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Amel Hammad 816 Acoma Street, Unit 1410  Denver, CO 80204 [email protected]  917-232-1778

Senior Financial and Operations Professional

Strategic & Financial Planning  Business Development  Cash Management  Risk Assessments & Mitigation Plans  Project Management  Medicare & Medicaid Compliance  Performance Audits & Efficiency Improvements

Analytical and intuitive leader with more than 15 years of experience encompassing hands-on financial roles, as well as delivery of high-level advisory and strategic planning services for multiple healthcare facilities across the nation. Possess solid understanding of key operational performance drivers, backed by expert financial analysis, modeling, budgeting and accounting skills. Recognized as a strong collaborator and problem solver with an ability to effectively interact with executives, department managers, front-line personnel and other stakeholders. Thrive in fast-paced environments focused on addressing complex business challenges and achieving operational and financial goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT, Denver, CO October 2015 to October 2016 DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC AND SPECIAL PROJECTS Responsible for leading key initiatives from design to implementation working with both internal and external partners. Initiatives span a variety of disciplines including but not limited to, revenue growth, process redesign and improvement, information systems, data analysis, that provide company-wide impact. Accomplishments  Established a Project Management Office (PMO) with templates and tools in order to standardize the project approach, monitor progress and identify opportunities for improvement.  Responsible for oversight of the PMO until maturity including development, education, buy-in, and transition.  Implemented a strategic project prioritization process to ensure projects align with operational and strategic goals.  Developed dashboards and identified key performance indicators for various regions and departments to implement initiatives related to managing to metrics. Other Projects  Evaluate and compile state regulations and requirements for caregivers in order to develop a national aide and attendant strategy.  Analysis of staffing process in order to identify root cause of process breakdowns and recommend an action plan to address any issues identified.  Examination of legal documents to identify gaps and missed opportunities in reimbursement.  Manage all facets of company website refresh project due to the cross functional nature of the initiative.

CENTURA HEALTH, Denver, CO March 2015 to July 2015 SENIOR DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY HEALTH - FINANCE AND STRATEGY Amel Hammad [email protected] Page 2 of 4 Played a key role in shaping the culture and strategic vision of the Community Health and Values Integration Department. Serve as an advisor and strategic planner for the Community Health team. Responsible for the development and achievement of key operational performance drivers and expert financial analysis of all current and future initiatives. Accomplishments  Developed Medicaid Strategy to address the current expansion and future requirements of the program.  Evaluated current workflows and develop new workflows to support strategy.  Developed a plan and timelines to address internal audit findings to ensure compliance of policy and procedures for Community Benefit Reporting.  Identified core competencies of the group to create a team environment in an operationally fragmented department.  Increased morale through constant and consistent communication to the team on current state and future strategic vision.  Participated on corporate committees in order to find ways to integrate department to avoid duplication.  Identified opportunities for expansion of programs and services in order to better support the health and well- being of the community.

ALVAREZ AND MARSAL, LLC, New York, NY October 2008 to March 2015 DIRECTOR (promoted from Senior Associate, Jul. 2012) As key member of A&M’s Healthcare Industry Group, partners with internal team in providing advisory services to healthcare companies undergoing structural and financial changes and challenges. Plans, leads, and executes multiple small and large-scale projects, working closely with operational department personnel and executive teams from client companies. Strategically and collaboratively supports companies, from early state due diligence through exit and turnaround, while ensuring clients continue to meet their financial obligations throughout entire project lifecycle. Key Projects  Oversaw $500M cost and value initiative at a leading national health care system including oversight of expense reduction plans and process improvement strategies.  Led development and implementation of a complex merger integration plan for a top five leading academic medical center encompassing supply chain, perioperative services, skilled nursing facility, vendor services contracts, and other nonclinical operations resulting from client’s acquisition of another hospital.  Managed complex, 18-month project initiated by in-court restructuring of a financially strapped multisite, healthcare system. Managed communication and information flow to all constituents, led and managed all pre- and post-reporting; performed cash management and reported daily to senior management.  Participated in largest hospital turnaround in New Jersey’ s history through participation in assessing financial and operations processes, identifying root causes of bond noncompliance, and developing risk mitigation strategic plan.  Participated in a comprehensive, enterprise-wide analysis of hospital client’s current operations against industry-accepted standards of practice to ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) requirements. Spearheaded reporting process and bridged communications between clinical staff and finance personnel.  Developed comprehensive service line strategic plans for multiple healthcare system clients, which included market and demographic analysis, service needs, and financial projections.

J.H. COHN, LLP, Edison, NJ July 2006 to October 2008 SENIOR CONSULTANT (promoted from Consultant, July 2007) Worked in healthcare industry group to provide management and financial advisory services surrounding restructuring, forensic accounting, and litigation for hospital, long-term care facility, and ambulatory care centers Amel Hammad [email protected] Page 3 of 4 throughout the tri-state region. Worked on multiple, concurrent projects while interfacing with clients’ management team. Key Projects  Performed a compensation benchmark analysis in collaboration with project team and prepared a financial model for determining physician compensation/productivity through relative value units (RVUs), which brought an academic medical center back in compliance with Stark Law mandates.  Participated in Berger Commission mandated in-court restructuring of multiple New York hospitals.  Evaluated financial feasibility of state financing for a hospital acquisition, which included organizational assessment, market assessment, and financial projections.  Provided interim financial management services for a nonprofit cancer center in New York City.

BRANDYWINE SENIOR CARE, INC, Mount Laurel, NJ January 2005 to July 2006 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Performed all financial functions for multiple facilities while simultaneously assisting the controller with cash management for the corporation’s 25 nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Prepared monthly financial statements and performed monthly revenue testing, expense analysis and balance sheet account analysis. Key Contributions  Played an integral role in managing merger and acquisition transactions related to sale of the nursing homes and restructuring of the assisted living facilities from private equity structure to Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) structure.  Centralized cash reconciliation functions for all 25 facilities and streamlined reconciliation process to enable proper monthly reporting.  Developed and implemented a quarterly internal audit process and trained nursing home administrators in compiling and preparing documentation for Medicare reporting to ensure maximum reimbursements.  Spearheaded full utilization of Crystal Reports System to measure employee-related pay practice policies and utilization.  Helped prepare and audit Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports for 10 skilled nursing facilities.

HEFFLER, RADETICH & SAITTA, LLP, Plymouth Meeting, PA July 2003 to December 2004 STAFF ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR Audited financial transactions and Medicare/Medicaid cost reports for healthcare facilities and hospitals around the country. Prepared clients’ financial statements and assisted with investigations of Medicare fraud, under contract between the firm and United States Department of Justice.

HOME CARE ASSOCIATES, Philadelphia, PA September 2001 to July 2003 ASSISTANT CONTROLLER (promoted from Accounting Associate, Sep. 2002) Oversaw accounts receivable/accounts payable, prepared profit analysis, month-end and year-end reports, and managed cost allocations for various federal training grants awarded to the agency, as well as budgets for grant proposals. Reported directly to CFO and supervised team of accounting associates. EDUCATION

SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA  Master of Science, Health Administration — January 2015  Bachelor of Science, Finance — May 2001 Amel Hammad [email protected] Page 4 of 4 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Rocky Mountain Micro Financing Institute (RMMFI), Denver, CO  Financial Mentor — March 2016 to present