Account Executive

Posted on: 2007-03-10

VICKI A. WITTE 358 Arrowhead Beach Rd. Camano Island, WA 98282 Tel: 425.681.5743 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Team Building & Leadership/Supervision & Training Results-proven management professional with 15+ years of experience in healthcare/finance and accounting, and leadership positions. Proven ability in managing, prioritizing multiple projects, and meeting critical deadlines. Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. ______________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Advantage Sales & Marketing, Renton, WA May 2006 - Present Independent Contractor * Administer resets, remodels, repricing, audits, promotional sales display set-ups, and stock rotations for department stores in the greater Seattle, WA area. * Experienced in merchandise stocking/display techniques. * Skilled in reading schematics/plan-o-grams. * Demonstrated proficiency in achieving outstanding effectiveness rate on assigned work. * Develop and maintain rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives. High 5 Consulting, Inc., Auburn, WA January 2005 – May 2006 Account Executive * Managed one to one block marketing programs for 16 client stores in the Northwest Region. * Established strong image for company – Respect, Trust, Integrity – through marketing activities, including one to one block marketing campaigns and promotional projects for Heartland Automotive Services and Cold Stone Creamery. * Implemented and executed marketing plans. * Results included 300% ROI and increased net profits by $400,000.00. * Responsible for promoting brands, driving sales, and creating brand awareness. * Successful in communicating regional programs/opportunities to area franchisees. * Identified new markets to maximize client relationships. * Top ranking Account Executive. Rural Metro Ambulance, Mountlake Terrace, WA June 2003 – June 2004 Lead Patient Account Representative * Responsible for ICD-9 coding and insurance verification of all incoming 911 tickets. * Managed commercial contracts. * Interpreted medical necessity. * Conducted QA and detailed record keeping of patient care reports. * Obtained ICD-9-CM Online Certification through the Centers for Disease Control. Olympic Health Management, Bellingham, WA December 2002 – June 2003 Contract Accounting Associate * Contracted with Olympic Health Management to provide support to the Premium Accounting Department. * Maintained confidentiality of members with regard to HIPAA compliance. * Interacted with department personnel to resolve billing discrepancies. * Ensured accurate processing of premium payments and refunds. * Interfaced with banks to verify ACH draft information. Craig Hospital/Adaptive Equipment CO, Englewood CO March 2001 – October 2002 Billing Supervisor * Managed daily operations of the A/R Department and made recommendations to the Controller. * Trained new A/R Representatives on billing procedures, coding, and HIPAA regulations. * Determined eligibility of clients applying for medical assistance from government and/or commercial insurance companies. * Funded outpatient rehabilitation services and verified insurance eligibility. * Billed inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation services on HCFA 1500/UB92 claim form. * ICD-9-CM coding. * Reviewed claims for proper ICD-9/CPT and HCPC procedure coding. * Reconciled patient accounts. * Achieved month-end goals and objectives. * Posted insurance payments, refunds, returns, and adjustments. * Prepared/interpreted quality analysis report. * Communicated with physicians and physical therapists for letters of medical necessity, CMN’s, and all other required documentation. * Generated $200,000.00+ revenue per month. Colorado Orthopedic & Rehab/Quest Diagnostics, Denver, CO August 1999 – March 2001 Billing Representative * Interacted with patients to resolve billing inquiries. * Assisted patients in interpreting EOP’s and EOB’s. * Liaison between patient and insurance company. * Processed insurance EOB’s and HCFA 1500 forms for correction/change. * Billed/processed commercial insurance claims, invoices, and clinic orders. * Reviewed claims for proper ICD-9/HCPC procedure coding. * Pre-certified rehabilitation equipment and services. * Verified insurance eligibility. * Prepared/distributed revenue report. Wilkerson Corporation, Englewood, CO March 1997 – July 1999 Quality Assurance Auditor * Conducted in-process inspection/audit of mechanical assembly and finished products to ensure quality standards. * Examined/interpreted blueprints and diagrams to determine workability of various assemblies. * Audited the manufacturing process for compliance with established process. City of Bellevue, Bellevue, WA January 1991 – February 1994 Lead Purchasing Agent/Tax Representative * Administered the city’s Utility Tax and Rate Relief Program for senior/disabled persons. * Interviewed/counseled clients in-house, as well as conducted outreach visits. * Collected business information in proposed annexation areas. * Investigated/reconciled delinquent accounts. * Processed business licenses and quarterly tax returns. * Managed the imprest and registration funds. * Responsible for G/L account balances and account reconciliations accuracy and completeness. Shilshole Bay Athletic Club, Seattle, WA December 1986 – January 1991 Assistant Manager * Managed sales staff/fitness instructors and conducted weekly staff meetings. * Managed daily cash flow for fees including membership sales, massage, and tanning. * Responsible for training new staff members. * Generated membership sales and leads. * Highly regarded within the health club as a conscientious, honest, and committed individual to members and staff. * Accomplished personal trainer. CERTIFICATIONS State of Washington, Olympia, WA August 2005 Private Investigator CDC Training and Continuing Education Online, Atlanta, GA September 2003 ICD-9-CM Certification PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Medicare Inpatient/Outpatient Workshop, Denver, CO 2002 Medicaid Inpatient/Outpatient Workshop, Denver, CO 2002 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Provider Training, Denver, CO 2002 COMPUTER SKILLS MS Word MS Outlook Lotus Notes MS Excel WordPerfect Internet Research EDUCATION Edmonds Community College, Edmonds, WA 2004 – 2005 Concentration in Mathematics/Science curriculum Projected completion (2008) Bachelor of Science PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Blake E. Dowen President High 5 Consulting, Inc. 2711 West Valley Highway Auburn, WA 98001 Tel: 206.255.9030 Debra L. Kahookele Billing Manager (Colorado Orthopedic & Rehab) 4104 Shorecrest Lane Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Tel: 949.633.2146 Rebecca A. Booth Crime Scene Technician/Private Investigator Inter-Tel Detective Agency Seattle, WA Tel: 425.681.5749