Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Sharely Santos is the Director of Budget and Finance Operations at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where she oversees the institution's financial planning, budgeting, and operational management. With over a decade of experience in the healthcare and higher education sectors, Sharely is a seasoned finance and operations professional known for her strategic leadership, analytical expertise, and ability to drive organizational efficiency.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Director of Budget and Finance Operations, Sharely is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive budget strategies, optimizing financial processes, and ensuring the alignment of budgets with the institution's strategic priorities. She leads a team of finance professionals and collaborates closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the effective and efficient allocation of resources.
Under Sharely's leadership, the budget and finance operations team has achieved notable successes, including a 12% reduction in overall operating costs and a 15% increase in budget adherence across the medical center's departments.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Sharely held several positions within the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, beginning as a Financial Analyst and progressing through the ranks to become a Business Manager, Senior Finance Manager, and Associate Director of Budget and Finance. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong aptitude for financial analysis, budgeting, and operational optimization, consistently delivering measurable improvements in financial performance and process efficiency.
Academic Background
Sharely holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia University, where she specialized in Finance and Accounting. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics from New York University, graduating cum laude.
Areas of Expertise
- Healthcare and higher education finance
- Strategic budgeting and financial planning
- Process improvement and operational optimization
- Data analysis and financial reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Team leadership and talent development
Professional Impact
Sharely has been instrumental in the implementation of several high-impact initiatives at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, including the development of a new budget allocation model that has resulted in a 20% increase in funding for critical research and patient care programs. She has also spearheaded the automation of various finance processes, leading to a 30% reduction in manual workload for her team.
Conclusion
With her exceptional finance and operations expertise, Sharely Santos is a valuable asset to Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Her strategic vision, analytical acumen, and collaborative leadership style have consistently driven positive organizational outcomes, positioning her as a trusted advisor and respected finance professional within the healthcare and higher education sectors.
