Scott E. Sheridan

RESUME
Career ObjectiveA management position in real estate development, construction, and renovation

Experience
Home Improvement Contractor, November, 2000-Present, Silver Spring, MD. Some time concurrent
Received Maryland Home Improvement and Virginia Class B Contractor Licenses. Perform home remodeling including addition, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, basements, whole house, and various other projects. Manage a staff of two carpentry and two office staff. Market business, formulate construction bids, draw basic plans, select and order materials, and perform complete construction tasks associated with all projects.
Director, Washington Boat Tours, March, 1999-December 2001, Washington, D.C.
Developed the business and plan and annual operating budget , Performed marketing functions to promote the business with hotels, tour and bus companies, student and adult travel groups, school educational field trips, youth hostels, military Morale Welfare and Recreation offices, and restaurants. Scheduled crew, received a 100 ton U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners License, coordinated all maintenance, repair and winter dry-dock for the vessel, oversaw all business aspects of regulatory, accounting, banking record keeping, and office activities.
Billing and Operations Manager, Medi-Cen Management, Inc., Bethesda, Md. April, 1997-February, 1999.
Managed a staff of 13 in all aspects of billing and collections for a large, multi-specialty physicians practice group. Submitted claims in excess of $10 million annually to all major carriers, sought 100% electronic claim submission and reimbursement. Performed month-end operational and compensation schedules for practice physicians and management. Developed annual budgets and financial forecasts for the practice. Supported all aspects of hardware and software of the billing system. Reviewed and assisted physicians with reimbursement and other inquiries. Assisted in the compilation of data, audit, and supporting documentation for the companys Initial Public Offering.
Director of Billing, Symphony Health Services (Integrated Health Services, Inc.), Promotion, Baltimore, Md. December, 1995-April, 1997
Brought in this position to organize, stabilize and complete the integration of three Symphony Mobilex billing centers. Managed a staff of 42 in the billing, cash posting , and collection of the Symphony Diagnostics Division. Completed the approvals of the billing office relocations for nine Medicare and Medicaid jurisdictions. Submitted claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance carriers in twelve states totaling in excess of 26,000 claims monthly, representing $25 million in annual net billings. Managed an annual operating budget of $1.2 million.
Operations Manager, Symphony Health Services (Integrated Health Services, Inc.) Baltimore, Md. August, 1994-December, 1995
Coordinated the consolidation and integration of the newly acquired Symphony Health Services (SHS), comprised of more than twenty acquisitions in five business lines of Physical Rehabilitation, Mobile Diagnostics, Home Health Care, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy to unify the operations of financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, insurance and retirement plans, as well as the centralization of cash management, accounting, human resources, and purchasing functions in Baltimore, Maryland. Managed and coordinated the utilization of SHS services within Integrated Health Services Nursing Homes in order to comply with related party regulations. Managed the physical plant and all operations of the 25,000 square foot home office location. Accepted the bid and managed the construction of an additional 10,000 square feet of office space and the purchase of cubicles and office equipment. Managed and consolidated, where possible, the 150 leases of Symphony satellite office locations nationwide.
Manager, Planning and Regulatory Affairs, Fairfax Hospital (Inova Health System), Falls Church, Va. October, 1990-June, 1994.
Was responsible for all issues relating to the licensing and regulatory aspects of the hospital and health system, as well as analyzing and enhancing clinical product lines and hospital processes. Composed Letters of Intent and Certificates of Public Need (C.O.P.N.) for the hospital and health system, including a $70 million Master Facility Plan which was approved in its entirety by the Virginia Department of Health (for capital projects which were completed during a two year period when Virginia C.O.P.N. regulations were temporally sunsetted. Monitored master facility and capital expenditure plans to assure compliance with C.O.P.N. regulations. Performed five year clinical strategic planning, including total bed need and allocation to the various units, operating room capacity, and ancillary service studies. Analyzed demographic and age distribution figures and trends, market share and competition, length of stay, and reimbursement trends, preferred provider arrangements, and shifts from inpatient to outpatient care to determine impact on patient volume. Monitored and opposed, at times before the Virginia Department of Health, competitor hospital C.O.P.N. application submissions. Participated in Business Process Re-engineering of the hospital admitting process to streamline its operation, integrate information systems, eliminate redundancies, and manage resources more efficiently.
Financial Manager, Specialty Hospital Group (National Medical Enterprises), Promotion Washington, D.C. November, 1988-October, 1990
Developed the financial management package and reporting system. Monitored statistical and financial data to reduce costs and improve operating efficiencies of the 75 Psychiatric Division hospitals. Developed and implemented a standard routine (daily) and ancillary pricing policy to optimize revenue and reimbursement.
Acquisition and Development Manager, Specialty Hospital Group (National Medical Enterprises), Promotion, Washington, D.C. , June, 1987-November, 1988.
Recommended and analyzed potential acquisition and development projects of psychiatric, substance abuse, and physical rehabilitation hospitals. Performed market and financial analysis, return on investment and cash flow analysis, prepared Capital Expenditure Requests for approval by the NME Board of Directors, and prepared Certificate of Public Need (C.O.P.N.) applications for new hospitals and expansion of existing hospitals, where required. Received C.O.P.N. approvals for seven new hospitals and several expansion projects. Developed census, revenue, expense, and staffing models by unit type based on fifteen development projects.
Financial Analyst, Specialty Hospital Group (National Medical Enterprises), Washington D.C. July, 1985-June, 1987.
Developed automated budget and financial reporting system for more than 120 facilities of the Specialty Hospital Group. Developed annual hospital budgets and forecasts for newly developed and acquired facilities. Performed consolidated monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, and annual budgeting for psychiatric, substance abuse, and physical rehabilitation hospitals.
Local Area Network (LAN) Manager Specialty Hospital Group (National Medical Enterprises) Washington, D.C. (concurrent with other responsibilities January, 1987-November, 1988.
Assisted in the development, architecture, and installation of the Novell Local Area Network and managed the 150 user Novel LAN operation. Maintained and upgraded system and other software products. Monitored, managed, and upgraded, when necessary, system hardware and printer utilization, configuration, and capacity.
Financial Analyst, Oxford Development Corporation, Bethesda, MD, October, 1984-June, 1985
Performed financial analyses of acquisition of potential apartment projects. Reviewed and audited rent rolls, financial statements, and rent rates. Developed new rent rates, capital expenditure plan, inflator rates, turnover, and occupancy rates, and financial model, including best case, worst case, and probable case for potential projects to determine Return on Investment and Cash Flow
Maryland Residential Real Estate License
1984-1990
Education
Master of Business Administration, Finance, The American University, Washington, D.C., December, 1983. All electives were in computer applications.
Bachelor of Arts, Language Studies, Western Maryland College (Now McDaniel College), Westminster, Md., May, 1980.
Scientific Degree, The Bullis School, Potomac, Md., May, 1976.
Computer Expertise
Proficiency in MicroSoft Word and Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Novell NetWare, Word Perfect, Lotus 1-2-3, MestiMed and Medical Manager medical billing packages, and Quick Books Accounting software.