Barbara Collins Bs, Ms
About Barbara Collins Bs, Ms
Barbara Collins holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Miller Zeiderman LLP, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in Biology, Chemistry, and Forensic Science, with extensive experience in operations management across various organizations.
Work at Miller Zeiderman LLP
Barbara Collins serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Miller Zeiderman LLP, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on improving operational efficiency within the firm. Collins has implemented an outsourced receptionist service to optimize workflow, reducing the need for paralegals to manage phone calls. She has also coordinated network upgrades and software modifications to streamline operations, enhancing overall workflow efficiency. Additionally, she upgraded the phone system to support remote work capabilities, ensuring effective communication for the work-from-home team.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Collins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from SUNY Oneonta, where she studied from 1986 to 1990. She furthered her education at John Jay College (CUNY), earning a Master of Science degree in Forensic Science between 1993 and 1996. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in operations management and process optimization.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Miller Zeiderman LLP, Barbara Collins held significant positions in various organizations. She worked as the Vice President of Operations at ImageMax, Inc. from 1998 to 2001. Following that, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at Digiscribe for 20 years, from 2001 to 2021. Earlier in her career, she was the Surgical Pathology Supervisor at Montefiore Medical Center from 1993 to 1997. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in operations and management.
Operational Improvements and Initiatives
Throughout her career, Barbara Collins has focused on enhancing operational efficiency. At Miller Zeiderman LLP, she updated HRIS systems to include comprehensive data, which improved the efficiency of the HR group and simplified reporting processes. Her initiatives in previous roles also included optimizing workflows and implementing technology upgrades to support organizational goals.