Annette M.

Spadaro
330-569-7401
asc76962@westpost.net
CAREER SUMMARY
Accomplished Senior Business Analyst / Manager offering 20 plus
years of experience in finance and systems management. Possess
broad-based business acumen; rare blend of analytical skill,
technological acumen, and management / leadership capabilities.
Innate talent for leveraging technology and automation to
eliminate inefficiencies and optimize use of available
information - freeing time to pursue larger-scale issues.
Superior skill in translating complex and abstract ideas into
sound, easily understood financial assumptions. Excellent leader
skilled in managing people and processes and developing
motivated, high performing staff eager to take on challenges and
working collaboratively to contribute to organizational vision.
Specific expertise in the following:
* Business Analyst / Team Leader
* Analytical and Quantitative Skills
* Process Re-engineering / Documentation
* Financial Reporting / System Development
* Strategic Research and Analysis
* Flowchart Documentation
* Workflow Design
* Strong Organizational Skills
* System Analysis / Requirements / Integration
* Project Management
* Troubleshooting
* Time Management
* MS Office, MS VisioGraphics / Presentations
* Lawson, Hyperion Enterprise, Crystal report Writer, Monarch,
CASS, Epic, Oracle
* HBO and SMS Billing Systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
2004 - Present
One of America's top hospitals and medical research centers.
Clinical Research Billing Manager
2008 - 2010
Led multi-disciplinary team in development of Billing for
Inpatient process, including members from Academic Affairs, ITD,
PFS and key clinical research departments.
* Implemented and trained for billing system conversion to
accommodate compliant research billing for 30 Institutes.
Troubleshot software of 12 integrated systems for process
improvements and system enhancements.
* Provided methodology for Inpatient, Outpatient solutions to CCF
Institutes through defined Operating Procedures and Process
recommendations.
* Defined and documented process workflows of Revenue Cycle with
emphasis on system / gap analysis, correction and process
improvement recommendations.
* Managed CMS system to adapt to third-party billing; stayed in
compliance with new Medicare laws.
Sr. Financial Analyst
2007 - 2008
Provided technical / financial support to Executive Director
through extracts and analysis of data stored in multiple systems.
* Analyzed current processes and methods for streamlined
improvements through use of advanced technical skills.
* Created ad hoc reports to analyze profitability of grants,
divisions and departments based on requested criteria.
Department Analyst II
2004 - 2007
Provided system support to multiple users through internal
analysis of Lawson system; provided training and troubleshooting
as necessary.
* Managed financial support, validation and education for
implementation of Grants Managements module and version upgrade.
* Utilized advanced knowledge of system modules and processes to
troubleshoot issues and provide quality support to application
users.
Hiram College, Hiram, OH
2002 - 2004
Private educational college.
Bursar
Managed A / R and cash for all auxiliary services. Directed the
implementation of an Oracle-based program to create an integrated
system. Supervised the A / R and cashier positions.
* Spearheaded a multi-million dollar software conversion project
that linked auxiliary programs together for the first time. This
allowed the college to generate bills that would show financial
aid payments.
* Compiled 400+ page manual for functional department and trained
personnel in operation process. Eliminated frustration of
complex system conversion.
* Provided account analysis, bank reconciliations, journal
entries and ad hoc reporting.
Talbot Holdings LTD, Valley View, OH
1999 - 2002
Parent company to the most popular brands in High Speed Steel and
Carbide cutting tool market.
Assistant Controller / Senior Financial Analyst.
Managed fixed assets, monthly depreciation and construction in
progress areas.
* Completed month-end close procedures, reconciliation of G / L
accounts, intercompany balances, budgeting and forecasting.
* Managed A / R and A / P areas plus assisted with audits and
long-range planning.
* Constructed ad hoc reports through Crystal Reports and combined
several lengthy reports to a more concise format for managers in
5 remote locations.
Dots, Inc., Solon, OH
1995 - 1998
Fashion apparel specialty store.
Executive Assistant for Chairman / CEO, CFO and VP MIS
Directed office staff, analyzed sales, product flow and
merchandising reports.
* Developed workflow processes for demanding executive team,
reducing workload by 15%.
* Helped create new marketing and strategic ideas to revitalize
company performance.
TransDigm Inc., Richmond Heights, OH
1993 - 1994
Manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of components for
commercial and military aircraft.
Executive Assistant for CEO, CFO and General Counsel
Performed corporate accounting work and planned travel and
meeting arrangements.
* Created automated spreadsheets with programming to assess
vesting rights and exercise options of shareholders of the
company.
* Managed all business functions for strong executive team.
Keithley Instruments, Inc., Solon, OH
1983 - 1993
Designs, develops, and manufactures precision electronic test and
measurement instruments.
Executive Assistant for VP / Systems Division and Global Sales
Manager
Analyzed work relating to CGS, P&L statements, monthly expenses,
department budgets and fiscal planning / budgeting procedures.
* Planned meetings and conferences including annual worldwide
sales meeting.
* Helped secure ISO 9000 certification, registration and
training.
EDUCATION
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Myers University, Cleveland, OH, 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, Magna cum Laude
Myers University, Cleveland, OH, 1999