Sandra Johnson
New Castle
Summary
Financial leader with extensive experience in nonprofit management at World Gospel Mission. Expertise in budget preparation and fundraising strategies, securing $250,000 for community projects. Skilled in governance compliance and fostering collaborative partnerships to drive impactful initiatives. Focus on enhancing operational efficiency and improving community health outcomes.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasurer/Administrator
World Gospel Mission - Miriam Medical Clinics
01.2010 - Current
- Established Miriam Medical Clinics Inc. (MMC) in collaboration with World Gospel Mission.
- Successfully prepared 501(c)(3) application, facilitating clinic establishment.
- Completed NPPES NPI and EIN registrations, securing liability insurance for staff and board members.
- Developed board structure in 2010, preparing operational budgets to ensure financial sustainability.
- Opened MMC in 2012 with two volunteer physicians, two registered nurses, a physician assistant, and clerical support.
- Processed payroll and taxes for two years, transitioning to Paychex for streamlined payroll management.
- Collaborated with Paychex to create personnel manual and filed corporation documents in Pennsylvania.
- Adapted operations during COVID-19 pandemic to vaccinate underserved communities, securing grants and forming strategic partnerships.
Missionary - Least of These - Project Manager
World Gospel Mission - Nairobi, Kenya
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Secured $250,000 funding from Rotary Club West Chester PA for major water project in Ukambani.
- Managed staff from Least of These and Ambassadors Development, teaching drip irrigation and offering free units post-training.
- Developed ministry project that delivered education, food, clothing, and healthcare to street children and orphanages, enhancing their quality of life.
- Aided 1,100 children in Nairobi; secured sponsorship for 15 to attend local technical college, fostering educational opportunities.
- Collaborated with Kenyan partner Ambassadors Development Agency to coordinate community development initiatives in drought-affected Ukambani, improving resilience.
- Enhanced education, healthcare, agricultural development, and water access with rural communities for self-sufficiency.
Missionary - Software Consultant
World Gospel Mission - Kijabe Hospital
Kijabe
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Procured accounting and electronic medical records systems for hospital, enhancing operational efficiency with tools like Accpac and Cashbook.
- Coordinated with IT technician to manage system installation, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Trained accounting staff on new system functionalities.
- Conducted training sessions for medical clerks and providers on EMR usage, improving user proficiency and system adoption.
Missionary - Financial Comptroller/Treasurer
World Gospel Mission - Tenwek Hospital
Bomet
01.1990 - 01.1997
- As the Financial Comptroller/Treasurer, oversaw all hospital finances and managed 40 clerical and accounting staff.
- Processed monthly payroll in cash for 300 Kenyan staff and managed banking operations, including transport of millions of shillings to and from Nairobi.
- Prepared financial statements and worked with both Kenyan and American auditors who audited the financial books annually.
- Collaborated with Executive Officer and Management Committee to prepare budgets for hospital and three outpost clinics, aligning financial planning with organizational goals.
- Established systems and policies to ensure hospital's operational budget independence from foreign funds and trained a Kenyan successor, promoting nationalization of hospital leadership.
- Liaised with the National Health Insurance Fund to collect monthly payments for the hospital.
- Tenwek Hospital is a 300-bed mission hospital, the largest in East Africa, with 300 paid Kenyan staff and roughly 30 American missionaries during this period.
Medical Office Manager
Burden-Newton & Assoc.
Philadelphia
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Oversaw daily operations of medical practice, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
Managed third-party billing for three nursing homes, optimizing revenue cycle processes.
Acted as liaison with external auditors to facilitate financial reviews and audits.
Supervised purchase and implementation of new billing and accounting system, enhancing operational accuracy. - Managed daily operations of medical office, ensuring efficient workflow and patient care.
- Supervised staff scheduling to optimize coverage and maintain operational efficiency.
- Coordinated patient intake processes, improving the overall patient experience.
Owner and Manager
AQ Billing Services
Upper Darby
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Provided administrative consulting services to enhance operations for physicians and surgeons.
- Oversaw fee-for-service billing processes for third-party insurance in independent medical practices, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Accounts Clerk
Mr. Billy Sconiers, CPA of Sconiers and Associates
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoice and payment processing, which supported cash flow management.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports, contributing to informed management decision-making.
- Collaborated with internal and external auditors during financial audits, supplying necessary documentation and explanations to facilitate compliance.
Various Positions
St. Agnes Medical Center
Philadelphia
01.1980 - 01.1983
- Managed daily cash transactions and performed reconciliations for business office operations.
- Handled patient accounts, ensuring timely collection of payments and management of outstanding balances.
- Processed insurance claims, verifying patient coverage and liaising with insurance companies to resolve billing discrepancies.
Education
MBA - Health Care Administration
Eastern University
PA12-2014
Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters - Development/Community Service - Kenya
Eastern University
PA05-2012
MBA - Business Administration Minor: Nonprofit Managemen
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting
United States International University
Nairobi, Kenya 08-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Business Accountancy
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MISome College (No Degree) - Accounting
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MISkills
- Financial analysis
- Budget preparation
- Grant management
- Fundraising strategies
- Nonprofit management
- Governance compliance
- Payroll administration
Languages
Swahili
Limited
Timeline
Treasurer/Administrator
World Gospel Mission - Miriam Medical Clinics
01.2010 - Current
Missionary - Least of These - Project Manager
World Gospel Mission - Nairobi, Kenya
01.1999 - 01.2010
Missionary - Software Consultant
World Gospel Mission - Kijabe Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1998
Missionary - Financial Comptroller/Treasurer
World Gospel Mission - Tenwek Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1997
Medical Office Manager
Burden-Newton & Assoc.
01.1988 - 01.1990
Owner and Manager
AQ Billing Services
01.1987 - 01.1989
Accounts Clerk
Mr. Billy Sconiers, CPA of Sconiers and Associates
01.1985 - 01.1988
Various Positions
St. Agnes Medical Center
01.1980 - 01.1983
MBA - Health Care Administration
Eastern University
Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters - Development/Community Service - Kenya
Eastern University
MBA - Business Administration Minor: Nonprofit Managemen
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting
United States International University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Accountancy
Eastern Michigan University
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Central Michigan University