Senior NHS Practice Manager

Binfield Road Surgery
07.2022 - 07.2025

Senior Health Care Consultant

Health Integration Partners
06.2021 - 09.2022

NHS Practice Manager

The Grantham Practice
01.2020 - 11.2021

Project Manager

Cripps Barn Ltd
09.2017 - 12.2019

Senior Account Manager

All Building Maintenance, Inc
09.2014 - 04.2017

General Manager & Buyer

The Saddlery, Inc
02.2012 - 04.2013

Research & Documentation Officer

Slum Dwellers International Secretariat
09.2009 - 12.2011

MBA -

Cranfield University

Master of Arts - International Development

University of Leeds

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