Blake Radek
About Blake Radek
Blake Radek is a Senior Network Data Analyst at Avalon Healthcare Solutions, with a strong background in finance and data analysis. He has held various positions in the financial sector, including roles at Citi and CREModels, and has advanced academic credentials in finance and business administration.
Work at Avalon Healthcare Solutions
Blake Radek has been employed at Avalon Healthcare Solutions as a Senior Network Data Analyst since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining upstream and downstream fee schedules, which have an approximate value of $233 million. He also serves as a subject matter expert for new procedure codes and pricing. His work involves implementing controls and processes for fee schedules, reconciliations, and underwriting. Additionally, he has developed models using PowerBI to improve reporting and proactively detect potential issues.
Previous Experience at CREModels
Before joining Avalon Healthcare Solutions, Blake Radek worked at CREModels as a Finance Project Manager from 2013 to 2014. His tenure at CREModels lasted one year and took place in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area. In this position, he contributed to financial project management, enhancing the organization's financial operations.
Career at Citi
Blake Radek held multiple positions at Citi, starting as a MIS Reporting Analyst from 2014 to 2015, where he worked for seven months in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area. He then advanced to the role of Senior Business Analyst from 2016 to 2018, where he worked for two years. His responsibilities included financial analysis and reporting, contributing to the overall efficiency of the financial operations at Citi.
Education and Expertise
Blake Radek has a strong educational background in finance and business administration. He earned an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management from Saint Petersburg College, studying from 2012 to 2013. He then obtained a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Campus, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. Furthering his education, he achieved a Master's degree in Finance from Penn State University, where he studied from 2015 to 2017.
Key Skills and Contributions
Blake Radek possesses expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and data management. He has created databases to assist in financial reporting functions and has implemented controls and processes for fee schedules and reconciliations. His ability to develop models using PowerBI showcases his proficiency in data visualization and proactive issue detection, enhancing the reporting capabilities within his organizations.