Project Analyst Resume

Summary
Extensive experience in health care administration and clinical research. Skilled analyst combining extensive health care knowledge, clinical research background, financial management and outcomes measurement. Breadth of experience bridges finance, procurements, clinical research, operations, analyses and marketing.

Core Competencies

Investigative Analysis Financial Forecasting Budget Management
Project Management Profitability Improvement Conflict Resolution
Coaching/Mentoring Strategic Planning Facilitation

Professional Experience

Confidential,Austin, TX (2005-2009) Project Analyst

Managed the project finances of the complex clinical research studies based in the US and Europe for an international contracts research organization. Monitored budgets for 25 studies valued at $75M.

Monitored income recognized and project profitability. Reviewed income and predicted monthly income forecasts for senior management.

Provided early detection for out of scope (OOS) work. Worked with project managers and business development to determine costs of OOS and request additional funding from sponsors.

Developed project management metrics and processes to ensure financial viability of studies and adherence to terms of contracts.

Analyzed reports in internal financial system and facilitated conflict resolution at monthly project review meetings to determine future strategies for studies.

Confidential,Austin, TX (1998-2005)

Analyst
Developed cost-savings initiatives which increased network savings by over $3M in supply chain. Conferred with hospital administrators, physicians and staff to finalize strategies and implement initiatives. Tested savings feasibility, cost-center allocations and realization schedules.

Identified over $1M in lost revenue for pain management implants and treatments. Managed and monitored the work team of physicians and administration charged with retrospective claims and implementation of corrective processes. Project yielded potential of $1.5M in recovered and new revenues for fiscal year.

Facilitated team meetings and analyzed financial data for materials and services. Derived and presented recommendations to increase savings. Coordinated product research, evaluation and implementation activities.

Produced budget variance reporting on $110M of annual expenditures. Worked with administrators to ensure budgetary compliance. Identified and recommended initiatives to correct variances.

Confidential,Austin, TX (1996-1998)

Project Analyst
Analyzed cost and quality data using decision support systems. Prepared physician practice pattern analyses and presented reports. Analysis for emergency room physicians produced decrease in resource utilization of $1M annually.

Designed models using relational databases to improve quality and cost effectiveness. Led staff in evaluating proposed programs and service expansion. Developed model that led to decrease in patient length of stay by two days for targeted patient types.

Collaborated with physicians and senior leadership team to translate data into operational goals. Supported goals of case management program.

Prepared and presented comprehensive clinical indicator report to the Brackenridge Oversight Council (consisted of Seton administration, City of Austin officials and City Council representatives).

Confidential,Galveston,TX (1992-1996)
Administrative Services Officer
Administered all phases of operations for a 25-room Surgical Suite, Day Surgery Unit and Recovery Room with an annual budget in excess of $20M.

Developed protocol for Safe Medical Devices Act as mandated by FDA. Provided continuing education to nursing staff on this protocol to ensure compliance.

Analyzed data to determine operating room efficiency, procedural trends and revenue flow. Presented results to faculty and administration. Developed surgical process protocols for reducing operating room time and maximizing room usage.

Facilitated Continuous Process Improvement program to increase the hospital’s productivity and decrease costs. Reported recommendations to faculty and support staff.

Confidential,Houston, TX (1988-1992)
Coordinator of Special Programs
Monitored all operational activities for Studies of Left Ventricular Dysfunction (SOLVD), an NIH funded international cardiovascular research study with 23 centers worldwide. Findings published in New England Journal of Medicine.

Presented status reports at international Steering Committee meetings to principal investigators to ensure that study objectives accomplished Worked with investigators to resolve all operational issues that affected study progress.

Tracked funds for 10 additional research grants (public and private sector funds) Produced documentation to ensure sustained funding.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Concentration: Marketing
Bachelor of Music (summa cum laude), Major: Music Theory
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Psychology

Computer Applications
Excel, Access, Decision Support Systems, Word, Power Point, Crystal Reports

We provide IT Staff Augmentation Services!

We'd love your feedback!

Resume Categories

Client Services

Job Seekers

Visa Sponsorship