1. Dominic Brefo
221 Stow Avenue #C9  Troy, NY 12180  518-326-0590 (Home); 518-701-1866 (Cell)
 dominicbrefo@yahoo.com
Summary
Insightful Program Analyst skilled at evaluating and analyzing the effectiveness of various programs. Committed
to finding cost-effective solutions to fill the gaps between the desired program results and the actual results,
specialize in coordinating with staff to implement effective program guidelines.
Highlights
 Sound knowledge of management theories, functions and processes through my MBA and MPA degrees
and extensive work experiences in both government and private sectors.
 Proficient in math, statistics, economics, accounting and finance.
 Outstanding ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
 Excellent realization of the substantive nature of agency programs.
 Proven analytical quantitative and critical thinking abilities.
 Familiar with basic computer operations and applications.
 Impressive time management skills.
 Excellent interpersonal skills.
BUDGET/FINANCE EXPERIENCE:
Ellis Medicine – Schenectady, NY June 2015 – Present (40 hours / week)
Financial Analyst / Cost Accountant:
 Prepare budget estimates and justifications for the hospital including general, discretionary
accounts, and special revenue funds.
 Initiates and monitors analytical work on all departments within the hospital and address policy
issues especially financial policy issues that cut across departments and programs.
 Assist departments to interpret budget director’s directives and circulars.
 Resolves budget and policy issues and renders advice, and prepares material for Budget
Director’s review and presentation of the Hospital’s budget to the Board.
 Experience recording and tracking contractual obligations in automated accounting systems
(Kreg Enterprise Visions and Soarian Financials).
 Reviews and analyzes the budget formulation and execution of the hospital.
 Develops budget options based on detailed, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
 Administer the expenditure of funds, ensuring that funds are expended according to sponsoring
organization’s stipulations and appropriate hospital guidelines.
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New York State Division of the Budget - Albany, NY 8/97 – 11/2004 (37.5 hours / week)
Senior Budget Examiner:
 Provided supervision to a Budget Examiner and a Budget Examiner Trainee.
 Conducted analyses of policy, program, budgetary and management issues related to Medicaid,
Public Health and mental Health

2.  Monitored and analyzed legislative proposals and testimony for conformance with the policies and
priorities of the Governor
 Identified management issues requiring review and analysis
 Led the review and overhaul of the State Early Intervention Program to save over $200 million to
the State 2003-04 Financial Plan.
 Developed expenditure projections and monitored compliance with the governor’s fiscal objectives
and revenue projections for the State Departments of Health, Insurance and the Office of Aging.
 Provided oversight functions for the fiscal operations of the above State agencies.
 Reviewed and analyzed agency budget requests.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Unity House of Troy –Troy, NY 11/2004- 6/2010 (40 hours / week)
Case Manager:
 Utilized appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization.
 Accurately assessed risk to self, others or property and the presence of a grave disability.
 Conducted and documents ongoing assessment of client symptoms and their response to prescribed
medications.
 Provided support and education to encourage clients to take medications as prescribed.
Center for Disabilities – Albany, NY 6/2010 – Present (30 hours / week)
Case Manager:
 Track and monitor State legislation, regulation and policy that may impact directly and indirectly
on the organization.
 Build and maintain relationships with State regulatory officials.
 Worked cooperatively with other program staff to coordinate range of crisis intervention services
available to clients.
SKILLS:
 Computer literate, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc.
 Excellent written and communication skills.
EDUCATION THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE, ALBANY, NY 12203
Master of Business Administration, expected May 2015
Management and Finance
GPA: 3.8/4.0
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service -- New York, NY
Master of Public Administration Degree in Health Management and Finance --
May 1996.
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA -- Accra, Ghana
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography/Resource Development and Social Work
-- June 1992.