Lauri Washington

Established a medical legal review firm. The firm provided expert review of medical records, on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, to determine if the medical services rendered met the standard of care. Successfully generated new business, by appropriately coordinating legal experts and attorneys, based on their respective specialties and track records.

• Manage case billings and financial reporting
• Coordinated client travel schedules and expenses
• Maintained expert witness logs
• Responsible for recruitment and credentialing of physicians, lawyers and Insurance Companies.

Managed all Business and Financial aspects of a Surgical Practice and its subsidiaries. Demonstrated effective leadership, strong interpersonal skills and spearheaded the expansion of the organization.

• Managed Human Resource Department.
• Developed policies, procedures and staff training.
• Responsible for recruitment and credentialing of physicians, physician assistants and ancillary staff.
• Oversaw all aspects of financial reporting, including monthly closings, medical billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, collections, banking, travel and entertainment.
• Responsible for the procurement of operating and equipment leases.
• Enrolled providers and negotiated Commercial and Government insurance contracts.
• Legal Liaison for practice management.
• Launched practice Website and EMR, created and executed practice marketing campaigns and events. (i.e.press kits, seminars, fundraisers, print ads, network events, celebrity bookings and promotional dinners).
• Maintained relationship with practice vendors, sales representatives and hospital administration.
• Managed monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.

Managed News Staff of 110 employees and all aspects of operating cost for Midday News and Ten O'clock News. Reduced operating expenses 34% within a 12 month period. Anchors: Rosanna Scotto, John Roland, Carol Martin, Nick Gregory and Curt Menefee. Received Daytime and Evening Program News Credits.

• Prepared and maintained $19 million dollar budget for News, Engineering and Sports Department.
• Responsible for the weekly scheduling of News Staff. (writers, producers, anchors and meteorologist).
• Reviewed and authorized department and employee expenses.
• Oversaw weekly staff payroll and union reports.
• Prepared monthly accrual and inter-company News Department reporting.
• Managed monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Examined and approved all News Department Contracts.
• Reviewed and critiqued daily and evening News line-up with SVP and Director of News Operations.
• Assisted and coordinated with SVP and Director of News Operations "Sweep" planning.
• Maintained union relations with AFTRA and SAG, compliant with contract guidelines.
• Participated and attend WNYW/Fox 5 Television Station and community events.

Maintained cost reporting, investments, inventory commitments, and amortization for domestic video, international video, television and theatrical markets in all aspects of general accounting. Programming included: 20/20, Nightline, Dateline, America's Funniest Home Video's, Moonlighting, A&E and Lifetime Movies, etc.

• Collaborated monthly and year-end financial reporting and performed electronic transmissions to Corporate Headquarters.(West Coast/Germany/New York/London).
• Prepared monthly account analyzes and inter-company reconciliation.
• Managed Federal Form K-1 and 10-K reporting.
• Monitored Broadway Theatrical Investments, recoupment and write-offs.
• Managed various financial projects and account audits.
• Reviewed Sales contracts and approved sales orders.
• Presented budget/actual comparisons to senior management and follow-up as necessary.

• Enhanced controls in Accounts Payable System by developing guidelines and developing new system protocols.
• Trained and supervised Accounts Payable staff.
• Monitored business development expenses, program revenue allocation and reporting.
• Analyzed and authorized travel and entertainment expense, adhering corporate policy.

• Maintained cash accounts for subsidiaries including monthly preparation of bank reconciliation's, daily disbursements and receivables.
• Controlled employee pension accounts for accuracy and timely reporting.
• Maintained and recorded surgical, medical and office inventory.
• Controlled and monitored amortization of prepaid insurance and managed malpractice accounts.  Conducted internal audits of disbursement and payroll departments.

• Audited accounts payable, accounts receivable and ensured sufficient supporting documentation of evidence.
• Conducted monthly accruals and various projects as required by senior management.
• Prepared departmental budget allocation, retroactive pay, overtime calculations, and start-up cost for expansion of subsidiaries.