Cecile Sutherland

About Cecile Sutherland

Financial Management– Exceeded revenue projected earnings by 63% in FY 2003, by 87% in FY 2004 and 70% in FY 2005 at the Center for Ambulatory Surgery (CASI). Increased case volume by 8.5% in FY 2003 through aggressive physician marketing, by 10% in FY 2004 and 5% in FY 2005, also at CASI. Increased surgical volume by 58% through marketing and reducing operating expenses, while increasing profitability by 30% at Premier Surgery Center. Business Development – Set up a new off-campus, free-standing, multi-specialty surgery center owned by George Washington University Hospital. Expanded services and implemented three new service lines in Gynecology, Pain Management and Plastic Surgery with excellent revenue results at CASI. Initiated development of Joint Venture between the hospital and the physicians at Saint Joseph Medical Center. Marketing – Marketed Surgery Center services to 32 ambassadors and economic developers in 105 foreign countries at the Premier Surgery Center. Established and implemented new profit center-based budget plans as a consultant with Sutherland Consulting. Developed a campaign of television ads for the Washington DC area and targeted the Hispanic community through radio and TV ads for Premier Surgery Center. Team Building -Developed strong collaborative relationships with the Board of Directors, physicians and Hospital Partners to achieve annual goals and objectives at US Surgical Partners. Also, increased morale of clinical, professional, technical and administrative staff by utilizing employee input to develop an Action Plan for team-building. Created the model and implemented the first of its kind “Team-Based Performance Bonus” for staff at CASI. Specialties: Administrative & Clinical Management · Managed Care Contract Negotiations · Medical Staff Recruitment/Physician Relations Team Building, Training and Mentoring Licensure/Accreditation/Certification

Experience

1. Surgery Center Consultant

   Excellentia Advisory Group

   Jan 2009 — Present

   Consults on various aspects of Ambulatory Surgery Center operations. Prepares facility for Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare. Develops and mentor managers in the clinical and financial departments. Provides leadership for the team. Along with the accounting department, presents clinical and financial reports to the Board of Directors.

Education

• Central Michigan University

  MS, Healthcare Administration

  1991 — 1993

• Bronx Community College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

  1972 — 1974

• INACTIVE-1703030558-LIU Brooklyn

  Bachelor's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

  1977 — 1979