1. LAWRENCE WILKERSON
Cell: 323-687-3074 • L.Wilkerson@aol.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
MBA graduate with solid financial analysis skills and the ability to utilize data from finance and information
systems to build budgeting & forecasting models. Firm grasp on strategic financial planning and analytics and
builds strong working relationships with coworkers and clients.
EDUCATION
Keller Graduate School ofManagement, Sherman Oaks,CA
Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting (in process)
Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Finance, Certified Financial Analyst 2014
University ofLa Verne, La Verne,CA
Bachelor of Science in Criminology 2000
Relevant Course Work
Federal Taxes & Management Decisions, Advanced Managerial Finance, Personal Financial Planning, Mergers and
Acquisitions, Security Analysis, Managerial Finance, Managerial Accounting, Accounting and Finance,
Intermediate Accounting I, Intermediate Accounting II and Intermediate III.
SKILLS
Balance sheets,Income statement calculations, Payroll
Financial ratio analysis and interpretation of accounting information to develop financial trends and
recommendations and forecasting for future planning
Cash flow management and cash budget creation
Income taxes and tax liabilities associated with business transactions
Analyzing risk and return associated with investment opportunities, portfolio management and evaluation
Strong leader with the ability to communicate with upper level managers and the employees.
Technology: Microsoft Office Software,Excel and SPSS
INTERNSHIP
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles,CA
Executive Directorof General Operations 2013- 2015
Trained in operations and budgeting process for general services
Recommended appropriate actions regarding performance and budget variances
Director of Financial Systemof Nursing 2012 - 2015
Trained in spreadsheets and budgeting process
CAO of Santa Monica Hospital 2004 – 2007
Trained in administrative operations, processes and budgeting
2. EXPERIENCE
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 1998 to 2015
Supervisor - October 2007 to August 2015
Supervised a large team of employees, working collaboratively and inspiring/motivating them to complete
tasks under pressure and on time or ahead of schedule.
Streamlined employee payroll for processing using the hospital system HBS TP Time-suite to keep an
accurate count of paid hours for each employee with no mistakes.
Entrusted with maintaining the annual payroll budget of over 1.2 million dollars to 30+ employees within
the Environmental Services Department each year.
Maintained accurate records and transmitted information concerning absences,work hours, sick calls,
leaves and vacations to help minimize the number of absences.
Managed team performance on a daily basis and performed written annual evaluations on all assigned staff.
Provided coaching and feedback to staff and maintained an open door policy.
Maintained and managed benefits as far as insurance benefits and support.
Managed to administer leave of absence programs for example Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Issue paperwork forms for employees to apply for leave requests and programs for example FMLA.
Maintained updates on employees’ leave and made sure the paperwork complied to the regulations and
policies.
Maintained and managed employees’ documents and process for Workers Compensation, Leave,FMLA,
Americans with Disabilities Act and Pregnancy Disabilities.
Patient Access Coordinator - January 2004 to October 2007
Admitted patients by telephone and/or in person, registering patients with correct and accurate
demographic information while providing a high level of customer service.
Analyzed and interpreted insurance benefits and cash collections, monitored and kept an accurate expense
record of the patients’ hospital stay.
Service Partner - October 1998 to January 2004
Supervised staff of 8-10 employees and trained staff for service partner position.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Marine Corps,San Diego, CA 1989 – 1993
Infantry Soldier in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm
Trained and supervised 50+ soldiers
Honorable Discharge
