Under the direction of the Facility Director, establishes and maintains an accounting and financial system in compliance with legal provisions and generally accepted accounting practices
Supervise and direct activities of subordinates in the completion of assigned tasks
Prepares performance evaluations on or before the due date
Recognizes and handles complex administrative and financial details and duties in a professional manner using independent judgement
Develops, maintains and operates the facilities accounting system; maintains the fixed asset records; performs purchasing agent duties; reviews all outgoing checks; assists in preparation of the annual budget
Prepares confidential matters for Facility Director and corporate office so that information will be kept confidential, involving only those that need to know
Oversees the time clock, editing and preparation of time clock reports for mailing to administrative office so that payroll is processed in a timely manner
Maintains and balances petty cash so that all funds are accounted for, subject to periodic audit
Oversees commissary operations, records, and maintenance to ensure control of inventory and records
Oversees facility inventory, preparing necessary documentation for both new and disposed assets
Maintains a 'Purchase Order' and 'Requisition Order' system
Reconciles P-card statements and audits facility invoices to ensure timely processing of invoices and bills for payment
Initiates appropriate correspondence as needed by manually typing letters, which are reviewed by the Facility Director prior to mailing, so that requests for information and replies are made in a timely manner
Responsible for mailing all administrative reports in a timely manner, so that contract requirements are met
Ensures the close process for the facility proceeds appropriately, meeting deadlines and working within guidelines to include: billing, accounts payable, client funds, track and review results, and variance analysis
Responsible for the coordination of the budget process with the facility, meeting all deadlines
Oversees all resident trust account reconciliation processes and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Business Manager
University of Wyoming Educational Health Center of Wyoming (EHCW)
Casper, WY
12.2020 - 04.2024
Manage, direct and supervise the business operations of a designated unit or college
Manage, prepare and negotiate contracts of behalf of the EHCW and Residency Program which include locations in Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie
Acts as a liaison between suppliers, University Legal Department, Procurement and other medical facilities
Advises management staff on the University procurement rules and processes for adherence to established policies and procedures
Defines criteria and solicits proposals for services from local vendors
Evaluates need for continuance with service contracts
Developed a tracking spreadsheet to monitor and evaluate annual contract costs and terms by department and area use
Assigned as the De-Centralized Human Resource Representative for the University of Wyoming employees at the Casper, WY location
Process computerized HR functions to include initiation of position requisitions, changes in position, salary changes, promotions, terminations and assist employees with HR forms as needed
Manage, direct and supervise business operations including record administration and reporting systems, development of work flow and analysis, process administration and maintenance of forms and filing systems
Review business practices, policies and procedures; analyze data flow and perform computer reporting and file research for special projects; monitor business activity; monitor and make recommendations regarding account expenditures
Assists in budget and cost projections
Train support staff and supervise accounting and related personnel functions
Review business/accounting work for accuracy and coordination of flow; research and report on budgeting and personnel activity
Counsel staff and clients regarding policy, procedure and guidelines; provide policy interpretations and application procedures
Conduct special projects, as directed
Responsible for computerized documentation
Acts as liaison to departments
Executive Administrative Assistant
University of Wyoming Education Health Center of Wyoming (EHCW)
Casper, WY
06.2019 - 12.2020
Perform administrative level functions of a multi-clinic healthcare operation
Verify physician and clinical staff credentials, licenses and clinical privileges for the Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie clinic locations of 145 plus medical staff
Maintain current credentialing and privileging files of all provider and clinical staff including contract physicians for compliance with the EHCW Policies and Procedures and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for 100% compliant files at the time of audit
Developed tracking system for re-credentialing and re-privileging of medical staff
Oversee and/or perform complex administrative tasks that substantially affect operations at three clinic locations
Schedule multiple board/administrative-level meetings and prepare succinct, accurate minutes from those meetings
Work with administration and board members to prepare organizational presentations
Manage board approved organizational and clinical policies and procedures and monitor revision dates required by authorizing bodies such as HRSA and the Accreditation Counsel for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Oversee submission of multiple contracts and tracking of said contracts within the University system
As needed, monitor contracts not submitted through the system
Assist with grant application process and marketing endeavors
Assist the Chief Operations Officer (COO), Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Clinic Directors with reports/projects that include organization wide service utilization report, quarterly provider/resident productivity reports and other duties as needed
Attend weekly and monthly meetings to further develop institutional knowledge
Attend training and other professional development opportunities
Maintain confidentiality
Office Manager
Heart Mountain Dental
Cody, WY
04.2018 - 05.2019
Managed the office functions of the dental practice
Schedules patient appointments, maintains all patient records, accounts receivable billing and collections
Collected financial data to track success of the practice against production and collection goals
Assisted patients in determining insurance benefits and filed insurance claims for the practice
Extensive client interaction as first point of contact for the practice
Developed filing system for the practice
Ensured compliance with HIPAA laws
Accounting duties
Owner
Tufts to Tails Grooming
Cody, WY
01.2017 - 01.2018
Managed the business operations of a dog grooming service
Responsible for all aspects of a sole-proprietorship
Administrative & Accounting Manager
Sunset Properties
Cody, WY
08.2013 - 01.2017
Managed the accounting, payroll and human resource functions for a two hotel and two restaurant operation which included a Best Western Premier hotel and restaurant
Reported to the owner and company CPA
Accountable for all staff related and HR functions and work with other management staff to assist with daily business operations
Reviewed employee timesheets for accuracy and all payroll functions
Ensured compliance with all applicable State, Federal and IRS regulations and statues; prepare all reports and paperwork regarding the H2B workers for the Department of Labor
Prepared daily bank reconciliations and developed spreadsheet analysis for both the CPA and Owner
Managed all accounting for the 75 vendors and hotel supply companies
Associate Broker
Cody Country Realty
Cody, WY
05.2012 - 12.2016
Obtained a Wyoming Real Estate License to expand on the growing real estate industry in the area
Represent buyers and sellers in real estate transactions for property, homes and commercial developments
Market and advertise properties, conduct open houses and actively seek properties to list and to meet buyers’ specifications
Create real estate contracts in accordance with the laws of Wyoming and the final negotiated agreements between parties
Marketing Director
Irma Hotel
Cody, WY
02.2012 - 07.2013
Managed the advertising to promote a historic western hotel which includes bar and restaurant service
Managed public relations, advertising and marketing
Promote and book special events, parties and other group events
Grow relationships with organizations to expand business development efforts for both the hotel and restaurant
Broker/Owner
Sunlight Real Estate, LLC
Cody, WY
01.2006 - 05.2012
Obtained my real estate associate license in 1999 and worked as an associate for the required two years before passing the real estate broker exam in 2001 and subsequently opening my own office in 2006
Brokered real estate and trained staff in real estate licensing laws, changes in forms, court decisions on real estate transactions and other industry events and trends
Managed all aspects of a small business including advertising and all accounting, payroll, quarterly reporting and taxes
Owner/Manager
Cody Feed, Inc.
Cody, WY
02.1996 - 12.2017
Managed the daily activities of a feed mill and retail agriculture store
Increased sales from $300,000 to over $1,000,000 within the first three years of ownership
Managed daily cash accounting, bank deposits and reconciliations, billing and collections
Helped reduce the monthly accounts receivable balance from $90,000 to $20,000
Management of all accounts payable and receivables
Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports through the use of Peachtree Accounting software
Responsible for hiring and supervising of employees
Managed all payroll functions including preparation of payroll tax reports and payment of taxes
Monitored and maintained all records to adhere to compliance with all Department of Agriculture commodity subsidy programs
Determined product needs, coordinated the manufacture of feeds and the purchase of semi-loads of grain and other commodities
Executive Administrative Assistant
Colorado Department of Corrections Limon Correctional Facility
08.1990 - 02.1996
Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Warden
Procurement Manager during the construction of the new correctional facility
Responsible for a $2,000,000 budget for purchases
Researched policies and procedures and prepared correspondence for the Assistant Warden
Track and monitor inmate grievances from the Step I through the Step III grievance system
Worked with the Office of the Attorney General to coordinate investigations at the Step III grievance level
Managed the facility phone system
Timeline
Business Manager - GEO Group/Casper Re-Entry Center
04.2024 - Current
Business Manager - University of Wyoming Educational Health Center of Wyoming (EHCW)
12.2020 - 04.2024
Executive Administrative Assistant - University of Wyoming Education Health Center of Wyoming (EHCW)