JENNIFER L.

PEMPEK
1311 Nelson Drive a- Boyceville, Wisconsin 54725
715-781-5016 a- jp76c99e@westpost.net
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Accomplished financial executive with over 15 years experience spearheading divi
sions of county government, managing staffs and implementing policies to adhere
to budget parameters. Draws on expertise in P&L accountability programs and deve
lops and instills processes to save money. Hires, trains and disciplines personn
el and guides various departments to adhere to regulatory compliance. Oversees a
nd administers multimillion dollar budgets and leads teams to operate department
s in fiscally accountable manner. Utilizes additional 8 years experience as mark
eting analyst in the private sector to determine effective and attainable object
ives.

Strategic/Tactical Planning a- Team Leading a- Market Research/Analysis a- Budge

t Management
Payroll Administration a- Team Building a- P&L Accountability a- Operational Str
eamlining
Government Agency Administration a- Risk Assessment/Analysis a- Market Penetrati
on
Process Improvement a- Resource Development a- Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ST. CROIX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH CENTER,
New Richmond, Wisconsin a- 2005 a" Present

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERa" HCC and FINANCIAL MANAGER a" DHHSa"ADRC/AGINGa"SCI

Directs, develops and administers overall financial management of the St. Croix
Health Center (HCC), the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), St. Cro
ix Industries (SCI), and ADRC/Aging Department. Leads finance department staff;
interviews, hires, and trains personnel. Oversees payroll, accounting, budgeting
, financial records, programming, and advises DHHS Director, DHHS Committee and
Finance Committee on methods to utilize funding to avoid need for additional tax
es.
Incorporates county policies to coincide with state and federal source funding a
nd procedures. Develops and supervises policy/procedures and collections systems
of all types of health insurance transactions. Lead Wisconsin Long Term Care Re
form initiative in St. Croix County, including process control development.
Major Contributions:
* Administers and audits budgets: $31.5M for DHHS, $6M for HCC and $7M ADRC/AGIN
G SCI
* Saved $2.5M through implementation of process improvements; received recogniti
on from DHHS board and County Board Supervisors for these successful efforts.
* Reduced $1.5M in operations and litigation costs by spearheading Nursing Home
Administrator functions.
* Lead groups and participated in forums to restructure $19M in Medicaid and Med
icare programs for target populations throughout the state.
* Increased departmental revenue 15% while decreasing placement costs 35% by cre
ating alternative activities.
* Bolstered accounts receivable collections by 25% through reorganization and pr
ocess efficiencies.
* Slashed overtime costs and drove revenue through implementing policy and proce
dures to create workflow efficiencies.
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LA CROSSE COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT, La Crosse, Wisconsin a- 2002 a" 2004
Agency governs federal and state child support laws to ensure parents fulfill fi
nancial commitment to their children.
CHILD SUPPORT DIRECTOR
Leads agency in activities that include establishing paternity, enforcing child
support orders, find non-custodial parents and collect child support payments. C
ollaborated with family court, law enforcement, social services and attorneys to
administer all aspects of child support cases. Evaluated attorney findings and
assigned cases to child support specialists to oversee support and paternity cas
e. Taught, trained and supervised staff.
CLARK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Neillsville, Wisconsin a- 1996 a" 20
02
State supervised agency oversees 3 units: social services, economic support and
clerical.
FINANCIAL MANAGER
Analyzed and developed new programs for county residents. Negotiated and maintai
ned all Purchase of Service contracts. Monitored and controlled budget expenditu
res and produced state and fiscal reporting. Enforced allowable cost and financi
al managersa guidelines and complied with other program rules including COP and
FPS. Supervised department and delegated tasks. Recruited, hired, and discipline
d personnel and oversaw all contract labor including reviews of Union/Non Union
contracts.
Major Contributions:
* Spearheaded yearly preparation of $5.5M annual budget.
* Saved $1.4M over 2 year period by developing programs to reduce placement cost
s through implementation of internal operational changes and applying for grants
.
ADDITIONAL CAREER HISTORY
DONNELLY MARKETING, Marshfield, Wisconsin a- 1988 a" 1996
Provides services to sales and marketing departments of corporations and small b
usinesses.
MARKETING ANALYST
Identified and analyzed information to produced in-depth marketing strategies fo
r U.S. clients. Produced sales presentations to garner new business. Examined re
search findings and combined with clientsa business objectives to determine mark
eting strategy, buying power, and target populations.
EDUCATION/COURSEWORK
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Wisconsin a" Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
FMA Certification
Ongoing finance training provided by the state of Wisconsin
Strategic planning and resource development training

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Financial Management Association
National Association of Public Managers
Youth and Business Development Committee