THOMAS A.

DANNIBLE
165 Rimbrave Drive * Gansevoort, NY 12831
tdf0c35c@westpost.net * (518) 306-6205 (H)
* (518) 424-3510 (C)
Accomplished professional with proven success in operations
management. Superior communication skills; easily interacts
with executives, regulatory agencies, clients, vendors and
staff. Proactive and inquisitive by nature; a sharp
troubleshooter with a record of cutting costs, driving
operational efficiency and maximizing profits. Effective
team builder who can bridge the gap between clinical and
financial operations for the achievement of company goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Strategic Management
* Team Leadership/Training
* Best Practice Benchmarking
* Press Ganey/HCAHPS Analysis
* Policy and Procedure Development
* Client Relationship Management
* Asset/Inventory Control
* Cost-Reductions/Avoidance
* Budgeting and Forecasting
RELATED EXPERIENCE
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (GE) - Niskayuna, NY
Financial Analyst, Global Research Division, September 2008-Present
Provide financial advisement to six Global Technology and Functional
Operations in India, China, Germany and the U.S with a total combined
operating budget of $95.2 million. Prepare yearly budgets and provide
quarterly estimates, forecasts, monthly analyses and financial reports.
Review and monitor capital requests. Work with operating staff to help
them meet their financial objectives. Direct and guide center-wide
initiatives such as productivity enhancement and cost reduction strategies;
identify problem areas when looking at information, seeing patterns,
trends or missing pieces.
Key Achievements:
* Obtained Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
* Facilitated the successful reorganization of two Global Technology Research la
bs
* Created new reporting tool for customer that reduced account reconciliation ti
me by 40%
* Consolidated multiple contracts with one vendor, reducing cost by $1M annually
* Appointed as Finance Compliance Champion to represent Finance on the Corporate
Compliance Committee
* Organized first ever Finance Compliance Day for entire Global Research site
CAPITAL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES - Albany, NY
Business Manager, January 2008-September 2008
Managed operations and 32-member Billing Department team for this
45-member physician practice. Administered charge entry, coding
and processing functions of $6M in patient claims. Oversaw Medicare,
Medicaid, HMO and PPO carrier programs and private payer arrangements.
Identified and implemented KPI's to monitor billing costs, coding entries,
collections, charges/adjustments, carrier reimbursements, RVU's and
physician incentive programs.
Key Achievements:
* Successfully captured $3.6M in monthly revenue, 5% more than budgeted
* Drove the number of "clean claims" processed from 89% to 92% in just four mont
hs
* Revamped department to improve efficiency, resulting in an 8% decrease in oper
ating costs, and a 10% increase above performance benchmarks
* Increased monthly charges by more than 15% through efficient auditing processe
s for an additional $1.4M in annual revenue
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER - Albany, NY
Cardiac Services Business Manager, July 2006-January 2008
Oversaw day-to-day business operations of the Cardiac Services Unit.
Administered operating and capital budgets, produced financial,
trend and variance analyses and forecasts; prepared and submitted
financial reports to Senior Management. Managed staffing and
recruitment functions including hiring, training, and evaluating personnel.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams and departments including CEO, CFO, COO,
Department Director, Billing, Medical Records, Nurse Manager/RNs, Corporate
Compliance, Quality Assurance, clinical team and support staff.

Key Achievements:
* Saved organization in excess of $1M through cost-effective vendor management a
nd the development of a Just in Time inventory system to improve quality and eff
iciency
* Negotiated equipment, furniture and technology purchases associated with an ei
ght-phase departmental renovation project to yield savings of $200K below budget
* Captured 20% more charges annually by effectively restructuring charge entry a
nd coding process operations
* Reviewed HCAHPS and internal department survey results to better serve patient
s through enhanced process and procedures and improved patient outcomes.
* Skillfully managed a broad range of databases including NYS Department of Heal
th, American College of Cardiology PCI and the National Cardiovascular ICD regis
try
* Negotiated with group purchasing agent to produce an annual $800K savings in i
nventory items
* Wrote and obtained approval for a $15K grant to fund a technologically updated
conference room
SARATOGA HOSPITAL / SURGERY CENTER - Saratoga, NY
Business Manager, Patient Care Services, January 2004-July 2006
Member of critical start-up team that designed the Saratoga Surgery
Center based on customer feedback from Press Ganey, local and national
surveys. Managed five staff members and coordinated financial operations
for the division's 22 cost centers. Administered operating and capital
budgets, and prepared monthly financial, variance and trends analyses.
Worked with Finance and Medical Records departments to validate charges
and synchronize functions.
Key Achievements:
* Promoted to Business Manager of entire Patient Care Services Division within s
ix months of being hired to manage just the Surgical Services unit
* Facilitated startup and bottom-line growth of new Surgery Center, assisting in
purchasing, setup and marketing to drive the center from deficit to $1.2M profi
t gain
* Generated over $260K in savings for the hospital through billing error/credit
adjustments, skillful negotiations, waste reductions and process improvements
* Taught administrative staff essential government and corporate policies, stand
ards and practices including Joint Commission Accreditation, DOH certification a
nd the HIPPA law
* Formed the General Surgery Product Review Group to consolidate, standardize an
d optimize functions and procedures, resulting in annual cost savings of over $6
K
* Spearheaded transition to capitated pricing vendor structure, consolidating op
erations for a savings of over $200K
* Instituted billing process improvements to generate $2M in additional yearly r
evenue
* Established and implemented the EMTALA audit process, state log and monitoring
tool to improve operations

Prior experience as Business Manager, Perioperative Services for Glens Falls Hos
pital of Glens Falls, NY,
Gross Profit Coordinator for C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. of Brattleboro, VT, and
Weatherization Business Administrator for Southeastern Vermont Community Action,
Inc. of Westminster, VT
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Masters in Healthcare Administration (anticipated grad. May 2013) * Sage Graduat
e School - Albany, NY
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration * Marist College - Poughkeepsie,
NY
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified